Biodiversity
Loss of biodiversity - or the diversity of species - and threats to the ecosystems, are
recognized as serious global issues. Responding to those concerns, Canada, along with many
other nations, signed the Convention
on Biological Diversity. This international commitment negotiated by the United
Nations came into effect on December 29, 1993.
The Biodiversity Convention has three objectives:
- Conservation of biodiversity;
- Sustainable use of biological resources;
- Sharing of benefits arising from the use of genetic resources.
The Canadian Biodiversity Strategy grew out of Canada's commitment to the
Convention. Developed in cooperation with provincial and federal governments, industry,
nongovernment organizations and aboriginal groups, the Canadian Strategy was released in
November 1995. It is a guide to the implementation of the Convention in Canada. Five
months later, all provinces and territories signed a statement of commitment with Canada
to implement the Strategy locally.
Manitoba has integrated the principles of biodiversity into provincial programs. The
Biodiversity Conservation program of the Wildlife and Ecosystem Protection Branch (formerly known as the
Manitoba Conservation Data Centre)
was created to collect and disseminate information on provincial plants, animals and
natural plant communities, the building blocks of biodiversity. The principles are further
reflected in Sustainable Development Strategies for Natural Lands and Special Places,
Forestry, Energy and Mines, and Soil and Water, and the Sustainable Development Strategies for Wildlife
and Fish. They guide activities in support of Manitoba species
at risk. The Prairie Conservation Action Plan (PDF
version available), long-term forest management
plans, and international efforts, such as the Great Plains Partnership (now Great
Plains Organization) and CITES reflect the intent and emphasis of the Biodiversity Strategy.
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