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Definition(s)

A nation possessing a relatively high degree of industrialization, infrastructure and other capital investment, sophisticated technology, widespread literacy and advanced living standards among its populations as a whole. (Source: GEMET)

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Alternative labels:
developed economy

In other languages

French
pays développé
Russian
развитая страна
Spanish
país desarrollado
Arabic
دولة متقدمة

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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with developed country

You can see below a list of multilateral environment agreements. Use the links on the right to view the content tagged with developed country. This includes official treaty texts, decisions, recommendations, and other related informational documents such as publications, annuals, meetings, documents or reports.
Convention on Biological Diversity
Stockholm Convention
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification
Hazardous Wastes Protocol

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Effectiveness and Compliance of Multilateral Environmental Agreements (Japan)

Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol