In addition to revising NBSAPs, the signing and ratification of the Nagoya Protocol is an urgent topic.

FORBES: The Future of Life On Earth: Part Two Of The Discussion

Leaders from China and Estonia used their five minutes in the plenary session to announce ratification of the Kyoto protocol.

ECONOMIST: So what was achieved by ten days of talking?

The debate over the participation of developing countries in the Kyoto Protocol, an international treaty to reduce global emissions of greenhouse gases, has stalled ratification of the treaty.

CNN: Developing countries encouraged to curb greenhouse gases

An earlier version of this story mistakenly reported that the Obama Administration is sending Additional Protocol 1 for Senate ratification.

WSJ: Review & Outlook: Obama Ratifies Bush