Notification 2016-053

Dear Madam/Sir, Mexico, as host of the thirteenth Conference of the Parties (COP-13) and concurrent meetings of the Parties to the Cartagena and Nagoya Protocols, in consultation with the Bureau of the Conference of the Parties and the Secretariat, has decided to use the High-level Segment of the meetings to highlight the importance of biodiversity mainstreaming for the achievement of the Aichi Biodiversity Targets and to contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Further, it is envisaged that the High-level Segment will adopt a declaration on biodiversity mainstreaming. On the margins of the first meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (2 6 May 2016, Montreal), representatives of Mexico will be holding informal consultations on the preparation of the declaration with delegates, including through the regional groups. To facilitate these discussions, Mexico has prepared a “non-paper” outlining some possible elements of the declaration. It is being circulated herewith at the request of the Government of the United Mexican States. The non-paper will be made available in the official languages of the United Nations (https://www.cbd.int/cop/preparation/cop13-hls/default.shtml ). Please accept, Madam/Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration,

Executive Secretary

To: All CBD, ABS, CPB National Focal Points