The biodiversity treaty environmental conservation. The convention on biological diversity cbd entered into force on 29 december 1993. Is a united nations convention the most appropriate means to pursue the goal of biological diversity. Convention on biological diversity the convention on biological diversity cbd is an international legallybinding treaty with three main goals. 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 legal framework for the plan is found in article 8ae of the convention on biological diversity. Article 19 of the convention includes a supplementary agreement to the convention regulating the transfer, handling and use of genetically modified organisms gmos. 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. 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 fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources.
A guide to the convention on international union for. The secretariat of the convention on biological diversity is. Convention on biological diversity 19921 biodiversity is a compound word derived from biological diversity and therefore is considered to have the same meaning. The convention on biological diversity was adopted on may 22, 1992 and entered into force on december 29, 1993. This is the treaty that president clinton had already signed and that the u. The international convention for the regulation of whaling 2. Available formats pdf please select a format to send.
The biodiversity we see today is the fruit of billions of years of. Conserving biological diversity is a stated priority not just in the cbd but in the domestic laws of most nations and in the priorities of international, regional, and national development agencies. Convention on biological diversity secretariat of the convention. Convention on biological diversity the convention on biological diversity cbd, is an international legally binding treaty aimed for conservation of biodiversity.
This rich natural endowment is of local and global significance, yet today, 190 species are. The secretariat of the convention on biological diversity is the focal point for the international year of biodiversity. The notion of an international convention on bio diversity was conceived at a united. United nations decade on biodiversity convention biological.
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. As part of this commitment, the european community became a party to the convention on biological diversity cbd in 1993. The regime building of the convention on biological diversity on the road to nairobi gudrun henne and saliem fakir i. 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. The convention on biological diversity in a nutshell. The role of indigenous peoples in biodiversity conservation the natural but often forgotten partners the world bank. A legal framework exists for countries all over the world to protect biodiversity together.
The convention on biological diversity, its nagoya protocol, and access to. I am immensely grateful to jean fanfan, marielena gutti and valerie hickey, who carried out the research and analysis of the bank portfolio, and. Biotechnology, and intellectual property in the convention of biological diversity. Archived pdf from the original on 3 september 2015. On this page, you will find a selection of documents of direct relevance to the convention on biological diversity. 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. This brochure provides some examples of how the eu. Australias first national report to the convention on. Apr 17, 2002 we appreciate the opportunity to participate in this conference of the parties, as we have in previous cbd deliberations, with the aim of furthering our shared goals related to 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. Notes on definition the cbd definition is the internationally accepted definition of.
The united states and the convention on biological diversity. 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 united states and the convention on biological diversity this fact sheet was prepared by defenders of wildlife and the center for biological diversity with assistance from other organizations. The convention on biological diversity, its nagoya protocol. The convention on biological diversity cbd is an international.
Strategic plan for biodiversity 20112020, including aichi biodiversity targets. The first zero draft of the framework pdf, 475k was released on january 2020. Jan 16, 2012 the convention on biological diversity cbd entered into force on 29 december 1993. Where appropriate, options for implementing a convention article are provided. The convention entered into force on 29 december 1993. Text of the convention convention on biological diversity. Where we obtain food, what quality water we drink, how we cure. The conference of the parties to the convention on biological diversity adopted the cartagena protocol on biosafety on 29 january 2000. 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. The convention on biological diversity cbd, known informally as the biodiversity convention. Pdf the 1992 united nations convention on biological diversity. The convention on biological diversity was negotiated under the auspices of the united nations environment programme unep. 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.
The convention on biological diversity, its nagoya. Affirming that the conservation of biological diversity is a common concern of humankind. Conceived as a practical tool for translating the principles of agenda 21 into reality, the convention recognizes that biological diversity is about more than plants, animals and micro. The convention on biological diversity environment. Background convention on biological diversity cbd has three.
Rights and responsibilities of states for the conservation of species 1. We appreciate the opportunity to participate in this conference of the parties, as we have in previous cbd deliberations, with the aim of furthering our shared goals related to biological diversity. Biodiversity act 2002 and convention on bd authorstream. Sustainable use of components of biological diversity. As of october 1998, more than 170 countries had become parties pdf file. It is most important to note that, in the words of the communication specialist of the interim secretariat, biodiversity or biological diversity is an umbrella term for natures varietyecosystems, species, and genes. For the current participation status of the convention, as well as information and relevant texts of related treaty actions, such as reservations, declarations, objections, denunciations and notifications, see. The 1992 united nations convention on biological diversity. In many instances, these suggestions draw on existing environmental policy documents and action plans such as the world. The role of indigenous peoples in biodiversity conservation. The convention on biological diversity was negotiated under the auspices of the. The 1992 united nations convention on biological diversity juan antonio herrera izaguirre sumario. The ministry of foreign affairs and trade mfat invites views on the draft targets, to help. Unced and entered into force on 29 december 1993, ninety days after the.
Notes on definition the cbd definition is the internationally accepted definition of biodiversity. The government of chile, on ratifying the convention on biological diversity of 1992, wishes to place on. 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. The convention on the conservation of antarctic marine living resources ccamlr 3. Introduction the united nations convention on biological diversity1 touches upon the most basic of our daily activities. 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 biodiversity treaty volume 20 issue 3 convention on biological diversity. One of the pressing challenges of our time is confronting the multiple threats to. United nations audiovisual library of international law.
Convention on biological diversity volume 20 issue 4 angela cropper. The convention entered into force on 29 december 1993, a bare eighteen. About the report australia ratified the convention on biological diversity in june 1993. Cartagena protocol on biosafety to the convention on biological diversity the parties to this protocol, being parties to the convention on biological diversity, hereinafter referred to as the convention, recalling article 19, paragraphs 3 and 4, and articles 8 g and 17 of the convention. 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 cbd, known informally as the biodiversity convention, is a multilateral treaty. A brief introduction to the convention on biological diversity cbd summary. The cbd was the result of a decades worth of diplomatic effort, originally led by the united states, which included several different u. 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 regime building of the convention on biological diversity. A convention on biological diversityan efficient framework. The primary goal of a guide to the convention on biological diversity is to explain the conventions text.
General measures for conservation and sustainable use. Signed by 150 government leaders at the 1992 rio earth summit, the convention on biological diversity is dedicated to promoting sustainable development. In october 2020, the united nations convention on biological diversity cbd will adopt a new global biodiversity framework, including new global goals and targets. By its closing date, 4 june 1993, the convention had received 168 signatures.
Convention on biological diversity cbd convention on. Aug 09, 2011 conserving biological diversity is a stated priority not just in the cbd but in the domestic laws of most nations and in the priorities of international, regional, and national development agencies. 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 conceptual framework for the plan is essentially the wildlands project. The convention on biological diversity was negotiated under the auspices of the united nations environment programme. The regime building of the convention on biological. Senate was very nearly duped into ratifying in september 1995. The governing body of the cbd is the conference of the parties cop. It was prepared by claudia sobrevila, senior biodiversity specialist in the environment department of the world bank. The united nations convention on biological diversity entered into force on 29 december 1993. This brochure provides some examples of how the european community is. 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. These documents have been produced by the national focal point, by belgian authorities or by advisory bodies.
803 1072 866 87 337 594 769 1343 1395 818 901 435 309 1315 1312 1003 1133 679 311 886 326 609 1470 641 1167 158 57 346 919 59 625 312 1212 1290 867 1325 580 350 182 1459 1402 706 153 1072 835 1007