In response to growing concerns about escalating biodiversity depletion across the globe, the landmark Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was launched two decades ago. This solution examines the impact that the Convention has had on biodiversity planning at both the international and national levels. As a part of this review, highlights of the biodiversity planning approaches developed by selected countries in response to the Convention are given. In ending, this solution gives a series of conclusions and highlights of areas where there are challenges for consideration in the future.

This solution would be especially helpful to students studying environmental studies, environmental management, environmental law and international development. It is a helpful introduction to the international environmental conventions.