It seeks to protect genetic diversity, slow the rate of species extinction and conserve habitats and ecosystems. The convention on biological diversity cbd was opened for signature at the united nations conference on environment and development in june 1992. In response to decision ii17 of the conference of the parties, australia has prepared its first national report addressing article 6 of the convention. The convention on biological diversity defines biodiversity as. Mosaicc is a voluntary code of conduct, a tool to support the implementation of the convention on biological diversity at the microbial level, in accordance with other rules of international and national laws.
Bringing together data from numerous sources summarized in map form, the atlas provides a window to b. The 1992 united nations convention on biological diversity juan antonio herrera izaguirre sumario. Convention on biological diversity, international treaty designed to promote the conservation of biodiversity and to ensure the sustainable use and equitable sharing of genetic resources. The convention on biological diversity cbd, known informally as the biodiversity convention, is a multilateral treaty. 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. The convention on biological diversity environment. Statement by elizabeth maruma mrema, acting executive secretary, convention on biological diversity, on the occasion of world health day. And god blessed them, and god said to them, be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and. Cbd international union for conservation of nature. A legal framework exists for countries all over the world to protect biodiversity together. Work on the treaty concluded in nairobi in may 1992 with the adoption of the nairobi final act by the nairobi. Convention on biological diversity cbd convention on. Pdf the 1992 united nations convention on biological diversity.
Whether it will provide tools to defend indigenous biocultural resources remains unclear. In 2008, the convention on biological diversity cbd adopted seven criteria to identify ecologically or biologically signi. Convention on biological diversity cbd would be the logical next step in the process of accelerating action to implement the aichi biodiversity targets. Boyle eds, basic documents on international law and the. Elizabeth maruma mrema, a national of the united republic of tanzania, was appointed acting executive secretary of the convention on biological diversity cbd with effect on 1 december 2019. Strategic plan for biodiversity 20112020, including aichi biodiversity targets. Secretariat of the convention on biological diversity. Secretariat of the convention on biological diversity 1.
The convention on the conservation of antarctic marine living resources ccamlr 3. The convention on biological diversitys ecologically or biologically signi. The regime building of the convention on biological diversity on. The international convention for the regulation of whaling 2. 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.
Mar 03, 2015 mosaicc is a voluntary code of conduct, a tool to support the implementation of the convention on biological diversity at the microbial level, in accordance with other rules of international and national laws. A convention on biological diversityan efficient framework. Article 19 of the convention includes a supplementary agreement to the convention regulating the transfer, handling and use of genetically modified organisms gmos. The convention on biological diversity, its nagoya protocol. The united nations convention on biological diversity entered into force on 29 december 1993. Convention on biological diversity international treaty. Its main functions are to organize meetings, draft documents, assist member governments. Pursuant to unep governing council decision 1426, the ad hoc working group of experts on biological diversity was established and held three sessions between november 1988 and. Convention on the law of the sea on the conservation and. Oct 01, 20 convention on biological diversity the convention on biological diversity cbd, is an international legally binding treaty aimed for conservation of biodiversity. Articles without indication of source are those of the convention on. It offers opportunities to address global issues at the national level through locally grown solutions and measures. The united nations convention on biological diversity cbd is a global agreement on the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity. The convention on biological diversity cbd is an international treaty initiated by the.
The convention on biological diversity cbd, known informally as the biodiversity convention. 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. Iucn has fed into decisions of the conference of the parties to the convention cop through its policy work at the global, regional and national levels, helping to ensure that they are as effective as possible to achieve. Iucn has contributed to or written a number of major documents to. Where appropriate, options for implementing a convention article are provided. The convention on biological diversity and its objectives. United nations convention on biological diversity contribution to the 2014 united nations economic and social council ecosoc integration segment. We also stock notes on international environmental law as well as law notes generally. Access to microbial genetic resources mgrs is a prerequisite for the advancement of microbiology. The convention on biological diversity oxbridge notes. Convention on biological diversity the convention on biological diversity cbd is an international legallybinding treaty with three main goals. Convention on biological diversity cbd cbd institutional arrangement in zambia.
The ministry of foreign affairs and trade mfat invites views on the draft targets, to help. A guide to the convention on international union for. The convention on biological diversitys ecologically or. In order to materialise this potential, countries could take advantage. For all these reasons, the convention on biological diversity is one of the most significant recent developments in international law, international relations, and the fields of environment and development. The primary goal of a guide to the convention on biological diversity is to explain the convention s text. Is a united nations convention the most appropriate means to pursue the goal of biological diversity. United nations audiovisual library of international law. Secretariat of the convention on biological diversity unfccc. The convention on biological diversity, its nagoya. Biological diversity cbd in response to the untied nations framework convention on. Rights and responsibilities of states for the conservation of species 1. The convention on biological diversity an efficient framework for the preservation of life on earth.
The cbd goes well beyond a mere conservation treaty and beyond the scope of traditional environmental treaties. 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. In october 2020, the united nations convention on biological diversity cbd will adopt a new global biodiversity framework, including new global goals and targets. Australias first national report to the convention on. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. The convention on biological diversity cbd lies at the heart of biodiversity conservation initiatives. Administrative body handling implementation in ms national biodiversity strategies and action plans nbsaps are the principal instruments for implementing the convention at the national level art. Convention on biological diversity the convention on biological diversity cbd, is an international legally binding treaty aimed for conservation of biodiversity. Jenks so god created man in his own image, in the image of god he created him. Pursuant to article 19, paragraph 3, of the convention on biological diversity, the conference of the parties, by its decision ii5, established an open. An imperative for indigenous participation the biodiversity convention.
The cbd is the only international body addressing governance of this rapidly growing field. In 2010 parties to the convention on biological diversity cbd adopted the. The conference of the parties to the convention on biological diversity adopted the cartagena protocol on biosafety on 29 january 2000. Fiji signed the convention at that time, indicating its commitment to the conventions objectives. 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. Synthetic biology has been under discussion at the convention on biological diversity cbd for six years. The primary goal of a guide to the convention on biological diversity is to explain the conventions text. Cbd entered into force on 29 december 1993 through the initiative of unep convened ad hoc working group of experts on biological diversity. The convention was adopted by the intergovernmental negotiating committee for a convention on biological diversity, during its fifth session, held at nairobi from 11 to 22 may 1992. The biodiversity we see today is the fruit of billions of years of. Synthetic biology and the cbd heinrich boll foundation. Climate change unfccc invitation for submissions on reducing. Integrates ecology, physiology, molecular biology, genetics, and evolutionary biology to conserve biological diversity at all levels.
What are the objectives of the convention on biological. The convention on biological diversity notes and revision materials. A scientific discipline devoted to understanding the factors, forces and the processes that influence the loss, protection and restoration of biological diversity. As part of this commitment, the european community became a party to the convention on biological diversity cbd in 1993. About the report australia ratified the convention on biological diversity in june 1993. The 1992 united nations convention on biological diversity. As of october 1998, more than 170 countries had become parties pdf file. Biological diversity or biodiversity is the term given to the variety of life on earth and the natural patterns it forms.
The objectives of this convention, to be pursued in accordance with its relevant. The three goals of the cbd are to promote the conservation of biodiversity, the. In many instances, these suggestions draw on existing environmental policy documents and action plans such as the world. Convention on biological diversity cbd iucn has been involved in the cbd since its drafting and through its development. Conscious also of the importance of biological diversity for. The convention on biological diversity in a nutshell.
Biological diversity cbd, the united nations convention on the law of the sea unclos, and the nagoya protocol to the cbd can be stated in the new international legally binding instrument ilbi. Affirming that the conservation of biological diversity is a common concern of. Oct 19, 2010 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. Text of the convention convention on biological diversity. The first zero draft of the framework pdf, 475k was released on january 2020. Convention on biological diversity slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising.
Cbd entered into force on 29 december 1993 through the initiative of unep convened ad. 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. Flr to support the theme of the convention on biological diversity conference of the parties cbd cop on mainstreaming biodiversity for wellbeing, and the dissemination of best practices for enhanced implementation of the convention, and more specifically, the aichi biodiversity targets. The convention on biological diversityan efficient framework for the preservation of life on earth. To this end, the convention provides for a financial mechanism and a subsidiary body on scientific, technical and technological advice. General description of mandates and objectives of your organization associated network with institutional structure the convention on biological diversity cbd is the key international treaty for the conservation and. This brochure provides some examples of how the european community is.
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