The objectives of this convention, to be pursued in accordance with its relevant provisions, are the conservation of biological diversity. The convention of biological diversity provides a global legal framework for action on biodiversity it is a key instrument to promote sustainable development and tackle the global loss of biodiversity. 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. Intellectual property implications iii note this publication has been developed as a handbook aimed at better understanding the intellectual property. Biodiversity is being lost at an alarming rate which poses a risk to the provision of ecosystem services. Oecd work on biodiversity and ecosystems biodiversity in the international context biodiversity is defined as the variability among living organisms from all sources, including, inter alia, terrestrial. With 196 parties, the convention has near universal participation among countries. This paper introduces the convention on biological diversity cbd and aims at presenting. Biodiversity and conservation although india h as only 2. In october 2020, the united nations convention on biological diversity cbd will adopt a new global biodiversity framework, including new global goals and targets.
Preparations for a new global biodiversity framework. Oecd work on biodiversity and ecosystems biodiversity in the international context biodiversity is defined as 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. I am grateful for this opportunity to speak on biodiversity and access to genetic resources and to brief you on some of the issues at the core of the convention on biological diversity that are of relevance to the subjects under discussion. Biodiversity principles united nations environment. The paper examines the interlinkages between climate change and biological diversity commonly referred to as biodiversity, and more specifically the impacts of climate change on. I am grateful for this opportunity to speak on biodiversity and access to genetic resources and to brief you on some of the issues at the core of the convention on biological diversity that are of relevance to. Pdf the convention on biodiversity evolution and applications. In the tenth conference of parties to the convention on biological diversity cbd held in nagoya in 2010, it was decided that 17% of terrestrial and 10% of marine areas should be protected. We will update this page as more information becomes available.
Biodiversity, the variety of life on earth, contributes directly to human wellbeing in many ways. The convention on biological diversity covers biodiversity at all levels. The united nations convention on biological diversity cbd provides a regulatory framework for the conservation of biological resources at the international level. Biodiversity at the heart of sustainable development input to the 2018 highlevel political forum on sustainable development hlpf secretariat of the convention on biological diversity cbd 27 april. That is what makes our country one of the 12 mega diversity countries of the world. Mcneely and lothar gundling environmental policy and law paper no.
In many instances, these suggestions draw on existing environmental policy documents and action plans such as the world. Convention on biological diversity international treaty. The secretariat of the convention on biological diversity scbd is based in montreal, canada. Biodiversity is the shortened form of two words biological and diversity. Biodiversity biological diversity is the total variety of living organisms in all ecosystems on earth, the genetic differences between them, and the communities and ecosystems in which they occur.
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. In order to put a stop to the global loss of biodiversity, the united nations conference on environment and development unced passed the international convention on biological diversity cbd in 1992 in rio. In 2010, parties to the cbd adopted the strategic plan for biodiversity 20112020, a tenyear framework for action by all countries and stakeholders to safeguard biodiversity and the benefits it provides to people. The convention of biological diversity provides a global legal framework for action on biodiversity it is. The convention on migratory species cms the ramsar convention on wetlands and the world heritage convention 4. Biological diversity generally refers to the variety and variability within species, between species and between ecosystems. The convention on biodiversity and the nagoya protocol. Sustainable use of components of biological diversity. The convention on biological diversity cbd, known informally as the biodiversity convention. The convention on biological diversity addresses this global issue, by incentivizing the protection of genetic resources and an endorsing equitable sharing of biological information. The role of indigenous peoples in biodiversity conservation. General objectives and principles of the convention on.
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. Pursuant to article 19, paragraph 3, of the convention on biological diversity, the conference of the parties, by its decision ii5, established an open. Full text of the convention on biological diversity n. The convention on biological diversity cbd, known informally as the biodiversity convention, is a multilateral treaty. The festival was organized by jackson wild, the secretariat of the convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora cites, the united nations development programme undp, the secretariat of the convention on biological diversity cbd, and the united nations environment programme unep, along with film. It was prepared by claudia sobrevila, senior biodiversity specialist in the environment department of the world bank.
It is the foundation of the earths life support system on which the welfare of current and future generations. It is the natural wealth of the earth, which supplies all our food and much of our shelter and raw materials. Sustainable use means the use of components of biological diversity in a way and at a rate that does not lead to the longterm decline of biological diversity, thereby maintaining its potential to meet. Its objectives are the conservation of biodiversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and. Biodiversity at the heart of sustainable development. Pdf the 1992 united nations convention on biological diversity. Biological diversity biodiversity is the degree of variation of life forms within a given ecosystem, biome, or an entire planet. Biodiversity and sustainable development 2002 pdf unepsecretariat of the convention on biological diversity scbd. May, 2019 hi learners, we are starting people, development and environment unit9 of paper code00 or paper1 general of nta net and the topic of this video is on inte. In 2010 parties to the convention on biological diversity cbd adopted the strategic plan for biodiversity 20112020, a tenyear framework for action by all countries and stakeholders to safeguard biodiversity and the benefits it provides to people. It refers to all the variety of life that can be found on earth plants, animals, fungi and microorganisms as well as to the communities that they form and the habitats in which they live.
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 sets out general principles for action to achieve its main objectives. 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. Biodiversity is about more than plants, animals, and microorganisms and their ecosystems the convention on biological diversity cbd, 1992 recognizes that it is also very much about people and our need for food security, medicines, fresh air, shelter, and a clean and healthy environment. The first zero draft of the framework pdf, 475k was released on january 2020. 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. Background the convention on biological diversity was adopted at the rio summit in 1992 and is. Work on the treaty concluded in nairobi in may 1992 with the adoption of the nairobi final act by the nairobi. Ramsar convention bureau ministry of environment and forest, india 1996 1997 published by the ramsar convention.
Convention on biodiversity objectives, programs, compliance by the state of kuwait done by. Pdf on dec 11, 2017, estella snowden and others published the convention on biodiversity evolution and applications 2017 find, read. The convention on biological diversity is an international treaty for the conservation of biodiversity, the sustainable use of the components of biodiversity and the equitable sharing of the benefits derived from the use of genetic resources. United nations decade on biodiversity convention biological. The convention on biological diversity cbd is an international legallybinding treaty with three main goals. Convention on biological diversity cbd in response to a request of the conference of the parties to the convention1. Convention on biological diversity cbd iucn has been involved in the cbd since its drafting and through its development.
Documents and resources on biodiversity and health. The conservation of biodiversity is a common concern of humankind. Increasing communication, education and public awareness cepa programmes related to biodiversity with an aim to relate biodiversity to people and their livelihoods. A guide to the convention on biological diversity lyle glowka, francoise burhenneguilmin and hugh synge in collaboration with jeffrey a. 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. If you are interested to know how belgium implements the convention on biological diversity, please navigate our our section on implementation, where you will find information on the ratification process, the authorities in charge, the legislation, the main documents and reports produced for the convention, and much more. As parties negotiate a new global framework to safeguard nature, ind. Where appropriate, options for implementing a convention article are provided. The convention on biological diversity cbd the convention on biological diversity cbd by marjo vierros programme. Biodiversity is the variety of different forms of life on earth, including the different plants, animals, microorganisms, the genes they contain and the ecosystem they form. Dec 11, 2017 in the tenth conference of parties to the convention on biological diversity cbd held in nagoya in 2010, it was decided that 17% of terrestrial and 10% of marine areas should be protected. Hi learners, we are starting people, development and environment unit9 of paper code00 or paper1 general of nta net and the topic of this video is on inte. Sustainable use means the use of components of biological diversity. Nearly 45,000 species of plants and twice as many of animals have been recorded from india.
Biodiversity is about more than plants, animals, and microorganisms and their ecosystems the convention on biological diversity cbd, 1992 recognizes that it is also very much about people and. General measures for conservation and sustainable use. Wetlands, biodiversity and the ramsar convention wetlands, biodiversity and the ramsar convention. Increasing communication, education and public awareness cepa.
Convention and which has been duly authorized, in accordance with its internal procedures, to sign, ratify, accept, approve or accede to it. The festival was organized by jackson wild, the secretariat of the convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora cites, the united nations development programme. Signed by 150 government leaders at the 1992 rio earth summit, the convention on biological diversity is dedicated to promoting sustainable development. The convention on biological diversity is an international treaty for the conservation of biodiversity, the sustainable use of the components of biodiversity and the equitable sharing of the benefits derived. The convention on biological diversity, while well intentioned, has not made large strides in reversing global biodiversity loss. The meeting is expected to take place from 1528 october 2020, in kunming, yunnan, china. Protecting health by protecting the environment and conserving biodiversity. The paper examines the interlinkages between climate change and biological diversity. Mainstreaming biodiversity considerations in sectoral management has acquired a substantial pro.