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The United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity, 1992

Description

The United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity main objectives are the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of the components of biological diversity and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources. The Convention "promotes and builds capacity for the sustainable management of forests, including the management of non-timber forest products and resources".

Source link
http://www.cbd.int/doc/legal/cbd-en.pdf

Full reference
The United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity

Policy
Year 1992
Policy area Biodiversity and endangered species policies
Affected activity Harvesting/Production
Affected actors
Products All NWFP
Subject NWFP
Promoter/initiator
Zone
Countries UN countries
Regions (NUTS 2) North Karelia
Focus on NWFP Indirect
Document category Convention
Instrument type Regulatory
Legal status Non-binding
Geographical scope International
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