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... Noting further that the fundamental requirement for the conservation of biological diversity is the in-situ conservation of ecosystems and natural habitats and the maintenance and recovery of viable populations of species in their natural surroundings, ...


ARTICLE-2: Use of Terms     [go to this ARTICLE]
... "In-situ conservation" means the conservation of ecosystems and natural habitats and the maintenance and recovery of viable populations of species in their natural surroundings and, in the case of domesticated or cultivated species, in the surroundings where they have developed their distinctive properties. ...


ARTICLE-8: In-situ Conservation     [go to this ARTICLE]
... (d) Promote the protection of ecosystems, natural habitats and the maintenance of viable populations of species in natural surroundings; ...


ARTICLE-9: Ex-situ Conservation     [go to this ARTICLE]
... (e) Cooperate in providing financial and other support for ex-situ conservation outlined in subparagraphs (a) to (d) above and in the establishment and maintenance of ex-situ conservation facilities in developing countries. ...