The convention on biological diversity was the international legal instrument for the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable used of its components and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources that had been ratified by 196 nations. Sixth session of the intergovernmental negotiating committee for a convention on biological diversity. Convention on biological diversity cbd convention on. The preparations and the convention period put the focus very much on what biodiversity is and what it means to mankind and what the globe will be like for our children if we fail in safeguarding biodiversity at all its levels. The united nations convention on biological diversity uncbd or cbd is the first binding convention under international law to focus on biodiversity in a global and comprehensive context. As part of this commitment, the european community became a party to the convention on biological diversity cbd in 1993. The convention on biological diversity oxbridge notes. The biodiversity we see today is the fruit of billions of years of. Convention on biological diversity 5 june 1992 preamble the contracting parties, conscious of the intrinsic value of biological diversity and of the ecological, genetic, social, economic, scientific, educational, cultural, recreational and aesthetic values of biological diversity and its components. The convention on biological diversity cbd, known informally as the biodiversity convention, is a multilateral treaty. It seeks to protect genetic diversity, slow the rate of species extinction and conserve habitats and ecosystems. Where appropriate, options for implementing a convention article are provided. Download pdf version convention on biological diversity cbd. The convention on biological diversity and its objectives the convention on biological diversity cbd was opened for signature at the united nations conference on environment and development in june 1992.
The convention on biological diversity cbd the convention on biological diversity cbd by marjo vierros programme officer, marine and coastal biological diversity 2 cbd history and operational structure. Treaty document 10320 convention on biological diversity. A guide to the convention on international union for. The agreement covers all ecosystems, species, and genetic resources. Is a united nations convention the most appropriate means to pursue the goal of biological diversity.
Lecture 8 of 12 for international regulatory frameworks for climate change and environmental management at the university of queensland, australia, for summer. Text of the convention convention on biological diversity. The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the secretariat of the convention on biological diversity concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of. The objectives of this legally binding global treaty are the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, as well as a fair sharing of the. Pdf the 1992 united nations convention on biological diversity. Convention on biological diversity in germany and japan.
The convention on biological diversity, its nagoya protocol. The government of chile, on ratifying the convention on biological diversity of 1992, wishes to. Convention on biological diversity preamble the contracting parties, conscious of the intrinsic value of biological diversity and of the ecological, genetic, social, economic, scientific, educational, cultural, recreational and aesthetic values of biological diversity and its components. Biological diversity or biodiversity is the term given to the variety of life on earth and the natural patterns it forms. Oct 01, 20 convention on biological diversity the convention on biological diversity cbd, is an international legally binding treaty aimed for conservation of biodiversity. Biological diversity article about biological diversity by. Biological diversity means the variability among living organisms from all sources including, inter alia, terrestrial, marine and other aquatic ecosystems and the ecological complexes of which they are part. All of these materials are still available for download.
The convention on biological diversity cbd, known informally as the biodiversity convention. On 22 may 1992, the draft convention on biological diversity unep. The convention on biological diversity resulted from the recognition of trends in global extinction and of the value of biodiversity unep 1992. The cbd goes well beyond a mere conservation treaty and beyond the scope of traditional environmental treaties. The primary goal of a guide to the convention on biological diversity is to explain the conventions text. The signing of the convention on biologicaldiversitycbd1992. Affirming that the conservation of biological diversity is a common concern of humankind. The convention on biological diversity and the nagoya protocol. Excerpted from united nations convention on biological diversity on wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Strategic brief on issues linked to convention on biological. The convention adopted in 1982 recognised for the first time in international law that the conservation of biological diversity is a common concern of humankind. The convention on biological diversity calls for each party to develop a national biodiversity strategy and action plan nbsap to guarantee that the objectives of the convention are undertaken at all levels and in all sectors in each country article 6. Home biodiversity knowledge and use the convention on biological diversity the convention on biological diversity is an international treaty signed during the united nations conference on environment and development in 1992, also known as earth summit.
The primary goal of a guide to the convention on biological diversity is to explain the convention s text. Convention on biological diversity videos facebook. Convention on biological diversity wikipedia republished. The relation between the objectives of the convention on biological diversity cbd and the trips agreement has been subject to continuous debate in the world trade organization wto, especially in the trips council and in the committee on trade and environment cte. A convention on biological diversityan efficient framework.
This is a landmark treaty resulting in a comprehensive ecosystem protection plan raustiala 1997. Convention on biological diversity the convention on biological diversity cbd, is an international legally binding treaty aimed for conservation of biodiversity. According to the convention on biological diversity, biological diversity. This brochure provides some examples of how the european community is. So verschwanden okologisch wichtige kleinstrukturen im. Especially after the fall of the berlin wall, economic growth and free. The overall objectives of the convention were to establish a means for the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilisation of genetic resources.
Drobnjak, thank you for the opportunity to provide input into the ecosoc integration segment on. The objective of this convention is to ensure the conservation of biodiversity, in order to facilitate the sustainable use of its resources. United nations decade on biodiversity ref scbdimpoafam83314 17 april 2014 dear mr. In october 2010, the countries of the world will meet to agree on a new global vision and new, ambitious targets to preserve and make sustainable use of the earths natural resources. Intellectual property implications addresses how the global rules on abs of genetic resources and associated tk should work in tandem with an area that is mentioned minimally in the 2010 nagoya protocol, i. Pdf important biological causes of the loss of biological diversity include the loss of. Convention on biological diversity 1992,an international treaty that aims to conserve biodiversity, use biodiversity in a sustainable manner, and ensure the fair distribution of biodiversitys benefits. In many instances, these suggestions draw on existing environmental policy documents and action plans such as the world.
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