Notification 2008-070

Dear Madam/Sir, I am pleased to inform you that the second issue of the Secretariat’s newsletter on Biodiversity for Development and Poverty Alleviation has been posted on the CBD website. It can be downloaded at the following address: http://www.cbd.int/doc/newsletters/news-bd-02-en.pdf This issue aims to inform the recipients about the upcoming Conference of the Parties (COP 9) and focuses on the “Biodiversity for Development” Initiative. This initiative will be launched during a high-level panel discussion on Biodiversity for Development and Poverty Alleviation, which will take place on 27 May from 18h00 to 19h00 in the plenary room of the Maritim Hotel in Bonn. I am looking forward to welcoming you to this side-event. Please accept, Madam/Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Executive Secretary

To: CBD National Focal Points