Which of the following protocols/Conventions are supplementary to the Convention on Bio Diversity (CBD)?

(A) Basel Convention

(B) Cartagena Protocol

(C) Kigali Agreement

(D) Nagoya Protocol

(E) Bali Summit

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

The correct answer is - (B) and (D) Only

Key Points

• Cartagena Protocol
  • The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety is an international agreement which is supplementary to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
  • It aims to ensure the safe handling, transport, and use of living modified organisms (LMOs) resulting from modern biotechnology.
• Nagoya Protocol
  • The Nagoya Protocol is another supplementary agreement to the CBD.It focuses on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization (ABS).
  • The protocol aims to ensure that the benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources are shared fairly and equitably.

Additional Information

• Basel Convention
  • The Basel Convention is related to the control of transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal.
  • It is not directly related to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
• Kigali Agreement
  • The Kigali Agreement is an amendment to the Montreal Protocol and focuses on phasing down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).
  • It is not related to the CBD.
• Bali Summit
  • The Bali Summit refers to a series of international conferences and agreements, mainly focused on climate change.
  • It is not specifically supplementary to the CBD.