Council Decision 2013/755/EU on the association of the overseas countries and territories with the European Union (“Overseas Association Decision”). Country/Territory European Union Document type Regulation Date 2013 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy, Environment gen., Fisheries, Forestry, Water, Wild species & ecosystems, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Energy conservation/energy production Renewable energy Climate change Disasters Gender and natural resources Sustainable development Human rights Fishery management and conservation Forest management/forest conservation Sustainable use Waste management Freshwater resources management Ecosystem preservation Management/conservation Biodiversity Protection of habitats Endangered species Geographical area Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe Abstract This Decision establishes an association of the overseas countries and territories (OCTs) with the Union, which constitutes a partnership to support the OCTs’ sustainable development as well as to promote the values and standards of the European Union. In pursuing those objectives, the association shall respect the fundamental principles of liberty, democracy, human rights and fundamental freedoms, the rule of law, good governance and sustainable development (art. 3, paragraph 3). Article 10 (2) Full text English Website europa.eu