Amendments to the Protocol for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea against Pollution from Land-Based Sources Document type Multilateral Field of application Regional/restricted Date Mar 7, 1996 Source IUCN (ID: TRE-001335) Title (French) Amendements au Protocole relatif à la protection de la mer Méditerranée contre la pollution d'origine tellurique Title (Spanish) Enmiendas al Protocolo para la proteccion del mar Mediterráneo contra la contaminación de origen terrestre Place of adoption Syracuse Depository Spain Language Arabic, English, French, Spanish Entry into force May 11, 2008 Subject Sea, Waste & hazardous substances, Water, Air & atmosphere Keyword Polluter pays principle Precautionary principle EIA Basin Mediterranean Abstract This amendment modifies the title of the Protocol to read: Protocol for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea against Pollution from Land-based Sources and Activities. It adds land-based activities to the scope of the Protocol (arts. 1,4,5,8,9, 10, Annex I.) and extends the area covered to include the entire watershed area within the territories of the Parties draining into the Mediterranean Sea Area (hydrologic basin) (art. 3 (b)). Moreover, it strengthens measures to eliminate to the Sea Area (art. 1, 8(b)), giving priority to the phasing out of inputs of substances that are toxic, persistent and liable to bioaccumulate (art.l, 5). Parties agree to take into account the best available techniques and the best environmental practice when they adopt action plans, programmes and measures (art.5.4) and to take preventive measures to reduce to the minimum the risk of pollution caused by accidents (art.5.5). The Amendment provides for inspection systems to assess compliance with authorisation and regulations concerning point source discharges and release into water or air that reach and may affect the Mediterranean Area, the provision of assistance necessary for that purpose, and establishment of appropriate sanctions in case of non-compliance (art. 6.2, 3 and 4). Parties are to make the finding of monitoring activities accessible to the public (art.8). Finally, the Amendment promotes scientific and technical cooperation among Parties for the development of clean production processes as well as access to, and transfer of, environmentally sound technology including clean production technology (art.9). (Source: IUCN ELC, 08.2005, based on UNEP Register of International Treaties and Other Agreements in the Field of the Environment, 1996) Full text English French Spanish Website www.unepmap.org Country/Territory/Participant See Expanded View Show Map Countries Entry into force Ratification * Albania May 11, 2008 Jul 26, 2001 [3] Croatia May 11, 2008 Oct 11, 2006 [3] Cyprus May 11, 2008 Jul 18, 2003 [3] European Union May 11, 2008 Nov 12, 1999 [3] France May 11, 2008 Mar 29, 2001 [3] Greece May 11, 2008 Mar 10, 2003 [3] Israel Jul 19, 2009 Jun 19, 2009 [3] Italy May 11, 2008 Sep 7, 1999 [3] Malta May 11, 2008 Oct 28, 1999 [3] Monaco May 11, 2008 Nov 26, 1996 [3] Montenegro May 11, 2008 Nov 19, 2007 [3] Morocco May 11, 2008 Oct 2, 1996 [3] Slovenia May 11, 2008 Jan 8, 2003 [3] Spain May 11, 2008 Feb 17, 1999 [3] Syrian Arab Republic May 11, 2008 Apr 11, 2008 [3] Tunisia May 11, 2008 Jun 1, 1998 [3] Turkey May 11, 2008 Sep 18, 2002 [3] * [1] Ratification [2] Accession/approbation [3] Acceptance/approval [4] Succession [5] Consent to be bound [6] Definite signature reset zoom out zoom in References - Treaties Amends 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) Enabled by 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)