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)
In other languages
French
organisation intergouvernementale
Russian(俄语)
межправительственная организация
Spanish
organización intergubernamental
Arabic(阿拉伯语)
منظمة حكومية دولية
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with Intergovernmental organizations
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斯德哥尔摩公约 | 3 decisions |
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United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification | 1 decision |
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Convention on the Transboundary Effects of Industrial Accidents | 1 article or paragraph |
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United Nations Environment Assembly | 2 decisions |