Name:
Convention on Biological Diversity

Developed by:
Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity With the support of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)Country(ies) involved:
175 countries have ratified the agreement

Funding sources:
UN Environment Programme

General idea:
Promote sustainable development and facilitate access to technology transfer among partners

Description:
The Convention was signed by 150 government leaders during the 1992 Rio Earth Summit. It is dedicated to promoting sustainable development, and conceived as a practical tool for translating the principles of Agenda 21 into concrete actions. It promotes biological diversity, nature and human well-being. The Convention highlights the need for “transfer of biotechnology equipment and know-how”.

Sources:
https://www.cbd.int/doc/publications/cbd-sustain-en.pdf