Definition(s)
The supreme body of a MEA that meets periodically, or as needed, to review progress in the implementation of the MEA, to adopt programmes of work. (Source: InforMEA and based on CBD)
Hierarchy
Alternative labels:
decision-making body
In other languages
French
organe directeur
Russian
руководящий орган
Spanish
órgano rector
Arabic
مجلس الإدارة
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5 multilateral environment agreement-related documentsMultilateral environment agreements tagged with governing body
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Basel Convention | 1 decision3 documents |
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Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora | 4 decisions |
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Stockholm Convention | 1 decision1 document |
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Vienna Convention | 1 article or paragraph |
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Montreal Protocol | 1 article or paragraph |
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Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds | 1 article or paragraph |
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International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture | 2 articles and paragraphs4 decisions |
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World Heritage Convention | 6 articles and paragraphs1 decision |
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Kyoto Protocol | 1 article or paragraph |
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Ramsar Convention | 1 article or paragraph |
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United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification | 1 article or paragraph |
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Rotterdam Convention | 1 decision1 document |
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Barcelona Convention | 1 article or paragraph |
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Prevention and Emergency Protocol | 1 article or paragraph |
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Governing Council | 1 decision |
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Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution | 2 articles and paragraphs |
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Abidjan Convention | 1 article or paragraph |
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Cartagena Convention | 1 article or paragraph |
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Jeddah Convention | 2 articles and paragraphs |
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United Nations Environment Assembly | 1 decision |