A concurrent resolution expressing the need for the Senate to provide advice and consent to ratification of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity.

12/15/2023, 4:04 PM

This concurrent resolution expresses the sense that the Senate should provide its advice and consent to ratification of the Convention on Biological Diversity.

Bill 118 sconres 11 is a concurrent resolution that urges the Senate to provide advice and consent for the ratification of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity. The Convention on Biological Diversity is an international treaty aimed at promoting sustainable development and conservation of biodiversity.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of the Convention in addressing global challenges such as climate change, habitat loss, and species extinction. It highlights the need for the United States to be a leader in international efforts to protect biodiversity and preserve the natural world for future generations.

The resolution calls on the Senate to carefully consider the benefits of ratifying the Convention on Biological Diversity and to take action to support its implementation. It stresses the importance of collaboration with other countries to address shared environmental concerns and protect the planet's diverse ecosystems. Overall, Bill 118 sconres 11 underscores the significance of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity and urges the Senate to play a proactive role in advancing global conservation efforts.
Congress
118

Number
SCONRES - 11

Introduced on
2023-05-31

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/31/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This concurrent resolution expresses the sense that the Senate should provide its advice and consent to ratification of the Convention on Biological Diversity.

Bill 118 sconres 11 is a concurrent resolution that urges the Senate to provide advice and consent for the ratification of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity. The Convention on Biological Diversity is an international treaty aimed at promoting sustainable development and conservation of biodiversity.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of the Convention in addressing global challenges such as climate change, habitat loss, and species extinction. It highlights the need for the United States to be a leader in international efforts to protect biodiversity and preserve the natural world for future generations.

The resolution calls on the Senate to carefully consider the benefits of ratifying the Convention on Biological Diversity and to take action to support its implementation. It stresses the importance of collaboration with other countries to address shared environmental concerns and protect the planet's diverse ecosystems. Overall, Bill 118 sconres 11 underscores the significance of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity and urges the Senate to play a proactive role in advancing global conservation efforts.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA concurrent resolution expressing the need for the Senate to provide advice and consent to ratification of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary2/8/2024

This concurrent resolution expresses the sense that the Senate should provide its advice and consent to ratification of the Convention on Biological Diversity.


Latest Action5/31/2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1849)