Handbook of the Convention on Biological Diversity- 3rd edition

This handbook provides a comprehensive reference to the implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety by bringing together the full treaty texts, rules of procedure, financial rules, and decisions adopted by the Conference of the Parties and the Meeting of the Parties. It explains how adopted decisions give practical effect to the Convention’s articles, describes institutional arrangements, thematic programmes of work, and cross-cutting issues, and includes guidance on implementation, cooperation, scientific and technical advice, financial mechanisms, and reporting. The handbook also contains declarations, party status information, and the Nairobi Final Act, and is structured to support regular updates as new decisions are adopted.