International Environmental Treaties

The World Heritage Convention, adopted in 1972, is an international treaty that aims to protect and preserve cultural and natural heritage sites of outstanding universal value.

The Kyoto Protocol, adopted in 1997, is an international treaty that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change.

The Montreal Protocol, adopted in 1987, is an international treaty that aims to protect the ozone layer and reduce the production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances.

The Ramsar Convention, adopted in 1971, is an international treaty that aims to promote the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands and their resources.

The Paris Agreement is an international agreement that aims to address climate change and mitigate its impacts. It sets a goal to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels.

The Outer Space Treaty, also known as the Treaty on Principles Governing the Activities of States in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space, including the Moon and Other Celestial Bodies, is the primary international agreement governing the exploration and use of outer space.

The Outer Space Treaty prohibits the placement of nuclear weapons or other weapons of mass destruction in orbit around Earth, on the Moon, or on other celestial bodies. The Outer Space Treaty also prohibits the establishment of military bases, installations, and fortifications on the Moon or other celestial bodies.

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the primary international agreement that sets the framework for global collaboration on climate change research, mitigation, and adaptation.

The Paris Agreement, the Convention on Biological Diversity, and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change all recognize the importance of multilingualism and provide for interpretation and translation services to ensure effective communication and participation of all stakeholders.

The Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015, recognizes the importance of CCS as a technology that can contribute to the global effort to mitigate climate change.

A treaty is a formal agreement between two or more nations that is binding under international law.

The Paris Agreement includes a specific article (Article 12) that addresses the protection of cultural heritage from the impacts of climate change.

The Outer Space Treaty, adopted in 1967, establishes the fundamental principles for the exploration and use of outer space, including the Moon and other celestial bodies.

The Moon Agreement, adopted in 1979, provides a framework for the exploration and exploitation of the Moon's resources, including the establishment of international mechanisms for cooperation and resource sharing.

The Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration is the first international agreement to address the relationship between migration and environmental change.