Recommendations adopted by the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice at its Fourteenth Meeting

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In-depth review of the implementation of the programme of work on mountain biological diversity

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In-depth review of the programme of work on the biological diversity of inland water ecosystems

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In-depth review of the implementation of the programme of work on marine and coastal biological diversity

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In-depth review of the implementation of the programme of work on protected areas

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In-depth review of the work on biodiversity and climate change

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In-depth reviews of implementation of the programme of work on Article 10 of the Convention (sustainable use of biodiversity) and application of the Addis Ababa Principles and Guidelines

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Third edition of the Global Biodiversity Outlook: implications for the future implementation of the Convention

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Proposals for a consolidated update of the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation

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Examination of the outcome-oriented goals and targets (and associated indicators) and consideration of their possible adjustment for the period beyond 2010

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Agricultural biodiversity

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Consideration of proposals related to the programme of work on dry and sub-humid lands

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Forest biodiversity: Collaboration with the UNFF secretariat and report on cooperation on the monitoring of forest biodiversity and on clarifying the definitions of forest and forest types

13.

Further work on gaps and inconsistencies in the international regulatory framework on invasive alien species introduced as pets, aquarium and terrarium species, as live bait and live food, and best practices for addressing the risks associated with their introduction

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Global Taxonomy Initiative: results and lessons learned from regional taxonomic needs assessments and identification of priorities

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Incentive measures (Article 11)

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New and emerging issues

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Ways and means to improve the effectiveness of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice