2011 2011-11-03
 en | SCBD/STTM/JM/JSH/CRm/77545 (2011-209)
Notification to: CBD National Focal Points for: Botswana, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Somalia, South Africa, Swaziland, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe
REMINDER: African Sub-Regional Workshop to Strengthen Capacity for the
CBD Programmes of Work relevant to Invasive Alien Species
6-9 December 2011 - Nairobi, Kenya
Please refer to my earlier notification of 11 October 2011, Ref.: SCBD/STTM/JM/JSH/CRm/77545, regarding the above-mentioned workshop (http://www.cbd.int/doc/notifications/2011/ntf-2011-197-ias-gti-en.pdf ).
Subject(s): Invasive Alien Species
Action required by 2011-11-14 |
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2011-10-11
en | SCBD/STTM/JM/JSH/CRm/77545 (2011-197)
Notification to: CBD National Focal Points for: Botswana, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Somalia, South Africa, Swaziland, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe
African Sub-Regional Workshop to Strengthen Capacity for the CBD Programmes of Work relevant to Invasive Alien Species
I am pleased to inform you that, with the generous financial support of the Government of Japan, a regional workshop will be held on 6-9 December 2011 in Nairobi, Kenya, in an effort to strengthen capacity for the CBD programmes of work relevant to invasive alien species (IAS). The workshop is organized by the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (SCBD), in collaboration with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Subject(s): Global Taxonomy Initiative, Invasive Alien Species
Action required by 2011-11-14 |
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2011-09-12
en es | SCBD/STTM/JM/JSH/CRm/77335 (2011-172)
Notification to: CBD and GTI focal points for Latin America
DATE CHANGE AND REMINDER for the Regional Workshop for Group of Latin American Countries of the CBD Programme of Invasive Alien Species and Taxonomy
Please refer to my earlier notification of 23 August 2011, Ref.: SCBD/STTM/JM/JSH/CRm/77335, regarding the regional training workshop for Parties from Latin America, with special focus on invasive alien species and taxonomy which was to have taken place from 3-4 November 2011 in Montreal, Canada. The original notification is available at http://www.cbd.int/doc/notifications/2011/ntf-2011-159-ias-lac-en.pdf.
Subject(s): Global Taxonomy Initiative, Invasive Alien Species
Action required by 2011-10-14 |
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2011-09-02
en | SCBD/STTM/JM/JSH/CRm/77422 (2011-162)
Notification to: CBD and GTI focal points
Invasive Alien Species and Taxonomy Expert Kiosk at SBSTTA 15
The Conference of the Parties (COP) to the Convention on Biological Diversity has recognized that there is an urgent need to minimize the spread and impact of invasive alien species (IAS). Article 8(h) of the Convention states: Each Contracting Party shall, as far as possible and as appropriate, prevent the introduction of, control or eradicate those alien species which threaten ecosystems, habitats or species. National strategies on invasive alien species reported in National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) provide a strategic context for this work.
Subject(s): Invasive Alien Species |
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2011-08-23
en es | SCBD/STTM/JM/JSH/CRm/77335 (2011-159)
Notification to: CBD and GTI focal points for Latin America
Regional Workshop for Group of Latin American Countries of the CBD Programme of Invasive Alien Species and Taxonomy
In paragraph 7 of decision X/39, the Conference of the Parties (COP) requested the Executive Secretary, with the assistance of the Coordination Mechanism for the Global Taxonomy Initiative and in collaboration with relevant international organizations, to hold training workshops. I am pleased to inform you that the Secretariat for the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is organizing a regional workshop for CBD national focal points and focal points the Global Taxonomy Initiative (GTI), subject to funding availability.
Subject(s): Invasive Alien Species
Action required by 2011-09-30 |
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2011-06-16
en | SCBD/STTM/JM/JSH/cr/76478 (2011-120)
Notification to: CBD and SBSTTA focal points
Request for submission to report on progress to address gaps and inconsistencies in the international regulatory framework in relation to invasive alien species
The Conference of the Parties (COP), at its ninth meeting, invited Organizations to expand their coverage and address gaps and inconsistencies in the international regulatory framework with regard to international standards covering invasive alien species, including animals that are not pests of plants under the International Plant Protection Convention nor diseases that are listed by the World Organization for Animal Health, (paragraphs 2-6 of decision IX/4 A).
Subject(s): Invasive Alien Species
Action required by 2011-07-25 |
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2011-04-04
en | SCBD/STTM/JM/RH/JSH/75590 (2011-074)
Notification to: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points, Relevant International Organizations
Peer review of the draft report of the meeting of Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on addressing the risks associated with introduction of alien species as pets, aquarium and terrarium species, and as live bait and live food
I am pleased to invite you to participate in the peer review of the draft report of the Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group (AHTEG) on addressing the risks associated with introduction of alien species as pets, aquarium and terrarium species, and as live bait and live food, which met from 16 to 18 February 2011 in Geneva, Switzerland, in accordance with decision X/38 A, paragraph 3.
Subject(s): Invasive Alien Species
Action required by 2011-04-25 |
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2011-02-14
en | SCBD/STTM/JM/JSH/JG/74955 (2011-034)
Notification to: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points, and relevant organizations
Request for examples of best practices for addressing the risks associated with the introduction of alien species as pets, aquarium and terrarium species, and as live bait and live food
The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) invites Parties, other governments and relevant organizations to submit examples of best practices for addressing invasive alien species introduced as pets, aquarium and terrarium species, and as live bait and live food (COP decision X/38 A, paragraph 3 a ).
Subject(s): Invasive Alien Species |
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2011-01-17
en es fr | SCBD/STTM/JM/JSH/VA/74632 (2011-007)
Notification to: CBD National Focal Points and SBSTTA Focal Points
List of selected experts for the meeting of Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on addressing the risks associated with the introduction of alien species as pets, aquarium and terrarium species, as live bait and live food from 16 to 18 February 2011 at International Environment House in Geneva, Switzerland
Pursuant to the request by the Conference of the Parties to the Convention, in its decision X/38 A, paragraph 3(b), and with financial support from the Governments of Spain, I am convening a meeting of the Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on addressing the risks associated with the introduction of alien species as pets, aquarium and terrarium species, as live bait and live food, to be held in Geneva, Switzerland from 16 to 18 February 2011.
Subject(s): Invasive Alien Species |
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2010 2010-12-13
en | SCBD/STTM/JM/JSH/74343R (2010-214)
Notification to: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points and relevant organizations
R E M I N D E R: Nomination for the ad hoc technical expert group (AHTEG) meeting on addressing the risks associated with the introduction of invasive alien species as pets, aquarium and terrarium species, as live bait and live food, 2-4 February 2011, Geneva, Switzerland
This is in reference to notification 2010-204 dated 12 November 2010, available at: https://www.cbd.int/doc/notifications/2010/ntf-2010-204-ias-en.pdf , calling for nominations for the ad hoc technical expert group (AHTEG) meeting on addressing the risks associated with the introduction of invasive alien species as pets, aquarium and terrarium species, as live bait and live food in 2-4 February 2011.
Subject(s): Invasive Alien Species
Action required by 2010-12-15 |
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2010-11-12
en | SCBD/STTM/JM/JSH/74343 (2010-204)
Notification to: CBD National focal points, SBSTTA focal points and relevant organizations
Nomination for the ad hoc technical expert group (AHTEG) meeting on addressing the risks associated with the introduction of invasive alien species as pets, aquarium and terrarium species, as live bait and live food, 2 to 4 February 2011, Geneva, Switzerland
Subject(s): Invasive Alien Species
Action required by 2010-12-15 |
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2010-04-08
en | SCBD/STTM/JM/JSH/71433 (2010-064)
Notification to: CBD National Focal Points and SBSTTA Focal Points
List of Selected Experts for the workshop on Regional Action to Combat Invasive Species on Islands to Preserve Biodiversity and Adapt to Climate Change, Auckland, New Zealand, 11-16 April 2010
I am pleased to inform you that the governments of New Zealand, Spain, Italy, Australia, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, as well as the Nature Conservancy, the Global Island Partnership, the Global Invasives Species Programme, and the Pacific Invasives Initiative have made contributions in kind for the organisation of the workshop and to support the travel of experts from developing country Parties, Small Island Developing States and Parties with economies in transition to participate in the workshop on regional action to combat invasive species on islands to preserve biodiversity and adapt to climate change, which will be held in Auckland, New Zealand, from 11-16 April 2010.
Subject(s): Invasive Alien Species |
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2009 2009-10-19
en | SCBD/STTM/JSH/65114R (2009-137)
Notification to: CBD National Focal Points and SBSTTA Focal Points
Reminder: Request to submit examples of best practices for addressing the risks associated with the introduction of alien species as pets, aquarium and terrarium species, and as live bait and live food
This is in reference to notification 2008-127 dated 1 October 2008, available at: http://www.cbd.int/doc/notifications/2008/ntf-2008-127-ias-en.pdf, regarding the request to submit examples of best practices for addressing the risks associated with the introduction of alien species as pets, aquarium and terrarium species, and as live bait and live food.
Subject(s): Invasive Alien Species
Action required by 2009-11-30 |
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2008 2008-10-01
en | SCBD/STTM/JSH/aw/65114 (2008-127)
Notification to: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA National Focal Points
Request to submit examples of best practices for addressing the risks associated with the introduction of alien species as pets, aquarium and terrarium species, and as live bait and live food
The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) invites Parties, other governments and relevant organizations to submit examples of best practices for addressing the risks associated with the introduction of alien species as pets, aquarium and terrarium species, and as live bait and live food (COP decision IX/4, paragraph 8 and 9).
Subject(s): Invasive Alien Species
Action required by 2008-10-31 |
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2008-09-05
en | SCBD/STTM/JS/RH/aw/64795 (2008-111)
Notification to: CBD National Focal Points
Request to submit photos for the
2009 International Day for Biological Diversity on Invasive Alien Species
As announced in the notification of 21 July 2008 (2008-087), the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is currently developing outreach materials and publications for the celebration of the 2009 International Day for Biological Diversity (IBD), under the theme of invasive alien species. We invite all interested individuals and relevant organizations to share digital photos (amateur or professional) relevant to the theme of invasive alien species and biodiversity, for possible use for IBD 2009 related materials.
Subject(s): International Day for Biological Diversity, Invasive Alien Species |
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2008-07-23
en es fr | SCBD/STTM/JS/JG/64451 (2008-089)
Notification to: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA National Focal Points
Request for Consultation on International Phytosanitary Measures 2008
At its session in May 2008, the Standards Committee Working Group (SC-7) of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) reviewed and approved seven draft International Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs) for member consultation (20 June – 30 September 2008). These ISPMs are particularly relevant to the CBD’s programme of work on invasive alien species. The complete set of draft ISPMs and the templates for submitting comments are available for downloading in English, French and Spanish at the following link: https://www.ippc.int/id/201049?language=en. You are kindly requested to submit comments on the ISPMs to the IPPC Secretariat through your country’s National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO), or Regional Plant Protection Organization (RPPO) contact point.
Subject(s): Invasive Alien Species
Action required by 2008-09-30 |
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2007 2007-10-31
en | SCBD/STTM/JM/aw/56333 (2007-134)
Notification to: CBD National Focal Points
Reminder to submit views and experiences for the
in-depth review of work on invasive alien species
Pursuant to Notification 2006-116 (ref. SCBD/STTM/RH/56333) dated 20 October 2006, as well as the letter from the Global Invasive Species Programme (GISP) dated 11 June 2007, I would like to remind those Parties, other Governments and relevant international organizations who have not already provided submission to GISP or the CBD Secretariat, to kindly contribute their views and experiences to the Secretariat as soon as possible and no later than 19 November 2007
Subject(s): Invasive Alien Species
Action required by 2007-11-19 |
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2006 2006-12-05
en | SCBD/STTM/RH/VA/56765 (2006-129)
Notification to: CBD and SBSTTA National Focal Points
Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety National Focal Points
National level collaboration between agencies responsible for biodiversity and plant protection.
The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) is an agreement with 159 Parties which aims to prevent the introduction and spread of any species (plant, animal or other) that directly or indirectly affect plants. The Conference of the Parties, in decisions VI/23 and VI/20 respectfully, acknowledged the contribution of the IPPC to the implementation of Article 8(h) and welcomed collaboration with the IPPC on matters related to biosafety of living modified organisms. The governing bodies of the two Conventions have referred to these common interests and the need for collaboration.
Subject(s): Invasive Alien Species |
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2006-10-20
en | SCBD/STTM/RH/56333 (2006-116)
Notification to: CBD and SBSTTA National Focal Points
Relevant Organizations
Reminder to submit views and experiences for the in-depth review of work on invasive alien species.
Parties and other governments, and relevant international organizations, are invited to provide views and experiences to the Secretariat as soon as possible and no later than 19 November 2007. Please note that, in order to facilitate preparatory work, all submissions should be provided in Word format.
Subject(s): Invasive Alien Species
Action required by 2007-11-19 |
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2005 2005-09-22
en | SCBD/I&O/CHM/MS/49984 (2005-106)
Notification to: Latin America and the Caribbean CHM National Focal Points, CHM Informal Advisory Committee
I am writing in connection with notification no. 2005-089 (reference SCBD/I&O/CHM/MS/49984), dated 29 July 2005, where Parties were requested to complete a checklist of criteria, herewith attached, to assist in the evaluation of national Clearing-House Mechanisms in the Latin America and Caribbean region. In view of the limited number of checklists that have been received by the Secretariat so far, and the need by some Parties for additional time to complete their checklist, I wish to inform you that the deadline has been extended to 7 October 2005.
Subject(s): Invasive Alien Species, Clearing-House Mechanism
Action required by 2005-10-07 |
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2005-09-16
en | SCBD/I&O/CHM/MS/47639 (2005-100)
Notification to: SBSTTA and CHM National Focal Points
I have the honour to invite you to comment on the invasive alien species profile schema document which contains some of the major schema components in Appendix 1, and to suggest additional improvements with a view to facilitate its widest possible adoption. Your comments will be compiled and presented at a meeting, to be held prior to the eighth Conference of the Parties and subject to available funds, to review the schema document.
Subject(s): Invasive Alien Species, Clearing-House Mechanism |
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2005-05-17
en | SCBD/I&O/CHM/MS/47639 (2005-060)
Notification to: SBSTTA and CHM National Focal Points
Relevant international organizations
In paragraph 25 of decision VI/23, the Conference of the Parties called on relevant organizations to contribute to the creation and maintenance of a global invasive species information network. In support of the above, the Government of the United States of America has made generous funds available for the development of an invasive species profile schema to assist in the establishment of the Global Invasive Species Information Network.
Subject(s): Invasive Alien Species, Clearing-House Mechanism |
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2005-02-18
en | UNEP/SCBD/STTM/JM/va/47453 (2005-018)
Notification to: CBD National Focal Points
The list of selected experts for the Ad hoc technical expert group meeting on Gaps and Inconsistencies in the International Regulatory Frameworks on Invasive Alien Species which will meet in Auckland, New Zealand from 16 to 20 May 2005 is provided in Annex I and the provisional agenda in Annex II of this notification.
Subject(s): Invasive Alien Species, Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice |
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2004 2004-11-18
en | SCBD/STTM/LR/45602 (2004-097)
Notification to: To CBD National Focal Points
The Executive Secretary invites Parties to nominate experts for the AHTEG meeting in Auckland in May 2005 on gaps and inconsistencies in the international regulatory frameworks on invasive alien species.
Subject(s): Invasive Alien Species
Action required by 2004-12-31 |
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2004-07-26
en | SCBD/STTM/LR/RH/44424 (2004-061)
Notification to: CBD National Focal Points and SBSTTA Focal Points
Review of assessment of the impact of invasive alien species on inland water and island ecosystems
Subject(s): Invasive Alien Species, Inland Waters Biodiversity
Action required by 2004-09-30 |
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