Q674
CBD (Convention on Biological Diversity) signed during the Earth Summit at Rio de Janerio, Brazil in . . . . . . . .
A.
2002
B.
1992
AnswerC.
1995
D.
1998
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
CBD (Convention on Biological Diversity) was signed during the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1992.The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), is a multilateral treaty. The Convention has three main goals: the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components; and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from genetic resources.
Its objective is to develop national strategies for the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity.