Notification 2022-036

Dear Madam/Sir, Further to notification 2022-028 (https://www.cbd.int/doc/notifications/2022/ntf-2022-028-marine-en.pdf) dated 17 May 2022, I would like to inform you that, due to delays in the receipt of nominations for participants, it has been decided to postpone by two days the online discussion forum on conservation and sustainable use of marine and coastal biodiversity in preparation for the fifteenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties, in order to allow time for finalizing the list of participants and ensure regional representation and gender balance, in consultation with the Bureau of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice. The new dates are as follows: • Opening webinar: 8 June 2022, 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. EDT • Online discussion forum: 9 – 14 June 2022 • Closing webinar: 15 June 2022, 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. EDT The Secretariat regrets any inconvenience that may result from this change. The webinars will be recorded and made available on the event webpage to accommodate those who will not be able to take part. I thank you and look forward to your participation and contribution to the discussions. Please accept, Madam/Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Executive Secretary

To: CBD National Focal Points; Marine and Coastal Biodiversity Focal Points; SBSTTA Focal Points; indigenous peoples and local communities; and relevant organizations