On May 22, 1992, countries around the world adopted the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD Convention) in Nairobi. The CBD Convention took effect on December 29, 1993. To date, 196 member countries have joined this Convention.

The objective of the Convention is the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components and the equitable distribution of the benefits arising from the exploitation and use of genetic resources, including Reasonable access to genetic resources and appropriate transfer of technology requires taking into account the ownership rights of resources and technologies, thanks to which assets are adequately supported.

Principles of the Convention: States, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and the principles of international law, have the right to exploit their resources in accordance with the policies they establish; and are responsible for ensuring that activities within their jurisdiction or control do not damage the environment of other countries or areas not under their national jurisdiction.

Vietnam signed this Convention on May 28, 1993, ratified it on November 16, 1994, and became an official member of the Convention on February 14, 1995. Accordingly, Vietnam is one of the first national standard Conventions. Currently, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment ensures responsibility as the national focal point for implementing this Convention.

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