| Short Name: |
SPREP |
| Full Name: |
Convention for the Protection of the Natural Resources and Environment of the South Pacific Region |
| Purpose: |
environment |
| Established: |
24-Nov-1986 |
| Entered into force: |
22-Aug-1990 |
| Type: |
convention, multi-lateral |
| Place where established: |
Noumea, New Caledonia |
| Schedule to expire: |
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| Goals and Objectives: |
The purpose is to promote cooperation in the South Pacific region and to provide assistance in order to protect and improve its environment and to ensure sustainable development for present and future generations. Establishment of the South Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) as its body. |
| Related Legislation: |
[1986] Protocol concerning Cooperation in Combating Pollution Emergencies in the South Pacific Region (Entered into force 22 Aug 1990).
[1986] Protocol for the Prevention of Pollution of the South Pacific Region by Dumping (22 Aug 1990). |
| Internet source: |
#http://www.sidsnet.org/pacific/sprep/sprep/about.htm# |