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Clearing-House Mechanism

A Collaborating Network of Partners Facilitating Scientific and Technical Cooperation


Welcome

The Clearing-House Mechanism (CHM) of the Convention on Biological Diversity has been established further to Article 18.3 of the Convention. Its mission is to contribute significantly to the implementation of the Convention through the promotion and facilitation of technical and scientific cooperation, among Parties, other Governments and stakeholders. More »

The Strategic Plan of the Clearing-House Mechanism identifies three major goals:

  1. The promotion and facilitation of technical and scientific cooperation
  2. The promotion and facilitation of information exchange among Parties, other Governments and stakeholders
  3. A fully operational mechanism with participation of all Parties and an expanded network of partners.

Implementation

The implementation of the Clearing-House Mechanism has been guided by several decisions of the Conference of the Parties.
Today the Clearing-House Mechanism consists of the following components:

The Clearing-House Mechanism is currently in the process of being improved to better contribute to the enhanced implementation phase of the Convention and the achievement of the 2010 biodiversity target.

What's New

21 May 2010
Press Release: An Enhanced Communication Tool for a New Biodiversity Era - The website of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) enhanced to mark the International Day for Biological Diversity and the International Year of Biodiversity. More »

Upcoming Meetings

17 October 2010, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan
Meeting of the Clearing-House Mechanism Informal Advisory Committee (CHM-IAC).