This paper explores the implementation of United Nations resolutions as they apply to the international standardization of maritime feature names. It looks at the role of the United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names (UNGEGN) and other sci...
This paper explores the implementation of United Nations resolutions as they apply to the international standardization of maritime feature names. It looks at the role of the United Nations Group of Experts on Geographical Names (UNGEGN) and other scientists in recognizing problems that remain with the implementing of some of these resolutions. Proposals for a new approach are put forward to encourage more of the successes already achieved. This may entail engaging scientists recruited from the natural and social sciences into the existing geographical and linguistic divisions and working groups of the UNGEGN who deal with the formulation of such resolutions. Additionally, to revitalize a new working group focusing exclusively on maritime feature names. Such a task team drawn from divisions and groups, or any other structure necessary, may supplement thework of the experts. These newly formed structures should be supported to continue their valuable work between sessions and conferences of the UN to concentrate on drafting new resolutions to circumvent stalemates that exist on the standardization of maritime names in dispute, and to share their valuable knowledge on maritime names with the international community through publications and other media outputs.