RT null T1 Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment and Coastal Area of the South-East Pacific and its Supplementary Agreements A1 United Nations Environment Programme, K1 marine environment K1 coastal area K1 environmental degradation K1 hydrocarbon K1 pollution K1 environmental law K1 environmental agreement YR 1984 FD 1984 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/29147 UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/29147 NO This document presents the framework for regional cooperation to protect the marine environment and coastal areas of the South-East Pacific. It outlines legal instruments and protocols agreed upon by the coastal states of the region. The document details strategies for pollution control, environmental management, and coordinated emergency response to marine contamination, with specific obligations addressing pollution sources such as land-based activities, vessels, and atmospheric inputs. It also establishes mechanisms for scientific collaboration, information exchange, monitoring, and assessment. Parties are committed to developing national contingency plans, harmonizing regulations, and progressively implementing stricter pollution prevention measures, while maintaining avenues for technical assistance and regular intergovernmental reviews. DS UN Environment Document Repository RD Sep 19, 2026