This is a list of international environmental agreements. Most of the following agreements are legally binding for countries that have formally ratified them.International environmental agreements (IEAs) are signed treaties that regulate or manage human impact on the environment in an effort to protect it. International environmental law is the set of agreements and principles that reflect the world's collective effort to manage our transition to the Anthropocene. The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA) is a commitment between the United States and Canada to restore and protect the waters of the Great Lakes. This two volume handbook deals with various aspects of environment ranging from conservation to atmospheric pollution to hazardous substances. From protecting species to repairing the ozone layer, these accords reflect the power of international cooperation even in challenging times. International environmental law is central to climate action. They agree on conventions on climate protection, biodiversity (CBD) and combating desertification. Protecting and restoring biodiversity worldwide through the Kunming-Montreal Agreement agreed at COP15. Chemicals.