1. Background
1.1 At the meeting held on 10 July 2009, the Subcommittee on Ozone
Layer Protection (Products Containing Scheduled Substances) (Import
Banning)(Amendment) Regulation 2009 (the Subcommittee) requested the
Research and Library Services Division to provide background information on
the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (Montreal
Protocol). The Montreal Protocol is an international treaty adopted in 1987 to
protect the ozone layer by phasing out the consumption and production of a
number of substances responsible for ozone depletion. Continue reading
Jun 06
Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer
Jun 06
International Convention on Maritime Search and Rescue (SAR)
Done at: Hamburg
Date enacted: 1979-04-27
In force: 1985-06-22
The Parties to the Convention,
Noting the great importance attached in several conventions to the rendering of assistance to persons in distress at sea and to the establishment by every coastal State of adequate and effective arrangements for coast watching and for search and rescue services,
Jun 06
London Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter
Done at: London, Mexico City, Moscow and Washington
Date enacted: 1972-11-13
In force: 1975-08-30
The Contracting Parties to this Convention,
Recognizing that the marine environment and the living organisms which it supports are of vital importance to humanity, and all people have an interest in assuring that it is so managed that its quality and resources are not impaired;
Jun 06
Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims (LLMC Convention)
Done at: London
Date enacted: 1976-11-19
In force: 1986-12-01
The States Parties to this Convention,
Having Recognized the desirability of determining by agreement certain uniform rules relating to the limitation of liability for maritime claims,
Have Decided to conclude a Convention for this purpose and have thereto agreed as follows:
Jun 06
Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
The Parties to this Protocol,
Being Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change,
hereinafter referred to as “the Convention”,
In pursuit of the ultimate objective of the Convention as stated in its Article 2,
Recalling the provisions of the Convention,
Being guided by Article 3 of the Convention, Continue reading
Jun 06
United Nations Convention on Jurisdictional Immunities of States and Their Property
The States Parties to the present Convention,
Considering that the jurisdictional immunities of States and their property are generally accepted as a principle of customary international law,
Having in mind the principles of international law embodied in the Charter of the United Nations, Continue reading
Jun 06
Statute of the International Renewable Energy Agency
The Parties to this Statute,
desiring to promote the widespread and increased adoption and use of renewable energy with a view to sustainable development,
inspired by their firm belief in the vast opportunities offered by renewable energies for addressing and gradually alleviating problems of energy security and volatile energy prices, Continue reading
Jun 06
Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs)
Done at: London
Date enacted: 1972-10-20
In force: 1977-07-15
The parties to the present Convention,
Desiring to maintain a high level of safety at sea,
Jun 06
Convention Relating to International Exhibitions
Convention Relating to International Exhibitions Signed at Paris on 22nd November 1928,
And Supplemented by the Protocols of 10th May 1948,
16th November 1966, 30th November 1972
And the Amendment of 24th June 1982
And the Amendment of 31st May 1988 Continue reading
Jun 06
International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage (CLC)
Done at: Brussels
Date enacted: 1969-11-29
In force: 1975-06-19
The States Parties to the present Convention,
Conscious of the dangers of pollution posed by the worldwide maritime carriage of oil in bulk,
