Convention for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea against Pollution

Document type: Multilateral
Field of application: Regional/restricted
Date: Feb 16, 1976
Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000543)

Title (French): Convention pour la protection de la mer Méditerranée contre la pollution
Title (Spanish): Convenio para la protección del mar mediterráno contra la contaminación
Title (Other): Übereinkommen zum Schutz des Mittelmeeres vor Verschmutzung
Place of adoption: Barcelona
Depository: Spain
Language: Arabic, English, French, Spanish
Entry into force: Feb 12, 1978
Subject: Sea, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword: Data collection/reporting Total allowable catch Prohibited fishing area Fishery management and conservation Institution Seasons Sustainable use Fishing gear/fishing method
Basin: Mediterranean

Abstract

Objective: In light of the special characteristics and vulnerability of the Mediterranean, to achieve international cooperation for a co-ordinated and comprehensive approach to the protection and enhancement of the marine environment in the Mediterranean area.

Summary of provisions: Parties agree to take all appropriate measures to prevent and abate pollution of the Mediterranean caused by: - dumping from ships and aircraft, - discharges from ships, - resulting from exploration and exploitation of the sea bed and subsoil, or - from discharges from rivers, coastal establishments or other land-based sources within their territories (arts. 5-8). Parties undertake to cooperate in: - taking measures to deal with pollution emergencies, whatever their cause (art. 9), - establishing programmes for monitoring pollution in the area (art. 10), - scientific and technical research relating to all types of marine pollution (art. 11), - establishing procedures for the determination of liability and compensation for damage resulting from violations of the Convention and Protocols (art. 12). Protocols for the Prevention of Pollution by Dumping from Ships and Aircraft, and for Cooperation in Dealing with Pollution Emergencies, have been adopted. UNEP is designated to fulfil secretariat functions under the Convention.

(Source: IUCN ELC, 08.2005, based on UNEP Register of International Treaties and Other Agreements in the Field of the Environment, 1996)

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Countries	Entry into force	Ratification *	Simple signature
Albania	Jun 29, 1990	May 30, 1990 [2]	-
Algeria	Mar 18, 1981	Feb 16, 1981 [2]	-
Bosnia and Herzegovina	Nov 22, 1992	Oct 22, 1992 [4]	-
Croatia	Jul 12, 1992	Jun 12, 1992 [4]	-
Cyprus	Dec 19, 1979	Nov 19, 1979 [1]	Feb 16, 1976
Egypt	Sep 23, 1978	Aug 24, 1978 [3]	Feb 16, 1976
European Union	Apr 15, 1978	Mar 16, 1978 [3]	Sep 13, 1976
France	Apr 10, 1978	Mar 11, 1978 [3]	Feb 16, 1976
Greece	Feb 2, 1979	Jan 3, 1979 [1]	Feb 16, 1976
Israel	Apr 2, 1978	Mar 3, 1978 [1]	Feb 16, 1976
Italy	Mar 5, 1979	Feb 3, 1979 [1]	Feb 16, 1976
Lebanon	Feb 12, 1978	Nov 8, 1977 [2]	-
Libya	Mar 2, 1979	Jan 31, 1979 [1]	Jan 31, 1977
Malta	Feb 12, 1978	Dec 30, 1977 [1]	Feb 16, 1976
Monaco	Feb 12, 1978	Sep 20, 1977 [1]	Feb 16, 1976
Montenegro	Dec 19, 2007	Nov 19, 2007 [1]	-
Morocco	Feb 15, 1980	Jan 15, 1980 [1]	Feb 16, 1976
Slovenia	Mar 15, 1994	Sep 16, 1993 [2]	-
Spain	Feb 12, 1978	Dec 17, 1976 [1]	Feb 16, 1976
Syrian Arab Republic	Jan 25, 1979	Dec 26, 1978 [2]	-
Tunisia	Feb 12, 1978	Jul 30, 1977 [1]	May 25, 1976
Turkey	May 6, 1981	Apr 6, 1981 [1]	Feb 16, 1976

* [1] Ratification [2] Accession/approbation [3] Acceptance/approval [4] Succession [5] Consent to be bound [6] Definite signature

References - Treaties

Enables: Protocol concerning cooperation in preventing pollution from ships and, in cases of emergency combating pollution of the Mediterranean Sea

Treaty | Multilateral | Valletta | Jan 25, 2002

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Marine pollution, Continental shelf, Risk assessment/management, Data collection/reporting, Authorization/permit, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Monitoring, Maritime zone, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Registration, Transport/storage, International relations/cooperation, Biodiversity, Hazardous substances, Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Dispute settlement, Navigation, Research

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001402); Protocol Concerning Specially Protected Areas and Biological Diversity in the Mediterranean

Treaty | Multilateral | Barcelona | Jun 10, 1995

Keyword: Marine pollution, Protection of habitats, Prohibited fishing area, Wildlife products, Biodiversity, Hunting/capture, Management/conservation, Marine area, Protected fish species, International relations/cooperation, EIA, Wild fauna, Navigation, Environmental planning, Protected area, International agreement-text, Education, Ecosystem preservation, Endangered species, Research, Sustainable use, Data collection/reporting, Alien species, Protection of species, Monitoring, Maritime zone, Wild flora

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001220); Protocol for the protection of the Mediterranean Sea against pollution resulting from exploration and exploitation of the continental shelf and the seabed and its subsoil

Treaty | Multilateral | Madrid | Oct 14, 1994

Keyword: Capacity building, Effluent waste water/discharge, Maritime zone, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Hazardous waste, Transport/storage, Liability/compensation, Hazardous substances, EIA, Policy/planning, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Exploration, Marine pollution, Solid waste, Transboundary movement of waste, Marine area, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Minerals, Authorization/permit, Certification, Oil, Sewerage, Data collection/reporting, Deep sea bed, Marine protected areas, Oil pollution

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001206); Protocol on the Prevention of Pollution of the Mediterranean Sea by Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal

Treaty | Multilateral | Izmir | Oct 1, 1996

Keyword: Transboundary movement of waste, Waste disposal, Hazardous waste

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001334); 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); Protocol concerning Co-operation in Combating Pollution of the Mediterranean Sea by Oil and other Harmful Substances in Cases of Emergency

Treaty | Multilateral | Barcelona | Feb 16, 1976

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000541); 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); Amendments to the Protocol for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea against Pollution from Land-Based Sources

Treaty | Multilateral | Syracuse | Mar 7, 1996

Keyword: Polluter pays principle, Precautionary principle, EIA

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001335)

Amended by: Amendments to the Convention for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea against Pollution

Treaty | Multilateral | Barcelona | Jun 10, 1995

Keyword: Waste disposal, International relations/cooperation, Continental shelf, Transboundary effects, Deep sea bed, Dispute settlement, Transboundary movement of waste, Monitoring, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Public participation, Coastal zone management, Marine pollution, Precautionary principle, Data collection/reporting, Research, Maritime zone, Polluter pays principle, Technology transfer, Exploration, Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Marine pollution (land-based sources), Biodiversity, Liability/compensation, Inventory, Hazardous substances, EIA, Access-to-information

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001284)

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