| | The Carpathian Convention is an international agreement signed in 2003 by seven countries – the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia and Ukraine – to ensure the protection and sustainable development of the Carpathian mountain region. Since then, the Carpathian Convention progressed remarkably, as decisions were taken, working groups created, reports and terms of reference adopted. This volume collects the main documents produced in the framework of the Carpathian Convention until March 2008. This collection is aimed not only at decision-makers, civil servants or scientific experts, but also at common citizens interested in this innovative cooperation process right at the heart of Europe.
Summary: Framework Convention on the Protection and Sustainable Development of the Carpathians – Status of Ratification – The First Conference of the Parties – Rules of Procedure for the COP – The Working Groups – Other Groups and Initiatives. |
