| Malta | Signature | Ratification, Acceptance, Approval, or Accession |
Entry into force |
| Barcelona Convention | 16/02/1976 | 30/12/1977 Ratification |
12/02/1978 |
| Barcelona Convention Amendments | 28/10/1999 Acceptance |
09/07/2004 | |
| Dumping Protocol | 16/02/1976 | 30/12/1977 Ratification |
12/02/1978 |
| Dumping Protocol Amendments | 28/10/1999 Acceptance |
- | |
| Emergency Protocol | 16/02/1976 | 30/12/1977 Ratification |
12/02/1978 |
| Prevention and Emergency Protocol | 25/01/2002 | 18/02/2003 Ratification |
17/03/2004 |
| LBS Protocol | 17/05/1980 | 02/03/1989 Ratification |
01/04/1989 |
| LBS Protocol Amendments | 28/10/1999 Acceptance |
11/05/2008 | |
| SPA Protocol | 03/04/1982 | 11/01/1988 Ratification |
10/02/1988 |
| SPA and Biodiversity Protocol and Annexes | 10/06/1995 | 28/10/1999 Ratification |
12/12/1999 |
| Offshore Protocol | 14/10/1994 | - |
- |
| Hazardous Wastes Protocol | 01/10/1996 | 28/10/1999 Ratification |
19/12/2007 |
| ICZM Protocol | 21/01/2008 | 10/04/2019 Accession |
10/05/2019 |
The Mediterranean Action Plan (MAP) is a platform for regional cooperation in protecting and enhancing the marine and coastal environment while promoting sustainable development in the Mediterranean region.