NOTES AND ACRONYMS

AAPG Addis Ababa Principles and Guidelines for the Sustainable Use of Biodiversity ABNJ Areas beyond National Jurisdiction ABS Access and Benefit-sharing ACHR American Convention on Human Rights AEPS Arctic Environmental Protection Strategy AMAP Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme AMSA Arctic Marine Shipping Assessment APM Associated Protective Measures ASEAN Association of Southeast Asian Nations ASTEROIDS American Space Technology for Exploring Resource Opportunities in Deep Space Act ATCMs Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meetings ATCPs Antarctic Treaty Consultative Parties ATS Antarctic Treaty System BIT Bilateral Investment Treaties CAFF Conservation of Arctic Flora and Fauna CAO Compliance Advisor/Ombudsman CBD Convention on Biological Diversity CBDRRC Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities CCAMLR Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources CCS Carbon Capture and Storage CDM Clean Development Mechanism CEDAW Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women CER Certified Emission Reduction Units CESCR Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights CITES Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species CMS Convention on Migratory Species COP Conference of Parties CSR Corporate Social Responsibility DRC Democratic Republic of Congo DSU Dispute Settlement Understanding