Ecological integrity and the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).(Commentary)

From: Environments | Date: November 1, 2004| Author: McNeely, Jeffrey A. | Copyright information

Any exploration of the issues and values inherent in the concept of ecological integrity needs to take into consideration the ideas contained within the Convention on Biological Diversity. Arising out of the World Summit on Sustainable Development, held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1992, the CBD entered into force at the end of 1993 and now has 188 parties. This convention is a comprehensive instrument for dealing with a wide range of issues related to biological diversity, includ...

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