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… Convention on Biological Diversity The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is an … equitable sharing of the benefits arising from the use of genetic resources. Its overall objective is to encourage … covers biodiversity at all levels: Ecosystems, species and genetic resources. It also covers biotechnology through the …

… 2011-2020 Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity World Trade Centre 413 St. Jacques Street, Suite … mammals and amphibians is still increasing (Target 12). Genetic diversity of domesticated livestock is eroding, with … and local communities and farmers in maintaining in situ genetic diversity. • Integrating the conservation of the wild …

… Series No.Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity BIODIVERSITY IN IMPACT ASSESSMENT Background … effort will be needed to achieve this target. The loss of genetic diversity, species and ecosystems is proceeding apace … plants, animals and micro-organisms are considered at the genetic, species/community and ecosystem/ habitat levels, and …

… is based on biological products and processes. Biological diversity has allowed massive increases in the production of … and breeders to alter and create new varieties by crossing genetic lines, thus boosting productivity and enabling the … Take, for example, a single crop such as wheat – the genetic diversity held within this crop and its wild …