Protocol concerning Co-operation in combating Pollution in cases of Emergency

Title (French)

Protocole relatif à la coopération en matière de lutte contre la pollution en cas de situation critique

Title (Other)

Protokoll betreffend die Zusammenarbeit im Kampf gegen die Verschmutzung in Notfällen

Place of adoption

Abidjan

Depository

Côte d'Ivoire

Language

English, French, Spanish

Entry into force

Aug 5, 1984

Subject

Sea, Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Data collection/reporting EIA Monitoring Oil pollution Resource/damage valuation Early warning system/emergency intervention system Oil International relations/cooperation Maritime zone Hazardous substances Marine pollution

Geographical area

Africa

Abstract

Objective To protect the marine environment, the coastal zones and the related internal waters falling within the jurisdiction of the States of the West and Central African region against pollution in cases of emergency. Summary of provisions: The Parties undertake to cooperate in all matters relating to the protection of their respective coastline and related interests from the threat and effects of pollution resulting from marine emergencies, especially by exchanging relevant information (arts. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10). They agree to assist each other, on demand, in cases of marine emergencies (art. 8). Finally, they are to endeavour to maintain and promote marine emergency contingency plans (art. 9) and take appropriate measures to prevent, reduce, combat and control the effects of pollution (art. 10).

(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.unep.org

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

References - Treaties

Enabled by

Convention for Co-operation in the Protection and Development of the Marine and Coastal Environment of the West and Central African Region

Treaty | Multilateral | Abidjan | Mar 23, 1981

Keyword: Marine pollution, Marine protected areas, Inland waters, Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Deep sea bed, Erosion, Enforcement/compliance, Liability/compensation, Data collection/reporting, Exploration, Marine resources management, EIA, Marine pollution (land-based sources), Dispute settlement, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Maritime zone, Transboundary effects, Research, International relations/cooperation, Law reform/harmonization/deregulation, Fishery management and conservation, Monitoring, Air quality/air pollution, International organization, Coastal zone management, Marine pollution (dumping at sea)

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000547)