Notification 2021-080

Dear Madam/Sir, I am pleased to advise that the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, together with the United Nations Environment Programme and the United Nations Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC), are organizing webinars to introduce the Data Reporting Tool for MEAs (DaRT). This tool aims to support Parties in the effective use of synergies in biodiversity knowledge and information management for national reporting to the Multilateral Environmental Agreements. The webinars will introduce the rationale behind DaRT, provide an overview of the functionalities of the tool and explain what added value it can bring to the implementation of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework. The webinars will specifically focus on practical experiences and lessons learned from the implementation of DaRT and feature a presentation from Cameroon. Further information on DaRT is available in document CBD/SBI/3/INF/8 (https://www.cbd.int/doc/c/3f65/d8fe/7e3a76d05cb0fc279fd7f38c/sbi-03-inf-08-en.pdf) prepared for the third meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation. A dedicated webpage is accessible at: https://dart.informea.org/ The webinar will be held twice on 2 December 2021 via the GoToWebinar platform to accommodate different time zones. It will be held in English only. Further information on the webinar, including a programme, is provided in the attached concept note. You are invited to register in one of the following options: 2 December 2021 - 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. EST (Montreal) /3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EAT (Nairobi) Registration link (https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1376291009280711181) 2 December 2021 - 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. EST (Montreal) /6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EAT (Nairobi) Registration link (https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/582599744677635085) After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. You will be able to enter the webinar room 30 minutes before the start of the session (this is recommended in order to check your connection). Thank you for your continuous support for the implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity. Please accept, Madam/Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Executive Secretary

To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA National Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant organizations