Documents

Convention on Biological Diversity

Convention on Biological Diversity

• An international legal instrument for the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity. The Convention was opened for signature on 5 June 1992 at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (the Rio "Earth Summit"). The Convention represents a dramatic step forward in the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of genetic resources
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BCO Publications

Canadian Biodiversity Strategy

• Canada's response to its obligations under the Convention on Biological Diversity. The purpose of the Strategy is to enhance coordination of national efforts aimed at conservation and sustainable use of biological resources.
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Biodiversity Outcomes Framework

• The Framework will be used to influence and connect the considerable biodiversity-related work taking place across Canada. It will be used as a tool to help monitor and report on progress and assist governments in more directly engaging Canadians in conservation planning, implementation and reporting.

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Other Documents

• Working Together - Priorities for Collaborative Action to Implement the Canadian Biodiversity Strategy
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• Conserving Biodiversity in Canada: A Journey in Progress
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• Learning about Biodiversity: A First Look at the Theory and Practice of Biodiversity Education, Awareness and Training in Canada
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• Learning through Real-Life Experiences
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• Guiding Principles for Managing Biological Information
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• Implementing the Canadian Biodiversity Strategy:
  Conserving Wildlife Diversity (1998)
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