European Landscape Convention

Document type: Multilateral
Field of application: Regional/restricted
Date: Oct 20, 2000
Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001326)

Title (French): Convention Européenne du Paysage
Place of adoption: Florence
Depository: COE Council of Europe
Language: English, French
Entry into force: Mar 1, 2004
Subject: Land & soil, Agricultural & rural development, Wild species & ecosystems, Forestry
Keyword: Soil conservation/soil improvement Education Environmental planning Data collection/reporting Land-use planning Protection of species Local government Monitoring International relations/cooperation Public participation

Abstract: Objectives: To promote landscape protection, management and planning, and to organise European co-operation on landscape issues. Summary of provisions: The Convention covers landscape, a term defined in article 1. Parties undertake to integrate landscape in all their relevant policies and to establish procedures for public participation in the definition and implementation of landscape measures(art. 5). Parties further agree to increase and promote awareness, training and education in landscape-related issues, to identify and assess landscape, to define landscape and quality objectives, and to adopt measures aimed at protecting, managing and/or planning the landscape (art. 6). Chapter II of the Convention provides for European co-operation in the consideration and implementation of landscape policies and programmes through mutual assistance, exchange of information and identification of transfrontier landscapes. A landscape award is created to designate a lastingly effective landscape policy, implemented by a Partys territorial authority, which can serve as an example to other territorial authorities in Europe (art. 11). Institutional mechanisms: This Convention has been concluded in the framework of the Council of Europe. Existing competent Committees of Experts designated by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe are responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Convention (art. 10). Their work is reported to the Committee of Ministers by the Secretary General.
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Website: www.coe.int

Country/Territory/Participant

Countries	Entry into force	Ratification *	Simple signature
Andorra	May 1, 2011	Jan 5, 2011 [1]	Feb 22, 2010
Armenia	Jul 1, 2004	Mar 23, 2004 [1]	May 14, 2003
Azerbaijan	Dec 1, 2011	Aug 30, 2011 [1]	Oct 22, 2003
Belgium	Feb 1, 2005	Oct 28, 2004 [1]	Oct 20, 2000
Bosnia and Herzegovina	May 1, 2009	Jan 22, 2009 [1]	Dec 8, 2008
Bulgaria	Mar 1, 2005	Nov 24, 2004 [1]	Oct 20, 2000
Croatia	Mar 1, 2004	Jan 15, 2003 [1]	Oct 20, 2000
Cyprus	Oct 1, 2006	Jun 21, 2006 [1]	Nov 21, 2001
Czech Republic	Oct 1, 2004	Jun 3, 2004 [1]	Nov 28, 2002
Denmark	Mar 1, 2004	Mar 20, 2003 [1]	Oct 20, 2000
Finland	Apr 1, 2006	Dec 16, 2005 [1]	Oct 20, 2000
France	Jul 1, 2006	Mar 17, 2006 [1]	Oct 20, 2000
Georgia	Sep 1, 2010	May 17, 2010 [1]	Dec 13, 2000
Greece	May 1, 2012	Jan 31, 2012 [1]	Apr 9, 2010
Hungary	Feb 1, 2008	Oct 26, 2007 [1]	Sep 28, 2005
Iceland	Oct 1, 2011	Jun 28, 2011 [1]	Sep 21, 2007
Ireland	Mar 1, 2004	Mar 22, 2002 [1]	Mar 22, 2002
Italy	Sep 1, 2006	May 4, 2006 [1]	Oct 20, 2000
Latvia	Mar 1, 2007	Nov 21, 2006 [1]	Feb 21, 2006
Lithuania	Mar 1, 2004	Nov 13, 2002 [1]	Oct 20, 2000
Luxembourg	Jan 1, 2007	Sep 20, 2006 [1]	Oct 20, 2000
Malta	Mar 1, 2004	Nov 18, 2003 [1]	Jan 15, 2003
Moldova, Republic of	-	-	Oct 20, 2000
Montenegro	Oct 1, 2007	Jun 5, 2007 [1]	Nov 29, 2006
Netherlands	Mar 1, 2004	Mar 14, 2002 [1]	Oct 20, 2000
North Macedonia	-	-	Jun 29, 2012
Norway	Nov 1, 2005	Jul 27, 2005 [1]	Jul 27, 2005
Poland	Mar 1, 2004	Oct 23, 2001 [1]	Oct 20, 2000
Portugal	Jan 1, 2005	Sep 27, 2004 [1]	Dec 21, 2001
Romania	Jul 1, 2005	Mar 29, 2005 [1]	Oct 20, 2000
San Marino	Mar 1, 2004	Sep 25, 2003 [1]	Mar 7, 2001
Serbia	Jul 1, 2012	Mar 7, 2012 [1]	Mar 23, 2011
Slovakia	Mar 1, 2004	Nov 7, 2002 [1]	Oct 20, 2000
Slovenia	Dec 1, 2005	Aug 9, 2005 [1]	May 30, 2005
Spain	Mar 1, 2004	Nov 26, 2003 [1]	Oct 20, 2000
Sweden	Jan 1, 2011	Sep 15, 2010 [1]	May 11, 2010
Switzerland	Mar 1, 2008	Nov 26, 2007 [1]	Oct 20, 2000
Turkey	Jun 1, 2013	Feb 22, 2013 [1]	Oct 20, 2000
Ukraine	Mar 1, 2004	Oct 13, 2003 [1]	Oct 20, 2000
United Kingdom	Jul 1, 2006	Mar 10, 2006 [1]	Jun 17, 2004

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

References - Treaties

Cites: Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage

Treaty | Multilateral | Paris | Nov 23, 1972

Keyword: Inventory, Institution, Research, Cultural heritage, Financing, Education, Management/conservation, Data collection/reporting, Special fund, Protected area

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-155235); European Outline Convention on Transfrontier Co-operation between Territorial Communities or Authorities

Treaty | Multilateral | Madrid | May 21, 1980

Keyword: Management/conservation, Institution, International organization, Contract/agreement

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000553); Convention on Biological Diversity

Treaty | Multilateral | Rio de Janeiro | Jun 22, 1992

Keyword: Sustainable use, Subsidy/incentive, Policy/planning, Ecosystem preservation, Access and benefit sharing, Traditional rights/customary rights, Protected area, Management/conservation, Financing, Institution, Liability/compensation, Protection of habitats, Alien species, Biodiversity, EIA, Research, Monitoring, Genetic resources, Dispute settlement, Ex-situ conservation, Data collection/reporting, Technology transfer, Biotechnology, Education, Crops/grasses

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001148); 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); Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats

Treaty | Multilateral | Bern | Sep 19, 1979

Keyword: Management/conservation, Migratory species, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Ecosystem preservation, Wildlife products, Wild flora, Endangered species, Institution, Land-use planning, Hunting/capture, Biodiversity, Protection of species, Monitoring, Protection of habitats, International agreement-text, Wild fauna

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000473)

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)

Other references

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Country/Territory/Participant

References - Treaties

Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage

European Outline Convention on Transfrontier Co-operation between Territorial Communities or Authorities

Convention on Biological Diversity

Convention on Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision-Making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters

Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats

Protocol on Sustainable Transport to the Framework Convention on the Protection and Sustainable Development of the Carpathians

Other references