Pacific Islands Handbook of International Marine Pollution Conventions : consolidated text of the main marine pollution conventions of the world and the region

Abstract

This publication, which contains the texts of selected marine pollution conventions, agreements and protocols of relevance to countries in the Pacific islands region is the second in the SPREP/UNEP Series on Environmental Law and Policy. The publication, along with the first in the Series which contains the texts of major global and regional environmental conventions, agreements and protocols, is aimed at serving an important aspect of the information needs of countries in the region. Access to the texts of international conventions contained in this publication by a wide cross section of stakeholders, including government officials, members of the scientific and academic communities and the judiciary, the private sector, non-government organisations and the public is essential for taking appropriate measures at national and regional levels to translate global and regional accords into action. It is also an essential tool for enhancing public awareness and promoting the progressive development and implementation of environmental law, including marine pollution law.