The aim of the UN convention on biological diversity (CBD)is to conserve and preserve the biological diversity. Here you will find information about CBD, diversity status and the activities of Swedish authorities and organizations.
 
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Introduction
About biological diversity and the convention
Environmental status and threats
SEPA:s web pages on biological diversity

News

Electronic discussion on biofuels in preparation of the next SBSTTA meeting

Summary of Sweden's third national report to the Convention

Consultation on an inter-governmental mechanism for scientific expertise on biological diversity

Reports from the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment on the value of biodiversity

About CBD

UN Convention on biological diversity
Biosafety protocol
Official Swedish contacts & reporting
European Community Biodiversity

Policy and actors
Authorities and organizations
Swedish policy on biodiversity
Swedish legislation
EU-legislation, policy and strategies

Contact us
Thematic areas
Forest Biodiversity
Agricultural Biodiversity
Inland Waters Biodiversity
Marine and coastal biodiversity

Cross-cutting issues

Genetic resources
Research on biological diversity
Taxonomy and collections
Threatened species
Alien species
Protected areas - Natura 2000
Genetically modified organisms
Environmental monitoring
EU:s LIFE programme
Tourism - The right of public access


The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency is the Swedish national focal point for the Clearing-House Mechanism of the convention.
Responsible for the page: Lars Berg
Last updated: 7 February 2007