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PartiesParties with a link have a reservation.
| Party | Signature | RatificationS=Signature without reservation or requirement of ratification R=Ratification, Acceptance, Approval or Notification A=Accession Su=Succession NK=Not Known | Entry into force | Renunciation | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armenia | 18-12-1998 | ||||
| Austria | 24-06-1998 | 27-08-2002 (R) | 23-10-2003 | ||
| Belgium | 24-06-1998 | 25-05-2006 (R) | 23-08-2006 | ||
| Bulgaria | 24-06-1998 | 05-12-2001 (R) | 23-10-2003 | ||
| Canada | 24-06-1998 | 18-12-1998 (R) | 23-10-2003 | ||
| Croatia | 24-06-1998 | 06-09-2007 (R) | 05-12-2007 | ||
| Cyprus | 24-06-1998 | 02-09-2004 (R) | 01-12-2004 | ||
| Czech Republic | 24-06-1998 | 06-08-2002 (R) | 23-10-2003 | ||
| Denmark | 24-06-1998 | 06-07-2001 (R) | 23-10-2003 | ||
| Estonia | 11-05-2005 (A) | 09-08-2005 | |||
| EU (European Union) | 24-06-1998 | 30-04-2004 (R) | 29-07-2004 | ||
| Finland | 24-06-1998 | 03-09-2002 (R) | 23-10-2003 | ||
| France | 24-06-1998 | 25-07-2003 (R) | 23-10-2003 | ||
| Germany | 24-06-1998 | 25-04-2002 (R) | 23-10-2003 | ||
| Greece | 24-06-1998 | ||||
| Hungary | 18-12-1998 | 07-01-2004 (R) | 06-04-2004 | ||
| Iceland | 24-06-1998 | 29-05-2003 (R) | 23-10-2003 | ||
| Ireland | 24-06-1998 | 09-03-2021 (R) | 07-06-2021 | ||
| Italy | 24-06-1998 | 20-06-2006 (R) | 18-09-2006 | ||
| Latvia | 24-06-1998 | 28-10-2004 (R) | 26-01-2005 | ||
| Liechtenstein | 24-06-1998 | 23-12-2003 (R) | 22-03-2004 | ||
| Lithuania | 24-06-1998 | 16-06-2006 (R) | 14-09-2006 | ||
| Luxembourg | 24-06-1998 | 01-05-2000 (R) | 23-10-2003 | ||
| Malta | 16-06-2025 (A) | 14-09-2025 | |||
| Moldova | 24-06-1998 | 01-10-2002 (R) | 23-10-2003 | ||
| Montenegro | 09-02-2012 (A) | 09-05-2012 | |||
| Netherlands, the Kingdom of the | 24-06-1998 | 23-06-2000 (R) | 23-10-2003 | ||
| North Macedonia | 01-11-2010 (A) | 30-01-2011 | |||
| Norway | 24-06-1998 | 16-12-1999 (R) | 23-10-2003 | ||
| Poland | 24-06-1998 | ||||
| Portugal | 24-06-1998 | ||||
| Romania | 24-06-1998 | 05-09-2003 (R) | 04-12-2003 | ||
| Serbia | 26-03-2012 (A) | 24-06-2012 | |||
| Slovakia | 24-06-1998 | 30-12-2002 (R) | 23-10-2003 | ||
| Slovenia | 24-06-1998 | 15-11-2005 (R) | 13-02-2006 | ||
| Spain | 24-06-1998 | 15-02-2011 (R) | 16-05-2011 | ||
| Sweden | 24-06-1998 | 19-01-2000 (R) | 23-10-2003 | ||
| Switzerland | 24-06-1998 | 14-11-2000 (R) | 23-10-2003 | ||
| Ukraine | 24-06-1998 | ||||
| United Kingdom | 24-06-1998 | 02-09-2005 (R) | 01-12-2005 | ||
| United States of America | 24-06-1998 |
Parties with reservations, declarations and objections
| Party | Reservations / Declarations | Objections |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Yes | No |
| Denmark | Yes | No |
| Estonia | Yes | No |
| Finland | Yes | No |
| Liechtenstein | Yes | No |
| Luxembourg | Yes | No |
| Netherlands, the Kingdom of the | Yes | No |
| Norway | Yes | No |
| Romania | Yes | No |
| Serbia | Yes | No |
| Slovakia | Yes | No |
| Spain | Yes | No |
Austria
27-08-2002
The Republic of Austria declares in accordance with Article 3 Paragraph 5 (a) and
Annex III of the Protocol the year 1987 as a reference year for the obligations of
this Paragraph.
The Republic of Austria declares in accordance with Article 12 of the Protocol that
it accepts both of the means of dispute settlement mentioned in Paragraph 2 as compulsory
in relation to any party accepting an obligation concerning one or both of these means
of disputes settlement.
Denmark
13-12-2010
[...] [U]ntil further notice the Amendments [to Annexes V and VII of the Protocol]
shall not
apply to Greenland.
Estonia
11-05-2005
.....the Republic of Estonia informs that in accordance with the Article 3 paragraph
5 subparagraph a of the Protocol to the 1979 Convention on Long-range Transboundary
Air Pollution on Persistent Organic Pollutants the Republic of Estonia chose reference
years as follows:
1) Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)-1995;
2) Polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDD) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDF)
- 1990;
3) Hexaclorobenzene (HCB) - 1995.
Finland
03-09-2002
Pursuant to article 3 (5) of the Protocol to the 1979 Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution on Persistent Organic Pollutants, the Republic of Finland specifies 1994 as its reference year in accordance with annex III of the said Protocol.
Liechtenstein
23-12-2003
The Principality of Liechtenstein declares in accordance with Article 12, paragraph 2, of the Protocol that it accepts both of the means of dispute settlement mentioned in this paragraph as compulsory in relation to any party accepting an obligation concerning one or both of these means of dispute settlement.
Luxembourg
01-05-2000
Article 3, paragraph 5, of the Protocol to the 1979 Convention on Long-Range Transboundary
Air Pollution on Persistent Organic Pollutants, done at Aarhus, Denmark, on 24 June
1998, provides that each Party shall reduce its total annual emissions of each of
the substances listed in annex III from the level of the emission in a reference year
set in accordance with that annex. Annex III sets as the reference year 1990, or an
alternative year from 1985 to 1995 inclusive specified by a Party upon ratification,
acceptance, approval or accession.
[The Government of Luxemburg hereby declares] that the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg intends
to choose 1990 as the reference year.
Netherlands, the Kingdom of the
17-02-2010
The Kingdom of the Netherlands declares, in accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 12 of the Protocol to the 1979 Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution on Persistent Organic Pollutants, that it accepts both means of dispute settlement referred to in that paragraph as compulsory in relation to any Party accepting one or both means of dispute settlement.
Norway
16-12-1999
1. With reference to Article 3 no 5 Litra (a) and Annex III, Norway hereby declares
that the reference year should be 1990.
2. With reference to Article 12 no 2, Norway hereby declares that, in respect of any
dispute concerning the interpretation or application of the Protocol, it recognizes
only the following means of dispute settlement as compulsory ipso facto and without
special agreement, in relation to any Party accepting the same obligation:
a) Submission of the dispute to the International Court of Justice.
Romania
05-09-2003
Romania declares thet the reference year set in accordance with Article 3, paragraph 5 (a), and Annex III of the Protocol to the 1979 Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution on Persistent Organic Pollutants is the year 1989.
Serbia
17-05-2012
The Republic of Serbia declares, in accordance with Article 3, paragraph 5 (a) and
Annex III to the Protocol, the year 1990 as a reference year for the obligations.
The Republic of Serbia declares that, in accordance with Annex II, it wants to be
considered as a State economy in transition.
Slovakia
30-12-2002
Pursuant to Article 3, paragraph 5 (a), and Annex III of the Protocol on Persistent
Organic Pollutants, the Slovak Republic hereby declares the year 1990 as its reference
year.
Spain
16-02-2011
For the purposes of Annex III of the Protocol to the 1979 Convention on Long-Range
Transboundary Air Pollution on Persistent Organic Pollutants, Spain selects 1990 as
its reference year for the compliance with the reduction in emissions of the substances
listed in that Annex.