Article 21 Specially protected areas

For the protection of the areas defined in the Protocol concerning Mediterranean Specially Protected Areas and any other area established by a Party and in furtherance of the goals stated therein, the Parties shall take special measures in conformity with international law, either individually or through multilateral or bilateral cooperation, to prevent, abate, combat and control pollution arising from activities in these areas.

In addition to the measures referred to in the Protocol concerning Mediterranean Specially Protected Areas for the granting of authorisation, such measures may include, inter alia:

1. (a)

   Special restrictions or conditions when granting authorisations for such areas:

   1. (i)

      The preparation and evaluation of environmental impact assessments;

   2. (ii)

      The elaboration of special provisions in such areas concerning monitoring, removal of installations and prohibition of any discharge.

2. (b)

   Intensified exchange of information among operators, the competent authorities, Parties and the Organisation regarding matters which may affect such areas.