The Convention on Biological Diversity is composed of a Preamble, 42 Articles and two (2) Annexes. The 2nd annex comprises two (2) Parts.

	Preamble.
	Article 1. Objectives
	Article 2. Use of terms
	Article 3. Principle
	Article 4. Fields of application
	Article 5. Cooperation
	Article 6. General measures for conservation and sustainable use
	Article 7. Identification and monitoring
	Article 8. In situ conservation
	Article 9. Ex situ conservation
	Article 10. Sustainable use of components of biological diversity
	Article 11. Incentives
	Article 12. Research and information
	Article 13. Education and public awareness
	Article 14. Impact studies and reduction of harmful effects
	Article 15. Access to genetic resources
	Article 16. Access to technology and transfer of technology
	Article 17. Exchange of information
	Article 18. Technical and scientific cooperation
	Article 19. Management of biotechnology and distribution of its benefits
	Article 20. Financial resources
	Article 21. Financing mechanism
	Article 22. Relationship with other international conventions
	Article 23. The Conference of Parties
	Article 24. The Secretariat
	Article 25. Subsidiary Subsidiary body responsible for providing scientific, technical and technological advice
	Article 26. Reports
	Article 27. Settlement of disputes
	Article 28. Adoption of protocols
	Article 29. Amendments to the Convention or protocols
	Article 30. Adoption of annexes and amendments to annexes
	Article 31. Right to vote
	Article 32. Relationship between this Convention and its protocols
	Article 33. Signature
	Article 34. Ratification, acceptance, approval
	Article 35. Membership
	Article 36. Entry into force
	Article 37. Reservations
	Article 38. Denunciation
	Article 39. Provisional financial arrangements
	Article 40. Interim arrangements for the Secretariat
	Article 41. Custodian
	Article 42. Authentic texts
	Annex I. Identification and monitoring
	Annex II - First part. Arbitration
	Annex II - Part Two. Conciliation