Definition(s)
The discarding of waste in any manner, often without regard to environmental control. (Source: GEMET-RHW / ERG)
Hierarchy
Broader: Land-based marine pollution
Related concepts from Law and Environment Ontology:
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Strategic Plans:
Target 6.3
In other languages
French
décharge non réglementaire
Russian
сброс мусора
Spanish
descarga
Arabic
إلقاء المخلفات
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with Dumping
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Basel Convention | 2 decisions1 document |
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World Heritage Convention | 5 decisions |
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Barcelona Convention | 8 decisions |
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Specially Protected Areas and Biodiversity Protocol | 1 decision |
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Bamako Convention | 1 decision |




