Handbook of the Convention on Biological Diversity
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Paperback
October 2000 •
720 pages •
234 x 156mm •
ISBN 9781853837371
In 1992, at the Earth Summit in Rio, the United Nations adopted the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) to agree international measures aimed at preserving the vital ecosystems and biological resources on which we all depend. This is the official handbook to the Convention and presents all the most important information about the CBD, including a guide to the decisions adopted and to ongoing activities. It is an essential resource for all the governments, intergovernmental agencies, NGOs and conservation bodies and researchers working in this area. Included with the book is a fully indexed and cross-referenced CD-ROM containing all the relevant background material to the Convention, linked to relevant decisions and other sources of information.
CONTENTS
Foreword by Hamdallah Zedan
How to Use this Book
Introduction: The Operation of the Convention on Biological Diversity
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Convention on Biological Diversity
Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity
Rules of Procedure for Meetings of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity
Guide to the Decisions of the Conference of the Parties
Status of Signature, Ratification, Accession, Acceptance and Approval - Convention on Biological Diversity and Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
Declarations
Nairobi Final Act of the Conference for the Adoption of the Agreed Text of the Convention on Biological Diversity
Decisions of the Conference of the Parties (With Relevant SBSTTA Recommendations)
Index of Key Terms
Index of Articles, Decisions and Recommendations