Notification 2008-150

Dear Madam/Sir, I am pleased to inform you that the third 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/development/news-bd-03-en.pdf This edition of the newsletter covers the main aspects of the May 2008, COP 9 decisions capturing the theme of development and poverty alleviation. The newsletter provides as well a summary of the High Level Panel Discussion on matters related to biodiversity for development and poverty reduction. Please accept, Madam/Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Executive Secretary

To: CBD National Focal Points