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. The objectives of this convention, to be pursued in accordance with its relevant provisions, are the conservation of biological diversity. Biological diversity means the variability among living organisms from all sources including, inter alia, terrestrial. 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 was negotiated under the auspices of the. Recalling that, in 2002, the conference of the parties to the convention on biological diversity cbd adopted, through decision vi9, the global strategy for plant conservation gspc, including.
Convention on biological diver sity 1992 preamble article 1objectives article 2use of terms. Convention on biological diversity preamble the contracting parties, conscious of the intrinsic value of biological diversity and of the ecological, genetic. 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. At this point the working group ii, in charge of negotiating the financial aspects of the convention, had not yet finalized the treaty language.
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. Treaty document 10320 convention on biological diversity. 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. Oct 01, 20 convention on biological diversity the convention on biological diversity cbd, is an international legally binding treaty aimed for conservation of biodiversity.
The relation between the objectives of the convention on biological diversity cbd and the. The convention on biological diversity, its nagoya protocol. Conventions on biological diversity linkedin slideshare. United nations convention on biological diversity, 1992. Similarly, the international treaty on plant genetic resources for food and agriculture has been developed in harmony with the convention. Home biodiversity knowledge and use the convention on biological diversity. Is a united nations convention the most appropriate means to pursue the goal of biological diversity. The 1992 united nations convention on biological diversity.
It seeks to protect genetic diversity, slow the rate of species extinction and conserve habitats and ecosystems. The international plant protection convention, for example, has developed phytosanitary standards that cover some of the convention on biological diversitys concerns on invasive alien species. The cbd is an international agreement for the conservation 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. The government of chile, on ratifying the convention on biological diversity of 1992, wishes to place on record that the pine tree and other species that the country exploits as one of its forestry resources are considered exotic and are not taken to fall within the scope of the convention. The debate of the biodiversity treatys financial provisions is detailed in an excerpt from roberts 1992 international funding for conservation of biodiversity. 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.
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. The conventions objectives are the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its. Cbd entered into force on 29 december 1993 through the initiative of unep convened ad hoc working group of experts on biological diversity. Sixth session of the intergovernmental negotiating committee for a convention on biological diversity. Text of the convention convention on biological diversity.
The agreement covers all ecosystems, species, and genetic resources. The convention on biological diversity in a nutshell. The convention on biological diversity of 5 june 1992 1760 u. However, the online report and the pdf are produced according to a. 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. By continuing to use our website, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. A cbd manual for botanic gardens english version, italian version botanic gardens. In 2002, the conference of the parties adopted a strategic plan, including the 2010 target, and, in 2004, a. Translating the content of the convention into policy and practice at the national and local level is extremely challenging. The 1992 united nations convention on biological diversity scielo. Convention on biological diversity concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. Biological diversity is defined as the variability among living organisms from all. Biological diversity article about biological diversity. The 1992 united nations convention on biological diversity juan antonio herrera izaguirre sumario.
Fiji signed the convention at that time, indicating its commitment to the conventions objectives. In order to reduce the rate of biodiversity loss significantly, the convention on biological diversity was adopted at the rio conference 1992. A brief history of the convention on biological diversity is presented in the earth negotiations bulletin bernstein et al. Decision 1426 of 17 june 1987 adopted by the governing council of the united nations environment programme rationalization of international conventions on biological diversity. Secretariat of the convention on biological diversity, signed on march 1996, as well as its amendment, signed in 2000 and 2001. Biological diversity means the variability among living organisms from all sources including, inter alia, terrestrial, marine and other aquatic. Where appropriate, options for implementing a convention article are provided. This pact among the vast majority of the worlds governments sets out commitments for. The earths biological resources are vital to our economic and social development but human activities are taking a toll on many animal and plant species. General assembly, report of the governing council of the united nations environment programme on the work of its fourteenth session to the general assembly a. The primary goal of a guide to the convention on biological diversity is to explain the convention s text.
The primary goal of a guide to the convention on biological diversity is to explain the conventions text. The convention on biological diversity cbd, known informally as the biodiversity convention. As of october 1998, more than 170 countries had become parties pdf file. 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. How is the convention on biological diversity being. Conscious also of the importance of biological diversity for evolution and for maintaining life. One of the key agreements adopted at rio was the convention on biological diversity. 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. The convention on biological diversitys ecologically or biologically signi. A conference for the adoption of the agreed text of the convention on biological diversity was held in nairobi, kenya, in 1992, and its.
Informal briefing by the cochairs on the post2020 global biodiversity framework duration. In the first ten years following the creation of the convention a comprehensive body of guidance relating to the goals of the convention was developed. 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, conscious also of the importance of. A convention on biological diversityan efficient framework. 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. Also, clarify artificial distinctions between biological and microbiological organisms and processes. The convention on biological diversity environment. Relationship between this convention and its protocols. Convention on biological diversity the convention on biological diversity cbd, is an international legally binding treaty aimed for conservation of biodiversity. The convention on biological diversity cbd is an international. Convention on biological diversity cbd convention on. The united nations convention on biological diversity cbd provides a. The convention on biological diversity cbd, known informally as the biodiversity convention, is a multilateral treaty. The convention on biological diversitys ecologically or.
Biodiversity refers to the variety of all forms of life on earth, including the. United nations audiovisual library of international law. Strategic brief on issues linked to convention on biological. 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. Pdf the 1992 united nations convention on biological diversity. As part of this commitment, the european community became a party to the convention on biological diversity cbd in 1993. 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. A legal framework exists for countries all over the world to protect biodiversity together. The contracting parties, concious 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. In many instances, these suggestions draw on existing environmental policy documents and action plans such as the world.
Biological diversity article about biological diversity by. The convention on biological diversity, its nagoya protocol, and access to. United nations decade on biodiversity ref scbdimpoafam83314 17 april 2014 dear mr. On 22 may 1992, in nairobi, the nations of the world adopted a global convention on biological diversity. Biological diversity means the variability among living organisms from all sources. This brochure provides some examples of how the european community is.
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