Definition(s)
The conservation of components of biological diversity outside their natural habitats. (Source: EEA/ CBD)
Hierarchy
Broader: conservation
Narrower: captive breeding
In other languages
French
conservation ex situ
Russian
сохранение ex-situ
Spanish
conservación ex situ
Chinese, Simplified
异地保护
Arabic
الحفظ خارج الموقع
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Multilateral environment agreements tagged with ex-situ conservation
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Convention on Biological Diversity | 7 articles and paragraphs |
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Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora | 1 article or paragraph |
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Convention on Migratory Species | 1 article or paragraph |
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International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture | 6 articles and paragraphs |
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Specially Protected Areas and Biodiversity Protocol | 1 article or paragraph |