OSPAR (Oslo and Paris Conventions)

OSPAR, which combines the Oslo and Paris Conventions, is an international agreement that aims to protect and improve the marine environment of the North-East Atlantic. It involves countries working together to prevent pollution, conserve marine biodiversity, and manage ocean resources sustainably. Established in 1992, OSPAR sets environmental quality standards, monitors the health of waters, and takes actions to reduce pollution from sources like oil and chemicals. Its goal is to ensure a clean, healthy, and biologically diverse ocean for current and future generations.