Crop and livestock genetic resource conservation must be strengthened.
Botanic gardens, zoological parks and public aquaria must be strengthened. Human
Capacity to Conserve Biodiversity must be improved. Global biodiversity information
network has to be established. Basic and applied research on biodiversity conservation
must be promoted. Increased public participation, respect for basic human rights and
improved access to education and information are essential elements of biodiversity
conservation. The costs and benefits of biodiversity conservation should be shared
equitably among nations and people.
Keywords: Alpha diversity, Beta diversity, biodiversity, botanic gardens, cDNA
library, conservation, cryopreservation, Gamma diversity, gene bank, habitat loss,
sacred forest, tissue culture.
