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Environmental Governance

Definition(s)

A nation's supreme authority (sovereignty) and practical authority to administer justice over territories, things, and persons withing its boundaries. (Source: InforMEA/MMA)

In other languages

French
juridiction nationale
Russian
национальная юрисдикция
Spanish
jurisdicción nacional
Chinese, Simplified
国家管辖权
Arabic
الولاية القضائية الوطنية

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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with national jurisdiction

You can see below a list of multilateral environment agreements. Use the links on the right to view the content tagged with national jurisdiction. This includes official treaty texts, decisions, recommendations, and other related informational documents such as publications, annuals, meetings, documents or reports.
Basel Convention