International Environmental Treaties

The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety is an international agreement that aims to ensure the safe and responsible use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) by establishing a framework for the assessment and management of risks associated with GMOs.

The Paris Agreement is a legally binding international treaty on climate change. The goal of the agreement is to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels.

The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement that was signed in 1992 with the aim of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating climate change. The protocol sets targets for industrialized countries to reduce their emissions of greenhouse gases by specific amounts.

The Montreal Protocol is an international agreement that was signed in 1987 with the aim of protecting the ozone layer. The protocol sets targets for industrialized countries to reduce their production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances.

The Paris Agreement is an international agreement that was signed in 2015 with the aim of limiting global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius. The agreement sets targets for countries to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and to adapt to the impacts of climate change.

The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement that was signed in 1997 with the aim of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating climate change. The protocol sets targets for industrialized countries to reduce their emissions of greenhouse gases by specific amounts.

The primary goal of the Paris Agreement adopted under the UNFCCC is to limit global temperature rise to well below 2 degrees Celsius, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels.

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is a legally binding international treaty that aims to conserve biodiversity, ensure the sustainable use of natural resources, and promote fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of genetic resources.

The Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015, is considered a landmark achievement in climate diplomacy. It sets a long-term goal of limiting global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels.

The Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015, includes a goal to reduce deforestation and forest degradation, and promote sustainable forest management, as part of efforts to mitigate climate change.

REDD+ is an international agreement that aims to reduce emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries by providing financial incentives for forest conservation and sustainable forest management.

The UNCCD is an international agreement that aims to promote sustainable land management and combat desertification, particularly in arid, semi-arid, and dry sub-humid areas.

The CBD is an international agreement that aims to promote the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, and ensure the fair and equitable sharing of benefits from the use of genetic resources.

Agenda 21 is an international agreement that aims to promote sustainable development and address environmental issues, including deforestation and land use changes, through a comprehensive approach that integrates economic, social, and environmental considerations.

UNCLOS is an international agreement that aims to promote the conservation and sustainable use of marine resources, including fisheries, and establish a legal framework for the use of oceans and seas.