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  • Protection of the Environment

    In relation to the protection of the environment and constitutional law, Lana Ofak[1] made the following observation: Environment is defined as surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates. The environment in which we live provides us with basic […]

  • Environmental Protection

    Communities of all sizes, from townships to the national government, establish laws that govern how individuals acting within the community are to conduct themselves. The environment is arguably one of the newest considerations to be decided by and incorporated into the body of the law. The […]

  • Global Program of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-Based Activities

    Global Program of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-Based Activities Global Program of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-Based Activities (GPA) UNEP is the United Nations Environment Programme. Overview The GPA aims at preventing the degradation of the marine environment from land-based activities by facilitating the realization…

  • Antarctica Environment Protection

    Antarctica Environment Protection in 2013 United States views on international law [1] in relation to Antarctica Environment Protection: A key priority for the United States in 2013 was the establishment of a new marine protected area (“MPA”) in Antarctica's Ross Sea. See […]

  • Protocol on Environmental Protection 5

    Protocol on Environmental Protection   Article 3 1. The Arbitral Tribunal shall be composed of three Arbitrators who shall be appointed as follows: (a) The party to the dispute commencing the proceedings shall appoint one Arbitrator, who may be its national, from the list referred to in Article 2. This appointment shall be included in…

  • Protocol on Environmental Protection 4

    Protocol on Environmental Protection   ARTICLE 20 DISPUTE SETTLEMENT PROCEDURE 1. If the parties to a dispute concerning the interpretation or application of Articles 7, 8 or 15 or, except to the extent that an Annex provides otherwise, the provisions of any Annex or, insofar as it relates to these Articles and provisions, Article 13,…

  • Protocol on Environmental Protection 3

    Protocol on Environmental Protection   ARTICLE 13 COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PROTOCOL 1. Each Party shall take appropriate measures within its competence, including the adoption of laws and regulations, administrative actions and enforcement measures, to ensure compliance with this Protocol. 2. Each Party shall exert appropriate efforts, consistent with the Charter of the United Nations ,…

  • Protocol on Environmental Protection 2

    Protocol on Environmental Protection   ARTICLE 6 CO-OPERATION 1. The Parties shall co-operate in the planning and conduct of activities in The Antarctic Treaty area. To this end, each Party shall endeavour to: (a) promote co-operative programmes of scientific, technical and educational value, concerning the protection of the Antarctic environment and dependent and associated ecosystems;…

  • Protocol on Environmental Protection

    Protocol on Environmental Protection   ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS For the purposes of this Protocol: (a) “The Antarctic Treaty “means The Antarctic Treaty done at Washington on 1 December 1959; (b) “Antarctic Treaty area”means the area to which the provisions of the Antarctic Treaty apply in accordance with Article VI of that Treaty; (c) “Antarctic Treaty…

  • Protection & Preservation of the Marine Environment 6

    Protection & Preservation of the Marine Environment   Article 227 Non-discrimination with respect to foreign vessels In exercising their rights and performing their duties under this Part, States shall not discriminate in form or in fact against vessels of any other State. Article 228 Suspension and restrictions on institution of proceedings 1. Proceedings to impose…

  • Protection & Preservation of the Marine Environment 5

    Protection & Preservation of the Marine Environment   Article 220 Enforcement by coastal States 1. When a vessel is voluntarily within a port or at an off-shore terminal of a State, that State may, subject to section 7, institute proceedings in respect of any violation of its laws and regulations adopted in accordance with this…

  • Protection & Preservation of the Marine Environment 4

    Protection & Preservation of the Marine Environment   Article 216 Enforcement with respect to pollution by dumping 1. Laws and regulations adopted in accordance with this Convention and applicable international rules and standards established through competent International Organizations or diplomatic conference for the prevention, reduction and control of pollution of the marine environment by dumping…

  • Protection & Preservation of the Marine Environment 3

    Protection & Preservation of the Marine Environment   Article 211 Pollution from vessels 1. States, acting through the competent international organization or general diplomatic conference, shall establish international rules and standards to prevent, reduce and control pollution of the marine environment from vessels and promote the adoption, in the same manner, wherever appropriate, of routeing…

  • Protection & Preservation of the Marine Environment 2

    Protection & Preservation of the Marine Environment   Article 203 Preferential treatment for developing States Developing States shall, for the purposes of prevention, reduction and control of pollution of the marine environment or minimization of its effects, be granted preference by International Organizations in: (a) the allocation of appropriate funds and technical assistance; and (b)…

  • Protection & Preservation of the Marine Environment

    Protection & Preservation of the Marine Environment   PART XII PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT SECTION 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS Article 192 General obligation States have the obligation to protect and preserve the marine environment. Article 193 Sovereign right of States to exploit their natural resources States have the sovereign right to exploit their…