Decree No. 2.519 on the 1992 Convention on Biologic Diversity signed in Rio de Janeiro. Country/Territory Brazil Document type Regulation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen. Keyword International agreement-text Biological agents Biosafety Biosecurity Biosphere reserves Biodiversity Geographical area Americas, South America Entry into force notes This Decree enters into force on the day of its publication. Abstract This Decree is composed of two articles and one Annex. It introduces in the legal system the Agreement on Biological Diversity approved at the 1992 Summit in Rio de Janeiro. The annex provides the Text on Biologic Diversity, whose finality is to protect biodiversity through institutional measures and structures in every signatory country. Full text Portuguese Website www.senado.gov.br References - Legislation Implemented by Provisional Measure No. 2.186 on the 1992 Convention on Biodiversity. Legislation | Brazil | 2001 | Repealed Keyword: International agreement-text, Biological agents, Biosafety, Biosecurity, Biosphere reserves, Traditional knowledge/indigenous knowledge, Biodiversity, Access and benefit sharing Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 5.758 approving the National Strategic Plan for Protected Areas (PNAP), its principles, guidelines, objectives and strategies. Legislation | Brazil | 2006 Keyword: Protected area, Classification/declassification, GMO, Indigenous peoples, Traditional rights/customary rights, Wetlands, Plant protection, Protection of environment Source: FAO, FAOLEX Other references Implements treaty Convention on Biological Diversity Treaty | Multilateral | Rio de Janeiro | Jun 5, 1992 Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Institution, EIA, Subsidy/incentive, Policy/planning, Crops/grasses, Biodiversity, Sustainable use, Monitoring, Dispute settlement, Protected area, Ex-situ conservation, Alien species, Financing, Education, Data collection/reporting, Access and benefit sharing, Traditional rights/customary rights, Genetic resources, Biotechnology, Research, Protection of habitats, Liability/compensation, Management/conservation, Technology transfer Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001148)