Which treaty aims to ensure the sustainable use of genetic resources globally?

The Biodiversity Treaty, officially known as the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), aims to ensure the sustainable use of genetic resources at a global level. Adopted in 1992 at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, the CBD is designed to address the issues of biodiversity conservation, sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from genetic resources. This treaty recognizes the intrinsic value of biological diversity, promotes sustainable practices, and emphasizes the importance of genetic resources for ecological balance, agriculture, and medicine, thereby ensuring that future generations can benefit from biodiversity.

In contrast, CITES primarily focuses on the international trade of endangered species and their products, the Kyoto Protocol is concerned with climate change and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and the Earth Conservation Plan does not refer to a specific internationally recognized treaty focused on genetic resources. Thus, the Biodiversity Treaty is the only option that directly addresses the sustainable use and management of genetic resources globally.