It seeks to protect genetic diversity, slow the rate of species extinction and conserve habitats and ecosystems. A guide to the convention on biological diversity iucn. 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. Intellectual property implications iii note this publication has been developed as a handbook aimed at better understanding the intellectual property implications of the 1992 convention on biological diversity and the.
The monks and nuns strive to leave little or no imprint on the broader. The primary goal of a guide to the convention on biological diversity is to explain the convention s text. Biological diversity or biodiversity is the term given to the variety of life on earth and the natural patterns it forms. As regards the elements of biological diversity it applies only within the land. Review of phase i of the programme of work and adoption of a multi year work programme the conference of the parties i. In many instances, these suggestions draw on existing environmental policy documents and action plans such as the world. History of the convention convention on biological diversity. Biodiversity act 2002 and convention on bd authorstream. United nations convention on biological diversity 1025 10 idem. Joint statement on post2020 global biodiversity framework background the convention on biological diversity aims to ensure the conservation, sustainable use and equitable sharing of the benefits of biological diversity. The convention entered into force on 29 december 1993. The convention on biological diversity was adopted on may 22, 1992 and entered into force on december 29, 1993. Cbd entered into force on 29 december 1993 through the initiative of unep convened ad hoc working group of experts on biological diversity.
Convention on biological diversity pdf external, 1. 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 convention on biological diversity, its nagoya protocol. Administration of the convention and the budget for the trust funds of the convention. In october 2020, the united nations convention on biological diversity cbd will adopt a new global biodiversity framework, including new global goals and targets.
Convention and which has been duly authorized, in accordance with its internal procedures, to sign, ratify, accept, approve or accede to it. Linking faiths and protected areas to support biodiversity conservation. The objectives of this convention, to be pursued in accordance with its relevant provisions, are the conservation of biological diversity. The background to the adoption of the convention b.
The regime building of the convention on biological diversity on the road to nairobi gudrun henne and saliem fakir i. The convention on biological diversity cbd is an international treaty initiated. The united nations convention on biological diversity bmu. The convention on biological diversity cbd is one of three conventions under. It aims to conserve nature, ensure nature is used sustainably and that the benefits to people from the use of genetic diversity are shared fairly. A central purpose of the convention on biological diversity, as with agenda 21 and the convention on climate change, is to promote sustainable development, and the underlying principles of the convention are consistent with those of the other rio agreements. The united nations convention on biological diversity cbd is. Strategic brief on issues linked to convention on biological. Convention on biological diversity cbd the gef is the designated institutional structure operating the financial mechanism of the cbd. 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 scope of the convention and the main conservation obligations d. The 1992 united nations convention on biological diversity.
Convention on biological diversity unepcbdsbstta1610. Whether it will provide tools to defend indigenous biocultural resources remains unclear. An imperative for indigenous participation the biodiversity convention. This brochure provides some examples of how the european community is. The provision of financial resources under the convention f. A convention on biological diversityan efficient framework. Where appropriate, options for implementing a convention article are provided.
The cbd goes well beyond a mere conservation treaty and beyond the scope of traditional environmental treaties. Convention on biological diversity the convention on biological diversity cbd, is an international legally binding treaty aimed for conservation of biodiversity. 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. How is the convention on biological diversity being. The first zero draft of the framework pdf, 475k was released on january 2020. Convention on biological diversity 19921 biodiversity is a compound word derived from biological diversity and therefore is considered to have the same meaning. Fiji signed the convention at that time, indicating its commitment to the conventions objectives. Where we obtain food, what quality water we drink, how we cure.
Oct 01, 20 convention on biological diversity the convention on biological diversity cbd, is an international legally binding treaty aimed for conservation of biodiversity. Its designed to address international conservation concerns. Secretariat of the convention on biological diversity cbd. Full text of the convention on biological diversity n. Global concern about loss of species and ecosystems is expressed in the convention on biological dive rsity cbd. Also, clarify artificial distinctions between biological and microbiological organisms and processes. Conventions on biological diversity linkedin slideshare. For more on the decisions of the cop see mackenzie, ruth eds. This multinational treaty went into effect on december 29, 1993 with the objective of developing international approaches for conserving and promoting sustainable interactions surrounding biological diversity. The convention on biological diversity cbd is the principal instrument of international law concerned with the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.
The cbd was the result of a decades worth of diplomatic effort, originally led by the united states, which included several different u. The convention on biological diversity arose from a growing recognition that the diversity of nature is a global asset of tremendous value to present and future generations. Securing earths biological diversity is a moral obligation. The convention on biological diversity defines biodiversity as. 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. Introduction the united nations convention on biological diversity1 touches upon the most basic of our daily activities.
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. Dec 25, 2016 the littleknown convention on biological diversity pdf is an international treaty adopted in 1992one day after the unfccc. Convention on biological diversity cbd pdf 777kb plain language summary. Biodiversity refers to the variety of all forms of life on earth, including the. Executive summary the present document presents a mapbased analysis of biodiversity in marine areas beyond national jurisdiction, which includes information about the distribution of ecosystems and species, as well as patterns of species richness. 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. 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 developed a gender plan of action that defines the secretariat s role in stimulating and facilitating efforts on national, regional, and global levels to promote gender equality and mainstream a gender perspective. Aware of the generai lack of information and knowledge regarding biological diversity and of the urgent need to develop scientific, technical and institutional capacities to provide the basic understanding upon which to plan and implement appropriate. One of the matters agreed on was opening the convention on biological diversity cbd for adoption. Germanys cooperation with developing countries and emerging economies in support of the convention on biological diversity for sustainable development. Text of the convention convention on biological diversity. A guide to the convention on international union for. Convention on biological diversity contribution to the 2014 united nations economic and social council ecosoc integration segment.
It is the first global legal instrument to comprehensivly address all aspects of biological diversity. The role of nbsaps was reinforced in 2010 by the adoption of the 20 aichi biodiversity targets at the tenth meeting of conference of the parties to the convention on biological diversity cbd cop 10. 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. Introduction this paper identifies a selection of key issues arising from the relationship between intellectual property and the environment, and between two of the principal international agreements.
The convention on biological diversity is an historic committment by the worlds nations to conserve biological diversity, to use biological resources sustainably and to share equitably the benefits arising from the use of genetic resources. 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. 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. It aims to conserve nature, ensure nature is used sustainably and that the benefits to people. The convention on biological diversity was inspired by the world communitys growing commitment to sustainable development. Similarly, the international treaty on plant genetic resources for food and agriculture has been developed in harmony with the convention. Notes on definition the cbd definition is the internationally accepted definition of. According to the convention on biological diversity. The cartagena protocol on biosafety to the convention on biological diversity is an international agreement which aims to ensure the safe handling, transport and use of living modified organisms lmos resulting from modern biotechnology that may have adverse effects on biological diversity, taking also into account risks to human health. The united nations convention on biological diversity entered into force on 29 december 1993. 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. It is a legally binding instrument which has the following objectives. Pursuant to article 19, paragraph 3, of the convention on biological diversity, the conference of the parties, by its decision ii5, established an open.
The convention on biological diversity covers biodiversity at all levels. The convention stresses that the conservation of biological diversity. Mcgrannachan school of biological sciences, monash university, clayton, vic 3800, australia email. Biological invasions in forest ecosystems andrew m. Pdf the 1992 united nations convention on biological diversity. Australia has been a party to the convention on biological diversity cbd since 1993 and is committed to implementing its obligations under the cbd in accordance with its national priorities. Pdf convention on biological diversity national report.
International convention for the suppression of the circulation and traffic in obscene publications, concluded at geneva on 12 september 1923, as amended by the protocol signed at lake success, new york, on 12 november 1947. Two protocols have been established under the convention. The convention on biological diversity, its protocol, and. The convention is governed by its conference of the parties, which held its thirteenth ordinary meeting in 2016. The cbd is an international legallybinding treaty with three objectives. The convention on biological diversity cbd, known informally as the biodiversity convention, is a multilateral treaty. There are an estimated 35,000 known species of animals, plants, and microorganisms in the country. The regime building of the convention on biological. It will be edited prior to publication in the cbd technical series.
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