Convention on Biological Diversity

Convention on Biological Diversity (1993; Montreal; 53 staff; cbd.int)

Initiated by the United Nations Environment Programme “to halt the continuing loss of biodiversity.” The website offers a large amount of information on related subjects and international and national developments regarding biodiversity.

It has three main objectives:

1. Conservation of biological diversity;
2. Sustainable use of the components of biological diversity;
3. Fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources.

Topics areas:

 Publications:

• e-Library
• National reports & Country profiles
• News
• Documents
• Initiatives
• Programmes
• Statistics

Events:

• Calendar of SCBD Meetings

Leadership: Elizabeth Maruma Mrema (Executive Secretary)
Budget: $18.4m (2017)