Chronology-the 1990s
・ 1993-Conventional on Biological Diversity (CBD)
- CBD enters into force; US signs Convention, but does not ratify it
- Conserves biological diversity, promotes sustainable use of its components, and fair and equitable sharing of benefits of use of genetic resources
- Encourages the use of integrated marine and coastal area management as the most suitable framework for addressing human impacts on marine and coastal biodiversity..."
Chronology-the 1990s
・ 1994-Law of Sea Convention Enters into Force
- President Clinton begins to seek Senate ratification; efforts unsuccessful to date
・ 1995-Presidential Decision Directive
- Outlines US objectives for protecting ocean and coastal environment and conserving living marine resources
・ Becoming party to the Law of the Sea Convention
・ Promoting sustainable fisheries management
・ Supporting integrated coastal resources management and reducing marine pollution
・ Promoting the conservtion of whales and other protected species
・ Supporting critical scientific research
