International Environmental Agreements

The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. It was adopted in 1997 and entered into force in 2005.

The Montreal Protocol is an international agreement that aims to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances.

The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty that aims to conserve wetlands and their biodiversity. It was adopted in 1971 and entered into force in 1975.

CITES is an international agreement that aims to regulate international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora. It was adopted in 1973 and entered into force in 1975.

Agenda 21 is an international agreement that aims to promote sustainable development and protect the environment. It was adopted at the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro.

The UNFCCC is an international agreement that aims to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that prevents dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system.

The UNCCD is an international agreement that aims to prevent desertification and land degradation. It was adopted in 1994 and entered into force in 1996.

The CBD is an international agreement that aims to conserve biodiversity and ensure the sustainable use of biological resources. It was adopted in 1992 and entered into force in 1993.

MARPOL is an international agreement that aims to protect the marine environment from pollution and degradation. It was adopted in 1973 and entered into force in 1978.

The Stockholm Convention is an international agreement that aims to eliminate or restrict the production and use of persistent organic pollutants. It was adopted in 2001 and entered into force in 2004.

The CLRTAP is an international agreement that aims to reduce air pollution and protect human health. It was adopted in 1979 and entered into force in 1983.

The Basel Convention is an international agreement that aims to control the transboundary movement of hazardous wastes and their disposal. It was adopted in 1989 and entered into force in 1992.

The Montreal Protocol is an international agreement that aims to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances. It was adopted in 1987 and entered into force in 1989.

The CMS is an international agreement that aims to conserve migratory species and their habitats. It was adopted in 1979 and entered into force in 1983.

The Arctic Council is an international agreement that aims to promote sustainable development and protect the environment in the Arctic region. It was established in 1996.