Definition(s)
Internal Waters are waters on the landward side of normal baseline, straight baseline and archipelagic baseline from which the territorial sea is measured. (Sources: UNCLOS, Art. 8and 47, 1982)
Jerarquía
Broader: zona marítima
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Inland waters
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eaux intérieures
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внутренние водоемы
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Convenio sobre la Diversidad Biológica | 8 decisions |
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Convención sobre la conservación de las especies migratorias | 4 decisions |
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Convención sobre los Humedales | 1 decision |
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Convenio de Jeddah | 1 document |
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Convenio de Bamako | 1 decision |
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United Nations Environment Assembly | 1 decision |