The objectives of this Convention, to be pursued in accordance with its relevant provisions, are the conservation of biological diversity. the sustainable use of its components and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources, including by appropriate access to genetic resources and by appropriate transfer of relevant technologies, taking into account all rights over those resources and to technologies, and by appropriate funding. The conservation of biodiversity is a common concern of humankind. The agreement covers biodiversity at all levels: ecosystems, species and genetic resources. And also covers biotechnology, through the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety.
Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS), Bonn convention
It is an environmental treaty under the aegis of the United Nations Environment Programme; CMS provides a global platform for the conservation […]
