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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)

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Website
www.unep.org

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