Evolution of International Governance of Biodiversity
Hasrat Arjjumend, Konstantia Koutouki, Sabiha Alam, Journal of Global Resources 3 (2016):1-15
Abstract: The rapid degradation of biological diversity was a significant catalyst behind the
mobilization of governments and international organizations to institutionalize the governance
of nature. As a result, international governance structures started evolving in early 20th century
culminating with the establishment of the comprehensive UN Convention on Biological
Diversity (CBD) in 1993. The CBD has elaborate mechanisms and frameworks for nature
governance on a global level. In addition, the parallel Intergovernmental Science-Policy
Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services has gained growing momentum. It is pertinent
to understand the complexities and future of these international regimes meant to govern the
protection and sustainable use of biodiversity globally.
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