Recognition of the importance of biodiversity for the planet earth and the future
of humanity led to a United Nations–sponsored Convention on Biological Diversity
treaty.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: T
PG: 139
Feedback: Recognition of the importance of biodiversity for the planet earth and
the future of humanity led to a United Nations–sponsored international treaty at
the Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit in June 1992. The Convention on Biological
Diversity treaty has three main goals: (1) to conserve biological diversity, (2) to
use biological diversity in a sustainable fashion, and (3) to share the benefits of
biological diversity fairly and equitably (United Nations Conference on
Environment and Development, 1992).
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