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Reference: (1999-001)
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Meeting of the Panel of Experts on Access and Benefit Sharing, San José, Costa Rica, 4 to 8 October 1999

Reference: SCBD/SEL/VN (2000-022)
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Letter from the Executive Secretary to the National Focal Points inviting Parties of the Convention to take action for the implementation of Decision V/26 on Access to Genetic Resources

Reference: EDM/HZ/OJ (2000-047)
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Letter from the Executive Secretary to the National Focal Points reiterating the invitation to nominate Experts on Access and Benefit-sharing to those Parties and Governments that have not yet done so. This will provide with a more comprehensive roster in which to select a regionally balanced n ...

Reference: EDM/HZ/OJ (2001-007)
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Letter from the Executive Secretary to all National Focal Points reminding Parties of <a href="/doc/notifications/ntf-2000-09-03-abs.asp">Notification 2000.09.03</a> related to the Decision V/26. The Executive Secretary reiterates his invitation to submit contributions on the issues detailed in ...

Reference: EDM/HZ/OJ (2001-008)
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Letter from the Executive Secretary to all National Focal Points inviting Parties and Governments to submit their views on the elements underlined in paragraph 11 of decision V/26, which will be addressed by the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on access to genetic resources and benefit-sharing

Reference: (2001-010)
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Letter from the Executive Secretary to all National Focal Points informing Parties and governments that the Panel of Experts on Access and Benefit-sharing will hold its second meeting on 19-22 March 2001, at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Conference Center, in Montreal, Canada

Reference: (2001-015)
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The Executive Secretary has invited the experts on Access and Benefit Sharing to participate in the meeting of the Panel to be held in Montreal, from 19 to 22 March 2001. Since the Panel is being 'reconvened', experts who participated in the first meeting were also invited to participate in the ...

Reference: EDM/HZ/OJ (2001-021)
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Notification from the Executive Secretary to all CBD National Focal Points reminding Parties of the Secretariat's two previous notifications of 19 January 2001 concerning the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Access and Benefit-sharing and the role of intellectual property rights in the impleme ...

Reference: SCBD/STTM/CL (2001-049)
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Notification from the Executive Secretary to CBD National Focal Points reiterating his invitation for Governments to designate National Focal Points and one or more competent authorities to be responsible for access and benefit-sharing arrangements (see also <a href="/doc/notifications/ntf-2000- ...

Reference: SCBD/SEL/VN (2001-079)
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Parties are invited to take specific actions to implement recommendations adopted by the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Access and Benefit-sharing at its meeting in Bonn, from 22-26 October 2001

Reference: SCBD/SEL/VN (2001-080)
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International organisations, non-governmental organisations and the private sector are invited to submit to the Secretariat all relevant information regarding capacity-building needs, priorities and existing initiatives for capacity-building for access to genetic resources and benefit-sharing

Reference: SCBD/SEL/VN (2002-009)
To: CBD National Focal Points

The Executive Secretary reiterates the invitation to the CBD National Focal Points to nominate an expert as soon as possible and no later than 15 February 2002, for the development of draft elements regarding the Use of Terms under paragraph 6 of the Draft Bonn Guidelines on Access to Genetic Re ...

Reference: SCBD/SEL/VN/GD/25571 (2002-027)
To: CBD National Focal Points

The Secretariat has selected 10 experts to constitute the Group on the Use of Terms in the Draft Bonn Guidelines on Access to Genetic Resources and Fair and Equitable Sharing of the Benefits

Reference: SCBD/SEL/VN/GD (2002-052)
To: Relevant intergovernmental organisations, regional organisations, non-governmental organisations, indigenous and local communities and the private sector

Intergovernmental organisations, regional organisations, non-governmental organisations, indigenous and local communities and the private sector are invited to to take specific actions to assist the Secretariat in the preparation of relevant background documentation for meetings and for the diss ...

Reference: SCBD/SEL/VN (2002-057)
To: National Focal Points

Parties are invited to take specific actions to assist the Secretariat in the preparation of relevant background documentation for meetings and for the dissemination of information in view of the implementation of decision VI/24 of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the Convention on Biologi ...

Reference: SCBD/SEL/VN/OJ/32173 (2002-076)
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Second meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Access and Benefit-sharing and Open Ended Expert Workshop on Capacity-building for Access and Benefit-sharing: dates and venue<br>(see also Notification <a href="/doc/notifications/2002/ntf-2002-057-abs-en.pdf">2002-057</a>)

Reference: SCBD/SEL/OJ/32245 (2002-085)
To: CBD National Focal Points

Second meeting of the Ad hoc Open-ended Working Group on Access and Benefit-sharing: rescheduling<br>Open-ended Expert Workshop on Capacity-building for Access and Benefit-sharing<br>(see also notifications <a href="/doc/notifications/2002/ntf-2002-052-abs-en.pdf">2002-052</a> and <a href="/doc/ ...

Reference: SCBD/SEL/OJ/32245 (2002-096)
To: CBD National Focal Points

The second meeting of the Ad hoc Open-ended Working Group on Access and Benefit-sharing has been rescheduled and is now to be held from 1 to 5 December 2003, at a venue to be determined<br>(see also Notifications <a href="/doc/notifications/2002/ntf-2002-076-abs-en.pdf">2002-076</a> and <a href= ...

Reference: SCBD/SEL/VN/GD/32342 (2002-097)
To: CBD National Focal Points

The Executive Secretary informs Parties and Governments that the Open-ended Expert Workshop on Capacity-building for Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit-sharing will be held from 2 to 4 December 2002 at the International Civil Aviation Organization Conference Center in Montreal, Canada

Reference: SCBD/SEL/VN/GD/32330 (2002-098)
To: ABS National Focal Points and CBD National Focal Points (where ABS National Focal Points have not yet been designated)

Invitation letter to developed countries to the Open-ended Expert Workshop on Capacity-building for Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit-sharing

Reference: SCBD/SEL/VN/GD/32330 (2002-099)
To: ABS National Focal Points and CBD National Focal Points (where ABS National Focal Points have not yet been designated)

Invitation letter to developing countries to the Open-ended Expert Workshop on Capacity-building for Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit-sharing

Reference: SCBD/SEL/VN/GD/32330 (2002-100)
To: Indigenous and local communities, NGOs, UN Organizations and Specialized Agencies, IGOs, private sector

The Executive Secretary invites Indigenous and local communities, NGOs, UN Organizations and Specialized Agencies, IGOs, private sector to the Open-ended Expert Workshop on Capacity-building for Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit-sharing

Reference: SCBD/SEL/VN/34095 (2003-023)
To: CBD National Focal Points

The Executive Secretary reminds Parties about his invitation issued in Notification <a href="/doc/notifications/2002/ntf-2002-057-abs-en.pdf">2002-057</a>

Reference: SCBD/SEL/VN/34378 (2003-040)
To: CBD National Focal Points

Parties are invited to provide information on a number of issues related to access to genetic resources and benefit-sharing. This information will assist the Secretariat in the preparation of relevant background documentation for upcoming meetings and in the dissemination of information for the ...

Reference: SCBD/SEL/VN/36208 (2003-059)
To: Indigenous and local communities and relevant organizations

Indigenous and local communities and relevant organizations are invited to submit to the Executive Secretary their views on the process, nature, scope, elements and modalities of an international regime on access to genetic resources and benefit-sharing prior to the second meeting of the Ad Hoc ...

Reference: SCBD/SEL/VN/GD/37400 (2003-069)
To: CBD and ABS National Focal Points

The Second Meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Access and Benefit-sharing will be held in Montreal, Canada, from 1 - 5 December 2003, followed by the Third Meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Inter-sessional Working Group on Article 8(j) and Related Provisions, from 8 - 12 December 20 ...

Reference: SCBD/SEL/VN/GD/37400 (2003-072)
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The Second meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Access and Benefit-sharing will be held at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Conference Center in Montreal, Canada from 1 to 5 December 2003. The Executive Secretary invites indigenous and local community organizat ...

Reference: SCBD/SEL/VN/GD/37400 (2003-074)
To: NGOs, UN Organizations and Specialized Agencies, IGOs, private sector

The Second meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Access and Benefit-sharing will be held at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Conference Center in Montreal, Canada from 1 to 5 December 2003. NGOs, UN Organizations and Specialized Agencies, IGOs, private sector are ...

Reference: SCBD/SEL/VN/GD/43651 (2004-034)
To: CBD National Focal Points

The Executive Secretary invites Parties to take specific actions to contribute to the preparatory work for the third meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Access and benefit-sharing and for the dissemination of information in accordance with decision VII/19 of the Conference of the P ...

Reference: SCBD/SEL/VN/GD/43652 (2004-035)
To: Relevant intergovernmental organisations and non-governmental organisations

The Executive Secretary invites relevant organisations to take specific actions to contribute to the preparatory work for the third meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Access and benefit-sharing and for the dissemination of information in accordance with decision VII/19 of the Conf ...

Reference: SCBD/SEL/VN/GD/43652 (2004-036)
To: Indigenous and local communities and relevant stakeholders

The Executive Secretary invites indigenous and local community representatives and relevant stakeholders to take specific actions to contribute to the preparatory work for the third meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Access and benefit-sharing and for the dissemination of informat ...

Reference: SCBD/SEL/VN/GD/43651 (2004-082)
To: All CBD National Focal Points

The purpose of this notification is to invite Parties to take specific actions to contribute to the preparatory work for the third meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Access and benefit-sharing and for the dissemination of information in accordance with decision VII/19 of the Confe ...

Reference: SCBD/SEL/VN/GD/43652 (2004-083)
To: All relevant intergovernmental organisations and non-governmental organisations

The purpose of this notification is to invite relevant organisations to take specific actions to contribute to the preparatory work for the third meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Access and benefit-sharing and for the dissemination of information in accordance with decision VII/ ...

Reference: SCBD/SEL/VN/GD/43652 (2004-084)
To: Indigenous and local communities and relevant stakeholders

The purpose of this notification is to invite indigenous and local community representatives and relevant stakeholders to take specific actions to contribute to the preparatory work for the third meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Access and benefit-sharing and for the disseminati ...

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/va/45702 (2004-101)
To: All CBD, SBSTTA and ABS National Focal Points

I am pleased to inform you that the tenth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA-10) and the third meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS WG-3) will be held back-to-back in Bangkok, Thailand respectively ...

Reference: SCBD/EDM/HZ/45999 (2005-002)
To: All CBD, SBSTTA and ABS National Focal Points

Further to my earlier Notification of 23 November 2004, I am writing with respect to your country`s participation in the upcoming tenth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA-10) and the third meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Acc ...

Reference: SCBD/SEL/VN/GD/48027 (2005-044)
To: CBD NFP, ABS NFP, indigenous and local communities, international organizations and relevant stakeholders

The purpose of this notification is to invite Parties, Governments, international organizations, indigenous and local communities and relevant stakeholders to contribute to the preparatory work for the fourth meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Access and benefit-sharing and for th ...

Reference: SCBD/SEL/VN/48920 (2005-059)
To: CBD National Focal Points, ABS National Focal Points and relevant organisations

The purpose of this notification is to invite Parties and relevant organisations to provide information to the Secretariat with respect to access and benefit-sharing measures adopted by Parties or relevant organisations to assist with the implementation of the access and benefit-sharing provisio ...

Reference: SCBD/SEL/OJ/GD/49687 (2005-083)
To: CBD National Focal Points, ABS National Focal Points

The purpose of this notification is to seek the views of Parties on a proposal by the European Union regarding the organization of work of the fourth meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Access and Benefit-Sharing, to be held in Granada, Spain, from 30 January 2006 to 3 February 2006.

Reference: SCBD/SEL/OJ/SG/51682 (2005-120)
To: All CBD and ABS National Focal Points

To All CBD and ABS National Focal Points<br> I have the honour to inform you that the Fourth Meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Inter- sessional Working Group on Article 8(j) and Related Provisions and the Fourth Meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Access and Benefit-sharing will be ...

Reference: SCBD/SEL/OJ/SG/51736 (2005-121)
To: NGOs, UN Organizations and Specialized Agencies, IGOs and private sector

To NGOs, UN Organizations and Specialized Agencies, IGOs and private sector<br>I have the honour to inform you that pursuant to decision VII/16 of the Conference of the Parties, the Ad Hoc Open-ended Inter- sessional Working Group on Article 8(j) and Related Provisions and the Ad Hoc Open-ended ...

Reference: SCBD/SEL/OJ/SG/50935 (2005-123)
To: Indigenous and Local Community Organizations

To Indigenous and Local Community Organizations <br>I have the honour to inform you that pursuant to decisions VII/16 and VII/19 of the Conference of the Parties, the Ad Hoc Open-ended Inter- sessional Working Group on Article 8(j) and Related Provisions and the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group o ...

Reference: SCBD/SEL/OJ/SG/50935 (2005-125)
To: Comunidades indígenas y locales

Para Comunidades indígenas y locales<br> Tengo el honor de informarle que conforme se establece en las decisiones VII/16 y VII/19 de la Conferencia de las Partes, el Grupo de Trabajo Especial de Composición Abierta entre Períodos de Sessiones sobre el Artículo 8 (j) y Disposiciones Conexas y e ...

Reference: SCBD/SEL/OJ/SG/52485 (2005-132)
To: Indigenous and local community organizations

I have the honour to refer to Notification 2005-123, dated 16 November 2005, regarding financial assistance to indigenous and local community participants in the Fourth meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Inter-sessional Working Group on Article 8(j) and Related Provisions and the Fourth meeting of ...

Nomination of experts for the meeting of the Group of Technical Experts on an internationally recognized certificate of origin/source/legal provenance

Reference: SCBD/SEL/VN/VP/54749 (2006-030)
To: All CBD and ABS National Focal Points

The purpose of this Notification is to invite Parties to nominate experts for the meeting of the group of technical experts on an internationally recognized certificate of origin/source/legal provenance in the context of decision VIII/4 C of the Conference of the Parties on access and benefit-sh ...

Nomination of experts for the meeting of the Group of Technical Experts on an internationally recognized certificate of origin/source/legal provenance

Reference: SCBD/SEL/VN/54750 (2006-031)
To: Indigenous and local communities and relevant international organizations and stakeholders

The purpose of this Notification is to invite indigenous and local communities, industry, research institutions/academia, botanical gardens, other ex situ collection holders, and representatives from relevant international organisations and agreements interested in the issue of access and benefi ...

Capacity-building for access and benefit-sharing

Reference: SCBD/SEL/VN/VP/54834 (2006-040)
To: CBD National Focal Points and ABS National Focal Points

Parties are invited to make available any new information regarding capacity-building projects as soon as possible but no later than 31 December 2006 by filling out the data entry form in Annex 1. Information regarding future projects should also be provided to the Secretariat as it becomes ava ...

Decision VIII/4 on Access and Benefit-sharing: Measures, including consideration of their feasibility, practicality and costs, to support compliance with prior informed consent of the Contracting Party providing genetic resources and mutually agreed terms on which access was granted in Contracting Parties with users of such resources under their jurisdiction

Reference: SCBD/SEL/VN/VP/54834 (2006-041)
To: CBD National Focal Points and ABS National Focal Points

Parties are invited to submit to the Secretariat, by 31 December 2006, information regarding measures taken to support compliance with prior informed consent and mutually agreed terms on which access was granted, where there is utilization of genetic resources or associated traditional knowledge ...

Decision VIII/4 on Access and Benefit-sharing: Strategic Plan: Future evaluation of progress – the need and possible options for indicators for access to genetic resources and in particular for the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources

Reference: SCBD/SEL/VN/VP/54834 (2006-042)
To: CBD National Focal Points and ABS National Focal Points

Parties are invited to provide their views and information to the Secretariat on the need and possible options for indicators for access and benefit-sharing by 31 December 2006.

Decision VIII/4 on Access and Benefit-sharing: Other approaches, as set out in decision VI/24b, including consideration of an international certificate of origin/source/legal provenance

Reference: SCBD/SEL/VN/VP/54834 (2006-043)
To: CBD National Focal Points and ABS National Focal Points

Parties are invited to submit to the Secretariat by 1 September 2006 the results of their research and work on this issue and their views.