The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD): This is one of the key agreements adopted at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, in 1992. The Convention seeks a comprehensive approach to sustainable development through three main goals: conservation of biological diversity, sustainable use of its components, and fair and equitable sharing of the benefits from the use of genetic resources. The Convention has been ratified by 188 countries and the European Community. Together, they constitute the Conference of the Parties (COP), which is the governing body of the Convention.
COP7: The COP meets every two years to discuss implementation of the treaty. Its seventh (COP7) will be held at Putra World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur from Feb 9 to 20. Some 2,500 delegates will take part in this forum to craft sustainable strategies aimed at preserving ecosystems, alleviate poverty and improve the quality of life on earth.
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