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Key Documents for Botanic Gardens

Whether you are starting a botanic garden or managing an existing one, there are some key documents that all botanic gardens are advised to be aware of.


The GSPC - A Plan to Save the World's Plant Species

Working through a unique partnership of international and national organisations, Parties, other Governments and NGOs, the 'Convention on Biological Diversity' has developed a "Global Strategy for Plant Conservation". Botanic gardens are getting involved and BGCI is a key player in the partnership.

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International Agenda for Botanic Gardens in Conservation

The International Agenda is a global policy framework for botanic gardens worldwide to contribute to biodiversity conservation, particularly as it relates to the implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity.

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GSPC Background Documents
A full set of background documents relating to the GSPC can be found here on the website of the Convention on Biological Diversity.

 
The Darwin Technical Manual
Everything you could want to know about starting and running a botanic garden is contained in this unique resource. Written in collaboration with 87 people from 22 countries, it is available in French, Spanish and English. New BGCI Members are given the Manual along with lots of other key resources.
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