International Agreements on Biodiversity

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) includes provisions for the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources.

The Ramsar Convention focuses on the conservation and wise use of wetlands, recognizing their ecological, cultural, and economic importance.

The Paris Agreement aims to limit global warming and reduce greenhouse gas emissions to combat climate change.

CITES regulates international trade in endangered species of wild animals and plants to prevent their over-exploitation.

The Bonn Convention aims to conserve migratory species and their habitats, ensuring their survival and ecological balance.

The Cartagena Protocol regulates the transboundary movement of living modified organisms (LMOs) to ensure their safe handling and use.

The UNFCCC includes provisions for reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation (REDD+).

The Nagoya Protocol complements the CBD by providing a framework for the fair and equitable sharing of benefits from the use of genetic resources.

UNCLOS provides a framework for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction.

The ITPGRFA aims to conserve and sustainably use plant genetic resources for food and agriculture.

The UNCCD aims to combat desertification and promote sustainable land management in dryland ecosystems.

The CMS is also commonly referred to as the Bonn Convention, named after the city where it was adopted.

The Ramsar Convention focuses on the conservation and wise use of wetlands, recognizing their ecological, cultural, and economic importance.

The GEF is a financial mechanism established under the UNEP to support projects related to biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation, and other environmental issues.

The IWC regulates whaling activities and promotes the conservation and sustainable use of marine mammals.