International:

Convention on Biological Diversity

Objectives:

- To conserve biological diversity
- To promote the sustainable use of its component
- To share the benefits of utilizing genetic resources

Date of Adoption:
5.6.1992 (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)

Date of entry into force:
29.12.1993

Arab Participants:
Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Syria, Tunisia, UAE, Yemen