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... Reaffirming also that States are responsible for conserving their biological diversity and for using their biological resources in a sustainable manner, ...
... Recognizing the close and traditional dependence of many indigenous and local communities embodying traditional lifestyles on biological resources, and the desirability of sharing equitably benefits arising from the use of traditional knowledge, innovations and practices relevant to the conservation of biological diversity and the sustainable use of its components, ...
ARTICLE-2: Use of Terms [go to this ARTICLE]
... "Biological resources" includes genetic resources, organisms or parts thereof, populations, or any other biotic component of ecosystems with actual or potential use or value for humanity. ...
ARTICLE-8: In-situ Conservation [go to this ARTICLE]
... (c) Regulate or manage biological resources important for the conservation of biological diversity whether within or outside protected areas, with a view to ensuring their conservation and sustainable use; ...
ARTICLE-9: Ex-situ Conservation [go to this ARTICLE]
... (d) Regulate and manage collection of biological resources from natural habitats for ex-situ conservation purposes so as not to threaten ecosystems and in-situ populations of species, except where special temporary ex-situ measures are required under subparagraph (c) above; and ...
ARTICLE-10: Sustainable Use of Components of Biological Diversity [go to this ARTICLE]
... (a) Integrate consideration of the conservation and sustainable use of biological resources into national decision-making; ...
... (b) Adopt measures relating to the use of biological resources to avoid or minimize adverse impacts on biological diversity; ...
... (c) Protect and encourage customary use of biological resources in accordance with traditional cultural practices that are compatible with conservation or sustainable use requirements; ...
... (e) Encourage cooperation between its governmental authorities and its private sector in developing methods for sustainable use of biological resources. ...
ARTICLE-12: Research and Training [go to this ARTICLE]
... c) In keeping with the provisions of Articles 16, 18 and 20, promote and cooperate in the use of scientific advances in biological diversity research in developing methods for conservation and sustainable use of biological resources. ...