The global ocean governance system is under pressure to reform

The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea has been widely accepted, but as international maritime affairs change more rapidly, some institutional limitations and practical challenges in its implementation have become increasingly apparent. Related reports point out that the global ocean governance system is now at a point where adjustments and improvements are needed. The article mentions that the Convention on the Law of the Sea was formed in the last century through multilateral consultations, reflecting the achievements of international cooperation. However, some of its provisions are phrased rather vaguely, and it is difficult for them to fully cover new issues such as artificial intelligence, climate change, sealevel rise, marine debris, and underwater noise. Researchers and international law experts believe that genuine multilateralism, goodfaith interpretation and application of the Convention's provisions, and preventing the distortion of rules and the abuse of dispute settlement procedures are important directions for upholding the Convention's authority and promoting the renewal of ocean governance.