Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity

Mission: The main objectives of CBD are: the conservation of biological diversity; the sustainable use of the components of biological diversity and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources.

Description: The convention was created in 1992 as a result the Rio's Earth Summit. It was inspired by the world community's growing commitment to sustainable development.

Water Activities: Inland Waters Biodiversity - the biodiversity of inland waters is an important source of food, income and livelihood, particularly in rural areas in developing countries. Other values of these ecosystems include: water supply, energy production, transport, recreation and tourism, maintenance of the hydrological balance, retention of sediments and nutrients, and provision of habitats for various fauna and flora.

UN-Water Focus Area(s) : Pollution, Water Scarcity

More information on water-related activities: here

Activity Region: Global

CBD's Homepage: here