Biodiversity Treaty
/ˌbaɪoʊdaɪˈvɜːrsɪti ˈtriːti/
Definitions
- (n.) An international agreement aimed at conserving biological diversity, promoting sustainable use of its components, and ensuring fair sharing of benefits arising from genetic resources.
The Biodiversity Treaty provides a framework for countries to cooperate in protecting ecosystems worldwide.
Forms
- biodiversity treaty
- biodiversity treaties
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Commentary
The term specifically refers to treaties with objectives aligned to biodiversity conservation and sustainable use; draft carefully to distinguish from general environmental treaties.
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