Terms in the glossary are classified in alphabetical order in English.
Convention on Biological Diversity
The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) came into force on 29 December 1993. Its main objectives are threefold:
The national biodiversity strategies and action plans (NBSAP) are the main instruments of Convention application on a national scale. The Convention requires Governments to prepare a national biodiversity strategy (or a similar instrument) and to integrate this strategy into the planning and activities of all these sectors which may have (positive or negative) impacts on biodiversity.
Common Database on Designated Areas or European Common Database on Designated Areas.
The European Environment Agency, together with UNEP-World Conservation Monitoring Center and the Council of Europe have joined efforts in sharing procedures for the information included in the European Common Database on Designated Areas- the so called ECDDA. The European Common Database on Designated Areas- ECDDA, comprises information reported by countries which is made public by the EEA and it will be part of EUNIS. It covers the complete geographical area of Europe, the full geographical area under the responsibility of European countries, as well as other States and Territories related to key initiatives of the European region. ECDDA feeds into the World Database on Protected areas managed by UNEP/WCMC, ensuring that European countries report once and contribute to data sets at both European and global levels.
