This discussion forum provides an opportunity for discussion and the sharing of views on issues addressed in decision 15/5, on the monitoring framework for the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. This is discussion forum has been specifically created to respond to the request in paragraph 11 of that decision requesting the Executive Secretary, in collaboration with the ad hoc technical expert group to convene moderated online discussions on the monitoring framework.
In decision 15/5 the Conference of the Parties also decided to establish an ad hoc technical expert group (AHTEG) to advise on the further operationalization of the monitoring framework for the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The AHTEG will also be considering specific issues related to the indicators contained in the monitoring framework.
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