CBD (The Convention on Biological Diversity)
2006
- use of biological resources sustainably and equitably sharing any benefits arising from the use of genetic resources.
- prior informed consent of the party owning the natural resource
- 168 member countries
- USA is a non-member
GLOBAL BIODIVERSITY OUTLOOK
Global Biodiversity Outlook is the flagship publication of the Convention on Biological Diversity. Drawing on a range of information sources, including National Reports, biodiversity indicators information, scientific literature, and a study assessing biodiversity scenarios for the future [4MB], the third edition of Global Biodiversity Outlook (GBO-3) summarizes the latest data on status and trends of biodiversity and draws conclusions for the future strategy of the Convention.