Building global cooperation. Conservation of plant genetic resources and the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity Author Witmeyer D., Strauss M.S. (eds) Date 1994 Source IUCN (ID: MON-051719) Publisher | Place of publication The American Association for the Advancement of Science | Washington, DC, USA ISBN N: 0-87168-544-2 Pages 53 p. Language English Field of application International Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Food security Genetic resources Management/conservation Wild flora Abstract Contents: (1) The contribution of the CGIAR and other international organizations to the conservation of plant genetic resources (2) The Convention on Biological Diversity: How will it contribute to sustainable development? (3) Some potential impacts of the Convention on Biological Diversity on the International System of Exchanges of Food Crop Germplasm (4) The Convention on Biological Diversity and the political aspects of plant genetics resources conservation Other references Treaty Convention on Biological Diversity Treaty | Multilateral | Rio de Janeiro | Jun 22, 1992 Keyword: Sustainable use, Subsidy/incentive, Policy/planning, Ecosystem preservation, Access and benefit sharing, Traditional rights/customary rights, Protected area, Management/conservation, Financing, Institution, Liability/compensation, Protection of habitats, Alien species, Biodiversity, EIA, Research, Monitoring, Genetic resources, Dispute settlement, Ex-situ conservation, Data collection/reporting, Technology transfer, Biotechnology, Education, Crops/grasses Source: IUCN (ID: TRE-001148)