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Paragraphs in "ASEAN Agreement On The Conservation Of Nature And Natural Resources" coded as

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Art.5 ARTICLE 5
Art.5.1x Appendix I to this Agreement shall list endangered species recognized by the Contracting Parties as of prime importance to the Region and deserving special attention. The Appendix shall be adopted by a meeting of the Contracting Parties; Accordingly, Contracting Parties shall, wherever possible,
Art.5.1x.a (a) prohibit the taking of these species, except for exceptional circumstances by special allowance from the designated authorities of the Contracting Parties;
Art.5.1x.b (b) regulate the trade in and possession of specimens and products of those species accordingly;
Art.5.1x.c (c) especially protect habitat of those species by ensuring that sufficient portions are included in protected areas;
Art.5.1x.d (d) take all other necessary measures to improve their, conservation status, and restore their populations to the highest possible level.
Art.5.2 (2) Each Contracting Party shall, whenever Possible, apply the above measures to species endangered at national level.
Art.5.3 (3) The Contracting Parties recognize their special responsibility in respect of species that are endemic to areas under their Jurisdiction and shall undertake accordingly to take, wherever possible, all the necessary measures to maintain the population of such species at the highest possible level.
Art.18 ARTICLE 18
Art.18.1 (1) The Contracting Parties shall cooperate together and with the competent inter- national organizations with a view to co-ordinating their activities in the field of conservation of nature and management of natural resources and assisting each other in fulfilling their obligations under this Agreement.
Art.18.2 (2) To that effect, they shall endeavour
Art.18.2.a (a) to collaborate in monitoring activities;
Art.18.2.b (b) to the greatest extent possible, coordinate their research activities;
Art.18.2.c (c) to use comparable or standardized research techniques and procedures with a view to obtaining comparable data;
Art.18.2.d (d) to exchange appropriate scientific and technical data, information and experience, on a regular basis;
Art.18.2.e (e) whenever appropriate, to consult and assist each other with regard to measures for the implementation of this Agreement.
Art.18.3 (3) In applying the principles of cooperation and coordination set forth above, the Contracting Parties shall forward to the Secretariat
Art.18.3.a (a) Information of assistance in the monitoring of the biological status of the natural living resources of the Region;
Art.18.3.b (b) Information, including reports and publications of a scientific, administrative or legal nature and, in particular information on measures taken by the Parties in pursuance of the provisions of this Agreement; .
Art.18.3.b.ix the status of species included in Appendix 1;
Art.18.3.b.iix any other matter to which the Conference of the Parties may give special priority.
Art.19 ARTICLE 19
Art.19.1 (1) Contracting Parties that share natural resources shall cooperate concerning their conservation and harmonious utilization, taking into account the sovereignty, rights and interests of the Contracting Parties concerned in accordance with generally accepted principles of international law.
Art.19.2 (2) To that end, they shall, in particular
Art.19.2.a (a) cooperate with a view to controlling, preventing reducing or eliminating adverse environmental effects which may result in one Contracting Party from the utilization of such resources in another Party;
Art.19.2.b (b) endeavour to conclude bilateral or multilateral agreements in order to secure specific regulations of their conduct in respect of the resources concerned;
Art.19.2.c (c) as far as possible, make environmental assessments prior to engaging in activities with respect to shared natural resources which may create a risk of significantly affecting the environment of another sharing Contracting Party or other sharing Contracting Parties;
Art.19.2.d (d) notify in advance the other sharing Contracting Party or the other sharing Contracting Parties of pertinent details of plans to initiate, or make a change in, the conservation or utilization of the resource which can reasonably be expected to affect significantly the environment m the territory of the other Contracting Party or Contracting Parties;
Art.19.2.e (e) upon request of the other sharing Contracting Party or sharing Contracting Parties, enter into consultation concerning the above-mentioned plans;
Art.19.2.f (f) inform the other sharing Contracting Party or other sharing Contracting Parties of emergency situations or sudden grave natural events which may have repercussions on their environment;
Art.19.2.g (g) whenever appropriate, engage 1. joint scientific studies and assessments, with a view to facilitating cooperation with regard to environmental problems related to a shared resource, on the basis of agreed data.
Art.19.3 (3) Contracting Parties shall especially cooperate together and, where appropriate, shall endeavour to cooperate with other Contracting Parties, with a view to
Art.19.3.a (a) the conservation and management of
Art.19.3.a.ix border or contiguous protected areas;
Art.19.3.a.iix shared habitats of species listed in Appendix 1;
Art.19.3.a.iiix shared habitats of any other species of common concern;
Art.19.3.b (b) the conservation, management and, where applicable regulation of the harvesting of species which constitute shared resources
Art.19.3.b.ix by virtue of their migratory character, or
Art.19.3.b.iix because they inhabit shared habitats.
Art.20 ARTICLE 20
Art.20.1 (1) Contracting Parties have in accordance with generally accepted principles of international law the responsibility of ensuring that activities under their jurisdiction or control do not cause damage to the environment or the natural resources under the Jurisdiction of other Contracting Parties r f areas beyond the limits of national jurisdiction.
Art.20.2 (2) In order to fulfill this responsibility Contracting Parties shall avoid to the maximum extent possible and reduce to the minimum extent possible adverse environmental effects of activities under their Jurisdiction or control, including effects n natural resources, beyond the limits of their national jurisdiction.
Art.20.3 (3) To that effect, they shall endeavour
Art.20.3.a (a) to make environmental impact assessment before engaging in any activity that may create a risk of significantly affecting the environment or the natural resources of another Contracting Party or the environment or natural resources beyond national jurisdiction;
Art.20.3.b (b) to notify in advance the other Contracting Party or Contracting Parties concerned of pertinent details of plans to initiate, or make a change in, activities which can reasonably be expected to have significant effects beyond the limits of national Jurisdiction;
Art.20.3.c (c) to enter into consultation concerning the above-mentioned plans upon request of the Contracting Party or Contracting Parties in question;
Art.20.3.d (d) to inform the Contracting Party or Contracting Parties in question of emergency situations or sudden grave natural events which may have repercussion beyond national jurisdiction.
Art.20.4 (4) Contracting Parties shall, in particular, endeavour to refrain from actions which might directly or indirectly adversely affect wildlife habitats situated beyond the limits of national Jurisdiction especially habitats of species listed in Appendix I or habitats included in protected areas.
Sect.7 CHAPTER VII
Art.24 ARTICLE 24
Art.24.1 (1) The Contracting Parties shall cooperate in the formulation and adoption of Protocols to the Agreement, prescribing agreed measures procedures and standards for the implementation of this Agreement.
Art.24.2 (2) The Contracting Parties at a diplomatic conference, may adopt Protocols to this Agreement.
Art.24.3 (3) The Protocols of this Agreement shall be subject to acceptance and shall enter it force on the thirtieth day after the deposit with the Depositary of the Instrument, )f Acceptance of all the Contracting Parties.