Protocol for the Protection of the Caspian Sea against Pollution from Land-Based Sources and Activities to the Framework Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Caspian Sea

Title abbreviation

LBSA Protocol

Place of adoption

Moscow

Depository

Iran, Islamic Republic of

Language

Azerbaijani, English, Kazakh, Russian, Turkmen

Subject

Sea, Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Emissions Access-to-information Hazardous substances Marine pollution (land-based sources) Agriculture and environment Transboundary effects Coastal zone management Sustainable use EIA Marine pollution

Basin

Caspian Sea

Abstract

The purpose of this Protocol is to prevent, control, reduce and to the maximum extent possible eliminate pollution of the marine environment from land-based sources and activities in order to achieve and maintain an environmentally sound marine environment of the Caspian Sea.

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Website

www.tehranconvention.org

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

References - Treaties

Enabled by

Framework Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Caspian Sea

Treaty | Multilateral | Tehran | Nov 4, 2003

Keyword: Alien species, Marine resources management, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Protected area, Access-to-information, Pollution control, Liability/compensation, Hazardous substances, Ecosystem preservation, Biodiversity, EIA, Research, Management/conservation, Polluter pays principle, Dam, Precautionary principle, Endangered species, Bycatch, Monitoring, Coastal zone management, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Marine pollution, Protection of habitats, Dispute settlement, Enforcement/compliance, Fishing gear/fishing method, Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Marine pollution (land-based sources), Data collection/reporting, Protection of species, Sustainable use

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001396)