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Organization Overview:
The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity was established (Article 24) to support the goals of the Convention. The CBD entered into force on 29 December 1993. It has 3 main objectives:
- The conservation of biological diversity
- The sustainable use of the components of biological diversity
- The fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources
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Mission/Vision Statement
The principal functions of the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity are to prepare for, and service, meetings of the Conferences of the Parties (COP) and other subsidiary bodies of the Convention, and to coordinate with other relevant international bodies. The Secretariat plays a significant role in coordinating the work carried out under the Convention with that of other relevant institutions and conventions, and represents the Convention at meetings of relevant bodies.
