MEA:A multilateral environmental agreement (MEA) is a legally binding agreement betw een three or more states relating to the

environment. They are predominantly pro duced by the United Nations. It is called a bilateral environmental agreement if the agreement is between two nation states. Responsibilities of MEAs focal points National MEA Focal Points provide guidance to the GEF through their participation in COPs negotiations. They may also provide guidance through communication with National Operational and Political GEF Focal Points represented at GEF Council. In relation to the GEF , National Convention Focal Points are responsible for: receiving and distributing convention documentation coordinating national policies consistent with the conventions communicating government views and reporting on conventions acting as in-country