Convention on Biological Diversity
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The Convention on Biological Diversity is a landmark international treaty adopted in 1992 that aims to conserve biological diversity, promote sustainable use of its components, and ensure fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from genetic resources.
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Target entity: Convention on Biological Diversity Context triple: [UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme, relatedTo, Convention on Biological Diversity]
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Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is a global treaty that regulates and monitors international wildlife trade to ensure it does not threaten the survival of species.
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United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is a global environmental treaty that provides the foundational legal framework for international cooperation to address climate change and its impacts.
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World Conservation Congress
The World Conservation Congress is a major global forum organized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) that brings together governments, NGOs, scientists, and other stakeholders to shape international conservation policy and action.
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Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty
The Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty is an international agreement that designates Antarctica as a natural reserve devoted to peace and science, imposing strict environmental safeguards and a ban on mineral resource activities.
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UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme
The UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme is an intergovernmental scientific initiative that promotes sustainable development through the conservation and study of biosphere reserves around the world.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Convention on Biological Diversity Target entity description: The Convention on Biological Diversity is a landmark international treaty adopted in 1992 that aims to conserve biological diversity, promote sustainable use of its components, and ensure fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from genetic resources.
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Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is a global treaty that regulates and monitors international wildlife trade to ensure it does not threaten the survival of species.
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United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is a global environmental treaty that provides the foundational legal framework for international cooperation to address climate change and its impacts.
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World Conservation Congress
The World Conservation Congress is a major global forum organized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) that brings together governments, NGOs, scientists, and other stakeholders to shape international conservation policy and action.
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Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty
The Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty is an international agreement that designates Antarctica as a natural reserve devoted to peace and science, imposing strict environmental safeguards and a ban on mineral resource activities.
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UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme
The UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Programme is an intergovernmental scientific initiative that promotes sustainable development through the conservation and study of biosphere reserves around the world.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
international environmental treaty
ⓘ
multilateral environmental agreement ⓘ |
| adoptedAt | Rio de Janeiro ⓘ |
| adoptedAtConference | United Nations Conference on Environment and Development ⓘ |
| adoptedInYear | 1992 ⓘ |
| adoptedOn | 1992-06-05 ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Convention on Biological Diversity
ⓘ
surface form:
Rio Convention on Biological Diversity
|
| articleCount | 42 ⓘ |
| COPAbbreviation | COP ⓘ |
| COPFrequency | biennial ⓘ |
| depositary | Secretary-General of the United Nations ⓘ |
| enteredIntoForceOn | 1993-12-29 ⓘ |
| establishesPrinciple |
access to genetic resources subject to national sovereignty
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mutually agreed terms for benefit-sharing ⓘ prior informed consent for access to genetic resources ⓘ |
| focusArea |
biodiversity conservation
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ecosystem conservation ⓘ genetic resources ⓘ traditional knowledge associated with genetic resources ⓘ |
| frameworkFor | global biodiversity governance ⓘ |
| governingBody |
Conference of the Parties
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surface form:
Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity
|
| hasProtocol |
Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
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Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization ⓘ Nagoya–Kuala Lumpur Supplementary Protocol on Liability and Redress ⓘ |
| language |
Arabic
ⓘ
Chinese ⓘ English ⓘ French ⓘ Russian ⓘ Spanish ⓘ |
| objective |
conservation of biological diversity
ⓘ
fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources ⓘ sustainable use of the components of biological diversity ⓘ |
| openedForSignatureAt | Rio de Janeiro ⓘ |
| openedForSignatureOn | 1992-06-05 ⓘ |
| preambleRecognizes |
importance of biological diversity for evolution
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importance of biological diversity for maintaining life-sustaining systems of the biosphere ⓘ intrinsic value of biological diversity ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Sustainable Development Goals
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United Nations Environment Programme ⓘ |
| requires |
national biodiversity strategies and action plans
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periodic national reporting on implementation ⓘ |
| secretariat | Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity ⓘ |
| secretariatHeadquarters | Montreal ⓘ |
| secretariatHeadquartersCountry | Canada ⓘ |
| shortName | CBD ⓘ |
| subjectMatter |
access and benefit-sharing
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biological diversity ⓘ genetic resources ⓘ |
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