International Conventions

An intergovernmental treaty which provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources.

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2. Clearing-House Mechanism for Convention on Biological Diversity

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“Wetlands: keeping our planet alive and well” Wetlands are among the world’s most productive environments. They are cradles of biological diversity, providing the water and primary productivity upon which countless species of plants and animals depend for survival. They support high
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Information resources, on-line forums, etc., related to the world-wide implementation of the Convention.

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3. Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-based Activities

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A Collaborating Network of Partners Facilitating Scientific and Technical Cooperation The Clearing-House Mechanism (CHM) of the Convention on Biological Diversity has been established further to of the Convention. Its mission is to contribute significantly to the implementation of the Convention
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The GPA aims at preventing the degradation of the marine environment from land-based activities by facilitating the duty of States to preserve and protect the marine environment.

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The Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-Based Activities We are currently working with the UK-based Stakeholder Forum to review and update this site with exciting new additions. We ask that you return back often to learn more about how you and your
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4. Australia's Biodiversity Clearing House Mechanism

serves the information needs of those organisations involved in implementing the provisions of the Convention and the National Strategy for the Conservation of Australia's Biological Diversity.

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The Australian Government Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities develops and implements national policy, programs and legislation to protect and conserve Australia's environment and heritage. Released today, on behalf of the Natural Resource Management
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5. Convention on Migratory Species

The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (also known as CMS or the Bonn Convention) aims to conserve terrestrial, marine and avian migratory species throughout their range.

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6. Feasibility Study for a Harmonised Information Management Infrastructure for Biodiversity-related Tr

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The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (also known as CMS or Bonn Convention) aims to conserve terrestrial, marine and avian migratory species throughout their range. It is an intergovernmental treaty, concluded under the aegis of the United Nations Environment Programme, concerned with the conservation of wildlife and habitats on a global scale.
Bats Soar Past Biodiversity Targets of species have benefitted from European Bat 26 October - New research backed by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) reveals European bats to be a major conservation of bat species in Europe stabilising or increasing in number, European bats are

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The study is available either in MS Word or Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format.

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Feasibility Study for a Harmonised Information Management Infrastructure for Biodiversity-related Treaties Prepared by UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre Timothy H. Johnson, Ian K. Crain, Martin V. Sneary UNEP, CBD, CITES, CMS, Ramsar Convention, WHC Document also available as: * To
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7. Convention on Biological Diversity

CBD is a global agreement addressing all aspects of biological diversity: genetic resources, species, and ecosystems. Primary site for information, implementation, reports, documents and links.

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The Convention on Biological Diversity is an international treaty to sustain the diversity of life on Earth.
26 October 2010 Executive Secretary offers CBD support through biodiversiy information to the REDD-plus Partnership, based on results of Nairobi Global Expert Workshop on REDD Biodiversity Benefits. 25 October 2010 Statement by Mr. Ahmed Djoghlaf, CBD Executive Secretary, on the Occasion of

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8. World Commission on Protected Areas

WCPA's international mission is to promote the establishment and effective management of a world-wide representative network of terrestrial and marine protected areas, as an integral contribution to the IUCN mission.

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