The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was a UN treaty, by 2006, was signed by almost every country in the world except the United States. Treaty set three main goals: the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits from genetic resources. While the contract was in force for almost 15 years, progress has been slow. The Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Ahmed Djoghlaf necessary to increase the participation of the private sector in order to implement the agreement, "2010", which called for a significant reduction in the loss of biodiversity at all levels (global, regional and national). Provides background information on the relationship between biodiversity and agriculture. "Hide
by David E. Bell, Mary Shelman Source: Harvard Business School 39 pages. Publication Date: December 12, 2006. Prod. #: 507020-PDF-ENG
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