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Decree No. 87/11520 of the Council of Ministers on ratifying the Protocol for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution From Land-Based Sources.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Regulation
Date
1987
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 19404, 18 March 1987.
Subject
Environment gen., Sea, Water
Keyword
Marine pollution Pollution control Precautionary principle Risk assessment/management Waste disposal Waste prevention Management/conservation Protection of environment Freshwater pollution
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Abstract

By this Decree the Republic of Turkey hereby approves the Protocol for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea Against Pollution From Land-Based Sources. This Protocol consists of 16 articles and the text of the Protocol in its original Turkish translation. This Protocol aims at taking appropriate measures to prevent, abate, combat and eliminate pollution of the Mediterranean Sea Area caused by discharges from rivers, coastal establishments or outfalls, or emanating from any other land-based sources and activities within their territories.

Full text
Turkish
Website
www.resmigazete.gov.tr