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The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is a legally binding, framework treaty that has been ratified until now by 180 countries. The CBD has three main thrust areas: conservation of biodiversity, sustainable use of biological resources and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their sustainable use.

The Convention on Biological Diversity came into force in 1993. Many biodiversity issues are addressed in the convention, including habitat preservation, intellectual property rights, biosafety, and indigenous people's rights.

India's initiatives under the Convention are detailed in Section 2.13.2.3. These include the promulgation of the Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972, amended in 1991, and participation in several international conventions such as CITES.