United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, with Annexes.

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Treaty Code:

M1992/03

Treaty Type:

Multilateral

Common Name:

Responsible Department:

Administering Department:

Treaty Status:

In Force

Treaty Summary:

The objective of this Convention is the stablilization of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropocentric interference with the climate system. Such a level should be achieved within a time-frame sufficient to allow ecosystems to adapt naturally to climate change, to ensure that food production is not threatened and to enable economic development to proceed in a sustainable manner.

NZ Adherence Status:

In Force

Adherence Type:

Ratified

Signature Date:

04/06/1992

Adherence Date:

16/09/1993

Expired:

No

Date Concluded:

09/05/1992

Place Concluded:

New York

Entry Into Force Date:

21/03/1994

NZ Entry Into Force Date:

21/03/1994

Termination Date:

Withdrawal Date:

Withdrawal Notification Date:

NZ Objections:

No

NZ Reservations:

No

NZ Declarations:

No

NZ Territorial Applications:

Tokelau

NZTS Number:

1994, No. 5

UNTS Number:

Vol 1771, p 107

Associated Treaties:

Other References:

(1992) 31 ILM 851
1994 ATS NO 2

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