The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has three main objectives: the conservation of biological diversity; the sustainable use of the components of biological diversity; an the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources.
The agreement covers all ecosystems, species, and genetic resources.
CBD has three main objectives: conservation of biological diversity – also known as biodiversity. sustainable use of its components. fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from genetic resources.
2024 COP 16
The 16th meeting of the Parties is scheduled to be held in Colombia in 2024.
Originally, Turkey was going to host it but after a series of earthquakes in February 2023 they had to withdraw.