| European Union | Signature | Ratification, Acceptance, Approval, or Accession |
Entry into force |
| Barcelona Convention | 13/09/1976 | 16/03/1978 Approval |
15/04/1978 |
| Barcelona Convention Amendments | 12/11/1999 Acceptance |
09/07/2004 | |
| Dumping Protocol | 13/09/1976 | 16/03/1978 Approval |
15/04/1978 |
| Dumping Protocol Amendments | 12/11/1999 Acceptance |
- | |
| Emergency Protocol | 13/09/1976 | 12/08/1981 Approval |
11/09/1981 |
| Prevention and Emergency Protocol | 25/01/2002 | 26/05/2004 Approval |
25/06/2004 |
| LBS Protocol | 17/05/1980 | 07/10/1983 Approval |
06/11/1983 |
| LBS Protocol Amendments | 12/11/1999 Acceptance |
11/05/2008 | |
| SPA Protocol | 30/03/1983 | 30/06/1984 Approval |
23/03/1986 |
| SPA and Biodiversity Protocol and Annexes | 10/06/1995 | 12/11/1999 Ratification |
12/12/1999 |
| Offshore Protocol | - | 27/02/2013 Accession |
29/03/2013 |
| Hazardous Wastes Protocol | - | - |
- |
| ICZM Protocol | 16/01/2009 | 29/09/2010 Approval |
24/03/2011 |
The Mediterranean Action Plan (MAP) is a platform for regional cooperation in protecting and enhancing the marine and coastal environment while promoting sustainable development in the Mediterranean region.