Course on Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs)

Participants include experienced government officials involved in international environmental negotiations, as well as representatives from NGOs, the private sector, researchers, and academics. The course fosters cooperation between negotiators from developed and developing countries and provides a platform for sharing knowledge and strategies to improve environmental governance globally.

Approximately 30 participants are selected for each course, with attention to geographic and gender balance. Participants are required to cover their travel and other expenses, along with a tuition fee of EUR 1000. However, candidates from developing nations or economies in transition can apply for partial or full fellowships to help with costs.

The program includes interactive lectures, workshops, and excursions to give participants practical skills in international environmental law-making, diplomacy, and negotiations. It also serves as a forum for reviewing recent developments in the field and enhancing environmental negotiation capacities worldwide.

Over 550 participants from 131 countries have benefited from this course since its inception in 2004.

This course is designed for experienced government officials involved in international environmental negotiations. Additionally, representatives from non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the private sector, as well as researchers and academics specializing in international environmental law, are encouraged to apply.

As the course will be conducted in English, a strong command of the language is essential for participation.

Applications must be submitted through an online platform, which will become available when the application period for the next course opens. Only applications received during the official application period will be considered. Once an application is submitted, no changes can be made. If you need to correct an error after submission, please contact the course administration at: mea-course(at)uef.fi.

Find all the information about the application process here.

Our publications are designed to support the capacity building of negotiators involved in Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs). They provide valuable insights, tools, and resources to enhance negotiation skills and improve the implementation of international environmental treaties.

Explore our publications here.

This course has a rich history of collaboration between UEF and UNEP in capacity building, supported by various partners over the years. Read more about Previous Courses, including the special themes, agendas and group photos.

All former participants and resource persons of the University of Eastern Finland – United Nations Environment Programme (UEF-UNEP) Course on Multilateral Environmental Agreements are invited to join the Alumni Network on LinkedIn.

The official platform for the alumni network can be found on LinkedIn under the name “UEF – UNEP Course on Multilateral Environmental Agreements.” This platform allows alumni to stay connected, share updates, and foster professional relationships.

Additionally, alumni can also be invited back as speakers to share their expertise.