PREVENTION OF POLLUTION UNDER UNCLOS
PREVENTION OF POLLUTION UNDER UNCLOS :- Prevention of pollution of sea is given in part XII, section 5 of UNCLOS. Following are the relevant articles:- ARTICLE 207 -- Pollution from land based sources States shall adopt laws and regulations to prevent, reduce and control pollution of the marine environment from land based sources, including rivers, estuaries, pipelines and outfall structures, taking into account internationally agreed rules, standards and recommended practices and procedures. ARTICLE 208 -- Pollution from sea bed activities Coastal States shall adopt laws and regulations to prevent, reduce and control pollution of the marine environment arising from or in connection with sea bed activities subject to their jurisdiction and from artificial islands, installations and structures under their jurisdiction. ARTICLE 209 -- Pollution from activities in ...