Learning Outcomes

When you have studied this session, you should be able to:

• Define and use correctly all of the key words printed in bold.
• Explain the need for global environmental agreements and give examples of issues that need to be addressed at international level.
• Explain the differences between some types of international agreement.
• Describe some of the international agreements that relate to climate change and environmental protection.
• Explain who has responsibility for monitoring implementation of conventions and protocols at international and national levels.