Protocol concerning Cooperation in Combating Marine Pollution in cases of Emergency in the Eastern African Region Document type Multilateral Field of application Regional/restricted Date Jun 21, 1985 Source IUCN (ID: TRE-000825) Title (French) Protocole relatif à la coopération en matière de lutte contre la pollution des mers en cas de situation critique Title (Other) Protokoll über die Zusammenarbeit bei der Bekämpfung von Verunreinigung in der ostafrikanischen Region in Notfällen Place of adoption Nairobi Depository Kenya Language English Entry into force May 30, 1996 Subject Sea, Waste & hazardous substances Abstract Objective: To provide a framework for co-ordinated response in major spillages of oil and other harmful substances in the Convention area. Summary of provisions: The Parties agree to cooperate in undertaking all necessary measures for prevention and remedy of marine pollution incident, including development of legislation and contingency plans, and exchange of relevant information (arts. 3 and 4). They are to establish procedures for the rapid reporting of marine pollution incidents (art. 5) and provide assistance to each other in the event of a marine pollution incident (art. 6). Parties undertake to provide prompt response to marine pollution incidents, including assessment, notification, consultation, and remedy of the incident (art. 7) Institutional mechanisms: The Convention secretariat (UNEP) co-ordinates and otherwise assists in activities under the Protocol (art. 9). (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 Country/Territory/Participant See Expanded View Show Map Countries Entry into force Simple signature France - Jun 22, 1985 Madagascar - Jun 22, 1985 Seychelles - Jun 22, 1985 Somalia - Jun 22, 1985 reset zoom out zoom in References - Treaties Enabled by Convention for the Protection, Management and Development of the Marine and Coastal Environment of the Eastern African Region Treaty | Multilateral | Nairobi | Jun 21, 1985 Keyword: Marine area, Air quality/air pollution, Ecosystem preservation, Exploration, Liability/compensation, Marine resources management, Biodiversity, Research, Coastal zone management, International agreement-text, Maritime zone, EIA, Zoning, Management/conservation Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000823)