Notification 2013-045

Dear Madam/Sir, Reference is made to notification 2013-027 dated 9 April 2013, inviting Parties to submit a questionnaire, established in line with Decision X/27 which will assist in assessing the Fourth Review of the effectiveness of the financial mechanism. I would like to thank the Parties that have submitted their questionnaires and provided their inputs. For Parties that have not yet done so, please note that the deadline for submission has been extended to 17 June 2013. The questionnaire is accessible at the following website: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CBD_financial_mechanism. Additional information or supporting documents can be sent directly to ICF International at CBDEvaluation@icfi.com. Thank you for your continued cooperation and support towards the Convention and its financial mechanism. Please accept, Madam/Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Executive Secretary

To: CBD National Focal Points