International Biodiversity Conventions — CBD, Ramsar, CITES

Knowledge Themes

Structural Subtopics

• Objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
• Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety and LMOs
• Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS)
• Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) 2030 targets
• Ramsar Convention criteria for Wetlands of International Importance
• Montreux Record and its implications for Indian sites
• Wise use of wetlands principle under Ramsar
• CITES Appendix I II and III classification and trade regulations
• Biological Diversity Act 2002 and National Biodiversity Authority (NBA)
• Role of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) in biodiversity funding
• Aichi Biodiversity Targets and evaluation of their progress
• Mechanisms for international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora
• Synergies between CBD and the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
• Impact of invasive alien species on island biodiversity and international prevention protocols
• Traditional knowledge protection and Article 8(j) of the CBD