Important convections in ABD

a) Convection on Biological Diversity (CBD), 1992.

b) Convection on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild flora and Fauna (CITIES), 1973.

c) International Union for Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV), 1961.

d) World Trade Organization (WTO), 1961.

Objectives of Convection on Biological Diversity (CBD)

• Conservation of biodiversity
• Sustainable use of ABD component
• Fair and equitable sharing of benefits.

Obligations to CBD for Nepal

1. Identification and monitoring of ABD.
2. Development of national strategies
3. Insitu conservation
4. Exsitu Conservation
5. Sustainable use of components of ABD
6. EIA
7. Facilitation in access and transfer of technology.

Opportunities to Nepal of CBD

1. Funding
2. Financial support
3. Social and economic development
4. Reduction of poverty.