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HIGHLIGHTS OF BIOCOP-2: WEDNESDAY, 8 NOVEMBER 1995

The Second Conference of Parties (COP-2) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) completed its preliminary discussions on biosafety and financial matters during the third day of the session. Delegates also opened debate on consideration of Articles 6 and 8 of the Convention and on preliminary consideration of components of biodiversity under threat. They agreed to establish a contact group to deal with the financial mechanism and associated matters.