Interpretation of the Principle of Human Common Inheritance of Property in International Law

Qu Yanan, Li Jia, Pei Zhaobin

College of Marine Law and Humanities, Dalian Ocean University, 52 Heishijiao Street, Shahekou District, Dalian, Liaoning, China, 116000.

Abstract: The principle of the common heritage of mankind is an important legal principle stipulated in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. It is an important application of the law of the sea in the international seabed area. it is of great significance to resolve the attribution of international seabed areas and resource rights and promote the fair and rational distribution and utilization of marine resources. Starting from the definition and legal attributes of the common heritage of mankind, it traces back to the principle of the common heritage of mankind, and explains the main content and scope of the principle of the common heritage of mankind in the framework of international law. In combination with the concept of the human destiny community proposed by China, it puts forward feasible suggestions for the development and practice of the principle of human common inheritance, and explores the development path of the principle of the common heritage of mankind from the perspective of international law.

Keywords: International seabed area, principle of common heritage of mankind, United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

Pages: 287 – 301 | Full PDF Paper