Brian Everingham, President Southern Sydney Branch
Introduction
The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is the international legal instrument for “the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources” that has been ratified by 196 nations. It hopes to encourage actions that will lead to a sustainable future and considers that on three levels: ecosystems, species and genetic resources. That’s a big ask!
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