Agreement between Syria and Italy on environment protection ratified by Decree No. 14 of 18 January 2007.

This Agreement is composed of 8 articles. Article 1 invites the two Parties to develop and intensify the bilateral cooperation in fields of environment based on the reciprocal respect of their legislations. Article 2 encourages the two Countries to coordinate their positions in international conferences and activities related to environment. Article 3 decrees the establishment of a joint committee for the implementation of this Agreement. Article 4 invites the Parties to reinforce the collaboration in the following fields: climatic change control; innovative energy; biodiversity protection; protection of ozone layer; right and well use of natural resources especially waters; management of solid wastes; marine environment protection against pollution; environmental tourism; industrial pollution; sewage water disposal; development of green zones; improvement of the rural environment; and supporting organizations operating in environmental activities. Article 5 specifies forms and methods of the collaboration. Article 7 deals with amendments and dispute settlements.