InforMEA is the United Nations Information Portal on Multilateral Environmental Agreements, providing comprehensive access to international environmental law and policy information.
This platform serves as the central repository for all MEAs, offering treaty texts, decisions, national reports, and educational resources to support environmental governance and policy implementation worldwide.
Key Features
- Complete MEA database covering all multilateral environmental agreements
- Treaty texts and provisions with searchable legal documents
- National reports repository showing country implementation progress
- Decision and resolution archive from governing bodies of MEAs
- Free online courses introducing environmental law and policy concepts
- Negotiator's toolkit for environmental diplomacy and negotiation support
Environmental Topics
- Biological Diversity: Conventions on biodiversity conservation and sustainable use
- Chemicals and Waste: Agreements on hazardous substances and waste management
- Climate and Atmosphere: Climate change and ozone layer protection treaties
- Environmental Governance: Framework agreements and institutional arrangements
- Land and Agriculture: Desertification, land degradation, and sustainable agriculture
- Marine and Freshwater: Ocean, coastal, and freshwater resource protection
Resources and Tools
- Legal text database with full treaty provisions and amendments
- Party information including national contacts and focal points
- Implementation tracking through national reports and action plans
- Educational materials with over 20 free online courses
- Glossary and definitions for environmental law terminology
- Search and filtering tools for efficient information retrieval
Applications
- Environmental policy development for national governments
- International negotiation support for diplomatic processes
- Legal research on environmental law and treaty obligations
- Capacity building through educational programs and toolkits
- Compliance monitoring and implementation tracking
- Academic research on environmental governance and international law
Use Cases
- Government negotiators prepare for international environmental meetings
- Legal researchers analyze environmental treaty provisions and obligations
- Policy makers develop national environmental strategies aligned with MEAs
- Students and educators learn about international environmental law
- Civil society organizations monitor government compliance with environmental commitments
- Environmental impact evaluation for projects
- Research and analysis for academic and scientific purposes
- Policy development and regulatory compliance
- Educational and training applications
InforMEA provides essential capabilities for understanding and addressing climate and nature-related challenges in today's changing world.
