Devepment and implementation of the National Contgency plan for the Republic of Cape Verde
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Marine oil pollution can have very serious economic, ecological and social impacts, which could have disastrous effects on the fragile and vulnerable natural resources along the length of our coastal zone and in the Cape Verde exclusive economic zone.
Conscious of the substantial risk and of the economic and ecological impacts of accidental marine pollution caused by oil spills, has drawn up this National Contingency Plan, considering it necessary to endow itself with procedures, techniques and resources with which to deal with this great threat.
The National Marine Pollution Contingency Plan falls within the framework of the Convention for the protection and conservation of the marine environment and the coastal zone of Western and Central Africa (Abidjan Convention), the UNEP/WG action plan 72/73, and the International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation, of 1990 (OPRC).
This National Contingency Plan establishes an organizational structure, at national level, capable of taking fast, effective action in critical situations at sea or on the coast following a large spill of oil or other noxious substances, and defines in detail the competences, responsibilities and obligations of the authorities and administrations involved.
Recommended practice is to divide the contingency plan into two parts. The first must be sufficiently general to provide a flexible legal framework for the second part and must clearly define the who, in terms of responsibilities, does what, covering the different strategies to be followed and also where they are carried out. The second part, which will be continuously updated and modified to reflect changes in the situation, in knowledge or new developments, must define how the spill response work must be carried out. This second part, as an operational part of the Plan, will include a set of annexes, subject to changes at variable frequencies, and forming an integral part of the Plan.
SDGS & Targets
Goal 14
Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development
14.1
By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution
14.1.1
(a) Index of coastal eutrophication; and (b) plastic debris density
14.2
By 2020, sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans
14.2.1
Number of countries using ecosystem-based approaches to managing marine areas
14.3
Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels
14.3.1
14.4
By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science-based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics
14.4.1
14.5
By 2020, conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information
14.5.1
14.6
By 2020, prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing, eliminate subsidies that contribute to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and refrain from introducing new such subsidies, recognizing that appropriate and effective special and differential treatment for developing and least developed countries should be an integral part of the World Trade Organization fisheries subsidies negotiation
14.6.1
Degree of implementation of international instruments aiming to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing
14.7
By 2030, increase the economic benefits to Small Island developing States and least developed countries from the sustainable use of marine resources, including through sustainable management of fisheries, aquaculture and tourism
14.7.1
Sustainable fisheries as a proportion of GDP in small island developing States, least developed countries and all countries
14.a
Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing States and least developed countries
14.a.1
14.b
Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets
14.b.1
Degree of application of a legal/regulatory/policy/institutional framework which recognizes and protects access rights for small‐scale fisheries
14.c
Enhance the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources by implementing international law as reflected in United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which provides the legal framework for the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources, as recalled in paragraph 158 of "The future we want"
14.c.1
Number of countries making progress in ratifying, accepting and implementing through legal, policy and institutional frameworks, ocean-related instruments that implement international law, as reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, for the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans and their resources
SDG 14 targets covered
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| 14.1 | By 2025, prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution |
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Antnio Cruz Lopes, President of the Board of Directors