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Environmental Governance

Definition(s)

An Intergovernmental organization or IGO is an organization composed primarily of sovereign states, or of other intergovernmental organizations. IGOs are established by treaty or other agreement that acts as a charter creating the group. Examples include the United Nations, the World Bank, or the European Union. (Source: Union of International Associations)

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French
organisation intergouvernementale
Russian
межправительственная организация
Spanish
organización intergubernamental
Arabic
منظمة حكومية دولية

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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with Intergovernmental organizations

You can see below a list of multilateral environment agreements. Use the links on the right to view the content tagged with Intergovernmental organizations. This includes official treaty texts, decisions, recommendations, and other related informational documents such as publications, annuals, meetings, documents or reports.
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
Stockholm Convention
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification
Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents
United Nations Environment Assembly