Definition(s)
A State (or regional economic integration organization, such as the European Union) that has ratified, acceded to, or otherwise formally indicated its intent to be bound by an international agreement, and for which the agreement is in force. While most Parties have signed the instrument in question, it is not usually a necessary step in order to become a Party. (Source: InforMEA)
Hierarchy
Alternative labels:
contracting party
member state
participant
signatory
Concept URI: https://www.informea.org/en/knowledge/glossary/party
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Basel Convention | 1 article or paragraph |
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Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora | 1 article or paragraph |
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Convention on Migratory Species | 1 article or paragraph |
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Stockholm Convention | 3 articles and paragraphs |
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Cartagena Protocol | 2 articles and paragraphs |
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Kyoto Protocol | 1 article or paragraph |
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The Convention on Wetlands | 1 article or paragraph |
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Rotterdam Convention | 3 articles and paragraphs |
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Specially Protected Areas and Biodiversity Protocol | 1 article or paragraph |
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Hazardous Wastes Protocol | 1 article or paragraph |
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Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents | 1 article or paragraph |
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Minamata Convention on Mercury | 1 article or paragraph |