The Convention on Biological Diversity has goals that ________________.
A)are designed to reduce biodiversity
B)spell out future management plans for all biomes
C)ensure the distribution of biodiversity's benefits to wealthy countries who can pay for them
D)include using biodiversity in a sustainable manner
E)include a set of international laws

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The Convention on Biological Diversity aims to promote the sustainable use of biodiversity, among other goals, as stated in its text: "The objectives of this Convention...are the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources." Therefore, option D, "include using biodiversity in a sustainable manner," is the correct answer.

The Convention on Biological Diversity Has Goals That ________________