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 // Introduction Monday // 6.10.2024 Introduction The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) entered into force on 29 December 1993. It has 3 main objectives: The conservation of biological diversityThe sustainable use of the components of biological diversityThe fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources The following links provide detailed information regarding the Convention and how it operates: Text of the Convention History of the Convention Sustaining Life on Earth Decisions International Day for Biological Diversity Strategic Plan Aichi Biodiversity Targets Programmes & Issues
Convention // Introduction Monday // 6.10.2024 Introduction The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) entered into force on 29 December 1993. It has 3 main objectives: The conservation of biological diversityThe sustainable use of the components of biological diversityThe fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources The following links provide detailed information regarding the Convention and how it operates: Text of the Convention History of the Convention Sustaining Life on Earth Decisions International Day for Biological Diversity Strategic Plan Aichi Biodiversity Targets Programmes & Issues