The document summarizes the key aspects of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), including its goals of conservation of biodiversity and sustainable use. It describes the CBD's three main goals and 42 articles that cover cooperation, in-situ and ex-situ conservation, sustainable use, access to genetic resources, and a financial mechanism. It also discusses the CBD's governing bodies like the Conference of Parties and its subsidiary scientific body, as well as mechanisms like the Clearing-House Mechanism and programs on thematic issues. National reporting and developing national biodiversity strategies and action plans are also obligations under the CBD.