Summary
The European Parliament has approved amendments to the Bonn Agreement to include air pollution from ships and to allow Spain to join the cooperation, enhancing North Sea environmental protection. 9 19.01.2021
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transport
environment
international relations
Key points
- The European Parliament has given consent to update the Bonn Agreement regarding North Sea pollution protection.
- The agreement's scope is being expanded to include the prevention of air pollution from ships, specifically targeting harmful emissions.
- The geographical reach of the agreement will be extended through the accession of the Kingdom of Spain.
- These amendments aim to improve surveillance and mutual assistance to protect marine biodiversity and human health.
Documents (PDFs)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the amendments to the Agreement for co-operation in dealing with pollution of the North Sea by oil and other harmful substances (Bonn Agreement) with regard to the extension of the scope of application of that Agreement and on the accession of the Kingdom of Spain to that Agreement
Agreement for co-operation in dealing with pollution of the North Sea by oil and other harmful substances (Bonn Agreement): extension of its material and geographical scope of application ***
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