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  2. Text of the Convention on Biological Diversity

Text of the Convention on Biological Diversity

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

 

 

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