Regional Convention for the Conservation of the Red Sea and of the Gulf of Aden Environment

Title (French)

Convention régionale concernant la conservation de l'environnement de la Mer Rouge et du Golf d' Aden

Title (Other)

Regionales Abkommen über den Schutz der Meeresumwelt des Roten Meeres und des Golfs von Aden

Place of adoption

Jeddah

Depository

Saudi Arabia

Language

Arabic

Entry into force

Aug 20, 1985

Subject

Sea, Water, Air & atmosphere, Waste & hazardous substances

Keyword

Data collection/reporting International relations/cooperation Marine pollution (land-based sources) EIA Exploration Marine pollution Coastal zone management Research Fishery management and conservation Enforcement/compliance International organization Marine pollution (ship-based sources) Law reform/harmonization/deregulation Dispute settlement Marine resources management Oil pollution Early warning system/emergency intervention system Maritime zone Continental shelf Oil Liability/compensation Monitoring Marine pollution (dumping at sea) Hazardous substances

Abstract

Objectives: To conserve the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden environment. Summary of provisions: Parties undertake to take all appropriate measures to conserve the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden environment, including prevent, abate and combat marine pollution from all sources (art. III). They are to co-operate in the adoption of protocols for the implementation of this Convention, and with competent international and regional organisations with a view to adopting regional standards for the conservation of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden environment. Specific provisions of the Convention deal with pollution from different sources, including from exploration and exploitation of the bed of the territorial sea, continental shelf and subsoil thereof (art. VII,) and with co-operation in case of pollution emergencies (art. IX). Other provisions provide for, inter alia, co-operation in scientific and technological activities, elaboration and adoption of procedures for civil liability and compensation, and assessment and management of the use of the environment. Institutional mechanisms: A Regional Organisation for the Conservation of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Environment is established, with a Council, a General Secretariat and a Committee for the Settlement of Disputes (art. XVI).

Link to abstract

TRE00743.rtf

Full text

English  

Website

www.persga.org

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

References - Treaties

Enables

Protocol concerning the Conservation of Biological Diversity and the Establishment of Network of Protected Areas in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden

Treaty | Multilateral | Jeddah | Dec 12, 2005

Keyword: Cultural heritage, EIA, Access and benefit sharing, Biodiversity, Biotechnology

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-147472)

Protocol concerning Regional Cooperation in Combating Pollution by Oil and other Harmful Substances in Cases of Emergency

Treaty | Multilateral | Jeddah | Feb 14, 1982

Keyword: Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Education, Data collection/reporting, EIA, Monitoring, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, International relations/cooperation, Authorization/permit, Maritime zone, Capacity building, Marine pollution

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000745)

The Protocol Concerning the Protection of the Environment from Land-Based Activities in in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden - Inofficial English Translation

Treaty | Multilateral | Jeddah | Sep 25, 2005

Keyword: Coastal zone management, Coral, Waste non-domestic sources, Recycling/reuse, Tourism, Solid waste, Marine pollution (land-based sources), EIA, Monitoring, Industrial water use, Environmental technology, Air quality/air pollution, Public health, Groundwater, Polluter pays principle, Mangroves, Effluent waste water/discharge, Surface water, Effluent waste (industrial sources), Marine pollution

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-160049)