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Legislative instrument details: CBD

Classification
Legal name Convention on Biological Diversity
Short name CBD
CELEX reference 21993A1213(01)
Identification number
Issued by United Nations Environment Programme
URL to issuer http://www.unep.org
Parent legislative instrument
Related instrument(s) Biodiversity 2006 Communication and Action Plan
Valid from 29/12/1993
Abstract The objective of the CBD is to conserve biological diversity, promote the sustainable use of its components, and encourage equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilisation of genetic resources. Such equitable sharing includes appropriate access to genetic resources, as well as appropriate transfer of technology, taking into account existing rights over such resources and such tecnology.
Reporting framework
Reporting obligations
Comments The CBD was developed during the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1992).
EC entry into force
EC accession
Convention secretariat Secretariat to the Convention on Biological Diversity (in Montreal, Canada)