Benelux Convention on Nature Conservation and Landscape Protection Document type Multilateral Field of application Regional/restricted Date Jun 8, 1982 Source IUCN (ID: TRE-000757) Title (French) Convention Benelux en matière de conservation de la nature et de protection des paysages Title (Other) Benelux-Übereinkommen über die Erhaltung der Natur und den Schutz der Landschaft Place of adoption Brussels Depository Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands Language French, Dutch Entry into force Oct 1, 1983 Subject Land & soil, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Protected area Migratory species Law reform/harmonization/deregulation Management/conservation Research Education Inventory Geographical area Europe Abstract Objective: To preserve nature, natural areas and the landscapes, especially in boundary regions. Summary of provisions: Parties undertake to develop the concept of the protection of transboundary natural areas and landscapes (art. 3, para. 1) and to establish programmes for the protection of such areas (art. 3, para. 2). They agree to consult on management projects concerning transboundary areas. Finally, Parties are to establish the status of protection areas (art. 3, para. 2). (Source: IUCN ELC, 08.2005, based on UNEP Register of International Treaties and Other Agreements in the Field of the Environment, 1996) Comment The aims of this Convention are to provide for a mechanism of concertation and cooperation in the field of conservation, management and restoration of the natural environment and landscapes; this shall be achieved, inter alia, through harmonization of policies and legislation, exchange of information, and establishment of transfrontier protected areas; common conservation and management concepts and programmes are to be developed with regard to nature conservation in border areas and in areas which are important for migratory species Full text English French Spanish Website www.unep.org www.benelux.int Country/Territory/Participant See Expanded View Show Map Countries Entry into force Ratification * Simple signature Belgium Oct 1, 1983 Mar 9, 1983 [1] Jun 8, 1982 Luxembourg Oct 1, 1983 Aug 29, 1983 [1] Jun 8, 1982 Netherlands Oct 1, 1983 Jan 31, 1983 [1] Jun 8, 1982 * [1] Ratification [2] Accession/approbation [3] Acceptance/approval [4] Succession [5] Consent to be bound [6] Definite signature reset zoom out zoom in