Theme: CBD
What is The Convention on Biological Diversity?
The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), known informally as the Biodiversity Convention, is an international legally binding treaty under the United Nations.
| The convention recognized for the first time in international law that the conservation of biological diversity is "a common concern of humankind" and is an integral part of the development process.
The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) entered into force on 29 December 1993. It has 3 main objectives:
- The conservation of biological diversity
- The sustainable use of the components of biological diversity
- The fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources
In other words, its objective is to develop national strategies for the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity.
It is often seen as the key document regarding sustainable development.
The Convention was opened for signature at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro on 5 June 1992. It is now signed by 168 countries.
The Convention on Biological Diversity was inspired by the world community's growing commitment to sustainable development. It represents a dramatic step forward in the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of genetic resources.
www.cbd.int
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