International Environmental Agreements and Organizations

IUCN is the world's largest and most comprehensive union of governments and civil society organizations dedicated to conserving the integrity and diversity of nature and ensuring that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable.

CMS, also known as the Bonn Convention, is an intergovernmental treaty that aims to conserve migratory species and their habitats by providing a framework for international cooperation.

Biosphere Reserves are designated by UNESCO and aim to promote conservation and sustainable development by balancing the needs of humans and nature.

CITES is an international agreement that aims to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.

GEF is a multilateral fund that provides financial and technical assistance to developing countries for projects related to biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and the protection of international waters.

The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands is an international treaty that aims to conserve and sustainably manage wetlands, recognizing their ecological importance and their role in providing water, biodiversity, and other ecosystem services.

AEWA is an international treaty that aims to conserve migratory waterbirds and their habitats by providing a framework for international cooperation.

STIPA is an international initiative that aims to promote sustainable tourism in protected areas by providing guidance and support to tourism operators and protected area managers.

ICRI is a global partnership of governments, organizations, and experts that aims to promote the conservation and sustainable management of coral reefs.

The Mountain Partnership is a voluntary alliance of partners dedicated to improving the lives of mountain people and protecting mountain environments around the world.