Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context Document type Multilateral Field of application Regional/restricted Date Feb 25, 1991 Source IUCN (ID: TRE-001108) Title abbreviation EIA Convention Title (French) Convention sur l'évaluation de l'impact sur l'environnement dans un contexte transfrontière Title (Spanish) Convención sobre la evaluación de los efectos en el medio ambiente en un contexto transfronterizo Title (Other) Übereinkommen über die Umweltverträglichkeitsprüfung im grenzüberschreitenden Rahmen Place of adoption Espoo Depository UN United Nations Language English, French, Russian Entry into force Sep 10, 1997 Subject Environment gen. Keyword Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Data collection/reporting Research EIA Transboundary effects Public participation Dispute settlement PIC-prior informed consent Monitoring Abstract Objectives: To promote environmentally sound and sustainable economic development, through the application of environmental impact assessment, especially as a preventive measure against trans-boundary environmental degradation. Summary of provisions: Article 1 defines terms used in the Convention, such as: Party of origin, affected Party, environmental impact assessment, trans-boundary impact. The Convention contains provisions stating the basic responsibilities of the Parties (art. 2). Parties are under an obligation to take policy, legal and administrative measures to control adverse trans-boundary impact arising from proposed activities. Where a proposed activity is likely to cause a significant adverse trans-boundary impact, Parties are to notify and negotiate with affected Parties (art. 3). Environmental impact assessment are to be comprehensive (incorporating the specific items listed in Appendix II), and should be the basis of consultation between the concerned Parties (arts. 4, 5 and 7). Parties are to undertake research to improve methods of environmental impact assessment, and promote sustainable economic activity. Institutional mechanisms: Provision is made for regular meetings of the Parties, to keep under review the working of the Convention (art. 11). A procedure for the settlement of disputes is established by art. 15. (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 Other Website treaties.un.org Country/Territory/Participant See Expanded View Show Map Countries Entry into force Ratification * Simple signature Albania Sep 10, 1997 Oct 4, 1991 [1] Feb 26, 1991 Armenia Sep 10, 1997 Feb 21, 1997 [2] - Austria Sep 10, 1997 Jul 27, 1994 [1] Feb 26, 1991 Azerbaijan Jun 23, 1999 Mar 25, 1999 [2] - Belarus Feb 11, 2006 Nov 10, 2005 [3] Feb 26, 1991 Belgium Oct 2, 1999 Jul 2, 1999 [1] Feb 26, 1991 Bosnia and Herzegovina Mar 14, 2010 Dec 14, 2009 [2] - Bulgaria Sep 10, 1997 May 12, 1995 [1] Feb 26, 1991 Canada Aug 11, 1998 May 13, 1998 [1] Feb 26, 1991 Croatia Sep 10, 1997 Jul 8, 1996 [2] - Cyprus Oct 18, 2000 Jul 20, 2000 [2] - Czech Republic May 27, 2001 Feb 26, 2001 [1] - Denmark Sep 10, 1997 Mar 14, 1997 [3] Feb 26, 1991 Estonia Jul 23, 2001 Apr 25, 2001 [2] - European Union Sep 10, 1997 Jun 24, 1997 [3] Feb 26, 1991 Finland Sep 10, 1997 Aug 10, 1995 [3] Feb 26, 1991 France Sep 14, 2001 Jun 15, 2001 [3] Feb 26, 1991 Germany Nov 6, 2002 Aug 8, 2002 [1] Feb 26, 1991 Greece May 24, 1998 Feb 24, 1998 [1] Feb 26, 1991 Hungary Oct 9, 1997 Jul 11, 1997 [1] Feb 26, 1991 Iceland - - Feb 26, 1991 Ireland Oct 24, 2002 Jul 25, 2002 [1] Feb 27, 1991 Italy Sep 10, 1997 Jan 19, 1995 [1] Feb 26, 1991 Kazakhstan Apr 11, 2001 Jan 11, 2001 [2] - Kyrgyzstan Jul 30, 2001 May 1, 2001 [2] - Latvia Nov 29, 1998 Aug 31, 1998 [2] - Liechtenstein Oct 10, 1998 Jul 9, 1998 [2] - Lithuania Apr 11, 2001 Jan 11, 2001 [2] - Luxembourg Sep 10, 1997 Aug 29, 1995 [1] Feb 26, 1991 Malta Jan 18, 2011 Oct 20, 2010 [2] - Moldova, Republic of Sep 10, 1997 Jan 4, 1994 [2] - Montenegro Oct 7, 2009 Jul 9, 2009 [2] - Netherlands Sep 10, 1997 Feb 28, 1995 [3] Feb 25, 1991 North Macedonia Nov 29, 1999 Aug 31, 1999 [2] - Norway Sep 10, 1997 Jun 23, 1993 [1] Feb 25, 1991 Poland Sep 10, 1997 Jun 12, 1997 [1] Feb 26, 1991 Portugal Jul 5, 2000 Apr 6, 2000 [1] Feb 26, 1991 Romania Jun 27, 2001 Mar 29, 2001 [1] Feb 26, 1991 Russian Federation - - Jun 6, 1991 Serbia Mar 17, 2008 Dec 18, 2007 [2] - Slovakia Feb 17, 2000 Nov 19, 1999 [1] - Slovenia Nov 3, 1998 Aug 5, 1998 [2] - Spain Sep 10, 1997 Sep 10, 1992 [1] Feb 26, 1991 Sweden Sep 10, 1997 Jan 24, 1992 [1] Feb 26, 1991 Switzerland Sep 10, 1997 Sep 16, 1996 [2] - Ukraine Oct 20, 1999 Jul 20, 1999 [1] Feb 26, 1991 United Kingdom Jan 10, 1998 Oct 10, 1997 [1] Feb 26, 1991 United States of America - - Feb 26, 1991 * [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 Strategic Environmental Assessment to the Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context Treaty | Multilateral | Kiev | May 21, 2003 Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, PIC-prior informed consent, Public participation, Data collection/reporting, Transboundary effects, Monitoring, EIA, NGO, Dispute settlement, Research Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001371) Amended by Amendment to the Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context Treaty | Multilateral | Sofia | Feb 27, 2001 Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001369) Amendment to the Convention on Environmental Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context Treaty | Multilateral | Cavtat | Jun 4, 2004 Keyword: Enforcement/compliance, Access-to-justice, Access-to-information Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001625) Cited by Protocol on Sustainable Transport to the Framework Convention on the Protection and Sustainable Development of the Carpathians Treaty | Multilateral | Mikulov | Sep 26, 2014 Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Ecosystem preservation, Emissions, Mountain area, Education, Aircraft noise, Vehicle noise, Public health, Air pollution (non-stationary sources), Transport/storage, Noise emission Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-160036) Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-Making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters Treaty | Multilateral | Aarhus | Jun 25, 1998 Keyword: Public participation, Data collection/reporting, Education, Dispute settlement, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Access-to-information Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001276) Treaty between the Government of the Republic of Moldova and the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine on Cooperation in the Field of Protection and Sustainable Development of the Dniester River Basin Treaty | Bilateral | Rome | Nov 29, 2012 Keyword: Transboundary effects, Alien species, Erosion, EIA, Public participation, Migratory species, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Groundwater, Sustainable use, Waterworks, Public health, Polluter pays principle, Precautionary principle, Basin/catchment/watershed, Surface water, Ecosystem preservation, Aquatic animal products, Effluent waste water/discharge, Emissions Source: FAO, FAOLEX; 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