Correct option is D
The
United States of America has
not ratified the
Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), even though it signed the agreement in 1993. The USA remains one of the few countries that have not ratified this international treaty, which aims to promote sustainable development and the conservation of biodiversity.
Information booster:
·
India,
China, and
Russia have all ratified the Convention on Biological Diversity.
· The
CBD focuses on the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from genetic resources.
Additional knowledge:
1. The
CBD was adopted at the
Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 and is a legally binding treaty.
2. While the
USA has not ratified the CBD, it participates in related biodiversity discussions and initiatives.