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  "name": "Liaison Group of Biodiversity-related Conventions",
  "description": "The Liaison Group of Biodiversity-related Conventions is a coordinating body comprising the executive heads of several international biodiversity-related conventions. It was established in 2002 (updated in 2014) to enhance cooperation and synergies among these conventions for the effective conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.",
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  "updatedAt": "2026-07-19T00:02:33.049Z",
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    "founded": "2002",
    "pricing_model": "Not applicable; functions as an intergovernmental coordinating mechanism, funded indirectly through contributions to its member conventions or specific project funding.",
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      "UN Environment Assembly (UNEA) working groups: Specific working groups or committees within the broader UN Environment Assembly could address inter-convention cooperation, but might lack the dedicated"
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