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

Place of adoption

Jeddah

Depository

Saudi Arabia

Language

Arabic

Subject

Sea, Water, Waste & hazardous substances

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

Geographical area

Red Sea & Gulf of Aden

Abstract

This protocol is one of the protocols supplemented to Jeddah convention. The protocol signed in 25 September 2005 during the meeting in Jeddah. The protocol contains 25 articles; the general provision of this protocol shall take all appropriate measures to protect the environment of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden against pollution resulting from any land-based sources or activities and to reduce and/or eliminate such pollution tot he maximum extent possible with priority given to the gradual elimination of toxic, persistent, and biologically accumulating inputs. The Protocol responds to emerging LBA issues from recent global summits and aligns itself with the articles contained in section 12 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (1982), as well as the UNEP-GPA goals. Furthermore, PERSGA’s maturing ICZM work in its Member States potentially lays a solid foundation for addressing the national-regional character of LBA activities in terms of land-based pollution affecting the marine environment. (Source: http://www.persga.org/inner.php?id=62)

Full text

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Website

www.persga.org

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

References - Treaties

Cites

United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

Treaty | Multilateral | Montego Bay | Dec 10, 1982

Keyword: Alien species, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Management/conservation, Deep sea bed, Islands, Bycatch, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Risk assessment/management, Fishing licence fee, Authorization/permit, Fishery management and conservation, Total allowable catch, Marine fisheries, Liability/compensation, Pollution control, Future generations, Marine pollution, Dispute settlement, Monitoring, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Maritime zone, Policy/planning, Marine pollution (dumping at sea), Size, Contract/agreement, Access right, Education, Data collection/reporting, Research, EIA, International organization, Long-range air pollution, Marine mammals, Mining, Business/industry/corporations, High seas, Sovereignty, Marine pollution (land-based sources), Migratory species, Vessel ownership, Court/tribunal, Marine resources management, Jurisdictional competence, Fishing licence, Harbour, Early warning system/emergency intervention system, Fishing gear/fishing method, Navigation, Registration, Continental shelf, Marine pollution (ship-based sources), Exploration, Seasons, International relations/cooperation, Technology transfer, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sustainable use

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000753)

Enabled by

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

Treaty | Multilateral | Jeddah | Feb 14, 1982

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

Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000743)