Biological diversity
Definition(s)
Use of resources in a way and at a rate that does not lead to the long-term degradation of the environment, thereby maintaining its potential to meet the needs and aspirations of present and future generations. (Source: Glossary of terms to negotiators or MEAs, 2007)
Use of the environment and its resources at a rate that does not exceed its capacity for renewal in order to ensure its availability for future generations. (Source: GEMET-DUNSTE / UNUNa)
Hierarchy
Narrower: Energy efficiency
Related concepts from Law and Environment Ontology:
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Strategic Plans:
Target 8.4
Target 11.b
Target 12.1
Target 14.c
Target 15.1
Target 15: Businesses Assess, Disclose and Reduce Biodiversity-Related Risks and Negative Impacts
Target 16: Enable Sustainable Consumption Choices To Reduce Waste and Overconsumption
Target 3: Conserve 30% of Land, Waters and Seas
Target 5: Ensure Sustainable, Safe and Legal Harvesting and Trade of Wild Species
Target 9: Manage Wild Species Sustainably To Benefit People
Target 10: Enhance Biodiversity and Sustainability in Agriculture, Aquaculture, Fisheries, and Forestry
Target 12: Enhance Green Spaces and Urban Planning for Human Well-Being and Biodiversity
Goal 14: Life below water
Target 14.2
Target 15.a
Target 15.c
Target 14.4
Target 14.7
Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy
Target 9.4
Goal 15: Life on land
Target 6.4
Goal 2: Zero hunger
Target 12.a
Goal 12: Responsible consumption and production
Target 12.2
Target D1
Target 6.5
In other languages
French
utilisation durable
Russian
устойчивое использование
Spanish
uso continuado
Arabic
استخدام مستدام
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with Sustainable use
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Convention on Biological Diversity | 17 articles and paragraphs30 decisions |
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Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora | 2 articles and paragraphs10 decisions |
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Convention on Migratory Species | 1 article or paragraph2 decisions |
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Nagoya Protocol | 5 articles and paragraphs |
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Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds | 2 decisions1 document |
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International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture | 6 articles and paragraphs10 decisions |
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United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change | 1 article or paragraph |
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World Heritage Convention | 4 decisions |
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Kyoto Protocol | 1 article or paragraph |
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The Convention on Wetlands | 35 decisions |
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United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification | 2 articles and paragraphs |
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Specially Protected Areas and Biodiversity Protocol | 1 article or paragraph |
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Governing Council | 1 decision |
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Jeddah Convention | 1 article or paragraph |
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Minamata Convention on Mercury | 2 articles and paragraphs |
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Carpathian Convention | 1 article or paragraph6 decisions |
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United Nations Environment Assembly | 12 decisions |
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ASEAN Agreement on Transboundary Haze Pollution | 1 article or paragraph |
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Nagoya – Kuala Lumpur Supplementary Protocol | 1 article or paragraph |
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