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CDB [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-12-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Conventions, Treaties and Agreements (Documents)
- Ecology (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Convention on Biological Diversity
1, record 1, English, Convention%20on%20Biological%20Diversity
correct, international
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CBD 2, record 1, English, CBD
correct, international
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) entered into force on 29 December 1993. The three main objectives of the CBD are[:] the conservation of biological diversity; the sustainable use of the components of biological diversity; and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources. 3, record 1, English, - Convention%20on%20Biological%20Diversity
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Convention on Biological Diversity provides a global legal framework for action on biodiversity. It brings together the Parties in the Conference of the Parties (COP), which is the Convention's governing body that meets every two years, or as needed, to review progress in the implementation of the Convention, to adopt programmes of work, to achieve its objectives and provide policy guidance. 4, record 1, English, - Convention%20on%20Biological%20Diversity
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de conventions, de traités et d'accords (Documents)
- Écologie (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Convention sur la diversité biologique
1, record 1, French, Convention%20sur%20la%20diversit%C3%A9%20biologique
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CDB 2, record 1, French, CDB
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Convention sur la diversité biologique (CDB) est entrée en vigueur le 29 décembre 1993. Elle a 3 objectifs principaux : [la] conservation de la diversité biologique[;] [l'utilisation] durable des composantes de la diversité biologique[;] [et le partage] juste et équitable des avantages découlant de l'utilisation des ressources génétiques. 3, record 1, French, - Convention%20sur%20la%20diversit%C3%A9%20biologique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La Convention sur la diversité biologique fournit un cadre juridique mondial d'action sur la biodiversité. Elle rassemble les Parties au sein de la Conférence des Parties (COP), représentant l'organe directeur de la Convention qui se rencontre à tous les deux ans, ou au besoin, afin d'examiner les progrès réalisés dans la mise en œuvre de la Convention, d'adopter des programmes de travail, de réaliser ses objectifs, et de fournir des orientations politiques. 4, record 1, French, - Convention%20sur%20la%20diversit%C3%A9%20biologique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de convenciones, tratados y acuerdos (Documentos)
- Ecología (Generalidades)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Convenio sobre la Diversidad Biológica
1, record 1, Spanish, Convenio%20sobre%20la%20Diversidad%20Biol%C3%B3gica
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- CDB 1, record 1, Spanish, CDB
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En la Cumbre para la Tierra celebrada en 1992 en Río de Janeiro, los líderes mundiales se pusieron de acuerdo en una estrategia exhaustiva de "desarrollo sostenible" que atienda a nuestras necesidades y al mismo tiempo permita legar a las generaciones futuras un mundo sano y viable. Uno de los acuerdos fundamentales aprobados en Río fue el Convenio sobre la Diversidad Biológica. Este pacto entre la gran mayoría de los gobiernos mundiales establece los compromisos de mantener los sustentos ecológicos mundiales a medida que avanzamos en el desarrollo económico. El Convenio establece tres metas principales: la conservación de la diversidad biológica, la utilización sostenible de sus componentes y la distribución justa y equitativa de los beneficios derivados de la utilización de los recursos genéticos. 1, record 1, Spanish, - Convenio%20sobre%20la%20Diversidad%20Biol%C3%B3gica
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Convenio sobre la Biodiversidad
- Convención sobre la Biodiversidad
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-05-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names
- Military Organization
- Operations (Air Forces)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- aircraft commander
1, record 2, English, aircraft%20commander
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- AC 2, record 2, English, AC
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- aircraft captain 3, record 2, English, aircraft%20captain
correct, standardized
- pilot-in-command 3, record 2, English, pilot%2Din%2Dcommand
correct, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The pilot, designated by the competent authority, who has command of the aircraft, crew and all persons on board and is responsible for the safe execution of the flight. 4, record 2, English, - aircraft%20commander
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aircraft commander; AC: term, abbreviation and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel and the Defence Terminology Standardization Board. 5, record 2, English, - aircraft%20commander
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
aircraft commander; aircraft captain; pilot-in-command: terms and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 5, record 2, English, - aircraft%20commander
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois
- Organisation militaire
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- commandant de bord
1, record 2, French, commandant%20de%20bord
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CdB 2, record 2, French, CdB
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pilote désigné par une autorité compétente pour commander un aéronef, son équipage ainsi que toutes les personnes à bord et qui est responsable de l’exécution du vol en toute sécurité. 3, record 2, French, - commandant%20de%20bord
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
commandant de bord; CdB : terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées et par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la Défense. 4, record 2, French, - commandant%20de%20bord
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
commandant de bord : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 4, record 2, French, - commandant%20de%20bord
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-08-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Genetics
- Molecular Biology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- double-stranded break
1, record 3, English, double%2Dstranded%20break
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- double-strand break 2, record 3, English, double%2Dstrand%20break
correct
- double stranded scission 3, record 3, English, double%20stranded%20scission
correct
- double-strand scission 1, record 3, English, double%2Dstrand%20scission
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A break in double-stranded DNA in which both strands have been cleaved, the two strands however have not separated from each other. 4, record 3, English, - double%2Dstranded%20break
Record 3, Key term(s)
- double strand break, double stranded break, double strand scission, double-strand scission
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Génétique
- Biologie moléculaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- cassure double brin
1, record 3, French, cassure%20double%20brin
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CDB 1, record 3, French, CDB
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- cassure bicaténaire 2, record 3, French, cassure%20bicat%C3%A9naire
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une cassure double brin (CDB) correspond à la rupture simultanée des deux brins d’ADN, à des niveaux distants de moins de 3 nucléotides environ. Elle résulte soit de l’action d’une seule particule ionisante, soit de la combinaison de deux cassures simples sur les brins complémentaires produites par deux particules distinctes. Les doubles ruptures ne sont pas nécessairement létales et certaines peuvent être réparées. 1, record 3, French, - cassure%20double%20brin
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-10-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Ecology (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity
1, record 4, English, Secretariat%20of%20the%20Convention%20on%20Biological%20Diversity
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- SCBD 1, record 4, English, SCBD
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- CBD Secretariat 1, record 4, English, CBD%20Secretariat
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This secretariat , based in Montreal, Canada, was established to support the goals of the Convention. Its primary functions are to organize meetings, prepare reports, assist member governments in the implementation of the various programmes of work, coordinate with other international organizations and collect and disseminate information. 1, record 4, English, - Secretariat%20of%20the%20Convention%20on%20Biological%20Diversity
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Écologie (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Secrétariat de la Convention sur la diversité biologique
1, record 4, French, Secr%C3%A9tariat%20de%20la%20Convention%20sur%20la%20diversit%C3%A9%20biologique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- SCDB 1, record 4, French, SCDB
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Secrétariat de la CDB 1, record 4, French, Secr%C3%A9tariat%20de%20la%20CDB
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce secrétariat, basé à Montréal, Canada, a été établi pour faciliter la réalisation des objectifs de la Convention. Ses premières fonctions sont d'organiser des réunions, de préparer des rapports, soutenir les gouvernements membres dans la mise en œuvre des programmes de travail, coordonner avec d'autres organisations internationales, collecter et distribuer de l'information. 1, record 4, French, - Secr%C3%A9tariat%20de%20la%20Convention%20sur%20la%20diversit%C3%A9%20biologique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1995-04-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Units (Regular Force, Armed Forces)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Forces Data Centre Borden
1, record 5, English, Canadian%20Forces%20Data%20Centre%20Borden
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- CFDC Borden 1, record 5, English, CFDC%20Borden
correct
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Canadian Forces Data Center Borden
- Data Centre Borden
- DCB
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Unités (régulières, Forces armées)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Centre d’informatique des Forces canadiennes, Borden
1, record 5, French, Centre%20d%26rsquo%3Binformatique%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes%2C%20Borden
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- CIFC Borden 1, record 5, French, CIFC%20Borden
correct
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Centre de données Borden
- CDB
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1993-09-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- command descriptor block
1, record 6, English, command%20descriptor%20block
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- CDB 1, record 6, English, CDB
correct, standardized
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term standardized by AFNOR. 2, record 6, English, - command%20descriptor%20block
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
- Internet et télématique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- bloc de description de commande
1, record 6, French, bloc%20de%20description%20de%20commande
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- CDB 1, record 6, French, CDB
correct, standardized
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Structure utilisée pour communiquer les demandes d'un initiateur à une cible. 1, record 6, French, - bloc%20de%20description%20de%20commande
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition normalisés par l'AFNOR. 2, record 6, French, - bloc%20de%20description%20de%20commande
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1988-08-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Bureau's Executive Committee
1, record 7, English, Bureau%27s%20Executive%20Committee
Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- BXC 1, record 7, English, BXC
Canada
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Competition policy. 1, record 7, English, - Bureau%27s%20Executive%20Committee
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Comité de direction du Bureau
1, record 7, French, Comit%C3%A9%20de%20direction%20du%20Bureau
Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- CDB 1, record 7, French, CDB
Canada
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Politique de concurrence. 1, record 7, French, - Comit%C3%A9%20de%20direction%20du%20Bureau
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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