International Environmental Treaties

The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote renewable energy development, and increase energy efficiency.

The UNFCCC includes a mechanism called REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation), which aims to reduce deforestation and promote sustainable forest management.

CEDAW is a comprehensive international treaty adopted in 1979 that sets out a framework for achieving gender equality and eliminating discrimination against women in all areas of life.

The Kyoto Convention, officially known as the International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures, is the primary international agreement that establishes standardized customs procedures and practices to facilitate global trade.

The TIR Convention, officially known as the Convention on International Transport of Goods Under Cover of TIR Carnets, provides a standardized international system for the transit of goods through the territories of contracting parties without payment of duties and taxes, facilitating the movement of goods across borders.

The Paris Agreement is a legally binding international treaty on climate change, adopted in 2015, aiming to limit global warming and enhance countries' ability to adapt to its impacts.

The Kyoto Protocol aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to combat climate change, promote sustainable development and renewable energy, and encourage international cooperation on environmental issues.

The Paris Agreement aimed to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, promote the transition to renewable energy sources, and encourage international cooperation on climate change.

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is an international environmental treaty that aims to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that prevents dangerous human interference with the climate system.

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is an international environmental treaty that aims to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that prevents dangerous human interference with the climate system.

The Montreal Protocol, originally designed to protect the ozone layer, was amended in 2016 to include a global phase-out of HFCs. This amendment is known as the Kigali Amendment.

A treaty is a formal, legally binding agreement between two or more states, covering a wide range of issues such as trade, security, and territorial disputes.

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), adopted in 1992, is a landmark international agreement that aims to conserve biodiversity, ensure the sustainable use of biological resources, and promote fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from genetic resources.

The Responsible Care program is a voluntary environmental agreement in which chemical companies commit to improve their environmental performance and reduce their impact on human health and the environment.

In many jurisdictions, climate litigation is based on constitutional provisions that guarantee the right to a healthy environment or the right to life, arguing that climate change poses a threat to these fundamental rights.