Also, clarify artificial distinctions between biological and microbiological organisms and processes. The convention on biological diversity, its protocol, and. The convention on biological diversity cbd, known informally as the biodiversity convention. The convention on biological dive rsity cbd the convention on biological dive rsity cbd by marjo vierros programme officer, marine and coastal biological diversity 2 cbd history and operational structure. Recalling that, in 2002, the conference of the parties to the convention on biological diversity cbd adopted, through decision vi9, the global strategy for plant conservation gspc, including. Access to microbial genetic resources mgrs is a prerequisite for the advancement of microbiology.
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 officer, marine and coastal biological diversity 2 cbd history and operational structure. Intergovernmental committee on intellectual property and genetic resources, traditional knowledge and folklore. The convention on biological diversity in a nutshell. It seeks to protect genetic diversity, slow the rate of species extinction and conserve habitats and ecosystems.
The convention on biological diversity was inspired by the world communitys growing commitment to sustainable development. Convention on biological diversity, 1992, and cartagena. Biological diversity article about biological diversity by. Article 19 of the convention includes a supplementary agreement to the convention regulating the transfer, handling and use of genetically modified organisms gmos. One of the key agreements adopted at rio was the convention on biological diversity. 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. Statement by elizabeth maruma mrema, acting executive secretary, convention on biological diversity, on the occasion of world health day. History of the convention convention biological diversity. Strategic plan for biodiversity 20112020, including aichi biodiversity targets. Convention on biological diversity the convention on biological diversity cbd, is an international legally binding treaty aimed for conservation of biodiversity. Article 2 of the convention on biological diversity 1992. Conscious also of the importance of biological diversity for evolution and for maintaining life. Scientists have variously estimated that there are from 3 to 30 million extant species, of which 2.
This years celebrations of the international day for biological diversity our biodiversityour foodour health, on 22 may 2019, focuses on biodiversity as the foundation for our food and. The conference of the parties to the convention on biological diversity adopted the cartagena protocol on biosafety on 29 january 2000. United nations decade on biodiversity convention biological. Text of the convention convention on biological diversity. English openended ad hoc working group on biosafety sixth meeting cartagena, colombia, 1419 february 1999 note from the secretariat preparation of the draft negotiating text of the protocol on biosafety 1. United nations audiovisual library of international law. Signatories also have a responsibility to manage their national processes and activities which may threaten biological diversity, regardless of where their effects occur. What are the objectives of the convention on biological. A guide to the convention on international union for. This paragraph is a merger of paragraphs 16, 17 and 18 of the fifth revised draft. The objectives of this convention, to be pursued in accordance with its relevant provisions, are the conservation of biological diversity. 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. Papua new guinea is home to several protected areas, which receive protection because of their environmental, cultural or similar value the total area of papua new guinea protected territories is 14,330 km 2 5,530 sq mi, which amounts to approximately 3.
On 22 may 1992, in nairobi kenya, the nations of the world adopted a draft for the convention on biological diversity, the socalled nairobi act. Is a united nations convention the most appropriate means to pursue the goal of biological diversity. The convention on biological diversity, its nagoya protocol, and access to genetic resources and benefit. 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 cbd goes well beyond a mere conservation treaty and beyond the scope of traditional environmental treaties. Being parties to the convention on biological diversity, hereinafter referred to as the convention. In many instances, these suggestions draw on existing environmental policy documents and action plans such as the world. The aim to guarantee a fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from genetic resources is further implemented by the nagoya protocol on access to genetic resources, a supplementary.
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. On 22 may 1992, the draft convention on biological diversity unep. Report on the current organisation of the convention on. 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 environment. 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. The convention on biological diversity, its nagoya. Pdf the 1992 united nations convention on biological diversity. The first zero draft of the framework pdf, 475k was released on january 2020. The convention on biological diversity cbd was opened for signature at the united nations conference on environment and development in june 1992. 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. Intergovernmental committee on intellectual property and.
The united nations convention on biological diversity entered into force on 29 december 1993. The convention on biological diversity, its nagoya protocol. Strategic plan for biodiversity 20112020 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. Sep 23, 2011 the convention on biological diversity cbd lies at the heart of biodiversity conservation initiatives. The 1992 united nations convention on biological diversity juan antonio herrera izaguirre sumario. Secretariat of the convention on biological diversity, signed on march 1996, as well as its amendment, signed in 2000 and 2001. Strategic brief on issues linked to convention on biological. The preparations and the convention period put the focus very much on what biodiversity is and what it means to mankind and what the globe will be like for our children if we fail in safeguarding biodiversity at all its levels. Why was the convention on biological diversity established. Biological diversity means the variability among living organisms from all sources including, inter alia, terrestrial. A legal framework exists for countries all over the world to protect biodiversity together.
Pursuant to article 19, paragraph 3, of the convention on biological diversity, the conference of the parties, by its decision ii5, established an open. A conference for the adoption of the agreed text of the convention on biological diversity was held in nairobi, kenya, in 1992, and its. English db intergovernmental negotiating committee for a convention on biological diversity seventh neqotiating sessionfifth session of inc nairobi, 1119 may 1992. This pact among the vast majority of the worlds governments sets out commitments for. The contracting parties, concious 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. A cbd manual for botanic gardens english version, italian version botanic gardens. Tourism is one of the four economic sectors in malta considered to have the most significant. Biological diversity means 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. Each signatory has responsibility for the conservation and sustainable use the biological diversity with in its own nation. Cbd convention on biological diversity 1992 ciesm the mediterranean science commission cites convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora 1973 cms convention on the conservation of migratory species of wild animals 1979 also known as the bonn convention. The ministry of foreign affairs and trade mfat invites views on the draft targets, to help. Oct 01, 20 convention on biological diversity the convention on biological diversity cbd, is an international legally binding treaty aimed for conservation of biodiversity. All these catalogue references are in turn linked to all published scientific data. Treaty document 10320 convention on biological diversity.
To reduce rates of biodiversity loss and achieve the united nations convention on biological diversity aichi biodiversity target 11that aims to have 17% of land area under protectionit is. Convention on biological diversity cbd convention on. Who owns biodiversity, and how should the owners be. The convention on biological diversity cbd, known informally as the biodiversity convention, is a multilateral treaty. Relationship between this convention and its protocols article 33. Amendment of the convention or protocol article 30. A convention on biological diversityan efficient framework. United nations convention on biological diversity contribution to the 2014 united nations economic and social council ecosoc integration segment.
List of protected areas of papua new guinea wikipedia. Soon after, in may 1989, it established a working group of technical and legal experts to prepare an international legal instrument for the conservation and sustainable use of 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. 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. 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 and its objectives. The 1992 united nations convention on biological diversity. 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, conscious also of the importance of. The convention was opened for signature on 5 june 1992 at the united nations conference on environment and development the rio earth. The primary goal of a guide to the convention on biological diversity is to explain the convention s text.
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