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ARCTIC CONTAMINANTS ACTION PROGRAM [1 record]

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Record 1 2016-09-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Effects of Pollution
OBS

The objective of the Arctic Contaminants Action Program (ACAP) is to prevent adverse effects from, reduce, and ultimately eliminate pollution of the Arctic environment. ACAP addresses Arctic pollution sources and acts as a strengthening and supporting mechanism to encourage national actions to reduce emissions and other releases of pollutants that are relevant in the Arctic.

OBS

The Arctic Contaminants Action Program is one of the Arctic Council's six working groups.

Key term(s)
  • Arctic Contaminants Action Programme

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Effets de la pollution
OBS

[Le] Programme d'action et de surveillance des contaminants dans l'Arctique (PASCA) [est l'un des six groupes de travail du Conseil de l'Arctique. Il a pour mandat de réduire] les émissions de polluants dans l'environnement et [d']inciter les gouvernements nationaux à prendre des mesures correctives liées aux contaminants et à l'émission de polluants.

OBS

Programme d'action et de surveillance des contaminants dans l'Arctique; PASCA : Bien qu'elles soient employées par diverses organisations du Canada et de l'étranger, cette désignation et cette abréviation ne sont pas officielles.

Key term(s)
  • Arctic Contaminants Action Programme

Spanish

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