The Division of Environmental Law  and Conventions (DELC) leads the following functions of UNEP:
	
	
	
	  To promote the progressive development and       implementation of environmental law to respond to environmental challenges,       in particular by supporting States and the international community in strengthening       their capacity to develop and implement legal frameworks; and
	  To support the implementation of Multilateral Environmental       Agreements (MEAs) by parties, and facilitate interlinkages and synergies,       while respecting the legal autonomy of MEAs and the decisions taken by       their respective governing bodies.