Definition(s)
An institution (usually a public entity) established for the management of public (environmental) issues. Private institutions for a similar purpose are bodies of persons associated for the regulation of (environmental) issues by means of a special organization. (Source: draft based on GEMET/ZINZAN)
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Strategic Plans:
Target 16.6
Goal 16: Peace, justice and strong institutions
Target 16.8
Target 16.a
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with Institutions
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Institutions. This includes official treaty texts, decisions, recommendations, and other related
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Convention on Biological Diversity | 3 decisions |
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Basel Convention | 2 decisions1 document |
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Convention on Migratory Species | 1 document |
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Stockholm Convention | 4 decisions1 document |
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Montreal Protocol | 1 decision |
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International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture | 32 decisions |
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World Heritage Convention | 79 decisions |
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United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification | 42 decisions |
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Barcelona Convention | 14 decisions |
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Specially Protected Areas and Biodiversity Protocol | 1 decision |
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Convention for the Protection and Development of the Marine Environment in the Wider Caribbean Region | 1 decision |
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Bamako Convention | 1 decision |
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Framework Convention on the Protection and Sustainable Development of the Carpathians | 7 decisions |
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United Nations Environment Assembly | 4 decisions |
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ASEAN Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution | 2 articles and paragraphs |













