CBD
| Convention on Biological Diversity | |
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| http://www.biodiv.org | |
| International Convention | |
| Signed by 150 government leaders at the 1992 Rio Earth Summit, the Convention on Biological Diversity is dedicated to promoting sustainable development. Conceived as a practical tool for translating the principles of Agenda 21 into reality, the Convention recognizes that biological diversity is about more than plants, animals and micro organisms and their ecosystems – it is about people and our need for food security, medicines, fresh air and water, shelter, and a clean and healthy environment in which to live. The Convention establishes three main goals:
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| Diversity Diversity 2010 Diversity II |
