Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) entered into force on 29 December 1993. It has 3 main objectives:

• The conservation of biological diversity
• The sustainable use of the components of biological diversity
• The fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources.

It maintains the AICHI Biodiversity Targets.

• CBD
• AICHI Biodiversity Targets
• AICHI Biodiversity Targets – a quick guide (PDF)

SCF correlation: SCF includes the AICHI Biodiversity Targets