In recent years, the international community has become increasingly aware of the growing threats to marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction ( ABNJ ), and international discussions on a new international legally binding are underway. In parallel, some States, through regional organisations, have progressively extended their activities into ABNJ , particularly through the development of area-based management tools ( ABMT s). In this article , we consider how actors in the Western Indian Ocean ( WIO ) might engage in ABNJ governance. In particular, we develop some possible scenarios for developing ABMT s in the WIO , including through the development of fisheries closures, the establishment of marine protected areas ( MPA s), and the adoption of ABMT s under the auspices of relevant international organisations. We conclude that while the WIO is currently not the most advanced region in terms of ongoing efforts to improve the governance of ABNJ , there are already some positive signals and promising options for the future.

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西印度洋国家管辖范围以外区域的区域管理：现状和可能的前进方向

近年来，国际社会越来越意识到国家管辖范围以外区域（ABNJ）海洋生物多样性面临的威胁日益严重，关于新的具有国际法律约束力的国际讨论正在进行中。与此同时，一些国家通过区域组织逐步将其活动扩展到 ABNJ，特别是通过开发基于区域的管理工具 (ABMT)。在本文中，我们考虑西印度洋 (WIO) 的参与者如何参与 ABNJ 治理。特别是，我们为在 WIO 中发展 ABMT 制定了一些可能的方案，包括通过关闭渔业、建立海洋保护区 (MPA) 以及在相关国际组织的主持下采用 ABMT。