Convention on the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Baltic Sea Area
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The Convention on the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Baltic Sea Area is an international environmental agreement among Baltic Sea states aimed at preventing and eliminating pollution and protecting the marine ecosystem of the Baltic Sea.
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Target entity: Convention on the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Baltic Sea Area Context triple: [Helsinki Commission, treatyFullName, Convention on the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Baltic Sea Area]
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London Convention
The London Convention was an 1884 agreement between Britain and the South African Republic that revised earlier terms to restore limited independence to the Boer government under British suzerainty.
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Danube River Protection Convention
The Danube River Protection Convention is an international agreement among Danube basin countries aimed at coordinating efforts to protect and sustainably manage the river’s water quality and ecosystems.
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Convention on the Legal Status of the Caspian Sea
The Convention on the Legal Status of the Caspian Sea is a multilateral treaty among the Caspian littoral states that defines their rights, obligations, and jurisdiction over the sea’s waters, seabed, and resources.
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International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation
The International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation is a global maritime treaty that establishes measures for preventing, preparing for, and responding to oil pollution incidents through international collaboration and contingency planning.
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International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the primary global treaty that sets standards to prevent and minimize pollution from ships, including oil, chemicals, sewage, garbage, and air emissions.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Convention on the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Baltic Sea Area Target entity description: The Convention on the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Baltic Sea Area is an international environmental agreement among Baltic Sea states aimed at preventing and eliminating pollution and protecting the marine ecosystem of the Baltic Sea.
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A.
London Convention
The London Convention was an 1884 agreement between Britain and the South African Republic that revised earlier terms to restore limited independence to the Boer government under British suzerainty.
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B.
Danube River Protection Convention
The Danube River Protection Convention is an international agreement among Danube basin countries aimed at coordinating efforts to protect and sustainably manage the river’s water quality and ecosystems.
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C.
Convention on the Legal Status of the Caspian Sea
The Convention on the Legal Status of the Caspian Sea is a multilateral treaty among the Caspian littoral states that defines their rights, obligations, and jurisdiction over the sea’s waters, seabed, and resources.
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International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation
The International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation is a global maritime treaty that establishes measures for preventing, preparing for, and responding to oil pollution incidents through international collaboration and contingency planning.
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E.
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) is the primary global treaty that sets standards to prevent and minimize pollution from ships, including oil, chemicals, sewage, garbage, and air emissions.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
international environmental agreement
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multilateral treaty ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
Baltic Sea
ⓘ
Baltic Sea coast region ⓘ
surface form:
Baltic Sea Area
|
| basedOnPrinciple |
best available technology
ⓘ
best environmental practice ⓘ polluter pays principle ⓘ precautionary principle ⓘ |
| containsProvision |
emergency response cooperation
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environmental impact assessment cooperation ⓘ information exchange among parties ⓘ monitoring of the Baltic Sea environment ⓘ pollution control measures ⓘ |
| depositary |
Finnish government
ⓘ
surface form:
Government of Finland
|
| environmentalDomain |
marine protection
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regional seas protection ⓘ |
| establishesBody |
HELCOM
ⓘ
Helsinki Commission ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
biodiversity protection
ⓘ
dumping at sea ⓘ eutrophication ⓘ hazardous substances ⓘ land-based sources of pollution ⓘ offshore activities ⓘ ship-generated pollution ⓘ |
| goal |
eliminate pollution of the Baltic Sea
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prevent pollution of the Baltic Sea ⓘ protect the marine ecosystem of the Baltic Sea ⓘ |
| hasJurisdiction | Baltic Sea coastal states ⓘ |
| language |
English
ⓘ
Russian ⓘ |
| legalStatus | binding on its contracting parties ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
pollution prevention
ⓘ
protection of the marine environment ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Helsinki ⓘ |
| party |
Denmark
ⓘ
Estonia ⓘ European Union ⓘ Finland ⓘ Germany ⓘ Latvia ⓘ Lithuania ⓘ Poland ⓘ Russia ⓘ Sweden ⓘ |
| region |
Baltic Sea coastal states
ⓘ
surface form:
Baltic Sea region
|
| relatedTo |
Baltic Sea Action Plan
ⓘ
Helsinki Commission ⓘ |
| shortName | Helsinki Convention ⓘ |
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Subject: Convention on the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Baltic Sea Area Description of subject: The Convention on the Protection of the Marine Environment of the Baltic Sea Area is an international environmental agreement among Baltic Sea states aimed at preventing and eliminating pollution and protecting the marine ecosystem of the Baltic Sea.
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