This Agreement between Costa Rica and Canada sets out obligations of the Parties with respect to national environmental policies and legislation, especially with regard to accountability and enforcement. It seeks to: (a) foster the protection and improvement of the environment in the territories of the Parties; (b) promote sustainable development through mutually supportive environmental and economic policies; (c) strengthen cooperation on the development and improvement of environmental laws, procedures, policies and practices; and (d) promote transparency and public participation in the development of environmental laws and policies. The Agreement also concerns implementation measures, cooperation between the Parties, consultation and relationship with other international agreements in the field of the environment.
Canada, Costa Rica · 2001-04-23