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... Conscious of the intrinsic value of biological diversity and of the ecological, genetic, social, economic, scientific, educational, cultural, recreational and aesthetic values of biological diversity and its components, ...
... Recognizing the close and traditional dependence of many indigenous and local communities embodying traditional lifestyles on biological resources, and the desirability of sharing equitably benefits arising from the use of traditional knowledge, innovations and practices relevant to the conservation of biological diversity and the sustainable use of its components, ...
... Stressing the importance of, and the need to promote, international, regional and global cooperation among States and intergovernmental organizations and the non-governmental sector for the conservation of biological diversity and the sustainable use of its components, ...
... Desiring to enhance and complement existing international arrangements for the conservation of biological diversity and sustainable use of its components, and ...
ARTICLE-1: Objectives [go to this ARTICLE]
... The objectives of this Convention, to be pursued in accordance with its relevant provisions, are 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, including by appropriate access to genetic resources and by appropriate transfer of relevant technologies, taking into account all rights over those resources and to technologies, and by appropriate funding. ...
ARTICLE-2: Use of Terms [go to this ARTICLE]
... "Biological resources" includes genetic resources, organisms or parts thereof, populations, or any other biotic component of ecosystems with actual or potential use or value for humanity. ...
... "Ex-situ conservation" means the conservation of components of biological diversity outside their natural habitats. ...
... "Sustainable use" means the use of components of biological diversity in a way and at a rate that does not lead to the long-term decline of biological diversity, thereby maintaining its potential to meet the needs and aspirations of present and future generations. ...
ARTICLE-4: Juridictional Scope [go to this ARTICLE]
... (a) In the case of components of biological diversity, in areas within the limits of its national jurisdiction; and ...
ARTICLE-7: Identification and Monitoring [go to this ARTICLE]
... (a) Identify components of biological diversity important for its conservation and sustainable use having regard to the indicative list of categories set down in Annex I; ...
... (b) Monitor, through sampling and other techniques, the components of biological diversity identified pursuant to subparagraph (a) above, paying particular attention to those requiring urgent conservation measures and those which offer the greatest potential for sustainable use; ...
ARTICLE-8: In-situ Conservation [go to this ARTICLE]
... (i) Endeavour to provide the conditions needed for compatibility between present uses and the conservation of biological diversity and the sustainable use of its components; ...
ARTICLE-9: Ex-situ Conservation [go to this ARTICLE]
... (a) Adopt measures for the ex-situ conservation of components of biological diversity, preferably in the country of origin of such components; ...
... (a) Adopt measures for the ex-situ conservation of components of biological diversity, preferably in the country of origin of such components; ...
ARTICLE-10: Sustainable Use of Components of Biological Diversity [go to this ARTICLE]
ARTICLE-11: Incentive Measures [go to this ARTICLE]
... Each Contracting Party shall, as far as possible and as appropriate, adopt economically and socially sound measures that act as incentives for the conservation and sustainable use of components of biological diversity. ...
ARTICLE-12: Research and Training [go to this ARTICLE]
... (a) Establish and maintain programmes for scientific and technical education and training in measures for the identification, conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity and its components and provide support for such education and training for the specific needs of developing countries; ...