serves the information needs of those organisations involved in implementing the provisions of the Convention and the National Strategy for the Conservation of Australia's Biological Diversity.

The CBD is a global, comprehensive agreement addressing all aspects of biological diversity: genetic resources, species, and ecosystems. Primary site for information, implementation, reports, documents and links.

Also known as the Bern Convention, June 1982. Objectives: to conserve wild flora and fauna and their natural habitats; to promote co-operation between states; to give particular emphasis to endangered and vulnerable species, including endangered and vulnerable migratory species.

Information resources, on-line forums, etc., related to the world-wide implementation of the Convention.

An intergovernmental treaty which provides the framework for national action and international cooperation for the conservation and wise use of wetlands and their resources.

The Convention promotes new approaches to managing dryland ecosystems. Official documents, reports, action programmes, regional and general information about desertification.

The GPA aims at preventing the degradation of the marine environment from land-based activities by facilitating the duty of States to preserve and protect the marine environment.