The Convention on Biological Diversity Convention GBF About the Convention Introduction Text of the ConventionHistorySustaining Life on EarthStrategic PlanUN Decade for BiodiversityInternational Day for Biological DiversityDecisionsProgrammes & Issues Parties List of Parties National Focal PointsStatus of ContributionsCountry Profiles Convention Bodies Introduction Conference of the Parties (COP)Scientific Body (SBSTTA)Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI)Working Group on Article 8(j)Working Group on Protected Areas Convention Protocols Cartagena Protocol Nagoya Protocol Mechanisms for ImplementationStrategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020Further Resources Global Biodiversity Outlook CBD HandbookInformation Center Convention // Text Thursday // 11.2.2006 Previous Next Index Article 42. Authentic texts The original of this Convention, of which the Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish texts are equally authentic, shall be deposited with the Secretary- General of the United Nations. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned, being duly authorized to that effect, have signed this Convention. Done at Rio de Janeiro on this fifth day of June, one thousand nine hundred and ninety- two.
Convention // Text Thursday // 11.2.2006 Previous Next Index Article 42. Authentic texts The original of this Convention, of which the Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish texts are equally authentic, shall be deposited with the Secretary- General of the United Nations. IN WITNESS WHEREOF the undersigned, being duly authorized to that effect, have signed this Convention. Done at Rio de Janeiro on this fifth day of June, one thousand nine hundred and ninety- two.
