Environmental Governance
Definition(s)
In general terms, two types of subsidiary bodies are created to advise the Parties to MEAs. The first type is open to representatives from all Parties, and the second is a small expert group. Smaller bodies are usually established to provide specific technical advice to MEAs. Some notable examples include the scientific and technical advisory bodies to CITES, PIC, Ramsar, and Ozone Conventions. In such cases where only a limited number of experts are invited to participate, criteria for invitations usually include strict stipulations for regional representation. ( Source: http://www.un.org/earthwatch/about/docs/sciadv2p1.htm)
Hierarchy
Broader: advisory body
In other languages
French
organe subsidiaire
Russian
вспомогательный орган
Spanish
órgano subsidiario
Chinese, Simplified
附属机构
Arabic
هيئة فرعية
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with subsidiary body
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Convention on Biological Diversity | 18 articles and paragraphs |
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Basel Convention | 2 articles and paragraphs7 decisions49 documents |
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Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora | 4 articles and paragraphs |
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Convention on Migratory Species | 7 articles and paragraphs |
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Stockholm Convention | 4 articles and paragraphs4 decisions21 documents |
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Vienna Convention | 3 articles and paragraphs |
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Montreal Protocol | 1 article or paragraph |
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Cartagena Protocol | 2 articles and paragraphs |
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Nagoya Protocol | 4 articles and paragraphs |
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Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds | 5 articles and paragraphs |
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International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture | 1 article or paragraph |
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United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change | 15 articles and paragraphs25 decisions |
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World Heritage Convention | 2 articles and paragraphs |
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Kyoto Protocol | 6 articles and paragraphs |
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The Convention on Wetlands | 1 article or paragraph |
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United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification | 7 articles and paragraphs |
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Rotterdam Convention | 3 articles and paragraphs4 decisions22 documents |
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Specially Protected Areas and Biodiversity Protocol | 2 articles and paragraphs |
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Offshore Protocol | 1 article or paragraph |
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Aarhus Convention | 1 article or paragraph |
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Espoo Convention | 2 articles and paragraphs |
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Abidjan Convention | 1 article or paragraph |
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Noumea Convention | 1 article or paragraph |
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Cartagena Convention | 1 article or paragraph |
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Jeddah Convention | 3 articles and paragraphs |
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Minamata Convention on Mercury | 1 decision |