Protocol Concerning Specially Protected Areas and Biological Diversity in the Mediterranean

Title abbreviation

SPA & Biodiversity Protocol

Title (French)

Protocole relatif aux aires spécialement protégées et à la diversité biologique en Méditerranée

Title (Spanish)

Protocolo sobre las zonas especialmente protegidas y la diversidad biológica en el Mediterráneo

Place of adoption

Barcelona

Depository

Spain

Language

Arabic, English, French, Spanish

Entry into force

Dec 12, 1999

Subject

Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Marine pollution Protection of habitats Prohibited fishing area Wildlife products Biodiversity Hunting/capture Management/conservation Marine area Protected fish species International relations/cooperation EIA Wild fauna Navigation Environmental planning Protected area International agreement-text Education Ecosystem preservation Endangered species Research Sustainable use Data collection/reporting Alien species Protection of species Monitoring Maritime zone Wild flora

Abstract

Objectives: To provide for the conservation, protection and restoration of the health and integrity of the ecosystems and biological diversity in the Mediterranean. Summary of provisions: (a) Parties to: (i) protect, preserve and manage in a sustainable and environmentally sound way areas of particular natural or cultural value, notably by the establishment of specially protected areas; (ii) protect, preserve and manage threatened or endangered species of flora and fauna (arts. 3 and 5); (b) Parties to protect and adopt planning, management, supervision and monitoring measures for the specially protected areas, including environmental impact assessments (arts. 6,7 and 17); (c) Parties to draw up a “List of Specially Protected Areas of Mediterranean Importance” and not authorize nor undertake any activities that may be contrary to their protection (art. 8); (d) Parties to take national measures to protect and conserve species of flora and fauna which are endangered or threatened (art. 11); (e) Parties to regulate the introduction of non-indigenous or genetically-modified species to the wild and to eradicate those already introduced which appear likely to cause damage (art. 13); (f) Parties to compile inventories of national areas that contain rare or fragile ecosystems, are reservoirs of biological diversity and are important for threatened or endangered species, and of species that are threatened or endangered (art. 15); (g) Parties to submit a report on the implementation of their obligations (art. 23); (h) Parties to designate National Focal Points to liaise with the Regional Activity Centre for Specially Protected Areas (art. 34). (Source: UNEP Register of International Treaties and Other Agreements in the Field of the Environment, 2005)

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References - Treaties

Enabled by

Convention for the Protection of the Mediterranean Sea against Pollution

Treaty | Multilateral | Barcelona | Feb 16, 1976

Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Total allowable catch, Prohibited fishing area, Fishery management and conservation, Institution, Seasons, Sustainable use, Fishing gear/fishing method

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000543)

Other references

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