Governing Global Biodiversity: The Evolution and Implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity

by Prestre,Philippe G. Le

• ISBN13: 9780754617440
• ISBN10: 0754617440
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-12-28
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

In this book, which is unique in its scope, diversity and the wealth of information it contains, contributors from a variety of academic disciplines tackle an issue of enduring importance to the protection of biodiversity and enhance our understanding of humanity's capacity to reconcile its various aspirations and halt the destructive path upon which it is set.

Table of Contents

Lists of Figures, Tables, and Boxes	p. vii
List of Contributors	p. ix
Acknowledgements	p. xiii
List of Abbreviations	p. xv
Introduction: The Emergence of Biodiversity Governance	p. 1
The Story of the Biodiversity Convention: From Negotiation to Implementation	p. 7
The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety	p. 39
Studying the Effectiveness of the CBD	p. 57
The Operation of the CBD Convention Governance System	p. 91
The Clearing-House Mechanism: An Effective Tool for Implementing the Convention on Biological Diversity?	p. 115
The Emergence and Implementation of the Advance Informed Agreement Procedure	p. 127
The Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits from the Exploitation of Genetic Resources: A Difficult Transition from Principles to Reality	p. 145
The Role of Indigenous Peoples in Conservation Actions: A Case Study of Cultural Differences and Conservation Priorities	p. 159
The CBD, the WTO and the FAO: The Emergence of Phytogenetic Governance	p. 177
The Science and Policy of Global Biodiversity Protection	p. 207
Economics and Biodiversity Management	p. 233
Development of Canadian Policy on and the Protection of Marine Diversity	p. 247
Devoted Friends: The Implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity in Madagascar	p. 279
Conclusion: The Long Road to a New Order	p. 311
Annexes
Chronology of the Convention on Biological Diversity	p. 329
Dimensions of the CBD	p. 333
The Convention on Biological Diversity	p. 345
Bibliography	p. 371
Index	p. 405
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