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Biodiversity is lifeBiodiversity is our life
Biodiversity is lifeBiodiversity is our life
I. The Convention on Biological Diversity
Adopted in 1992 at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro
193 Parties (192 countries, and the EU)
Three objectives: the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, and the fair and equitable sharing of its benefits
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2010 Biodiversity Target:
• Significantly reduce the rate of
biodiversity loss by 2010
Post 2010 Strategic Plan
• Will be translated into national
biodiversity strategies and action plans
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Declared by the United Nations General Assembly (61/203),an opportunity for the biodiversity community to encourage people to:
Discover the biodiversity that surrounds usRealise its value, our connection to it and the consequences of its lossAct to save it - safeguard biodiversity
2010 International Year of Biodiversity
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Becoming a Partner for the International Year of Biodiversity
• use the logo and messages• name a focal point• organize activities for 2010• share your success stories• share your information products• join national committees
• full contact details of your organization & focal point• outline your activities and products for the Year
Safeguarding biodiversity is a task
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Worldwide Celebrations
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Current Partners
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Article 8 (h) of the Convention on Biological Diversity
Each Contracting Party shall, as far as possible and as appropriate, prevent the introduction of, control or eradicate those alien species which threaten ecosystems, habitats or species.
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COP IX/4
Invites the International Plant Protection Convention to continue its efforts to expand, within its mandate, its actual coverage of invasive alien species which impact on biodiversity, including in aquatic environments
Joint Secretariats Meeting
Joint Programme of Work (invasives, LMOs)
Exchange information
Normative and Standard setting
Capacity development
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Secretariat of the Convention on Biological DiversityWorld Trade Centre
413 St. Jacques street, Suite 800Montreal, Quebec, Canada H2Y 1N9
Tel. 1 (514) 288 2220www.cbd.int
For more information on theInternational Year of Biodiversity
[email protected]/2010
www.facebook.com/iyb2010
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CBD Guiding Principles on IAS
A. General1. Precautionary approach2. 3-stage hierarchical
approach3. Ecosystem approach4. Role of States5. Research & monitoring6. Education & public
Awareness
Note: non-bindingAdopted by Decision VI/23(2002)
B. Prevention7. Border control & quarantine
measures8. Exchange of information9. Cooperation, including
capacity building
C. Introduction of Species1. Intentional introduction2. Unintentional introduction
D. Mitigation of impacts1. Mitigation of impacts2. Eradication3. Containment4. Control
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To consult with IPPC, OIE, FAO and WTO …
how to address the lack of international standards covering invasive alien species, in particular animals, that are not pests of plants under the IPPC
CBD COP-8 Decision VIII/27
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