Protocol on Marine Environmental Protection from pollution arising from land sources ratified by Decree No. 9 of 1990.

This Protocol is composed of 16 articles and 3 Annexes. Article 1 gives terms and definitions. Articles 2 to 14 deal with the following matters: pollution sources; Control of pollution sources, joint treatment of waste disposal; regional and local regulations and licenses of waste disposal; monitoring and data management; Environmental Assessment Impact; scientific and technical cooperation; scientific and technical aid; shared watercourse between States; exchange of information; liability for damages; and, administrative arrangements. Articles 15 and 16 contain final and general provisions. Annex I to III contain the following matters: pollution control by controlling sources; joint development of waste treatment and / or mixed; and, guidelines, regulations and licences for waste disposal.

Bahrain · 1989-03-29