2. INTRODUCTION
• Convention on Biological Diversity is a comprehensive, binding agreement
covering the use and conservation of biodiversity.
• More commonly known as ‘Biodiversity convention’
• Held from June 3 – 14, 1992 in Rio De Janiero, Brazil
• 198 countries / territories including India are parties to the CBD.
• Raise awareness in addition to propose action plan
OBJECTIVES:
• Conservation of biological diversity on a worldwide scale
• Sustainable use of its elements
• The fair and equitable sharing of beneficial genetic resources among
countries
3. • Governing body ‘Conference of Parties’ or COP
• This ultimate authority reviews progress under the Convention
• identifies new priorities, and sets work plans for members.
• Directing development
• Clarification of aspects of the convention
CONVENTION FRAMEWORK
FINANCIAL MECHANISMS
• Developed countries must financially aid developing countries in order to
fulfill implementation protocols
• Global Environmental Facility (GEF) to operate financial mechanism
4. Implementation of CBD in India
National Biodiversity Action Plan
• Article 6 of CBD enjoins upon all Parties to prepare national
strategies, plans for conservation and sustainable use of
biodiversity
• In pursuance to CBD, India enacted the Biological Diversity Act in
2002.
Biodiversity Management Committees
• Setting up of BMCs by all local bodies within their areas for the purpose of
promoting conservation, sustainable use and document of biodiversity is an
essential requirement under the Act.
• So far, 29,150 Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) have been set
up in eight States.
5. CONCLUSION
• Biodiversity continues to decrease at an alarming rate
• Discussions must transform into legitimate action
• Worldwide commitment is necessary to protect the fate of the planet
and its resources
• CBD must create proper funding mechanism to achieve goals
• No real incentive for poor countries to participate
