ContractInternational Dolphin Conservation Program Agreement • May 5th, 2020
Contract Type FiledMay 5th, 2020Agreement on the International Dolphin Conservation Program, with Annexes, Washington, DC, 1998 Done at Washington, DC 21 May 1998 Entered into force 15 February 1999 Depositary: United States of America Primary source citation: Copy of text provided by the U.S. Department of State Preamble The Parties to this Agreement, Aware that, in accordance with the relevant provisions of international law, as reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) of 1982, all States have the duty to take, or to cooperate with other States in taking, such measures as may be necessary for the conservation and management of living marine resources; Inspired by the principles contained in the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development of 1992, as well as the wish to implement the principles and standards of the Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries adopted by the FAO Conference in 1995; Stressing the political will of the international community to contribute to enhancing