Party | Signature | Ratification | Status | Party | |
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12 Jun 1992 | 19 Sep 2002 | Ratification | 18 Dec 2002 | ||
03 Oct 1994 | Accession | 01 Jan 1995 | |||
13 Jun 1992 | 09 Jun 1993 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
02 Mar 2011 | Accession | 31 May 2011 | |||
14 Jun 1992 | 17 May 2000 | Ratification | 15 Aug 2000 | ||
04 Jun 1992 | 02 Feb 1993 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
12 Jun 1992 | 11 Mar 1994 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
13 Jun 1992 | 14 May 1993 | Acceptance | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
04 Jun 1992 | 30 Dec 1992 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
08 Jun 1992 | 28 Feb 1994 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
12 Jun 1992 | 16 May 1995 | Ratification | 14 Aug 1995 | ||
12 Jun 1992 | 29 Mar 1994 | Ratification | 27 Jun 1994 | ||
08 Jun 1992 | 28 Dec 1994 | Ratification | 28 Mar 1995 | ||
09 Jun 1992 | 15 Apr 1994 | Ratification | 14 Jul 1994 | ||
12 Jun 1992 | 23 Mar 1994 | Ratification | 21 Jun 1994 | ||
11 Jun 1992 | 11 May 2000 | Approval | 09 Aug 2000 | ||
04 Jun 1992 | 16 Jan 1996 | Ratification | 15 Apr 1996 | ||
13 Jun 1992 | 31 Oct 1994 | Ratification | 29 Jan 1995 | ||
13 Jun 1992 | 30 Jun 1994 | Ratification | 28 Sep 1994 | ||
11 Jun 1992 | 25 Aug 1995 | Ratification | 23 Nov 1995 | ||
10 Jun 1992 | 03 Oct 1994 | Ratification | 01 Jan 1995 | ||
07 Sep 2000 | Accession | 06 Dec 2000 | |||
12 Jun 1992 | 27 Jan 1994 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
04 Jun 1992 | 28 Feb 1994 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
07 Aug 2007 | Accession | 05 Nov 2007 | |||
05 Jun 1992 | 12 May 1995 | Ratification | 10 Aug 1995 | Declarations | |
12 Jun 1992 | 02 Sep 1993 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
11 Jun 1992 | 06 Jan 1997 | Ratification | 06 Apr 1997 | ||
12 Jun 1992 | 29 Mar 1995 | Ratification | 27 Jun 1995 | ||
18 Dec 1995 | Accession | 17 Mar 1996 | |||
14 Jun 1992 | 19 Oct 1994 | Ratification | 17 Jan 1995 | ||
12 Jun 1992 | 04 Dec 1992 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
13 Jun 1992 | 10 Mar 1995 | Ratification | 08 Jun 1995 | ||
12 Jun 1992 | 07 Jun 1994 | Ratification | 05 Sep 1994 | ||
13 Jun 1992 | 22 Dec 1994 | Ratification | 22 Mar 1995 | ||
11 Jun 1992 | 05 Jan 1993 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | End notes | |
13 Jun 1992 | 22 Mar 1995 | Ratification | 20 Jun 1995 | ||
11 Jun 1992 | 31 Oct 1994 | Ratification | 29 Jan 1995 | ||
12 Jun 1992 | 14 Oct 1996 | Ratification | 12 Jan 1997 | ||
12 Jun 1992 | 20 Apr 1993 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
13 Jun 1992 | 26 Aug 1994 | Ratification | 24 Nov 1994 | ||
11 Jun 1992 | 08 Apr 1996 | Acceptance | 07 Jul 1996 | Declarations | |
13 Jun 1992 | 05 Jan 1994 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | Declarations | |
12 Jun 1992 | 15 Oct 1997 | Ratification | 13 Jan 1998 | ||
18 Jun 1993 | 07 Oct 1993 | Approval | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
10 Jun 1992 | 29 Nov 1994 | Ratification | 27 Feb 1995 | ||
11 Jun 1992 | 05 Dec 1994 | Approval | 05 Mar 1995 | ||
11 Jun 1992 | 09 Jan 1995 | Ratification | 09 Apr 1995 | ||
09 Jun 1992 | 21 Dec 1993 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
12 Jun 1992 | 27 Aug 1995 | Ratification | 25 Nov 1995 | ||
21 Jun 1993 | Accession | 21 Mar 1994 | |||
12 Jun 1992 | 07 Oct 1998 | Ratification | 05 Jan 1999 | ||
09 Jun 1992 | 23 Feb 1993 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
09 Jun 1992 | 05 Dec 1994 | Ratification | 05 Mar 1995 | ||
13 Jun 1992 | 04 Dec 1995 | Ratification | 03 Mar 1996 | ||
16 Aug 2000 | Accession | 14 Nov 2000 | |||
24 Apr 1995 | Accession | 23 Jul 1995 | |||
12 Jun 1992 | 27 Jul 1994 | Ratification | 25 Oct 1994 | ||
12 Jun 1992 | 07 Oct 1996 | Ratification | 05 Jan 1997 | ||
10 Jun 1992 | 05 Apr 1994 | Ratification | 04 Jul 1994 | ||
13 Jun 1992 | 21 Dec 1993 | Approval | 21 Mar 1994 | Declarations | |
09 Oct 1992 | 25 Feb 1993 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | Declarations | |
04 Jun 1992 | 03 May 1994 | Acceptance | 01 Aug 1994 | ||
13 Jun 1992 | 25 Mar 1994 | Ratification | 23 Jun 1994 | ||
12 Jun 1992 | 21 Jan 1998 | Ratification | 21 Apr 1998 | ||
29 Jul 1994 | Accession | 27 Oct 1994 | |||
12 Jun 1992 | 09 Dec 1993 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
12 Jun 1992 | 06 Sep 1995 | Ratification | 05 Dec 1995 | ||
12 Jun 1992 | 04 Aug 1994 | Ratification | 02 Nov 1994 | ||
03 Dec 1992 | 11 Aug 1994 | Ratification | 09 Nov 1994 | ||
13 Jun 1992 | 15 Dec 1995 | Ratification | 14 Mar 1996 | ||
12 Jun 1992 | 07 May 1993 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
12 Jun 1992 | 27 Oct 1995 | Ratification | 25 Jan 1996 | ||
13 Jun 1992 | 29 Aug 1994 | Ratification | 27 Nov 1994 | ||
13 Jun 1992 | 25 Sep 1996 | Ratification | 24 Dec 1996 | ||
13 Jun 1992 | 19 Oct 1995 | Ratification | 17 Jan 1996 | ||
13 Jun 1992 | 24 Feb 1994 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | Declarations | |
04 Jun 1992 | 16 Jun 1993 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
10 Jun 1992 | 01 Nov 1993 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
05 Jun 1992 | 23 Aug 1994 | Ratification | 21 Nov 1994 | ||
14 Jun 1992 | 18 Jul 1996 | Ratification | 16 Oct 1996 | ||
28 Jul 2009 | Accession | 26 Oct 2009 | |||
13 Jun 1992 | 20 Apr 1994 | Ratification | 19 Jul 1994 | ||
04 Jun 1992 | 04 Jun 1996 | Ratification | 02 Sep 1996 | ||
05 Jun 1992 | 15 Apr 1994 | Ratification | 14 Jul 1994 | ||
12 Jun 1992 | 06 Jan 1995 | Ratification | 06 Apr 1995 | ||
13 Jun 1992 | 28 May 1993 | Acceptance | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
11 Jun 1992 | 12 Nov 1993 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
08 Jun 1992 | 17 May 1995 | Ratification | 15 Aug 1995 | ||
12 Jun 1992 | 30 Aug 1994 | Ratification | 28 Nov 1994 | ||
13 Jun 1992 | 07 Feb 1995 | Ratification | 08 May 1995 | Declarations | |
28 Dec 1994 | Accession | 28 Mar 1995 | |||
25 May 2000 | Accession | 23 Aug 2000 | |||
04 Jan 1995 | Accession | 04 Apr 1995 | |||
11 Jun 1992 | 23 Mar 1995 | Ratification | 21 Jun 1995 | ||
12 Jun 1992 | 15 Dec 1994 | Ratification | 15 Mar 1995 | ||
11 Jun 1992 | 07 Feb 1995 | Ratification | 08 May 1995 | ||
12 Jun 1992 | 05 Nov 2002 | Ratification | 03 Feb 2003 | ||
29 Jun 1992 | 14 Jun 1999 | Ratification | 12 Sep 1999 | ||
04 Jun 1992 | 22 Jun 1994 | Ratification | 20 Sep 1994 | ||
11 Jun 1992 | 24 Mar 1995 | Ratification | 22 Jun 1995 | ||
09 Jun 1992 | 09 May 1994 | Ratification | 07 Aug 1994 | ||
10 Jun 1992 | 02 Jun 1999 | Ratification | 31 Aug 1999 | ||
10 Jun 1992 | 21 Apr 1994 | Ratification | 20 Jul 1994 | ||
09 Jun 1993 | 13 Jul 1994 | Ratification | 11 Oct 1994 | ||
12 Jun 1992 | 09 Nov 1992 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
30 Sep 1992 | 28 Dec 1994 | Ratification | 28 Mar 1995 | ||
12 Jun 1992 | 17 Mar 1994 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
12 Jun 1992 | 08 Oct 1992 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
12 Jun 1992 | 20 Jan 1994 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
10 Jun 1992 | 04 Sep 1992 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
13 Jun 1992 | 11 Mar 1993 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
12 Jun 1992 | 18 Nov 1993 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
11 Jun 1992 | 20 Nov 1992 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | Declarations | |
12 Jun 1992 | 30 Sep 1993 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
23 Oct 2006 | Ratification | 21 Jan 2007 | End notes | ||
13 Jun 1992 | 28 Dec 1995 | Ratification | 27 Mar 1996 | ||
12 Jun 1992 | 25 Aug 1995 | Ratification | 23 Nov 1995 | ||
11 Jun 1992 | 25 Nov 1994 | Ratification | 23 Feb 1995 | ||
12 Jun 1992 | 16 May 1995 | Ratification | 14 Aug 1995 | ||
08 Jun 1992 | 11 Nov 1993 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | Declarations | |
12 Jun 1992 | 02 May 1994 | Ratification | 31 Jul 1994 | ||
04 Jun 1992 | 20 Dec 1993 | Acceptance | 21 Mar 1994 | Declarations End notes |
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04 Jun 1992 | 16 Sep 1993 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | End notes | |
13 Jun 1992 | 31 Oct 1995 | Ratification | 29 Jan 1996 | ||
11 Jun 1992 | 25 Jul 1995 | Ratification | 23 Oct 1995 | ||
13 Jun 1992 | 29 Aug 1994 | Ratification | 27 Nov 1994 | ||
28 Feb 1996 | Accession | 28 May 1996 | |||
04 Jun 1992 | 09 Jul 1993 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
11 Jun 1992 | 08 Feb 1995 | Ratification | 09 May 1995 | ||
13 Jun 1992 | 01 Jun 1994 | Ratification | 30 Aug 1994 | ||
10 Dec 1999 | Accession | 09 Mar 2000 | |||
18 Mar 1993 | 23 May 1995 | Ratification | 21 Aug 1995 | ||
13 Jun 1992 | 16 Mar 1993 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | Declarations | |
12 Jun 1992 | 24 Feb 1994 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
12 Jun 1992 | 07 Jun 1993 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
12 Jun 1992 | 02 Aug 1994 | Ratification | 31 Oct 1994 | ||
05 Jun 1992 | 28 Jul 1994 | Ratification | 26 Oct 1994 | ||
13 Jun 1992 | 21 Dec 1993 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | End notes | |
18 Apr 1996 | Accession | 17 Jul 1996 | |||
13 Jun 1992 | 14 Dec 1993 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
12 Jun 1992 | 09 Jun 1995 | Ratification | 07 Sep 1995 | ||
05 Jun 1992 | 08 Jun 1994 | Ratification | 06 Sep 1994 | ||
13 Jun 1992 | 28 Dec 1994 | Ratification | 28 Mar 1995 | ||
10 Jun 1992 | 18 Aug 1998 | Ratification | 16 Nov 1998 | ||
12 Jun 1992 | 07 Jan 1993 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
14 Jun 1993 | 14 Jun 1993 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
02 Dec 1996 | Accession | 02 Mar 1997 | |||
12 Jun 1992 | 29 Nov 1994 | Ratification | 27 Feb 1995 | ||
10 Jun 1992 | 28 Oct 1994 | Ratification | 26 Jan 1995 | ||
12 Jun 1992 | 29 Sep 1999 | Ratification | 28 Dec 1999 | ||
28 Dec 1994 | Accession | 28 Mar 1995 | |||
13 Jun 1992 | 17 Oct 1994 | Ratification | 15 Jan 1995 | ||
12 Mar 2001 | Accession | 10 Jun 2001 | |||
10 Jun 1992 | 22 Sep 1992 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
11 Feb 1993 | 22 Jun 1995 | Ratification | 20 Sep 1995 | ||
13 Jun 1992 | 29 May 1997 | Ratification | 27 Aug 1997 | ||
19 May 1993 | 25 Aug 1994 | Approval | 23 Nov 1994 | ||
13 Jun 1992 | 01 Dec 1995 | Ratification | 29 Feb 1996 | ||
13 Jun 1992 | 28 Dec 1994 | Ratification | 28 Mar 1995 | Declarations | |
11 Sep 2009 | Accession | 10 Dec 2009 | |||
15 Jun 1993 | 29 Aug 1997 | Ratification | 27 Nov 1997 | ||
17 Feb 2014 | Accession | 18 May 2014 | |||
13 Jun 1992 | 21 Dec 1993 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
10 Jun 1992 | 23 Nov 1993 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
18 Dec 2015 | Accession | 17 Mar 2016 | |||
09 Jun 1992 | 19 Nov 1993 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
13 Jun 1992 | 14 Oct 1997 | Ratification | 12 Jan 1998 | ||
08 Jun 1992 | 23 Jun 1993 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
12 Jun 1992 | 10 Dec 1993 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
04 Jan 1996 | Accession | 03 Apr 1996 | |||
07 Jan 1998 | Accession | 07 Apr 1998 | |||
12 Jun 1992 | 28 Dec 1994 | Ratification | 28 Mar 1995 | ||
12 Jun 1992 | 10 Jun 1994 | Ratification | 08 Sep 1994 | ||
28 Jan 1998 | Accession | 28 Apr 1998 | |||
10 Oct 2006 | Accession | 08 Jan 2007 | |||
12 Jun 1992 | 08 Mar 1995 | Acceptance | 06 Jun 1995 | ||
20 Jul 1998 | Accession | 18 Oct 1998 | |||
11 Jun 1992 | 24 Jun 1994 | Ratification | 22 Sep 1994 | ||
13 Jun 1992 | 15 Jul 1993 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
24 Feb 2004 | Accession | 24 May 2004 | |||
05 Jun 1995 | Accession | 03 Sep 1995 | |||
08 Jun 1992 | 26 Oct 1993 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | Declarations | |
13 Jun 1992 | 08 Sep 1993 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
11 Jun 1992 | 13 May 1997 | Ratification | 11 Aug 1997 | ||
29 Dec 1995 | Accession | 28 Mar 1996 | |||
12 Jun 1992 | 08 Dec 1993 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | End notes | |
12 Jun 1992 | 17 Apr 1996 | Ratification | 16 Jul 1996 | ||
12 Jun 1992 | 15 Oct 1992 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
04 Jun 1992 | 18 Aug 1994 | Ratification | 16 Nov 1994 | ||
20 Jun 1993 | Accession | 21 Mar 1994 | |||
09 Jun 1992 | 25 Mar 1993 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
12 Jun 1992 | 28 Dec 1994 | Ratification | 28 Mar 1995 | ||
11 Jun 1992 | 16 Nov 1994 | Ratification | 14 Feb 1995 | ||
12 Jun 1992 | 21 Feb 1996 | Ratification | 21 May 1996 | ||
11 Jun 1992 | 28 May 1993 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
12 Jun 1992 | 03 Nov 1992 | Ratification | 21 Mar 1994 | ||
06 Jul 2022 | Accession | 04 Oct 2022 | Declarations |
Declarations
Declaration:"The Republic of Bulgaria declares that in accordance with article 4, paragraph 6, and with respect to paragraph 2 ( b ) of the said article, it accepts as a basis of the anthropogenic emissions in Bulgaria of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases not controlled by the Montreal Protocol, the 1988 levels of the said emissions in the country and not their 1990 levels, keeping records of and comparing the emission rates during the subsequent years." |
Declaration :"The Republic of Croatia declares that it intends to be bound by the provisions of the Annex 1, as a country undergoing the process of transition to a market economy." |
Declaration:With reference to article 14 of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Government of the Republic of Cuba declares that, insofar as concerns the Republic of Cuba, any dispute that may arise between the Parties concerning the interpretation or application of the Convention shall be settled through negotiation through the diplomatic channel. |
Upon signature:Declaration:"The European Economic Community and its Member States declare, for the purposes of clarity, that the inclusion of the European Community as well as its Member States in the lists in the Annexes to the Convention is without prejudice to the division of competence and responsibilities between the Community and its Member States, which is to be declared in accordance with article 21 (3) of the Convention."Upon approval:Declaration:"The European Economic Community and its Member States declare that the commitment to limit anthropogenic CO 2 emissions set out in article 4(2) of the Convention will be fulfilled in the Community as a whole through action by the Community and its Member States, within the respective com- petence of each.In this perspective, the Community and its Member States reaffirm the objectives set out in the Council conclusions of 29 October 1990, and in particular the objective of stabilization of CO 2 emission by 2000 and 1990 level in the Community as a whole.The European Economic Community and its Member States are elaborating a coherent strategy in order to attain this objective." |
Upon signature:Declaration:"The Government of Fiji declares its understanding that signature of the Convention shall, in no way, constitute a renunciation of any rights under international law concerning state responsibility for the adverse effects of climate change, and that no provisions in the Convention can be interpreted as derogating from the principles of general international law." |
Declaration:"The Government of the Republic of Hungary attributes great significance to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and it reiterates its position in accordance with the provisions of article 4.6 of the Convention on certain degree of flexibility that the average level of anthropogenic carbon-dioxide emissions for the period of 1985-1987 will be considered as reference level in context of the commitments under article 4.2 of the Convention. This understanding is closely related to the `process of transition' as it is given in article 4.6 of the Convention. The Government of the Republic of Hungary declares that it will do all efforts to contribute to the objective of the Convention." |
Upon signature:Declaration:"The Government of the Republic of Kiribati declares its understanding that signature and /or ratification of the Convention shall in no way constitute a renunciation of any rights under international law concerning state responsibility for the adverse effects of climate change, and that no provisions in the Convention can be interpreted as derogating from the principles of general international law." |
Declaration:In accordance with sub-paragraph g of article 4.2 of the Convention, the Principality of Monaco declares that it intends to be bound by the provisions of sub-paragraphs a and b of said article. |
Upon signature:Declaration:"The Government of Nauru declares its understanding that signature of the Convention shall in no way constitute a renunciation of any rights under international law concerning state responsibility for the adverse effects of climate change, and that no provisions in the Convention can be interpreted as derogating from the principles of general international law." |
17 February 2010Declaration:“The Kingdom of the Netherlands declares, in accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 14 of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, that it accepts both means of dispute settlement referred to in that paragraph as compulsory in relation to any Party accepting one or both means of dispute settlement.” |
Declaration:"The Government of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea declares its understanding that ratification of the Con- vention shall in no way constitute a renunciation of any rights under International Law concerning State responsibility for the adverse effects of Climate Change as derogating from the prin- ciples of general International Law." |
Declaration:"In pursuance of article 14 (2) of the said Convention [the Government of the Solomon Islands] shall recognise as com-pulsory, arbitration, in accordance with procedures to be adopted by the Conference of the Parties as soon as practicable, in an annex on arbitration." |
Upon signature:Declaration:"The Government of Tuvalu declares its understanding that signature of the Convention shall in no way constitute a renunciation of any rights under international law concerning state responsibility for the adverse effects of climate change, and that no provisions in the Convention can be interpreted as derogating from the principles of general international law." |
Declaration:“By acceding to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in the name and on behalf of Vatican City State, the Holy See intends to contribute to the efforts of all States to work together in solidarity, in accordance with their common but differentiated responsibilities and respective capabilities, in an effective response to the challenges posed by climate change to humankind and to our common home.In light of the territorial nature of the obligations set forth in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the Holy See declares, for the avoidance of doubt, that in acceding to the Convention only in the name and on behalf of Vatican City State it commits itself to apply its provisions exclusively within the Territory of the Vatican City State, as circumscribed by the Leonine Walls.The Holy See, in conformity with its particular mission, reiterates, on behalf of Vatican City State, its position regarding the term ‘gender’. The Holy See underlines that any reference to ‘gender’ and related terms in any document that has been or that will be adopted by the Conference of State Parties or by its subsidiary bodies is to be understood as grounded on the biological sexual identity that is male and female.The Holy See upholds and promotes a holistic and integrated approach that is firmly centered on the human dignity and integral development of every person.” |
End Notes
By a communication received on 8 April 2003, the Government of the Government of the People’s Republic of China notified the Secretary-General of the following: "In accordance with the provisions of Article 153 of the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China of 1990, the Government of the People's Republic of China decides that the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change shall apply to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change continues to be implemented in the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. The Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change shall not apply to the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China until the Government of China notifies otherwise." On 28 June 1999, the Government of Portugal informed the Secretary-General the the Convention would also apply to Macao. Subsequently, the Secretary-General received communications concerning the status of Macao from Portugal and China (see note 1 under “Portugal” and note 3 under “China” in the “Historical Information” section in the front matter of this volume.) Upon resuming the exercise of sovereignty over Macao, China notified the Secretary-General that the Convention will also apply to the Macao Special Administrative Region. |
See note 1 under "Montenegro" in the "Historical Information" section in the front matter of this volume. |
For the Kingdom in Europe. |
Upon ratification, New Zealand had notified the Secretary-General of a territorial exclusion with respect to Tokealau. On 13 November 2017, New Zealand notified that it extends the application of the Convention to Tokelau. See C.N.704.2017.TREATIES-XXVII.7 of 13 November 2017. |
On 28 June 1999, the Government of Portugal informed the Secretary-General the the Convention would also apply to Macao. Subsequently, the Secretary-General received communications concerning the status of Macao from Portugal and China (see note 1 under “Portugal” and note 3 under “China” in the “Historical Information” section in the front matter of this volume.) Upon resuming the exercise of sovereignty over Macao, China notified the Secretary-General that the Convention will also apply to the Macao Special Administrative Region. |
In respect of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Bailiwick of Jersey and the Isle of Man. On 4 April 2006: in respect of the Bailiwick of Guernsey. On 2 January 2007: in respect of Gibraltar. On 7 March 2007: in respect of Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands (Malvinas). By a communication received on 27 March 2007, the Government of Argentina notified the Secretary-General of the following: The Argentine Republic objects to the extension of the territorial application to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change of 9 May 1992 with respect to the Malvinas Islands, which was notified by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Depositary of the Convention on 7 March 2007. The Argentine Republic reaffirms its sovereignty over the Malvinas Islands, the South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands and the surrounding maritime spaces, which are an integral part of its national territory, and recalls that the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted resolutions 2065 (XX), 3160 (XXVIII), 31/49, 37/9, 38/12, 39/6, 40/21, 41/40, 42/19 and 43/25, which recognize the existence of a dispute over sovereignty and request the Governments of the Argentine Republic and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to initiate negotiations with a view to finding the means to resolve peacefully and definitively the pending problems between both countries, including all aspects on the future of the Malvinas Islands, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations. |