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Definition(s)

Equivalent in money for a loss sustained, equivalent given for property taken or for an injury done to another, recompense or reward for some loss, injury or service. (GEMET/WESTS)

Hierarchy

Broader: liability
Related terms: redress
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Concept URI: https://www.informea.org/en/terms/compensation

In other languages

French:
  • compensation
Russian:
  • компенсация
Spanish:
  • compensación
Arabic:
  • تعويض
Chinese, Simplified:
  • 赔偿
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with compensation

You can see below a list of multilateral environment agreements. Use the links on the right to view the content tagged with compensation. This includes official treaty texts, decisions, recommendations, and other related informational documents such as publications, annuals, meetings, documents or reports.
Convention on Biological Diversity1 article or paragraph
Basel Convention23 decisions62 documents
Cartagena Protocol1 article or paragraph
Prevention and Emergency Protocol1 article or paragraph
Abidjan Convention1 article or paragraph
Jeddah Convention1 document
Bamako Convention1 decision
Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents1 article or paragraph
Nagoya – Kuala Lumpur Supplementary Protocol1 article or paragraph