CONVENTION ON BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY — Rwanda law | Esheria

CONVENTION ON BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY

The provision sets out the Convention’s objectives: conserve biological diversity, use its components sustainably, share benefits fairly and equitably, and support access to genetic resources, technology transfer, and adequate funding.

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Rwanda
Instrument
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mul
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The provision sets out the Convention’s objectives: conserve biological diversity, use its components sustainably, share benefits fairly and equitably, and support access to genetic resources, technology transfer, and adequate funding. This article defines key terms used in the Convention. States may use their own resources under international law, but must ensure activities under their control do not harm other States’ environments; the UN Secretary-General can step in to make certain arbitration and conciliation appointments if parties miss the deadlines. This article sets where the Convention applies, requires arbitral tribunal decisions to follow the Convention and international law, and lets the UN Secretary-General name a conciliation commission president if a party asks and no president is chosen in time. Contracting Parties must cooperate with each other, where possible and appropriate, for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use. A dispute tribunal and a conciliation commission may set their own procedure, and the commission must issue a proposal that the parties consider in good faith.

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