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Description: The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is the first global agreement to cover all aspects of biological diversity: the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of genetic resources.

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On International Mother Earth Day, 22 April 2023, reflecting on our relationship with and our dependence on nature Statement by David Cooper, Acting Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity NASA | Unsplash On World Health Day, 7 April 2023: Highlighting biodiversity’s contributions to achieve Health for all Statement by David Cooper, Acting Executive Secretary of the CBD World Water Day 2023: Be the change you want to see in the world Statement by David Cooper, Acting Executive Secretar

The COP has also initiated work on key matters of relevance to all thematic areas. These cross-cutting issues correspond to the issues addressed in the Convention's substantive provisions in Articles 6-20, and provide bridges and links between the thematic programmes. Some cross cutting initiatives directly support work under thematic programmes, for example, the work on indicators provides information on the status and trends of biodiversity for all biomes. Others develop discrete products quite separate f

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