DPDL is divided into three main units:

1) Cross-sectoral Environmental Issues:

• Poverty and Environment
• Health and Environment
• Urbanization and Environment
• Education and Training

2) Major Groups and Stakeholders:

• Cooperation with Major Groups
• Gender and Environment
• Indigenous Groups and Environment

3) Development and Enforcement of Environmental Law:

• Technical Legal Assistance
  • PADELIA ( Partnership for the Development of Environmental Laws and Instituions in Africa) Project
• International Legal Instruments
• Legal Development and Information