Convenção sobre diversidade biológica: uma análise político-jurídica

Abstract

This monograph has for objective to analyze some aspects of the Convention on Biological Diversity in the political and legal, in this sense serve as a useful tool for guiding the state in their actions. Analysis, especially the rise of environmental issues in Brazil’s international agenda since the second half of the century, thus resulting in the signing of treaties and the implementation of measures for the protection of natural and environmental resources. This assumption has as starting point the Rio Conference in 1992 and the signature of the Convention on Biological Diversity , which discuss the polices and instruments for the dissemination of a new model as development – sustainable development. Our study also provides important insights about the concept of biodiversity, and its scope, it’s also seeks to survey the contemporary elements of Brazilian biodiversity, so understanding our natural wealth. Also seek to show the polices developed by the state and other actors of civil society, international organizations and state agencies, which aims to preserve biodiversity in Brazil. The study identifies strategies for biodiversity protection performed by the state so far, and are being effective. As the object of proving use as an example the reform of the New Forest Code and its suitability with the principles proposed by the Convention on Biological Diversity.