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Introduction to the Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage

… or uses of marine living organisms, parts thereof or their genetic material. While some regard it as marine scientific … laid down in article 2 of the Convention on Biological Diversity (“CBD”). Accordingly, biodiversity does not just … of the ecosystems of which these species are part and genetic diversity within species. Concrete components of …
17 May 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity

An Introduction to National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans

… Parties The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity The Global Environment Facility The GEF … sharing of benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources. It considers biological diversity at three levels – the ecosystem, species and genetic levels – and requires Parties to ensure that actions …
17 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Introduction to the CMS Family - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… They form a significant portion of its biodiversity and genetic resources and play a unique role as indicators of … http://www.informea.org/terms/genetic-resource … Species Coverage The CMS Family covers a great diversity of migratory species. The Appendices of CMS include …
17 May 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity

Manual for the national focal points for CMS and its instruments

… value of wild animals from environmental, ecological, genetic, scientific, aesthetic, recreational, cultural, … They form a significant portion of its biodiversity and genetic resources and play a unique role as indicators of … global conventions, such as the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea …
17 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

CBD: Mechanisms for Implementation - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… Course:Introductory Course to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Book: Unit 6 - Mechanisms for Implementation … used and benefits arising out of utilization of genetic resources are shared in a fair and equitable manner; … Biodiversity Targets Global Taxonomy Initiative Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit-Sharing Impact Assessment …
17 May 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity

Factsheet - Traditional Knowledge, Innovation and Practices

… situated in areas where the vast majority of the world’s genetic resources are found. Many of them have cultivated and … use. The Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity recognize the crucial importance of traditional … Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity 413, Saint Jacques Street, suite 800 Montreal, …
17 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Fact sheet - The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

… is an additional agreement to the Convention on Biological Diversity. It aims to ensure the safe transport, handling and … Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity 413, Saint Jacques Street, suite 800 Montreal, … Protocol n Modern biotechnology involves modifying the genetic material of an organism with the aim of developing or …
17 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Major Components of the Cartagena Protocol - extract from InforMEA e-learning course

… on the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, taking also into account risks to human health, … for the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity as provided for under article 8(j) of the … the possible adverse effects of an LMO on biological diversity, taking also into account risks to human health, to …
17 May 2026 Course lesson in Biological Diversity

Document - The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands: its History and Development

… wetland conservation, because they wished to maintain the diversity of migratory waterfowl. Thus the proposal for an … It could also (iv) be of special value in maintaining genetic and ecological diversity or (v) play a major role as … or sub-species; or be of special value for maintaining the genetic and ecological diversity of a region because of the …
17 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity

Case Study - Inland Wetlands in India

… of Parties Meeting of the Convention on Biological Diversity held in Hyderabad in 2011. departure from TEEB … Biodiversity Action Plan NBFGR National Board of Fish Genetic Research NEP National Environment Policy NF Non … As per assessments carried by National Board of Fish Genetic Research (NBFGR), Indian waters provide habitat …
17 May 2026 Document in Biological Diversity