62 observer organisations play an essential role
in the OSPAR Commission.
The observers not only take part in the various meetings of the OSPAR Commission but also contribute actively to its work and to shaping policy development
OSPAR History
The grounding of the Torrey Canyon and the disastrous consequences for the marine environment proved to be a pivotal point for international cooperation to
combat marine pollution in the North-East Atlantic
1967
The Bonn Agreement for Cooperation in Dealing with Pollution of the North Sea by Oil was signed
1969
The Convention for the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping from Ships and Aircraft was signed. This was known as the Oslo
Convention
1972
The Convention for the Prevention of Marine Pollution from Land-Based Sources was opened for signature. This was known as the Paris Convention
1974
The OSPAR Commission is established as a successor to the Oslo and Paris Commissions
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OSPAR Convention
Annex I:
Prevention and elimination of pollution from land-based sources
