Notification 2011-093

Dear Madam/Sir, It is my pleasure to inform you that the 52nd issue of the Quarterly Report of the Convention, covering the period 1 January to 31 March 2011, has been prepared in accordance with Decision IV/17 of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity. The report contains a summary of key activities undertaken in relation to the implementation of decisions of the Conference of the Parties during the period in question. The report is available on the website of the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity at the following link: http://www.cbd.int/doc/quarterly/qr-52-en.pdf. Please accept, Madam/Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Executive Secretary

To: CBD National Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety National Focal Points, SBSTTA National Focal Points Relevant organizations and partners