Convention for the Protection of the Natural Resources and Environment of the South Pacific Region Document type Multilateral Field of application Regional/restricted Date Nov 24, 1986 Source IUCN (ID: TRE-000892) Title abbreviation SPREP Title (French) Convention sur la protection des ressources naturelles et de l'environnement de la région du Pacifique Sud Title (Spanish) Convenio para la protección de los recursos naturales y el medio ambiente de la Región del Pacífico Sur Title (Other) Übereinkommen zum Schutz der natürlichen Hilfsquellen und Umwelt im Südpazifik Gebiet Place of adoption Nouméa Depository SPEC South Pacific Bureau for Economic Cooperation Language English, French Entry into force Aug 22, 1990 Subject Wild species & ecosystems, Land & soil, Air & atmosphere, Environment gen., Mineral resources, Water, Sea, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword EIA Data collection/reporting Maritime zone Management/conservation Marine pollution Institution International agreement-text Basin South Pacific Abstract Objectives: To protect and manage the natural resources and environment of the South Pacific region. Summary of provisions: The Parties agree to take all appropriate measures to prevent, reduce and control pollution of the Convention area (art. 5), particularly pollution from vessels (art. 6), land-based sources (art. 7), exploration and exploitation of the sea bed (art. 8), airborne pollution (art. 9), dumping (art. 10) and the testing of nuclear devices (art. 12). They are to ensure that the implementation of this Convention does not result in an increase in pollution in the marine environment outside the Convention area (art. 5.2). They undertake to prohibit the storage of radioactive wastes in the Convention area (art. 11) and agree to take all appropriate measures to protect and preserve rare ecosystems and endangered flora and fauna, as well as their habitat, in the Convention area (art. 14). Parties are to cooperate in taking all necessary measures to deal with pollution emergencies in the Convention area (art. 15). According to Art. 21, the South Pacific Commission (now SPREP Pacific Regional Environment Programme) shall function as secretariat of the Convention. Meetings of the Parties are to be held every two years (art. 22). (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 Website www.sprep.org www.sprep.org Country/Territory/Participant See Expanded View Show Map Countries Entry into force Ratification * Simple signature Australia Aug 22, 1990 Jul 19, 1989 [1] Nov 24, 1987 Cook Islands (New Zealand) Aug 22, 1990 Sep 9, 1987 [1] Nov 25, 1986 Fiji Aug 22, 1990 Sep 18, 1989 [2] - France Aug 22, 1990 Jul 17, 1990 [1] Nov 25, 1986 Marshall Islands Aug 22, 1990 May 4, 1987 [1] Nov 25, 1986 Micronesia, Fed. States Aug 22, 1990 Nov 29, 1988 [1] Apr 9, 1987 Nauru Sep 27, 1995 Aug 28, 1995 [1] Apr 15, 1987 New Zealand Aug 22, 1990 May 3, 1990 [1] Nov 25, 1986 Palau - - Nov 25, 1986 Papua New Guinea Aug 22, 1990 Sep 15, 1989 [1] Nov 3, 1987 Samoa Aug 22, 1990 Jul 23, 1990 [1] Nov 25, 1986 Solomon Islands Aug 22, 1990 Aug 10, 1989 [2] - Tuvalu - - Aug 14, 1987 United Kingdom - - Jul 16, 1987 United States of America Jul 10, 1991 Jun 10, 1991 [1] Nov 25, 1986 * [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 Enables Protocol on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Cooperation in the Pacific Region Treaty | Multilateral | Nouméa | Sep 10, 2006 Keyword: Marine area, Polluter pays principle, Oil pollution, Public health, Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Recreational water use, Precautionary principle, Marine pollution, Oil Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-160044) Protocol for the Prevention of Pollution of the South Pacific Region by Dumping Treaty | Multilateral | Nouméa | Nov 25, 1986 Keyword: Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Waste disposal, Hazardous waste, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Enforcement/compliance, Hazardous substances, Maritime zone, Marine pollution, International organization, International relations/cooperation Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000893) Protocol concerning Co-operation in Combating Pollution Emergencies in the South Pacific Region Treaty | Multilateral | Nouméa | Nov 25, 1986 Keyword: Marine fisheries, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Pollution control, Data collection/reporting, Marine resources management, Monitoring, Research, Resource/damage valuation, Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Hazardous substances, Marine pollution (land-based sources), Education, Inventory, Marine pollution, International relations/cooperation Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000894) Protocol on Hazardous and Noxious Substances Pollution, Preparadness, Response and Cooperation in the Pacific Region Treaty | Multilateral | Nouméa | Sep 10, 2006 Keyword: Polluter pays principle, Marine area, Emissions, Ecosystem preservation, Research, Public health, Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Hazardous substances, Precautionary principle, Education, Marine pollution, Tourism, International relations/cooperation Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-160045)