strategy
Reducing risks of accidental pollution from cargo ships
Synonyms:
Reducing risks of marine pollution arising from accidents Implementation:
This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities.
Agenda 21 recommends assessing the need for stricter international regulations to further reduce the risk of accidents and pollution from cargo ships, including bulk carriers.
Broader:
Reducing risk of accidentMonitoring marine pollution from shipsProtecting marine environment from sea-based pollution Facilitated by:
Responding rapidly to oil spillsIdentifying oil and chemical spill control measures for emergencies in developing countries Subjects:
Oceanography → MarineTransportation, Telecommunications → Vessels
Transportation, Telecommunications → Handling
Societal Problems → Accidents
Societal Problems → Hazards
Societal Problems → Pollution
Type Classification:
E: Emanations of other strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
