Notification 2016-137

Dear Madam/Sir, As a follow up to Notifications 2016-053 (https://www.cbd.int/doc/notifications/2016/ntf-2016-053-cop13-hls-en.pdf ) and 2016-095 (https://www.cbd.int/doc/notifications/2016/ntf-2016-095-cop13-hls-en.pdf), I am pleased to attach herewith the final draft of the “Cancun Declaration on Mainstreaming the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity for Well-being” and an explanatory letter, provided by the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of Mexico. The draft declaration will be posted on the high-level segment website (https://www.cbd.int/cop/preparation/cop13-hls/default.shtml ) and will be made available in the official languages of the United Nations. It is expected that the high-level segment will adopt the Cancun Declaration. Please accept, Madam/Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Executive Secretary

To: CBD, CPB and ABS National Focal Points, and relevant organizations