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Governing global biodiversity: The evolution and implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity

Author
Prestre P.G. Le (ed.)
Date
2002
Source
IUCN (ID: MON-072478)
Publisher | Place of publication
Ashgate Publishing Ltd | Aldershot, UK
ISBN
0 7546 1744 0
Pages
448 p.
Document type
Miscellaneous
Language
English
Field of application
International
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Biodiversity International agreement-implementation
Abstract

Contents: (1) Introduction:The emergence of biodiversity governance (2) The story of the biodiversity convention: From negotiation to implementation (3) The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (4) Studying the effectiveness of the CBD (5) The operation of the CBD convention governance system (6) The clearing-house mechanism: An effective tool for implementing the Convention on Biological Diversity (7) The emergence and implementation of the advance informed agreement procedure (8) The fair and equitable sharing of benefits from the exploitation of genetic resources: A difficult transition from principles to reality (9) The role of indigenous peoples in conservation actions A case study of cultural differences and conservation priorities (10) The CBD, the WTO and the FAO: The emergence of phytogenetic governance (11) The science and policy of global biodiversity protection (12) Development of Canadian policy on and the protection of marine diversity (13) Devoted friends: The implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity in Madagascar (14) Conclusion: The long road to a new order Annexes: Chronology of the Convention on Biological Diversity; Dimensions of the CBD; The Convention on Biological Diversity; Bibliography; Index

Other references

Treaty

Convention on Biological Diversity

Treaty | Multilateral | Rio de Janeiro |

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)