RT journal article
T1 Transfiguring Islands to Rocks: Examining Sea-Level Rise in the Light of Article 121 of UNCLOS
A1 Jiménez García Carriazo, María  de los Angeles
A1 Sundararajan, Suriya
A2 Derecho Internacional PúblicoPenal y Procesal
K1 Habitability
K1 Island
K1 Rock
K1 Sea Level Rise
K1 UNCLOS
AB This research paper explores the implications of sea level rise on the legal status of islands. It examines whether islands, as defined in Article 121 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), could lose their status, and be classified as rocks if they become uninhabitable. The paper delves into the impact of sea-level rise on the habitability criteria outlined in Article 121(3) and UNCLOS, judicial decisions, and the International Law Commission’s report to address the vulnerabilities of islands. The research aims to assess the flexibility of the island definition, identify gaps in the current regime, and propose recommendations for an enhanced framework to address sea-level rise’s challenges. Ultimately, the paper seeks to contribute to and advocate for comprehensive legal responses to safeguard the rights and interests of affected island states amid rising sea levels.
PB Brill
SN 0731-0854
YR 2024
FD 2024-12-27
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10498/34549
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10498/34549
LA eng
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Cádiz
RD 09-may-2026