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Convention on biological diversity biology discussion

Answer 1

on Conserving Biodiversity

In view of the importance of biodiversity (economic, environmental, scientific and medical) the urgent need for conservation of biodiversity was felt in Rio conference (1992).

The World Summit on sustainable development held in Johannesburg in August 2002 reiterated that the conservation of biodiversity was necessary for the survival of human race on this earth.

In the Convention on Biodiversity (CBD), which has 42 Articles, Article 8 and 9 are about in- situ conservation and ex-situ conservation respectively. The objectives of CBD clearly stated the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources.

Answer 2

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The Convention has three main goals including: the conservation of biological diversity (or biodiversity); the sustainable use of its components; and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from genetic resources. ... It is often seen as the key document regarding sustainable development.