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The Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from Their Utilization to the Convention on Biological Diversity is an international agreement that was adopted on 29 October 2010 at the 10th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 10) … Read more
The NagoyaÂKuala Lumpur Supplementary Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit-Sharing to the Convention on Biological Diversity is an international agreement that was adopted on 29 October 2010. The Protocol aims to promote the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources. The Protocol has 10 sub-topics: Objective Scope … Read more
The Convention on Biological Diversity: A Global Pact for Life on Earth The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), adopted in 1992 at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, is a landmark international agreement that aims to conserve biological diversity, use its components sustainably, and share the benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources. … Read more
Rio+20: A Legacy of Promise and Progress, but Challenges Remain Twenty years after the landmark Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, the world convened again in 2012 for Rio+20, the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development. This gathering aimed to assess progress made on sustainable development goals and chart a new course for the future. … Read more
The Johannesburg Summit: A Turning Point for Sustainable Development? The Johannesburg Summit on Sustainable Development, officially known as the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD), took place in Johannesburg, South Africa, from August 26 to September 4, 2002. It was a landmark event, bringing together world leaders, government officials, civil society representatives, and business leaders … Read more
Rio+5: A Look Back at the 1997 Special Session of the UN General Assembly The year 1997 marked a significant milestone in the global environmental movement. Five years after the landmark Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, the United Nations convened a Special Session of the General Assembly, aptly named Rio+5, to assess the progress … Read more
Agenda 21: A Blueprint for Sustainable Development in the 21st Century Introduction Agenda 21, a comprehensive blueprint for sustainable development, emerged from the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro, also known as the Earth Summit. This landmark document, adopted by 178 nations, laid out a framework for achieving … Read more
Mangroves for the Future: A Beacon of Hope for Coastal Resilience Introduction The world’s coastlines are facing unprecedented challenges. Rising sea levels, intensified storms, and coastal erosion are threatening the livelihoods of millions and jeopardizing the delicate balance of coastal ecosystems. In this context, mangroves emerge as a vital bulwark against these threats, offering a … Read more
Empowering the Future: A Deep Dive into the Environment Education, Awareness & Training (EEAT) Scheme The Earth, our shared home, faces unprecedented environmental challenges. From climate change to biodiversity loss, the consequences of human activities are becoming increasingly evident. To address these issues effectively, a fundamental shift in human behavior is required, one that is … Read more
Biodiversity Conservation & Rural Livelihood Improvement Project (BCRLIP): A Holistic Approach to Sustainable Development Introduction The intricate web of life on Earth, known as biodiversity, is facing unprecedented threats. Habitat loss, climate change, pollution, and overexploitation are driving species extinctions at an alarming rate, jeopardizing the delicate balance of ecosystems and the well-being of humanity. … Read more