1.   The declaration stated that biological resources are without doubt the natural resources of the countries which exercise sovereignty over them.

2.   Its duties will include an inventory and monitoring of biological resources as well as providing independent scientific advice on ecological science to officials throughout the government.

3.   It stated that biological resources are without doubt the natural resources of the countries which exercise sovereignty over them.

4.   Because of its proximity, biological resources and the inattentiveness of many of its governments, South America has commanded more attention than other continents.

5.   Congress authorized the federal government to purchase or swap lands with willing private owners in order to consolidate and protect the wildlife and biological resources within the monument.

6.   Existing and proposed restrictions in countries with biological resources are all aimed at controlling research by drug and biotechnology companies.

7.   The treaty asked each nation to inventory biological resources and adopt a national conservation strategy.

8.   They want to claim sovereign rights and to sell their biological resources to the highest bidder.

9.   A review of the current sectoral policies and plans to determine the extent to which the use of biological resources reflect conservation needs.

10.   Conservation efforts will not only ensure sustainable use of their biological resources but will also help protect their interests in the long run.