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  • Environment and Wildlife conventions

    Environment and Wildlife conventions Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels 19.06.2001 Amendment to the Agreement on the Conservation of Bats in Europe 24.7.2000 1996 Protocol to the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter 22.9.1997 Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds 15.8.1996 Agreement for…

  • European Energy Charter

      PART I DEFINITIONS AND PURPOSE ARTICLE 1 DEFINITIONS As used in this Treaty: (1) "Charter"means the European Energy Charter adopted in the Concluding Document of the Hague Conference on the European Energy Charter signed at The Hague on 17 December 1991; signature of the […]

  • Antarctic Treaty

    The Antarctic Treaty (AT) Note: for information about the Antarctic Treaty system, please click here. In General By Vito De Lucia The Antarctic Treaty "shall apply to the area south of 60° South Latitude, including all ice shelves" (Art. VI), and its main objective is […]

  • Antarctic Treaty

    The Antarctic Treaty (AT) Note: for information about the Antarctic Treaty system, please click here. In General By Vito De Lucia The Antarctic Treaty "shall apply to the area south of 60° South Latitude, including all ice shelves" (Art. VI), and its main objective is […]

  • United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification

    United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification   PART I INTRODUCTION Article 1 Use of terms For the purposes of this Convention: (a) “desertification”means land degradation in arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid areas resulting from various factors, including climatic variations and human activities; (b) “combating desertification”includes activities which are part of the integrated development of land…

  • United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification

    United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification   PART I INTRODUCTION Article 1 Use of terms For the purposes of this Convention: (a) “desertification”means land degradation in arid, semi-arid and dry sub-humid areas resulting from various factors, including climatic variations and human activities; (b) “combating desertification”includes activities which are part of the integrated development of land…

  • Code of Ethics on the International Trade in Chemicals

    Code of Ethics on the International Trade in Chemicals   PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS I. OBJECTIVE 1. The objective of this code is to set forth principles and guidance for private sector parties, governing standards of conduct in the production and management of chemicals in international trade, taking into account their entire life cycle, with…

  • Prevention of Major Industrial Accidents Convention

    Prevention of Major Industrial Accidents Convention   PART I. SCOPE AND DEFINITIONS Article 1 1. The purpose of this Convention is the prevention of major accidents involving hazardous substances and the limitation of the consequences of such accidents. 2. This Convention applies to major hazard installations. 3. This Convention does not apply to: (a) nuclear…

  • Convention on Civil Liability for Damage Resulting from Activities Dangerous to the Environment

    Convention on Civil Liability for Damage Resulting from Activities Dangerous to the Environment   Chapter I — General provisions Article 1 — Object and purpose This Convention aims at ensuring adequate compensation for damage resulting from activities dangerous to the environment and also provides for means of prevention and reinstatement. Article 2 — Definitions For…

  • Convention on Civil Liability for Damage Resulting from Activities Dangerous to the Environment

    Convention on Civil Liability for Damage Resulting from Activities Dangerous to the Environment   Chapter I — General provisions Article 1 — Object and purpose This Convention aims at ensuring adequate compensation for damage resulting from activities dangerous to the environment and also provides for means of prevention and reinstatement. Article 2 — Definitions For…

  • The Rio Declaration on Environment and Development

    The Rio Declaration on Environment and Development   Principle 1 Human beings are at the centre of concerns for sustainable development. They are entitled to a healthy and productive life in harmony with nature. Principle 2 States have, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and the principles of international law, the sovereign…

  • Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents

    Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents   Article 6 PREVENTION 1. The Parties shall take appropriate measures for the prevention of industrial accidents, including measures to induce action by operators to reduce the risk of industrial accidents. Such measures may include, but are not limited to those referred to in Annex IV hereto.…

  • Bamako Convention on the Ban of the Import into Africa

    Bamako Convention on the Ban of the Import into Africa   Article 1 Definitions For the purpose of this Convention: 1. “Wastes”are substances or materials which are disposed of, or are intended to be disposed of, or are required to be disposed of by the provisions of national law; 2. “Hazardous wastes”means wastes as specified…

  • Convention Concerning Safety in the Use of Chemicals at Work

    Convention Concerning Safety in the Use of Chemicals at Work   PART I. SCOPE AND DEFINITIONS Article 1 1. This Convention applies to all branches of economic activity in which chemicals are used. 2. The competent authority of a Member ratifying this Convention, after consulting the most representative organisations of employers and workers concerned, and…

  • London Guidelines for the Exchange of Information on Chemicals in International Trade

    London Guidelines for the Exchange of Information on Chemicals in International Trade   PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS 1. Definitions For the purposes of the Guidelines: (a) “Chemical”means a chemical substance whether by itself or in a mixture or preparation, whether manufactured or obtained from nature and includes such substances used as industrial chemicals and pesticides;…