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Three central questions arise when dealing with shipwrecks. The nairobi package was adopted at the wtos tenth ministerial conference, held in nairobi, kenya, from 15 to 19 december 2015. Retention or loss of the nationality of a pirate ship or aircraft 58 article 105. State under the united nations convention on the law of the sea, 1982. Nairobi convention on the removal of wrecks the nairobi convention on the removal of wrecks wrc enters into force today, 14 april 2015. The documents from the stockholm conference on the human environment appear at 11. Regional seas programmes covering areas beyond national. The constitution and convention currently in force are the constitution and convention of the international telecommunication union geneva, 1992 as. Cyprus had not ratified the convention by the time it entered into force, but has since done so through law 12iii2015. The contracting parties to the nairobi convention are comoros, france, kenya, madagascar, mauritius, mozambique, seychelles, somalia, tanzania and the republic of south africa. Preparation of a new work programme for the nairobi convention, 2018 2022 1. Over the years, environment and ecology have been evolved as one of the most important topics of upsc and state pcs exams. To request the secretariat in the remaining period of work programme for 202017, to develop a new work programme for the period 20182022 for adoption at. We, the ministers and other heads of delegation from.

Its been observed that upsc has been asking every year about treaties and agreement related to environment so we had made an effort to provide a concise and easy list of environmental treaties for upsc. Nairobi is the capital and largest city of kenya, as well as the most populous city in east africa. The nairobi international convention on the removal of wrecks came into force on the 14th of april 2015 and provides a framework for wreck removal. Introduction the nairobi international convention on the removal of wrecks wrc was accepted during a. Convention on the conservation of migratory species of wild. The registered owner of a ship bears strict liability according to the convention but can be. The nairobi convention is a partnership between governments, civil society and the private sector, working towards a prosperous western indian ocean region. The eighth conference of the parties to the nairobi. Western indian ocean the amended nairobi convention bis. Environmental treaties for upsc lets study together.

International telecommunication convention nairobi, 1982, english, download pdf pdf acrobat. Situations in the east african region, the nairobi convention aims to increase the capacity of the western indian ocean nations to protect, manage, and develop the coastal and marine environment. Bridging continental and global education frameworks for the africa we want page 3 c. Indian journal of international law towards an international. Convention on the law of the sea, the 1992 convention on biological diversity 1992, the. Providing sexuality education in schools and tertiary institutions and ensuring access for adolescents and young people. There is the need for immediate and concerted international actions to conserve africaneurasian migratory landbird species and to maintain andor restore their populations to a favourable conservation status. Frontiers wreck removal and the nairobi conventiona.

Best practice guidelines for the implementation of the nairobi declaration and the nairobi protocal on small arms and light weapons 1. The nairobi convention on the removal of wrecks addresses these questions. Nairobi summit president wolfgang petritsch presents a copy of the 2004 nairobi declaration signed by representatives of over 100 states to representatives of the public conscience tun channaret and song kosal of cambodia. The original version arose from the workshop on managing coastal and marine protected areas, held in october 1982 during the world congress on national parks in bali, indonesia. The nairobi convention is a partnership between governments, civil society and the private. The nairobi international convention on the removal of wrecks, 2007 will enter into force on the 14th april 2015. Environmental conventions and protocols notes, download. Dec 12, 2011 the nairobi international convention on the removal of wrecks. The contracting parties to the nairobi convention for the protection, management and development of the marine and coastal environment of the western indian ocean region hereinafter the nairobi convention, acknowledging the conference of the parties of the nairobi convention and its decisions on the 30 31 august 2018. The nairobi international convention on the removal of wrecks, 2007, was adopted by an international conference held in kenya in 2007. The nairobi international convention on the removal of wrecks which was adopted on may 18 2007 entered into force on april 14 2015, a year after gaining approval from the requisite number of countries. In matters within their competence, the regional economic integration organizations which are parties to this convention shall in their own name exercise the rights and fulfil the responsibilities which this convention attributes to their member states. The blue card will be in pdf or similar electronic format. Eg0019e1 international convention on mutual administrative assistance in customs matters johannesburg convention done on 27 june 2003.

Nairobi international convention on the removal of wrecks. The objectives of this convention, to be pursued in accordance with its relevant provisions, are the conservation of biological diversity. Recalling the 1982 united nations convention on the law of the sea. The nairobi convention international coral reef initiative. What happened in the nairobi earth summit held in 1982. Agreement for the implementation of the provisions of the united nations convention on the law of the sea of 10 december 1982 relating to the conservation. May 18, 2007 the nairobi international convention on the removal of wrecks, 2007, was adopted by an international conference held in kenya in 2007. Nairobi declaration on the environmentally sound management of electrical and electronic waste. Convention on wetlands of international importance. The convention was amended and adopted in april, 2010. International convention on mutual administrative assistance for the prevention, investigation and repression of customs offences nairobi convention entered into force on 21 may 1980. Convention on wetlands of international importance especially as waterfowl habitat ramsar, iran, 2.

It pursues this vision by providing a mechanism for regional cooperation, coordination and collaborative actions. Since coming into force in 1996, the member states of the nairobi convention have come together to address the current and. Individualcountriesinthewio are also taking a largerscale approach to marine conservation, often within blue economy. Registered owners of ships above 300gt and over registered in a state party or leavingentering a port in the territory of a state party, will need insurance cover arrangements which meet the requirements of the convention. Download environmental conventions and protocols notes pdf in hindi and english for upsc exam here. Regional synthesis report is a major contribution to the implementation of the parties decision to recognize or designate important bird areas ibas as a tool for the conservation of marine and coastal ecosystems, and to use information on birds as indicators. Alexis martin lessons learned from the nairobi convention. Nairobi declaration and call for action on education.

March 2015, informed members that the nairobi international convention on the removal of wrecks wrc entered into force on 14 april 2015 and contained information about certification requirements. Pdf the nairobi international convention on the removal of wrecks came into force on the 14 of april 2015 and provides a. List of treaties, conventions and protocols in pdf ssc. The nairobi protocol for the prevention, control and reduction of small arms and light weapons in the great lakes region and the horn of africa preamble we, the ministers of foreign affairs and other plenipotentiaries of republic of burundi democratic republic of congo republic of djibouti federal democratic republic of ethiopia. It contains a series of six ministerial decisions on agriculture, cotton and issues related to leastdeveloped countries ldcs. The nairobi international convention on the removal of wrecks. The nairobi international convention on the removal of wrecks cm. Most regulations and notices are available on the isle of man government website. Nairobi international convention on the removal of wrecks, 2007 text adopted by the conference preamble. Convention on wetlands of international importance especially. View pdf download pdf to all members, the circular published on the 5th november 2014 informed members that the nairobi international convention on the removal of wrecks wrc enters into force on 14th april 2015. Complete, fully searchable information about hymnal 1982. Nairobi convention for the protection, management and development of the marine and coastal environment of the eastern african region.

Toking into account the relevant provisions of the 1982 united nations. Msn 055 nairobi international convention on the removal. Nothing in this convention and its protocols shall prejudice the present or future claims and. Approaches to planning and managing marine protected areas mpas have evolved considerably since the first edition of this book was published in 1984. Ospar code of conduct for responsible marine research in the deep seas and high.

The conference of contracting parties cop to the convention meets. Nairobi international convention on the removal of wrecks wreck removal convention 2007. Protocol to the agreement on the importation of educational, scientific or cultural materials, with annexes a to h 1976 nairobi, 26 november 1976. Sustainable use means the use of components of biological diversity in a way and at a rate that does not lead to the longterm decline of biological diversity, thereby maintaining its potential to meet. The nairobi international convention on the removal of wrecks 2007. Cites several environmental concerns, suggesting an urgent need to intensify efforts, at all levels, to protect and improve the environment. Bearing in mind the importance of the united nations convention on the law of the sea, done at montego bay on 10 december 1982, and of the customary international law of the sea, and the consequent need to implement the present convention in accordance with such provisions, have agreed as follows. We recognize the importance of improving the relevance of education policies and. The nairobi convention for the protection, management and development of the marine and coastal environment of the eastern african region was signed in 1985 and came into force in 1996, making it one of 17 regional seas conventions and action plans. Convention on the law of the sea, 1982, and under the customary. Ocean nairobi convention, member states started examining the issues related to. This convention and its protocols shall be construed in accordance with international law relating to their subject matter.

To request the secretariat, in collaboration with barcelona convention, abidjan convention, jeddah convention, with the support of the united nations environment programme, to contribute to the development of an african strategy on ocean governance in the context of the african integrated. Hence it is termed as riodeclaration and attended by over 150 countries. Convention and which has been duly authorized, in accordance with its internal procedures, to sign, ratify, accept, approve or accede to it. The nairobi international convention on the removal of wrecks adopted nairobi. Recalling the provisions of the convention on the means of prohibiting and preventing the illicit import. Maritime zones of india regulation of fishing by foreign vessels rules, 1982. Mazingira, v6 p5759 1982 indicates the principles of stockholm declaration developed at united nations conference on human environment are still valid today, providing a basic code of environmental conduct for years to come. The nairobi wreck removal convention enters into force. What measures can and are to be taken based on such a responsibility. Also available in japanese pdf members and clients are reminded about the entry into force of the wrc which, in. The nairobi international convention on the removal of wrecks is a 2007 treaty of the international maritime organization imo the purpose of the convention is to establish uniform rules for the prompt and effective removal of shipwrecks located in the exclusive economic zone eez of a state that may be hazardous to navigation or to the environment. The programme aims to address the accelerating degradation of the worlds oceans and coastal areas through the sustainable management and use of the marine and coastal environment. The councill meeting in february 1983, adopted conclusions on 1 the principle and p1rocedure of the. The declaration was adopted by the governing council of may 18, 1982.

Subsequent plenipotentiary conferences have adopted only amending instruments to the 1992 documents. Registration of the treaty 1 the original of this treaty, when no longer open for signature at nairobi, shall be deposited with the director general. Environmental conventions and protocols notes, download pdf. Members are reminded of the requirement that vessels of 300gt and greater that are registered in a wrc. Eighth meeting of the conference of the parties to the basel convention on the control of transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal, nairobi, 27 november1 december 2006.

The nairobi international convention on the removal of. Stockholm convention on persistent organic pollutants. Home to numerous corporations, the united nations environment programme unep, and even its own stock exchange, nairobi is an extremely important business center. Taking into account the relevant provisions of the 1982 united nations convention on the law of the sea, the 1992 convention on biological diversity 1992, the 1992 united nations framework convention on climate change, the 1989 basel convention on the control of transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal, the 1991 bamako. Indicates the principles of stockholm declaration developed at united nations conference on human environment are still valid today, providing a basic code of environmental conduct for years to come.