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Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020

Key Elements
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United Nations Decade on Biodiversity 2011-2020

Mechanisms

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Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

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Invasive Alien Species
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Protected Areas
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Ecosystem Approach Sourcebook
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ABS Measures Search Page
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