Definition(s)
'International organization' means an organization established by a treaty or other instrument governed by international law and possessing its own international legal personality. International organizations may include as members, in addition to States, other entities (Source:Report of the International Law Commission, 2011, A/66/10)
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In other languages
French
organisation internationale
Russian
международная организация
Spanish
organización internacional
Arabic
منظمة دولية
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with International organizations
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Convention on Biological Diversity | 9 decisions |
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Basel Convention | 2 decisions |
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Stockholm Convention | 1 decision |
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The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety | 2 decisions |
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Nagoya Protocol | 3 decisions |
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International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture | 2 decisions |
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World Heritage Convention | 12 decisions |
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United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification | 14 decisions |
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Governing Council | 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 | 3 decisions |









