strategy
Increasing trained personnel for conserving biological diversity
Synonyms:
Training for sustainable use of biological resourcesImproving training on sustainable use of biological resources
Expanding training programmes on conservation of biological diversity
Context:
This strategy features in the framework of Agenda 21 as formulated at UNCED (Rio de Janeiro, 1992), now coordinated by the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development and implemented through national and local authorities.Agenda 21 recommends increasing the number and/or making more efficient use of trained personnel in scientific and technological fields relevant to the conservation of biodiversity. In particular it recommends maintaining or establishing programmes for scientific and technical education and training of managers and professionals, especially in developing countries, on measures for identification, conservation of biological diversity and sustainable use of biological resources.
Facilitates:
Informing about biodiversity issuesAssessing role of species loss in global life-support system Facilitated by:
Strengthening institutions for conserving biological diversitySupporting university training for running plant genetic resource facilities Subjects:
Resources → Resources Biosciences → Biology
Social Activity → Personnel
Social Activity → Professions
Education → Training
Development → Sustainable development
Development → Reform
Conservation → Conservation
Type Classification:
E: Emanations of other strategies Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
