Convention on biological diversity, also called biodiversity treaty, international treaty designed to promote the conservation of biodiversity and to ensure the sustainable use and equitable sharing of genetic resources. Convention on biological diversity cbd of 1992 1992 dr. Environmentally sound management of biotechnology 16. Its designed to address international conservation concerns. The ministry of foreign affairs and trade mfat invites views on the draft targets, to help. Biological diversity means the variability among living organisms from all sources including, inter alia, terrestrial, marine and other aquatic. This article deals with the effects of oil pollution on biological diversity in nigeria. Convention on biological diversity cbd jncc adviser to. A guide to the convention on international union for.
Being contracting parties to the united nations convention on biological diversity, june 5, 1992. Pdf convention on biological diversity 1992 summary. The regime building of the convention on biological. The convention on biological diversity cbd, adopted in 1992 and entered into force at the end of 1993, established a global regime on access. 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 on biological diversity was adopted at the rio summit in 1992 and is the main international instrument that provides a comprehensive and holistic approach to the conservation of biological diversi ty, the sustainable use of its components and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits deriving from the use of genetic resources. The convention was opened for signature on 5 june 1992 at the united nations conference on environment and development the rio earth summit. United nations audiovisual library of international law. With 196 parties, the convention has near universal participation among countries. 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 united nations environment programme unep tasked experts to prepare an international legal instrument for the conservation and sustainable use of.
The convention on biodiversity and the nagoya protocol unctad. A brief introduction to the convention on biological diversity cbd summary. The convention on biological diversity of 5 june 1992 1760 u. As parties negotiate a new global framework to safeguard nature, ind. Two protocols have been established under the convention. The 1992 united nations convention on biological diversity. The convention on biological diversity was negotiated under the auspices of the united nations environment programme. The primary goal of a guide to the convention on biological diversity is to explain the convention s text. Its work culminated on 22 may 1992 with the nairobi conference for the adoption of the agreed text of the convention on biological diversity.
The 1992 united nations convention on biological diversity juan antonio herrera izaguirre sumario. The first zero draft of the framework pdf, 475k was released on january 2020. The convention on biological diversity is the international legal instrument 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 utilization of genetic. Jan 01, 2019 the convention on biological diversity is the international legal instrument 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 utilization of genetic resources that has been ratified by 196 nations. Giindling, a guide to the convention on biological diversity, iucn, 1994, 16. Text of the convention on biological diversity was held in nairobi, kenya, in 1992, and.
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It destroys the fertile soil, which makes it difficult for the farmer to farm as a means of livelihood, and the supply of agricultural produce is reduced as a result of poor crop yields. Convention on biological diversity 1992 preamble article 1objectives article 2use of terms article 3principle article 4jurisdictional scope article 5cooperation article 6general measures for conservation and sustainable use article 7identification and monitoring article 8insitu conservation article 9exsitu conservation. Protection of the oceans, all kinds of seas, including enclosed and semienclosed seas, and coastal areas and the protection, rational use and development of their living resources 17. On 22 may 1992, the draft convention on biological diversity unep. In many instances, these suggestions draw on existing environmental policy documents and action plans such as the world. While the cbd definition is commonly accepted, the variety of definitions of. Convention on climate change unfccc convention on biological diversity cbd and united nations convention to combat desertification ccd. The regime building of the convention on biological diversity on. Work on the treaty concluded in nairobi in may 1992 with the adoption of the nairobi final act by the nairobi. It espouses the legal regime of oil pollution and biological diversity. The convention on biological diversity environment. Work on the treaty concluded in nairobi in may 1992 with the adoption of the nairobi final act by the nairobi conference for the adoption of the agreed text of the convention.
General objectives and principles of the convention on biological. The objectives of this convention, to be pursued in accordance with its relevant provisions, are the conservation of biological diversity. Protocol on the conservation of biological diversity en. May 05, 2019 convention on biological diversity cbd is a step towards conserving biological diversity or biodiversity with the involvement of the entire world. Secretariat of the convention on biological diversity cbd. Where appropriate, options for implementing a convention article are provided. In october 2020, the united nations convention on biological diversity cbd will adopt a new global biodiversity framework, including new global goals and targets. The convention on biological diversity was adopted at the rio summit in 1992 and is the main international instrument that provides a comprehensive and. The primary goal of a guide to the convention on biological diversity is to explain the conventions text. Conventions on biological diversity linkedin slideshare.
Objective there are 3 objectives to this agreement. Convention on biological diversity preamble the contracting parties, conscious of the intrinsic value of biological diversity and of the ecological, genetic. Being aware that the caspian sea is a unique ecosystem, and contains a large number of biotopes and species of great national, regional and global importance that need protection, preservation and. By continuing to use our website, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Jan 19, 2019 the convention on biological diversity cbd, adopted in 1992 and entered into force at the end of 1993, established a global regime on access to genetic resources gr and sharing of benefits. Convention on biological diversity the convention on biological diversity cbd, is an international legally binding treaty aimed for conservation of biodiversity. World celebrates nature as a source of solutions to global. Signed by 150 government leaders at the 1992 rio earth summit, the convention on biological diversity is dedicated to promoting sustainable development.
The littleknown convention on biological diversity pdf is an international treaty adopted in 1992one day after the unfccc. Gk, general studies, optional notes for upsc, ias, banking, civil services. The cbd goes well beyond a mere conservation treaty and beyond the scope of traditional environmental treaties. Oct 01, 20 convention on biological diversity the convention on biological diversity cbd, is an international legally binding treaty aimed for conservation of biodiversity. We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website.
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 entered into force on 29 december 1993. The convention on biological diversity cbd stems from the growing recognition that biological diversity is an asset of tremendous value to present and future generations across the world. 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. Dec 25, 2016 the littleknown convention on biological diversity pdf is an international treaty adopted in 1992one day after the unfccc. Pdf the 1992 united nations convention on biological diversity. Biological diversity means the variability among living organisms from all sources. Convention on biological diver sity 1992 preamble article 1objectives article 2use of terms. A conference for the adoption of the agreed text of the convention on biological diversity was held in nairobi, kenya, in 1992, and its conclusions were distilled in the nairobi final act. 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.
The convention s text was opened for signature on 5 june 1992 at the united nations conference on environment and development the rio earth summit. Is a united nations convention the most appropriate means to pursue the goal of biological diversity. 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. Implementation of convention on biological diversity cbd. On 22 may 1992, in nairobi, the nations of the world adopted a global convention on biological diversity. Pdf on aug 1, 2008, juan antonio herrera izaguirre and others published the 1992 united nations convention on biological diversity find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Bridging the gap between conservation and development. 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.
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