NationStates Jolt Archive


Delegates please aprove the Ballast Water proposal

24-02-2004, 07:12
The movement of ballast water by international shipping is a major vector for invasive weed species such as the zebra mussel and northern pacific sea star.
By enforcing ships to cycle ballast water as they enter a nations waters we minimise the introduction of invasive marine species.
This is an easy way to reduce the introduction of invasive species at minute cost to industry.
24-02-2004, 07:17
delegates please approve the Ballast Water proposal, it can currently be found on page 10 of the UN proposals, but can easily be found by using the proposal search for "Ballast Water"


UN members that are not delegates please tell your regional delegate about this proposal