The Convention on Biological Diversity is the primary international treaty that addresses environmental rights. It was adopted in 1992 and has been ratified by over 190 countries.

The right to a clean environment is the human right that is most closely associated with environmental rights. It is recognized in a number of international treaties and declarations, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Convention on Biological Diversity.

The principle of intergenerational equity is the principle that environmental resources should be used in a way that does not compromise the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This principle is recognized in a number of international treaties and declarations, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Convention on Biological Diversity.

The precautionary principle is the principle that environmental decisions should be made in a way that minimizes the risk of harm to human health and the environment. This principle is recognized in a number of international treaties and declarations, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Convention on Biological Diversity.

The polluter pays principle is the principle that polluters should be held liable for the costs of cleaning up their pollution. This principle is recognized in a number of international treaties and declarations, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Convention on Biological Diversity.

The right to environmental information is the right to access information about the environment. This right is recognized in a number of international treaties and declarations, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Convention on Biological Diversity.

The right to participate in environmental decision-making is the right to participate in decisions that affect the environment. This right is recognized in a number of international treaties and declarations, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Convention on Biological Diversity.

The right to a remedy for environmental harm is the right to seek and obtain compensation for environmental harm. This right is recognized in a number of international treaties and declarations, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Convention on Biological Diversity.

The principle of common but differentiated responsibilities is the principle that developed countries have a greater responsibility to protect the environment than developing countries. This principle is recognized in a number of international treaties and declarations, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Convention on Biological Diversity.

The principle of sustainable development is the principle that economic development should be balanced with environmental protection, social justice, and cultural diversity. This principle is recognized in a number of international treaties and declarations, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Convention on Biological Diversity.

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. It was established on 7 April 1948, and is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The WHO is a member of the United Nations Development Group.

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Serving both developed and developing countries, FAO acts as a neutral forum where all nations meet as equals to negotiate agreements and debate policy.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations' global development network. It advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life.

The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides financial and technical assistance to developing countries.