Convention on the Protection of the Black Sea against Pollution Document type Multilateral Field of application Regional/restricted Date Apr 21, 1992 Source IUCN (ID: TRE-001149) Title abbreviation Bucharest Convention Title (French) Convention sur la protection de la Mer Noire contre la pollution Title (Other) Übereinkommen zum Schutz des Schwarzen Meers gegen Verschmutzung Place of adoption Bucharest Depository Romania Language English Entry into force Jan 15, 1994 Subject Waste & hazardous substances, Wild species & ecosystems, Air & atmosphere, Sea Keyword Marine pollution (dumping at sea) Institution Marine pollution (land-based sources) Early warning system/emergency intervention system Waste disposal Management/conservation Oil pollution Air quality/air pollution Navigation Pollution control Standards Maritime zone Research Continental shelf Exploration Aircraft noise Hazardous waste Liability/compensation Marine pollution International agreement-text Monitoring Hazardous substances Marine resources management Transboundary movement of waste Dispute settlement Data collection/reporting Marine pollution (ship-based sources) Transboundary effects Authorization/permit Oil Abstract Objectives: To provide a framework for cooperation in the protection of the marine environment of the Black Sea, the conservation of its living resources, and the enhancement of its amenities. Summary of provisions: The area of application is defined as the Black Sea with the southern limit marked by the line joining Capes Kelagra and Dalyan (art. I). Article II defines important terms in the Convention, such as: pollution of the marine environment, dumping and harmful substance. Article III establishes the principle of equality in rights and duties of States Parties (art. III). The Convention does not apply to warships, naval auxiliary and other vessels or aircraft used in governmental non-commercial service, but Parties are to ensure that the operation of such vessels does not compromise the principles of the Convention (art. IV). Parties are to ensure the application of the Convention within territorial waters; promote within international organisations measures that will contribute to the protection and preservation of the marine environment of the Black Sea (art. V) and prevent or reduce pollution of the marine environment of the Black Sea (arts. VI, VII, VIII. IX, X, XI, XII, XIII and XIV). The Convention contains provisions for cooperation in scientific and technical arrangements (art. XV). Institutional mechanisms: A Commission on the Protection of the Black Sea against Pollution is established (arts. XVII and XVIII). A procedure for the settlement of disputes is set out in article XXV. (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 Website www.blacksea-commission.org Country/Territory/Participant See Expanded View Show Map Countries Entry into force Ratification * Simple signature Bulgaria Jan 15, 1994 Feb 23, 1993 [1] Apr 21, 1992 Georgia Jan 15, 1994 Sep 1, 1993 [1] Apr 21, 1992 Romania Jan 15, 1994 Nov 10, 1993 [1] Apr 21, 1992 Russian Federation Jan 15, 1994 Nov 16, 1993 [1] Apr 21, 1992 Turkey Mar 29, 1994 Mar 29, 1994 [1] Apr 21, 1992 Ukraine Apr 14, 1994 Apr 14, 1994 [1] Apr 21, 1992 * [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 the Protection of the Black Sea Marine Environment against Pollution by Dumping Treaty | Multilateral | Bucharest | Apr 21, 1992 Keyword: Oil pollution, Air quality/air pollution, Institution, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Navigation, Data collection/reporting, Ecosystem preservation, Transboundary effects, Hazardous waste, Maritime zone, Research, Liability/compensation, International agreement-text, Marine pollution, Monitoring, Hazardous substances, Management/conservation Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001393) Protocol on Cooperation in Combating Pollution of the Black Sea Marine Environment by Oil and other Harmful Substances in Emergency Situations Treaty | Multilateral | Bucharest | Apr 21, 1992 Keyword: Oil pollution, Air quality/air pollution, Institution, Navigation, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Data collection/reporting, Ecosystem preservation, Transboundary effects, Hazardous waste, Maritime zone, Research, Liability/compensation, International agreement-text, Marine pollution, Monitoring, Hazardous substances, Management/conservation Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001391) Protocol on the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Black Sea From Land Based Sources and Activities Treaty | Multilateral | Sofia | Apr 7, 2009 Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-154598) The Black Sea Biodiversity and Landscape Conservation Protocol to the Convention on the Protection of the Black Sea against Pollution Treaty | Multilateral | Sofia | Jun 14, 2002 Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-154497) Protocol on the Protection of the Black Sea Marine Environment against Pollution from Land-Based Sources Treaty | Multilateral | Bucharest | Apr 21, 1992 Keyword: Oil pollution, Air quality/air pollution, Institution, Marine pollution (land-based sources), Navigation, Data collection/reporting, Ecosystem preservation, Transboundary effects, Hazardous waste, Maritime zone, Research, Liability/compensation, International agreement-text, Marine pollution, Monitoring, Hazardous substances, Oil, Management/conservation Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001392) Other references Literature 1 record related to this treaty. 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