PUB2606
MAY/JUNE PORTFOLIO 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 16 MAY 2025
, May/June Portfolio 2025
QUESTION 1 [50 MARKS]
The Role of International Organisations in Global Environmental Governance
International organisations play a critical role in Global Environmental Governance
(GEG) by shaping policy frameworks, facilitating international cooperation, setting
environmental standards, and monitoring compliance. Their involvement addresses the
transboundary nature of environmental issues, such as climate change, biodiversity
loss, and pollution.
1. Norm-Setting and Policy Development
International organisations set global environmental agendas by establishing legal
instruments and frameworks:
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP): Acts as the leading global
environmental authority. UNEP helped establish major international agreements
like the Paris Agreement and the Montreal Protocol. These instruments create
legally binding commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and phase out
ozone-depleting substances, respectively.
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC):
Hosts the Conference of the Parties (COP), where international climate
agreements are negotiated. For instance, COP21 led to the Paris Agreement,
aiming to limit global warming to below 2°C.
2. Capacity Building and Technical Assistance
International organisations often support developing countries through financial,
technical, and institutional assistance.
MAY/JUNE PORTFOLIO 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 16 MAY 2025
, May/June Portfolio 2025
QUESTION 1 [50 MARKS]
The Role of International Organisations in Global Environmental Governance
International organisations play a critical role in Global Environmental Governance
(GEG) by shaping policy frameworks, facilitating international cooperation, setting
environmental standards, and monitoring compliance. Their involvement addresses the
transboundary nature of environmental issues, such as climate change, biodiversity
loss, and pollution.
1. Norm-Setting and Policy Development
International organisations set global environmental agendas by establishing legal
instruments and frameworks:
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP): Acts as the leading global
environmental authority. UNEP helped establish major international agreements
like the Paris Agreement and the Montreal Protocol. These instruments create
legally binding commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and phase out
ozone-depleting substances, respectively.
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC):
Hosts the Conference of the Parties (COP), where international climate
agreements are negotiated. For instance, COP21 led to the Paris Agreement,
aiming to limit global warming to below 2°C.
2. Capacity Building and Technical Assistance
International organisations often support developing countries through financial,
technical, and institutional assistance.
