1. Ramsar Convention
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2. What Is Ramsar Convention?
The Ramsar Convention is an international treaty adopted on Feb. 2, 1971, in the Iranian city of Ramsar, for the conservation and sustainable utilization of wetlands. It was the first intergovernmental treaty of its kind in the world and took effect on Dec. 21, 1975.

3. What Is Ramsar Convention?
The official name of the treaty, ''the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance especially as Waterfowl Habitats,'' reflects the original emphasis upon the conservation and wise use of wetlands primarily as a habitat for water birds. Once focusing on the specific issue, the convention has widened its scope of implementation to cover all aspects of wetland conservation and wise use, recognizing wetlands as an important part of the ecosystem for biodiversity conservation and the well being of human communities.
Its mission has evolved into ''the conservation and wise use of all wetlands through local, regional and national actions and international cooperation, as a contribution toward achieving sustainable development throughout the world.''

4. What Is Ramsar Convention?
The convention now has 158 contracting parties. As of now, a total of 1,814 wetlands around the world have been designated ''Ramsar sites.''
Korea, which signed the treaty in 1997, has placed eight wetlands on the Ramsar list ― Yong Wetlands in Inje, Gangwon Province; Upo Wetlands in Changnyeong, South Gyeongsang Province; Jangdo Wetlands and tidal flats at Suncheon Bay and Muan, South Jeolla Province; Mulyeongari Orum Wetlands in Jeju; Mujechi Wetlands in Ulsan; and Duung Wetlands in South Chungcheong Province.

5. Obligations Under the Convention
There are four obligations imposed on contracting parties under the convention.
The first obligation is for a party member to designate at least one wetland at the time of accession for inclusion on the Ramsar List and to promote its conservation and continue to designate suitable wetlands within its territory.
Secondly, contracting parties are demanded to include conservation considerations in their national land-use planning to materialize the convention's motto of ''the wise use of wetlands.''

6. Third, member states are required to establish nature reserves in wetlands and promote training in the field of wetland research, management and wardenship. The last obligation is the cooperation among member states to preserve wetlands. Contracting parties should agree to consult with other member nations in regard to trans-boundary wetlands, shared water systems and shared species.

7. Body of Convention
The implementation of the Ramsar Convention is a continuing partnership between the Conference of the Contracting Parties (COP), the Standing Committee, and the Ramsar Convention Secretariat. The Scientific and Technical Review Panel (STRP) and the International Organization Partners also offer a variety of advice and support to help the convention continue smoothly. The convention has also maintained partnership with five global non-governmental organizations ― BirdLife International, The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), Wetlands International, The World Conservation Union (IUCN) and World Wide Fund for Nature International (WWF).

8. Ramsar Conference in Changwon
The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands opened in Changwon, South Gyongsang Province, on Tuesday. By hosting the large and important international gathering, which also goes by the name, “Environment Olympics,” Korea is expected to contribute to the promotion of global environmental movements. Domestically, the convention will raise public awareness of the importance of preserving the environment, particularly wetlands. It is also hoped that the conference will be successful so the Korean city of Changwon will be remembered as the birthplace of a milestone in the improvement of the global environment.

10. Convention on Biological Diversity
Presenter - Ji woo Hyun

12. When the biodiversity decreases..

13. Simple history of CBD - 1
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) convened the Ad Hoc Working Group of Experts on Biological Diversity in November 1988 to explore the need for an international convention on biological diversity.
On 22 May 1992 , the Nairobi Conference for the Adoption of the Agreed Text of the Convention on Biological Diversity was convened.

14. Simple history of CBD - 2
The Convention was opened for signature on 5 June 1992 at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development.
The Convention entered into force on 29 December 1993, which was 90 days after the 30th ratification.

15. 3 main goals of the CBD The conservation of biological diversity
The sustainable use of the components of biological diversity
The fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources

16. Characteristics of CBD - 1
Urged the countries which signed up this convention to arrange guidelines and to practice them.
Led the countries to institute the environmental impact assessment system.

17. Characteristics of CBD - 2
Provided that the use of gene resources should be in accordance with the consented conditions and the advanced informed agenda.
Provided that the countries directly involved should offer the technical approach and the transfer of technology to each other on fair terms.

18. The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
As a supplementary agreement to the Convention on Biological Diversity
Entered into force on 11 September 2003
The first international convention to regulate the movement of GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms) among the countries

19. The Purpose of CPB
To prevent harms and danger which can occur when the LMOs are transferred from one country into another.
To guarantee the safe trade, handling and the use of the GMO

20. The Nagoya Protocol
As a supplementary agreement to the Convention on Biological Diversity
Adopted on 29 October 2010 in Nagoya, Japan
Its objective is the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources, thereby contributing to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity

21. The Nagoya Protocol
Sets out core obligations for its contracting Parties to take measures in relation to access to genetic resources, benefit-sharing and compliance
(1) Access obligations
(2) Benefit-sharing obligations
(3) Compliance obligations

22. CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna)
Presenter - 이혜리

23. EVERY 60 SECONDS A SPECIES DIES OUT.

24. Stuffed Tigers
Killing of Rhinos for Horns

25. CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) -The Washington Convention-
Flora = Plants
Fauna = Animals

26. The CITES Species Appendix Ⅰ Appendix Ⅱ Appendix Ⅲ
Degree of protection they need
Species threatened with extinction
May become threatened with extinction, need to be controlled
Protected by a country, need other parties’ assistance
Document needed when trading
Import permit and export permit required
Export permit required

27. Structure

28. Giant Panda

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