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| Primary Document |
| Title: | Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution |
| Alternative Title(s): | LTRAP |
| Available From: | http://www.unece.org/env/lrtap/lrtap_h1.htm |
| Conclusion Date: | 1979-11-13 |
| Entry Into Force Date: | 1983-03-16 |
| Description: | This international agreement provides the "essential framework for controlling and reducing the damage to human health and the environment caused by transboundary air pollution". It is open to members of the UNECE region (Europe and North America). The convention is extended by eight specific protocols, each of which is linked from this site. The site also provides ratification information for the convention and its protocols. Also included are documents of the Executive Body and working groups.The text of the convention and many of the related documents are in PDF. |
| Legal Citation: | TIAS 10541; 1302 UNTS 217; 18 ILM 1442 (1979) |
| EISIL Categories: | Home >
International Environmental Law >
Protection of the Atmosphere Home > International Environmental Law > Pollution Home > International Environmental Law > Transboundary Cooperation |
| Keywords: | air & atmosphere pollution transboundary cooperation |
| Language(s): | English French Russian |
| Document Creator: | United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, Environment and Human Settlements Division |
| air.env@unece.org | |
| Site Administrator: | United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, Environment and Human Settlements Division |
| air.env@unece.org |
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