Convention on Biological Diversity
The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has three equally important objectives:
- It protects biological diversity (biodiversity). This includes genetic variety among species, genetic variety within a species, and the diversity of the ecosystem.
- It envisions a sustainable use of the components of biological diversity.
- It regulates access as well as the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the use of genetic resources (access and benefit sharing).
The CBD is an international environmental agreement. It has 196 signatory states, including Switzerland and the European Community. The CBD has already adopted several international treaties for implementing its objectives, including the Nagoya Protocol.
The IPI is part of the delegation representing Switzerland at the CBD Conference of the Parties.
Legal framework
News
01.01.2021 | Law and policy
The sic! journal in partnership with the Helbing Lichtenhahn Verlag from 2021
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18.12.2020 | Media release, Indications of source, Law and policy
The ‘Swiss’ brand is adequately protected
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17.12.2020 | Patents, Media release
A new record – more than one thousand inventions under the microscope eading
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Events
30.09.2020 | Event, IPI, Partners and initiatives
Swiss Innovation Forum 2020 to be held as an online festival
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24.02.2020 | Law and policy, Event, Training
«CAS IP Law»: Course begins in autumn
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