The Convention on Biological Diversity

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is an international agreement aimed at protecting the Earth's diverse ecosystems, species, and genetic resources. Established in 1992 during the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, it recognizes that biodiversity is essential for sustaining life, supporting ecosystems, and providing benefits like food, medicine, and climate stability. The CBD encourages countries to conserve their natural habitats, use resources sustainably, and promote fair sharing of benefits derived from biological resources. It seeks to raise global awareness and cooperation in efforts to preserve biodiversity for future generations.