Multilateral Environmental Agreement
/ˌmʌltɪˈlætərəl ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntl əˈɡriːmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A legally binding treaty among three or more countries addressing global or regional environmental issues.
The Paris Agreement is a prominent multilateral environmental agreement aimed at combating climate change.
Forms
- multilateral environmental agreement
- multilateral environmental agreements
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Commentary
Typically negotiated under the auspices of international organizations, these agreements require consensus or majority approval and are critical in global environmental governance.
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