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Convention on Biological Diversity
The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is an international legally binding Treaty that provides a global framework for action on biodiversity. It brings together the State Parties of the Conference of the Parties (COP), which is the Convention’s governing body that meets every two years. At the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, world leaders agreed on a strategy for sustainable development. The Convention on Biological Diversity was one of the key agreements adopted in Rio. The Convention on Biological Diversity represents a step forward in the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of genetic resources. The Convention focuses on three main goals: the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits from the use of genetic resources. The CBD was opened for signature on June 5, 1992 at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development. It remained open for signature until June 4, 1993. The Convention entered into force on December 29, 1993.