Common questions

What are the goals of CBD?

What are the goals of CBD?

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has three main objectives: the conservation of biological diversity; the sustainable use of the components of biological diversity; an the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources.

Can the 2010 biodiversity targets be met?

The world’s governments will not meet their internationally-agreed target of curbing the loss of species and nature by 2010, a major study has confirmed.

Did we achieve the Aichi targets?

From tackling pollution to protecting coral reefs, the international community did not fully achieve any of the 20 Aichi biodiversity targets agreed in Japan in 2010 to slow the loss of the natural world. …

What are national biodiversity targets?

National Biodiversity Target (NBT) – 8 By 2020, ecosystem services especially those relating to water, human health, livelihoods and well-being, are enumerated and measures to safeguard them are identified taking into account the needs of women and local communities particularly the poor and vulnerable section.

How effective is the Convention on Biological Diversity?

By Braulio F. S. Dias – Despite the contrary perception of many, the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has been quite successful in promoting and leading the development and implementation of the global biodiversity agenda, though not yet at the scale and speed needed to reverse the ongoing crisis and decline of …

What is the significance of Convention on Biological Diversity?

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has an important role in addressing wildlife issues – identifying, for instance, unsustainable hunting of bushmeat and its effect on non-target species as a priority for Parties – and is seeking to heighten awareness on the multiple dimensions of sustainable wildlife …

What is the Convention of biodiversity?

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is the international legal instrument for “the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources” that has been ratified by 196 nations.

Which of the following is celebrated as Biological Diversity Day?

May 22
The United Nations has proclaimed May 22 The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.

How are objects of Biological Diversity Act 2002 useful in environmental protection?

The act was enacted in 2002, it aims at the conservation of biological resources, managing its sustainable use and enabling fair and equitable sharing benefits arising out of the use and knowledge of biological resources with the local communities.

What has the Convention on Biological Diversity achieved?

For example, it has seen a significant increase in terrestrial and marine protected areas globally; enhanced protection for species at risk; adoption of the ecosystem approach; emphasis on the precautionary approach; description of ecologically or biologically significant marine areas (EBSAs) in the open ocean; …

Why was the Convention on Biological Diversity created?

It was mandated to take “particular account of the need to share costs and benefits between developed and developing countries and ways and means to support innovation by local people.” The legal and technical experts considered prior reports while drafting elements of a convention.

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Ruth Doyle