The Paris Agreement is a legally binding international treaty on climate change. The goal of the agreement is to limit global warming to well below 2, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels.

The Endangered Species Act protects threatened and endangered species, their critical habitats, and migratory birds.

The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, The Forest Conservation Act, 1980, and The Environment Protection Act, 1986 are the three main laws in India that provide for the protection of forests and wildlife.

Sustainable development aims to balance economic growth, environmental protection, and social equity.

The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty for the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands.

The Clean Air Act regulates air pollution.

The Montreal Protocol aims to phase out the production and use of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), and perfluorocarbons (PFCs).

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is responsible for coordinating global efforts to conserve biodiversity.

The Convention on Biological Diversity aims to conserve biological diversity, ecosystems, and genetic resources.

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulates the disposal of hazardous waste.

The Clean Water Act regulates water pollution.

The Convention on Migratory Species (CMS) aims to protect migratory species and their habitats.

The World Heritage Convention aims to protect cultural and natural heritage sites.

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is responsible for coordinating global efforts to address climate change.

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulates the management of solid waste.