Survey of existing international agreements and instruments: marine environment and marine pollution

Publisher | Place of publication

unpublished

Pages

127 p.

Language

English

Field of application

International

Subject

Sea

Keyword

Marine pollution Marine resources management

Abstract

1. The 1981 Lima Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment and Coastal Area of the South-East Pacific, and its protocols; 2. The 1982 Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control in Implementing Agreements on Maritime Safety and Protection of the marine Environment; 3. The 1982 Jeddah Convention and Protocol for the Conservation of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Environment; 4. The 1982 UNEP Guidelines Concerning the Environment Related to Offshore Mining and Drilling Within the Limits of National Jurisdiction; 5. The 1983 Cartagena Convention for the Protection and Development of the Marine Environment of the Wider Caribbean Region, and its protocols; 6. The 1985 UNEP Montreal Guidelines for the Protection of the Marine Environment Against Pollution from Land-based Sources;

Other references

Treaty

Protocol for the Prevention of Pollution of the Mediterranean Sea by Dumping from Ships and Aircraft

Treaty | Multilateral | Barcelona | Feb 16, 1976

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, International relations/cooperation, Research, Navigation, Transport/storage, Maritime zone, Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Marine pollution, Dispute settlement, Registration, Authorization/permit, Monitoring, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Hazardous substances

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000542)

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)

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 for Co-operation in the Protection and Development of the Marine and Coastal Environment of the West and Central African Region

Treaty | Multilateral | Abidjan | Mar 23, 1981

Keyword: Marine pollution, Marine protected areas, Inland waters, Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Deep sea bed, Erosion, Enforcement/compliance, Liability/compensation, Data collection/reporting, Exploration, Marine resources management, EIA, Marine pollution (land-based sources), Dispute settlement, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Maritime zone, Transboundary effects, Research, International relations/cooperation, Law reform/harmonization/deregulation, Fishery management and conservation, Monitoring, Air quality/air pollution, International organization, Coastal zone management, Marine pollution (dumping at sea)

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000547)

Treaty

Convention for the Protection, Management and Development of the Marine and Coastal Environment of the Eastern African Region

Treaty | Multilateral | Nairobi | Jun 21, 1985

Keyword: Marine area, Air quality/air pollution, Ecosystem preservation, Exploration, Liability/compensation, Marine resources management, Biodiversity, Research, Coastal zone management, International agreement-text, Maritime zone, EIA, Zoning, Management/conservation

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000823)

Treaty

Kuwait Regional Convention for Co-operation on the Protection of the Marine Environment from Pollution

Treaty | Multilateral | Kuwait City | Apr 24, 1978

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, International relations/cooperation, Marine pollution (land-based sources), EIA, Exploration, Marine pollution, Court/tribunal, Research, Fishery management and conservation, Education, International organization, Management/conservation, Hazardous waste, Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Dispute settlement, Deep sea bed, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Maritime zone, Liability/compensation, Monitoring, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Hazardous substances

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000537)

Treaty

International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation

Treaty | Multilateral | London | Nov 30, 1990

Keyword: Technology transfer, Data collection/reporting, Research, Oil, Oil pollution, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Resource/damage valuation, Capacity building, Education

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001109)

Treaty

Agreement for Cooperation in Dealing with Pollution of the North Sea by Oil and other Harmful Substances

Treaty | Multilateral | Bonn | Sep 13, 1983

Keyword: Access-to-information, Hazardous substances, Oil pollution, International agreement-text, Transboundary effects, Marine pollution

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000791)

Treaty

Convention for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea against Pollution

Treaty | Multilateral | Barcelona | Feb 16, 1976

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Total allowable catch, Prohibited fishing area, Fishery management and conservation, Institution, Seasons, Sustainable use, Fishing gear/fishing method

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000543)

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

Protocol for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea against Pollution from Land-Based Sources

Treaty | Multilateral | Athens | May 17, 1980

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Standards, International relations/cooperation, Marine pollution (land-based sources), Capacity building, EIA, Emissions, Research, Maritime zone, Law reform/harmonization/deregulation, Inventory, Dispute settlement, Marine pollution, Liability/compensation, Deep sea bed, Monitoring, Hazardous substances, Emission standards

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000544)

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

Cooperation Agreement for the Protection of the coasts and waters of the North-East Atlantic against Pollution

Treaty | Multilateral | Lisbon | Oct 17, 1990

Keyword: Education, Oil pollution, Institution, Access-to-information, Pollution control, Hazardous waste, Monitoring, Hazardous substances, Marine pollution, Oil, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Disasters, International agreement-text

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001097)

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

International Convention on Salvage

Treaty | Multilateral | London | Apr 28, 1989

Keyword: Liability/compensation, Navigation, Transport/storage

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001028)

Treaty

Nordic Environmental Protection Convention

Treaty | Multilateral | Stockholm | Feb 19, 1974

Keyword: Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Institution, Marine pollution (land-based sources), Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Jurisdictional competence, Enforcement/compliance, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Hazardous waste, Maritime zone, Access-to-justice, Resource/damage valuation, Marine pollution, Hazardous substances, Management/conservation, Exploration

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000491)