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 of the Convention Friday // 5.13.2016 Text of the Convention Full Text Arabic | Chinese | English | French | Russian | Spanish View the official source on the UN Treaties website Text by Article Preamble Article 1. Objectives Article 2. Use of Terms Article 3. Principle Article 4. Jurisdictional Scope Article 5. Cooperation Article 6. General Measures for Conservation and Sustainable Use Article 7. Identification and Monitoring Article 8. In-situ Conservation Article 9. Ex-situ Conservation Article 10. Sustainable Use of Components of Biological Diversity Article 11. Incentive Measures Article 12. Research and Training Article 13. Public Education and Awareness Article 14. Impact Assessment and Minimizing Adverse Impacts Article 15. Access to Genetic Resources Article 16. Access to and Transfer of technology Article 17. Exchange of Information Article 18. Technical and Scientific Cooperation Article 19. Handling of Biotechnology and Distribution of its Benefits Article 20. Financial Resources Article 21. Financial Mechanism Article 22. Relationship with Other International Conventions Article 23. Conference of the Parties Article 24. Secretariat Article 25. Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice Article 26. Reports Article 27. Settlement of Disputes Article 28. Adoption of Protocols Article 29. Amendment of the Convention or Protocol Article 30. Adoption and Amendment of Annexes Article 31. Right to Vote Article 32. Relationship between this Convention and Its Protocols Article 33. Signature Article 34. Ratification, Acceptance or Approval Article 35. Accession Article 36. Entry Into Force Article 37. Reservations Article 38. Withdrawals Article 39. Financial Interim Arrangements Article 40. Secretariat Interim Arrangements Article 41. Depositary Article 42. Authentic texts Annex I. Identification and Monitoring Annex II - Part 1. Arbitration Annex II - Part 2. Conciliation
Convention // Text of the Convention Friday // 5.13.2016 Text of the Convention Full Text Arabic | Chinese | English | French | Russian | Spanish View the official source on the UN Treaties website Text by Article Preamble Article 1. Objectives Article 2. Use of Terms Article 3. Principle Article 4. Jurisdictional Scope Article 5. Cooperation Article 6. General Measures for Conservation and Sustainable Use Article 7. Identification and Monitoring Article 8. In-situ Conservation Article 9. Ex-situ Conservation Article 10. Sustainable Use of Components of Biological Diversity Article 11. Incentive Measures Article 12. Research and Training Article 13. Public Education and Awareness Article 14. Impact Assessment and Minimizing Adverse Impacts Article 15. Access to Genetic Resources Article 16. Access to and Transfer of technology Article 17. Exchange of Information Article 18. Technical and Scientific Cooperation Article 19. Handling of Biotechnology and Distribution of its Benefits Article 20. Financial Resources Article 21. Financial Mechanism Article 22. Relationship with Other International Conventions Article 23. Conference of the Parties Article 24. Secretariat Article 25. Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice Article 26. Reports Article 27. Settlement of Disputes Article 28. Adoption of Protocols Article 29. Amendment of the Convention or Protocol Article 30. Adoption and Amendment of Annexes Article 31. Right to Vote Article 32. Relationship between this Convention and Its Protocols Article 33. Signature Article 34. Ratification, Acceptance or Approval Article 35. Accession Article 36. Entry Into Force Article 37. Reservations Article 38. Withdrawals Article 39. Financial Interim Arrangements Article 40. Secretariat Interim Arrangements Article 41. Depositary Article 42. Authentic texts Annex I. Identification and Monitoring Annex II - Part 1. Arbitration Annex II - Part 2. Conciliation
