Focus areas

In the last two decades a great change has taken place in international relations. Many new Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) have come into existence, transforming how countries all over the world deal with environmental issues. This rapid change in international relations is still under way.

Bad governance stands in the way of sustainable and equitable development. Good environmental governance depends on participation, transparency and accountability. This allows participants to make decisions in the interest of people and their environment.

Energy extraction can have a great impact on the environment and sustainable development, in particular in developing countries.