Introductory Document: Forum on International Law of the Environment

Pages

88 p.

Conference name | place | date

Forum on International Law of the Environment | Siena | 19900417 -19900421

Language

English

Field of application

International

Subject

Sea, Environment gen., Land & soil, Air & atmosphere, Wild species & ecosystems, Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Liability/compensation Management/conservation Freshwater resources management Hazardous substances Wild fauna Marine pollution Wild flora Soil conservation/soil improvement

Other references

Treaty

International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) as modified by the Protocol of 1978 (MARPOL 73/78)

Treaty | Multilateral | London | Feb 17, 1978

Keyword: Court/tribunal, Enforcement/compliance, International relations/cooperation, Monitoring, Dispute settlement, Certification, Transport/storage, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Maritime zone, Resource/damage valuation, Offences/penalties, Data collection/reporting, Hazardous substances, Survey/mapping, Inspection, Standards, Liability/compensation, Oil pollution, Navigation, Oil

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000112)

Treaty

Convention on Early Notification of a Nuclear Accident

Treaty | Multilateral | Vienna | Sep 26, 1986

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000881)

Treaty

Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal

Treaty | Multilateral | Basel | Apr 5, 1989

Keyword: Waste disposal, Technology transfer, Transport/storage, Hazardous waste, Pollution control, Data collection/reporting, Enforcement/compliance, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Waste management, Offences/penalties, Recycling/reuse, Dispute settlement, Transboundary movement of waste, Liability/compensation

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001003)

Treaty

Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitat

Treaty | Multilateral | Ramsar | Feb 2, 1971

Keyword: Biodiversity, Ecosystem preservation, Birds, Protection of habitats, Wetlands, Monitoring, Management/conservation, Migratory species, Coastal zone management, Protected area, Land-use planning

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000531)

Treaty

Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter

Treaty | Multilateral | London; Mexico City; Moscow; Washington D.C. | Aug 5, 1981

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Biological agents, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Oil pollution, Toxicity/poisoning, Hazardous waste, International organization, Radioactive waste, Transport/storage, Navigation, Waste disposal, Radioactive pollution, Inspection, Monitoring, Marine pollution

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000420)

Treaty

Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer

Treaty | Multilateral | Montreal | Sep 16, 1987

Keyword: Ozone layer

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000953)

Treaty

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora

Treaty | Multilateral | Washington | Mar 3, 1973

Keyword: Inventory, Wild flora, Authorization/permit, Endangered species, Certification, Biodiversity, International trade, Protected plant species, Protected animal species, Wild fauna, Wildlife products, Management/conservation, Offences/penalties, International agreement-text, Trade in species

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000483)

Treaty

United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Treaty | Multilateral | Montego Bay | Dec 10, 1982

Keyword: Alien species, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Management/conservation, Deep sea bed, Islands, Bycatch, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Risk assessment/management, Fishing licence fee, Authorization/permit, Fishery management and conservation, Total allowable catch, Marine fisheries, Liability/compensation, Pollution control, Future generations, Marine pollution, Dispute settlement, Monitoring, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Maritime zone, Policy/planning, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Size, Contract/agreement, Access right, Education, Data collection/reporting, Research, EIA, International organization, Long-range air pollution, Marine mammals, Mining, Business/industry/corporations, High seas, Sovereignty, Marine pollution (land-based sources), Migratory species, Vessel ownership, Court/tribunal, Marine resources management, Jurisdictional competence, Fishing licence, Harbour, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Fishing gear/fishing method, Navigation, Registration, Continental shelf, Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Exploration, Seasons, International relations/cooperation, Technology transfer, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sustainable use

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000753)

Treaty

Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution

Treaty | Multilateral | Geneva | Nov 13, 1979

Keyword: Education, Data collection/reporting, Standards, Technology transfer, Air quality/air pollution, Research, Emissions, Long-range air pollution, Transboundary effects, Air pollution (non-stationary sources), Dispute settlement, Pollution control, Enforcement/compliance, Air pollution (stationary sources), Monitoring, Ozone layer

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000529)

Treaty

Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer

Treaty | Multilateral | Vienna | Mar 22, 1985

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000829)

Treaty

International Convention relating to Intervention on the High Seas in Cases of Oil Pollution Casualties

Treaty | Multilateral | Brussels | Nov 29, 1969

Keyword: High seas, Navigation, Liability/compensation, Transport/storage, Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Dispute settlement, Resource/damage valuation, Oil pollution

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000111)

Treaty

Protocol relating to Intervention on the High Seas in Cases of Marine Pollution by Substances other than Oil

Treaty | Multilateral | London | Nov 2, 1973

Keyword: High seas, Navigation, Hazardous substances, Liability/compensation, Transport/storage, Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Dispute settlement

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000116)