Climate Change and Maritime Delimitation: How will the existing legal regime have to adapt (if at all) to take account of the effect of rising sea levels on state claims to the Arctic continental shelf?

Abstract

The Arctic has been severely impacted as climate change has become a more apparent problem in recent years. As a result, there are worries regarding how to reduce and resolve Arctic Ocean difficulties. As the Arctic ice retreats, the surrounding countries will demand to have access to the Arctic continental shelf, but this comes with a cost. Rising sea levels may have an impact on the maritime delimitation of surrounding states' claims to the body of water. As a result, it is crucial to understand the legal instruments available to alleviate the burden of what will undoubtedly occur after the ice melts. It is critical to do research in this field in order to avoid any potential casualty. The purpose of this research is to look at current legislation, court decisions and how they may assist interpretation of the law, which is relevant to the Arctic Ocean and continental shelf. This paper aims to address the ever-present issue of the states' claims to the Arctic continental shelf, as well as potential casualties that may result from these claims. As a result of the article's conclusion the law is found to be available. The essential notion is to apply and interpret it.