The United States is the only country in the world that hasn't ratified the UN Convention on Biological Diversity — a treaty it actually signed back in 1993. This resolution urges the Senate to finally ratify it. Without ratification, the U.S. sits as an "observer" with no vote, even though the convention's decisions directly affect American national security and economic interests. Supporters point out that the U.S. is already compliant with the treaty's requirements under existing law, so ratifying it would mainly restore American influence in global conservation decisions.
Congressional Summary
This concurrent resolution expresses that it is in the national interest for the Senate to provide its advice and consent for the ratification of the Convention on Biological Diversity.
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- House
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in House
- Action Date
- 2025-05-29
- Date Added
- 2026-03-30
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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