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  • Nuclear Test Ban 2014 (No. 327 of 2014).

    Legislation | Nauru | 2014

    Keyword: Nuclear energy, Radiation, International agreement-implementation

    Source: FAO, FAOLEX

  • South Pacific Fisheries Treaty

    Treaty | Multilateral | Port Moresby |

    Keyword: Data collection/reporting, Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Fishing vessel, International relations/cooperation, Fishing licence, Dispute settlement, Enforcement/compliance, Jurisdictional competence, Liability/compensation, Offences/penalties, Registration

    Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000976)

  • Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty

    Treaty | Multilateral | New York |

    Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Nuclear energy, International organization, Offences/penalties, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Data collection/reporting, Military activities, Monitoring, Dispute settlement, Policy/planning

    Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-145531)

  • Protocol to the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty

    Treaty | Multilateral | New York |

    Keyword: Policy/planning, Nuclear energy, Data collection/reporting, International organization, Monitoring, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Dispute settlement, Military activities, Inspection, Offences/penalties

    Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001278)

  • International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

    Treaty | Multilateral | Rome |

    Keyword: Access right, Community management, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Plant production, Enforcement/compliance, Plant protection, Access-to-information, Policy/planning, Crops/grasses, Agricultural development, Registration, International relations/cooperation, Endangered species, Biodiversity, Breeders' rights/farmers' rights, Sustainable use, Monitoring, Dispute settlement, Protected area, Certification, Ex-situ conservation, Farming, Plant variety, Education, Recycling/reuse, Data collection/reporting, Food quality control/food safety, Access and benefit sharing, Hazardous substances, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Traditional rights/customary rights, Inventory, Pesticides, Genetic resources, Protected plant species, Hazardous waste, Research, Biotechnology, Management/conservation, Planting material/seeds

    Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001346)

  • Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control Act of 1990.

    Legislation | United States of America | 1990

    Keyword: Alien species, Dangerous animal/harmful animal, Policy/planning, Aquatic animals

    Source: FAO, FAOLEX

  • Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (revised edition).

    Legislation | United States of America | 1976

    Keyword: Marine fisheries, Basic legislation, Fishery management and conservation, Foreign fishing, Access right, Enforcement/compliance, Total allowable catch, Policy/planning, Institution, Offences/penalties, Fishing authorization, High seas, Cartilaginous fishes, Indigenous peoples, Maritime zone, Territorial sea, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Sovereignty, Protection of species

    Source: FAO, FAOLEX

  • Lands, Surveys and Environment Act 1989.

    Legislation | Samoa | 1990

    Keyword: Basic legislation, Institution, Pollution control, Coastal zone management, Fishery management and conservation, Land reform, Land tenure, Expropriation, Public land, Lease, Survey/mapping, Soil conservation/soil improvement, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Protected area, Management/conservation

    Source: FAO, FAOLEX

  • Statute of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)

    Treaty | Multilateral | Bonn |

    Keyword: Capacity building, Desertification

    Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-147215)

  • Agreement relating to the Implementation of Part XI of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982

    Treaty | Multilateral | New York |

    Keyword: International organization, Deep sea bed, High seas, Exploration, Financing, Technology transfer

    Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001196)

  • Fishery Management Plan for U.S. West Coast Fisheries for Highly Migratory Species.

    Legislation | United States of America | 2003

    Keyword: Policy/planning, Marine fisheries, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing authorization, Climate change, Foreign fishing, Marine fishes, Diadromous fish, Migratory species, Cartilaginous fishes, Landing, Bycatch, Total allowable catch, High seas, Fishing gear/fishing method, Data collection/reporting, Monitoring, Artisanal fishing, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Non-commercial fishing, Traditional rights/customary rights, Management/conservation, Protection of habitats, Ecosystem preservation, Marine mammals

    Source: FAO, FAOLEX

  • Constitution of Kiribati.

    Legislation | Kiribati | 1979

    Keyword: Codified constitution, Local government, Right to property, Unitary state, Human rights, Expropriation, Traditional rights/customary rights, Agricultural land, Soil conservation/soil improvement

    Source: FAO, FAOLEX

  • Marine Mammal Protection Act.

    Legislation | United States of America | 1972

    Keyword: Fishery management and conservation, Marine fisheries, Fishing gear/fishing method, Management/conservation, Marine mammals, Marine area, Data collection/reporting, Research, Endangered species, Protection of habitats, Protection of species

    Source: FAO, FAOLEX

  • United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea

    Treaty | Multilateral | Montego Bay |

    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)

  • Oil Pollution Act (33 U.S.C. 1001).

    Legislation | United States of America | 1990

    Keyword: Liability/compensation, Marine pollution, Special fund, Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Pollution control, Ecosystem preservation

    Source: FAO, FAOLEX

  • Agreement governing the Activities of States on the Moon and other Celestial Bodies

    Treaty | Multilateral | New York |

    Keyword: Outer space, Exploration

    Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000808)

  • Third ACP-CEE Convention

    Treaty | Multilateral | Lome |

    Keyword: Ranching/captive breeding, International trade, Management/conservation, Exploration, Sustainable development, Agricultural development, Sustainable use, Food quality control/food safety, Developing countries, Energy conservation/energy production, Desertification, International organization, Agro-forestry, Fishery management and conservation, International relations/cooperation, International agreement-text, Mining

    Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-000826)

  • Federal Water Pollution Control Act (Clean Water Act).

    Legislation | United States of America | 1972

    Keyword: Freshwater quality/freshwater pollution, Marine pollution, Freshwater resources management, Water supply, Institution, Water quality standards, Sewerage, Effluent waste water/discharge, Groundwater, Wetlands, Enforcement/compliance, Environmental planning, Monitoring, Surface water, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Aquaculture

    Source: FAO, FAOLEX

  • Water Resources Development Act of 1996 (P.L. 104–303).

    Legislation | United States of America | 1996

    Keyword: Coastal zone management, Ecosystem preservation, Inland fisheries, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Fishery management and conservation, Freshwater resources management, Flood, Wetlands, Water supply, Waterworks

    Source: FAO, FAOLEX

  • Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011-2036a)

    Legislation | United States of America | 2008

    Keyword: Agricultural development, Financial agricultural measures, Indigenous peoples, Food security, Nutrition, Breastfeeding/infant food

    Source: FAO, FAOLEX