In addition to consultations, workshops can be effective in raising capacity among the relevant stakeholders. These workshops can build skills for negotiating MEAs generally, or they may address specific issues that will be considered at the COP or other negotiating session (see case studies below). The workshops can also review the various requirements of MEAs, thereby improving awareness and capacity to comply with the MEA.
Workshops may be convened by Governments, MEA Secretariats, NGOs, universities, or private sector institutions. In most instances, broad participation in the workshops is recommended to ensure not only that various viewpoints are reflected but also to build a broad capacity and to seek feedback, as appropriate.