The Protocol for the Conservation of Biological Diversity to the Framework Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Caspian Sea Document type Multilateral Field of application Regional/restricted Date May 30, 2014 Source IUCN (ID: TRE-160027) Title abbreviation Ashgabat Protocol Place of adoption Ashgabat Depository Iran, Islamic Republic of Language English, Russian, Azerbaijani, English, Russian, Kazakh, Turkmen Subject Sea, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Monitoring Biodiversity Access-to-information Alien species Capacity building Protection of habitats Protected area Endangered species Ecosystem preservation Genetic resources Sustainable use Transfer EIA Technology transfer Wild flora Marine area Marine protected areas Wild fauna Protection of species Geographical area Caspian Sea Abstract The objectives of this Protocol are to protect, preserve and restore the health and integrity of the biological diversity and the ecosystem of the Caspian Sea as well as to ensure the sustainable use of biological resources and in that context: a) To safeguard threatened species, and vulnerable ecosystems, to ensure their long-term viability and diversity; b) To prevent decline, degradation and damage to species, habitats and ecological systems, directed by the precautionary principle; c) To protect and conserve those areas that best represent the high range of species, special habitats, ecological systems and natural and related cultural heritage. (Art. 2) Full text English Other Website www.tehranconvention.org Country/Territory/Participant See Expanded View Show Map Countries Entry into force Ratification * Simple signature Azerbaijan - - - Iran, Islamic Republic of - - May 30, 2014 Kazakhstan - - - Russian Federation - - Feb 22, 2015 Turkmenistan - May 23, 2015 [1] May 30, 2014 * [1] Ratification [2] Accession/approbation [3] Acceptance/approval [4] Succession [5] Consent to be bound [6] Definite signature reset zoom out zoom in 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)