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ex situ

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Latin phrase meaning \"not the original or natural environment\". In conservation ex situ means breading in a laboratory, collection, botanical garden, zoo, or aquarium.

Broader term(s): Conservation, Ecosystems

in situ

		CBD The Convention on Biological Diversity Articles (3): Article 9. - Ex-situ Conservation Paragraphs: (a) Adopt measures for the ex-situ conservation of components of biological diversity, preferably in the country of origin of such components; (b) Establish and maintain facilities for ex-situ conservation of and research on plants, animals and micro- organisms, preferably in the country of origin of genetic resources; (d) Regulate and manage collection of biological resources from natural habitats for ex-situ conservation purposes so as not to threaten ecosystems and in-situ populations of species, except where special temporary ex-situ measures are required under subparagraph (c) above; and (e) Cooperate in providing financial and other support for ex-situ conservation outlined in subparagraphs (a) to (d) above and in the establishment and maintenance of ex- situ conservation facilities in developing countries. Article 2. - Use of Terms Paragraph: "Ex-situ conservation" means the conservation of components of biological diversity outside their natural habitats. Preamble Paragraph: Noting further that ex-situ measures, preferably in the country of origin, also have an important role to play,
		CMS Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals Article: Article III - Endangered Migratory Species: Appendix I Paragraph: (b) the taking is for the purpose of enhancing the propagation or survival of the affected species;
		CITES Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora Article: Article VII - Exemptions and Other Special Provisions Relating to Trade Paragraph: 4. Specimens of an animal species included in Appendix I bred in captivity for commercial purposes, or of a plant species included in Appendix I artificially propagated for commercial purposes, shall be deemed to be specimens of species included in Appendix II.
		Plant Treaty International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources Articles (4): Article 15 - Ex Situ Collections of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture held by the International Agricultural Research Centres of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research Paragraph: (d) The scientific and technical facilities in which such ex situ collections are conserved shall remain under the authority of the IARCs, which undertake to manage and administer these ex situ collections in accordance with internationally accepted standards, in particular the Genebank Standards as endorsed by the FAO Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. Article 2 - Use of Terms Paragraphs: "Ex situ conservation" means the conservation of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture outside their natural habitat. "Ex situ collection" means a collection of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture maintained outside their natural habitat. Article 6 - Sustainable Use of Plant Genetic Resources Paragraph: (c) promoting, as appropriate, plant breeding efforts which, with the participation of farmers, particularly in developing countries, strengthen the capacity to develop varieties particularly adapted to social, economic and ecological conditions, including in marginal areas; Article 5 - Conservation, Exploration, Collection, Characterization, Evaluation and Documentation Paragraph: (e) Cooperate to promote the development of an efficient and sustainable system of ex situ conservation, giving due attention to the need for adequate documentation, characterization, regeneration and evaluation, and promote the development and transfer of appropriate technologies for this purpose with a view to improving the sustainable use of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture;