Marine and Freshwater
Definition(s)
The direct or indirect human alteration of the biological, physical, chemical or radiological integrity of freshwater. (Source: GEMET/Landy)
The manmade or man-induced alteration of the chemical, physical, biological and radiological integrity of water. (Source: GEMET)
Hierarchy
Broader: Pollution
Narrower: Acid precipitationEutrophication
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In other languages
French
pollution de l'eau
Russian
загрязнение воды
Spanish
contaminación del agua
Arabic
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with Water pollution
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World Heritage Convention | 2 decisions |
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Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents | 1 article or paragraph3 documents |
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Minamata Convention on Mercury | 2 documents |
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United Nations Environment Assembly | 1 decision |
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