Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. December 11, 1997. Adopted on 11 December 1997 Parties to this Protocol, As Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, hereinafter referred to as the «Convention with a view to achieving the ultimate objective of the Convention as set forth in…
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. May 9, 1992. Parties to this Convention, Recognizing that the change of the Earth’s climate and its adverse effects are a common concern of mankind Concerned that human activity has resulted in a substantial increase in concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, that this increase has amplified…
Adopted on 25 February 1991 The Parties to this Convention, Considering the relationship between different economic activities and their environmental consequences, Affirming the need to ensure environmentally sound and sustainable development Determined to promote international cooperation in the field of environmental impact assessment, in particular in a transboundary context Considering the need and importance of…
Adopted on March 22, 1985 Preamble The Parties to this Convention, Conscious of the potentially harmful effects of the alteration of the ozone layer on human health and the environment Recalling the relevant provisions of the Declaration of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, and in particular principle 21, which states that «States…
Adopted on 22 March 1985 Preamble The Parties to this Convention, Conscious of the potentially harmful effects of the alteration of the ozone layer on human health and the environment Recalling the relevant provisions of the Declaration of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, and in particular principle 21, which provides that «States…
Adopted by General Assembly resolution 37/7 resolution 37/7 dd. 28 October 1982 The General Assembly, Reaffirming the fundamental purposes of the United Nations, in particular the maintenance of international peace and security, the development of friendly relations among nations and the achievement of international cooperation in solving international problems in the economic, social, cultural, technical,…