Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs)

Understanding Global Climate Agreements

Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) are international agreements that help countries work together to address climate change, protect biodiversity, and manage environmental challenges. This section explains major agreements including UNFCCC, COP processes, the Paris Agreement, UNCBD, UNCCD, and BRS Conventions in simple language. It also highlights their importance for Afghanistan’s climate policies, reporting, and environmental commitments.

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

The Foundation of Global Climate Action

The UNFCCC is the main international framework for addressing climate change. It provides the foundation for global negotiations, climate commitments, reporting requirements, and cooperation between countries. Afghanistan participates in this process to support climate adaptation, mitigation actions, and access to international climate resources.