International Agreements and Conventions Related to Ecosystem Services

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is an international agreement that aims to promote the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity and its components, including ecosystems, species, and genetic resources.

The primary goal of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change by promoting sustainable development and the transition to low-carbon economies.

The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands is an international convention that focuses on the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources, recognizing their ecological, cultural, and economic importance.

The main objective of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is to regulate international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora to ensure their survival and prevent their extinction.

The primary focus of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, especially as Waterfowl Habitat (Ramsar Convention) is the protection and wise use of wetlands, recognizing their ecological, cultural, and economic importance.

The main objective of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) is to conserve and sustainably use migratory species and their habitats, including marine and coastal ecosystems.

The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) aims to promote the conservation and sustainable use of soil resources, particularly in drylands, to combat desertification and land degradation.