Erivan Anomalous Blue

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Recently, Armenia has unveiled the logo for the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the Convention on Biological Diversity which includes Erivan Anomalous Blue at its centre.

About Erivan Anomalous Blue

• The Polyommatus eriwanens, also known as Erivan Anomalous Blue, is a blue butterfly.
•  It is found only in and around Yerevan (Armenia).
• The Erivan Anomalous Blue gives one generation per year.
• These butterfly species are active from mid-June till mid-July, depending on elevation.
• Habitat
  • The species inhabits calcareous grasslands in Armenia but the host plant of the species is still not known. 
  • The species is endemic to Southern Transcaucasia.
  • It is found at the elevation range from 1200 to 2200 m.
  • Conservation Status: The species is not included in the Global and European Red Lists.

What is the Convention on Biological Diversity?

• It is the most comprehensive binding international agreement in the field of nature conservation and the sustainable use of natural resources.
• History: It was opened for signing at the UN Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. 
• It currently has 196 contracting parties.
• Governance: The CBD’s governing body is the Conference of the Parties (COP).
• This ultimate authority of all governments (or Parties) that have ratified the treaty meets every two years to review progress, set priorities, and commit to work plans.
• Secretariat: Montreal, Canada.

Objectives of Convention on Biological Diversity

• Conservation of biological diversity
• Sustainable use of biological diversity
• Fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilisation of genetic resources

Source: DTE

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