Job Type
Decision Making & Policy
Technical Advice & Consulting
Subject Area
Policy
Law
Economics
Management
Activities
Alan is Head of Marine Policy and a Marine Science Policy Adviser at the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton, UK, where his role includes engaging with the global marine community by way of participation at international fora, bi-lateral relationships, project collaborations, engaging with national and foreign governments and their agencies, the UK Overseas Territories and regional organisations with an interest in the marine environment.
He has significant experience in the technical application of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), in particular: Part II, in defining territorial sea baselines and maritime zones; Part VI, delineation and delimitation of continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles; Part XI in relation to the mandate of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) to ensure effective protection of the marine environment whilst enabling equity of participation in the work of the ISA: Part XIII in relation to enabling marine scientific research and using the knowledge generated to support his role in developing and implementing ocean governance frameworks; and Part XIV in supporting the transfer of technology in accordance with the IOC Criteria and Guidelines on the transfer of marine technology.
Skills
United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Ocean Governance. Sustainable Development. Marine Area Delineation and Maritime Boundary Delimitation.
