STC and CHM. Scientific and technical cooperation and the clearing-house mechanism
Scientific and technical cooperation and the clearing-house mechanism
The Conference of the Parties ,
Taking note of the report by the Executive Secretary on the activities of the clearing-house mechanism during the inter-sessional period (UNEP/CBD/COP/8/17),
Taking into account the comments of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Review of Implementation of the Convention (UNEP/CBD/COP/8/4/Rev.1) and advice of the informal advisory committee,
Noting with satisfaction the concrete steps taken towards making the clearing-house mechanism an effective tool for promoting technical and scientific cooperation among Parties,
Welcoming progress in facilitating the synergistic collaboration between the clearing-house mechanism and existing initiatives in order to develop more accessible information sources for countries on their biodiversity,
Recalling that Article 17 calls on Parties to facilitate the exchange of information, from all publicly available sources, relevant to the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, taking into account the special needs of developing countries,
1. Adopts the updated strategic plan of the clearing-house mechanism for the period 2005-2010, as contained in annex I to the present decision;
2. Also adopts the programme of work of the clearing-house mechanism up to 2010, as contained in annex II to the present decision;
3. Invites Parties and other Governments, as appropriate, to provide free and open access to all past, present and future public-good research results, assessments, maps and databases on biodiversity, in accordance with national and international legislation;
4. Requests Parties, and invites other Governments and relevant donors to continue providing financial and technical support to develop national and regional clearing-house mechanisms,
5. Requests the Executive Secretary to prepare a report on progress made in the implementation of the strategic plan of the clearing-house mechanism and its programme of work for the period 2005-2010, for consideration at the tenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties.
Annex I
UPDATED STRATEGIC PLAN OF THE CLEARING-HOUSE MECHANISM FOR THE PERIOD 2005-2010
I. MISSION
To contribute significantly to the implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity and its programme areas and cross-cutting issues, especially the 2010 target, through the promotion and facilitation of technical and scientific cooperation among Parties, other Governments and stakeholders.
II. STRATEGIC GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Goal 1: The clearing-house mechanism is promoting and facilitating technical and scientific cooperation.
1.1. The clearing-house mechanism contributes to the implementation of the Convention and particularly the achievement of the 2010 target.
1.2. The clearing-house mechanism facilitates the transfer of technology and technology cooperation.
1.3. The clearing-house mechanism facilitates cooperation among the three Rio conventions and other environmental agreements, organizations and initiatives.
Goal 2: The clearing-house mechanism is promoting and facilitating the exchange of information among Parties, other Governments and stakeholders.
2.1. The clearing-house mechanism makes information related to the Convention and Convention processes available via electronic and traditional means.
2.2. In collaboration with other relevant initiatives, organizations and partners, the clearing-house mechanism facilitates the access to and repatriation of information on biodiversity.
2.3. The clearing-house mechanism assists Parties and other Governments and relevant organizations in making data and information available in support of activities related to the implementation of the Convention and the achievement of the 2010 target.
2.4. The clearing-house mechanism contributes to the future technical development of the Biosafety Clearing-House established under paragraph 1 of Article 20 of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety.
2.5. Parties have established effective mechanisms for facilitating the exchange of information, including as appropriate clearing-house mechanism websites which adhere to common formats, protocols and standards, including metadata standards, as recommended by the clearing-house mechanism.
Goal 3: The clearing-house mechanism is fully operational with participation of all Parties and an expanded network of partners
3.1. All Parties have established and are further developing clearing-house mechanisms.
3.2. Relevant partners participate in an expanded clearing-house mechanism network.
3.3. Parties have established and use effective mechanisms for facilitating scientific and technical cooperation, including thematic networks where appropriate in support of the implementation the Convention and the achievement of the 2010 target.
3.4. The clearing-house mechanism contributes to the development of the global communication, education and public awareness network.
Annex II
PROGRAMME OF WORK OF THE CLEARING-HOUSE MECHANISM UP TO 2010
Objective |
Activities |
Goal 1: The clearing-house mechanism is promoting and facilitating technical and scientific cooperation |
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1.1. The clearing-house mechanism contributes to the implementation of the Convention and particularly the achievement of the 2010 target
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Actions by the CBD clearing-house mechanism
Actions by national clearing-house mechanisms
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1.2. The clearing-house mechanism facilitates the transfer of technology and technology cooperation |
Actions by the CBD clearing-house mechanism
Actions by national clearing-house mechanisms
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1.3. The clearing-house mechanism facilitates cooperation among the three Rio Conventions and other environmental agreements, organizations and initiatives |
Actions by the CBD clearing-house mechanism
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Goal 2: The clearing-house mechanism is promoting and facilitating the exchange of information among Parties, other Governments and stakeholders |
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2.1. The clearing-house mechanism makes information related to the Convention and Convention processes available via electronic and traditional means |
Actions by the CBD and national clearing-house mechanisms
Actions by national clearing-house mechanisms
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2.2. In collaboration with other relevant initiatives, organizations and partners, the clearing-house mechanism facilitates the access to and repatriation of information on biodiversity |
Actions by the CBD and national clearing-house mechanisms
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2.3. The clearing-house mechanism assists Parties and other Governments and relevant organizations in making data and information available in support of activities related to the implementation of the Convention and the achievement of the 2010 target |
Actions by the CBD clearing-house mechanism
Actions by national clearing-house mechanisms
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2.4. The clearing-house mechanism contributes to the future technical development of the Biosafety Clearing-House established under paragraph 1 of Article 20 of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety. |
Actions by the CBD clearing-house mechanism
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2.5. Parties have established effective mechanisms for facilitating the exchange of information, including as appropriate clearing-house mechanism websites which use, when possible and appropriate, common formats, protocols and standards, including metadata standards, as recommended by the clearing-house mechanism |
Actions by the CBD clearing-house mechanism
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Goal 3: The clearing-house mechanism is fully operational with participation of all Parties and an expanded network of partners |
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3.1. All Parties have established and are further developing clearing-house mechanisms through sustainable funding |
Actions by the CBD clearing-house mechanism
Actions by national clearing-house mechanisms
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3.2. Relevant partners participate in an expanded clearing-house mechanism network |
Actions by the CBD clearing-house mechanism
Actions by the CBD and national clearing-house mechanisms
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3.3. Parties have established and use effective mechanisms for facilitating scientific and technical cooperation, including thematic networks where appropriate in support of the implementation the Convention and the achievement of the 2010 target |
Actions by the CBD clearing-house mechanism
Actions by national clearing-house mechanisms
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Objective |
Activities |
3.4. The clearing-house mechanism contributes to the development of the global communication, education and public awareness network |
Actions by the CBD clearing-house mechanism
Actions by the CBD and national clearing-house mechanisms
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