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Reference: SCBD/RMCS/MR-H/52580 (2006-001)
To: CBD National Focal Points

This is to advise that with immediate effect the following documents issued by the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity on 12 and 15 December 2005 respectively are hereby withdrawn:<br><br><ul> UNEP/CBD/COP/8/11 – Report of the Executive Secretary on the Administration of the Co ...

Reference: SCBD/I&O/CHM/DA/52628 (2006-002)
To:

In response to paragraph 7 (b) of decision V/17, which was adopted at the 5th meeting of the Conference of the Parties, and to support the International Year of Deserts and Desertification, of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, I am pleased to inform you that the theme and ...

Reference: SCBD/I&O/CHM/DA/52657 (2006-003)
To: CBD NFP, SBSTTA NFP, CPB NFP, Ministers

As the Convention moves from a stage of policy development towards implementation, Parties have expressed an interest in providing case studies and examples of the implementation of the Convention. This consensus was evident in the recommendations emerging from various bodies including, the fir ...

Reference: SCBD/STTM/SBG/VA/52867 (2006-004)
To: National Focal Points and relevant organizations

I have the pleasure to inform you that, pursuant to recommendation 1/4, paragraph 8 (d) of the first meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-Ended Working Group on Protected Areas, I plan to convene an expert workshop on protected areas on 17 and 18 March 2006 in Curitiba, Brazil, prior to the eighth meeti ...

Reference: SCBD/BCH/KGM/52898 (2006-005)
To: National Focal Points; Cartagena Protocol National Focal Points (or CBD Focal Points where Biosafety Focal Points have not yet been nominated)

As you may be aware, Article 20 of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity establishes a Biosafety Clearing-House (BCH) in order to facilitate the exchange of scientific, technical, environmental and legal information on, and experience with, living modified ...

Second meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-Ended Working Group on Liability and Redress in the Context of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (BSWG-LR-2) 20-24 February 2006, Montreal, Canada

Reference: SCBD/BS/WDY/jh/53100 (2006-006)
To: Cartagena Protocol National Focal Points CBD National Focal Points (where CPB National Focal Points have not yet been designated). Relevant Organization

Further to our notification of 22 November 2005, I would like to confirm to you that the second meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-Ended Working Group on Liability and Redress in the Context of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety will take place as scheduled. However, please note that due to the limit ...

Eighth Ordinary meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, Curitiba, Brazil, 20-31 March 2006

Reference: SCBD/SEL/OJ/GD/53093 (2006-007)
To: CBD National Focal Points

The Executive Secretary would like to inform Parties and participants to the Eighth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity, which will be held in Curitiba, Brazil, from 20 to 31 March 2006, that in order to facilitate the preparatory work of Parties an ...

Reference: SCBD/EDM/AD/53400 (2006-008)
To:

Important Note Verbale regarding credentials for COP 8 and COP-MOP/3.

Reference: SCBD/EDM/AD/53404 (2006-009)
To: Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety National Focal Points

After more than seven years at the service of the objective of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, Mrs. Cyrie Sendashonga, Senior Programme Officer, Biosafety, for the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has left the Secretariat to take up her new and exciting assignment at the service of ...

Reference: SCBD/EDM/AD/53528 (2006-010)
To: CBD National Focal Points

Mr. Ahmed Djoghlaf, the Executive Secretary of the CBD, is pleased to forward to you the draft provisional agenda for the High Level Segment of COP 8, to be held in Curitiba, Brazil, from 27 to 29 March 2006, which was prepared and sent to all Ministers by H.E. Madam Marina Silva, the Minister o ...

Reference: SCBD/SEL/ML/GD/mr/53683 (2006-019)
To: Relevant organizations and experts

The purpose of this Notification is to request your assistance in implementing activities in the programme of work on technology transfer and technological and scientific cooperation, adopted by the Conference of the Parties at its seventh meeting in decision VII/29.

Reference: SCBD/SEL/OJ/53740 (2006-011)
To:

I have the honour to refer to the eighth meeting of the Conference of the Parties, which will be convened at the Convention and Exhibition Center (Expo Trade) in Curitiba, Brazil, from 20 to 31 March 2006. Please note that a notification regarding accreditation, as well as the provisional age ...

Reference: SCBD/BS/WDY/jh/53751 (2006-012)
To: National Focal Points of Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety and other Governments

At its first meeting, the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Protocol (COP-MOP) adopted procedures and mechanisms on compliance and elected a Compliance Committee consisting of 15 members (decision BS-I/7). While members of the Compliance Committee are normall ...

List of selected experts for the Expert Workshop On Protected Areas Curitiba, Brazil, 17 & 18 March 2006

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/SBG/VA/53705 (2006-013)
To: CBD National Focal Points and relevant organizations

I have the pleasure to inform you that, pursuant to recommendation 1/4, paragraph 8 (d) of the first meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-Ended Working Group on Protected Areas, I am convening an expert workshop on protected areas on 17 and 18 March 2006 in Curitiba, Brazil, prior to the eighth meeting ...

Regional Preparatory Meetings for the Eighth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties

Reference: SCBD/SEL/DO/53834 (2006-014)
To: CBD National Focal Points

I have the honour to inform you that regional meetings to prepare for the eighth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP-8) will be held with support from the Government of Japan (for Asia and the Pacific region), the Government of United Kingdom (for the Africa region) and UNEP Regional O ...

E-Forum And Brainstorming Meeting On The Impact Of The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus On Wildlife

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/agr/53943 (2006-015)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points and relevant organizations

The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), in collaboration with the Chair of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA) of the Convention, is convening a brainstorming meeting on the impact of the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus ...

Support for Indigenous and Local Community Participation in the Eighth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity

Reference: SCBD/SEL/OJ/SG/54025 (2006-016)
To: Indigenous and local community organizations

I am pleased to inform Parties that the selection of funded participants to the above-mentioned meeting has been completed. The selection was made according to applications received taking into account expertise, equitable geographic representation and gender balance. A list of selected particip ...

Expert/Government peer review of the draft report produced by the Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Biodiversity and Adaptation to Climate Change

Reference: SCBD/STTM/MG/jg/53744 (2006-017)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points, UNFCCC National Focal Points and UNCCD National Focal Points

The draft report, Further Assessment and Advice on the Integration of Biodiversity Considerations in the Implementation of Adaptation Activities to Climate Change, is open for comments, in the English language only. The purpose of the review is to assess the quality of the information and to ob ...

African Regional Preparatory Meeting for the eighth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity

Reference: SCBD/EDM/AD/moc/53840 (2006-018)
To: CBD Focal Points – African Regional Group

In consultation with the African members of the Bureau of COP-7, I am pleased to forward to you the draft provisional agenda for the African Regional Preparatory Meeting for COP-8 to be held from 18 to 19 March 2006 in Curitiba, Brazil.

Asia and the Pacific Regional Preparatory Meeting for the eighth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity

Reference: SCBD/EDM/AD/moc/53840 (2006-020)
To: CBD Focal Points – Asia and the Pacific Regional Group

In consultation with the Asia and the Pacific members of the Bureau of COP-7, I am pleased to forward to you the draft provisional agenda for the Asia and the Pacific Regional Preparatory Meeting for COP-8 to be held from 18 to 19 March 2006 in Curitiba, Brazil.

Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Preparatory Meeting for the eighth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity

Reference: SCBD/EDM/AD/moc/53840 (2006-021)
To: CBD Focal Points – Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Group

In consultation with the Latin America and the Caribbean members of the Bureau of COP-7, I am pleased to forward to you the draft provisional agenda for the Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Preparatory Meeting for COP-8 to be held from 18 to 19 March 2006 in Curitiba, Brazil.

Global Biodiversity Outlook 2

Reference: SCBD/EDM/DC/54297 (2006-022)
To: CBD National Focal Points<br>cc: SBSTTA Focal Points and relevant organizations

Global Biodiversity Outlook 2 will be launched during the opening session of eighth meeting of the Conference of the Parties and will be made publicly available at that time. Meanwhile an embargoed copy is available to National Focal Points of the Convention at the following restricted access we ...

National Report

Reference: SCBD/I&O/NR/MC/54598 (2006-023)
To: CBD National Focal Points

Pursuant to Decision VIII/14, Parties are requested to submit their comments and suggestions on how to further improve the draft guidelines for the fourth national reports. (<a href=/doc/notifications/2006/ntf-2006-023-nr-fr.pdf>French version</a> and <a href=/doc/notifications/2006/ntf-2006-023 ...

Celebrating the Diversity in Deserts

Reference: /SCBD/I&O/DA/DN/fd/54660 (2006-024)
To: CBD National Focal Points

The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity joins the rest of the world in celebrating the International Year of Deserts and Desertification. In keeping with the spirit of these celebrations, the Secretariat invites countries that encompass desert areas to provide pictures for post ...

Nomination of National Focal Points for the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA)

Reference: SCBD/STTM/RH/GTI/VA/54651 (2006-025)
To: CBD National Focal Points With copy to the Heads of Delegations at COP-8

As you know, Article 25 of the Convention on Biological Diversity established a Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA). The Conference of the Parties (COP), at its eighth meeting in March 2006, reviewed its operations and highlighted the important role of its ...

Nomination of GTI Focal Points and terms of reference for such focal points

Reference: SCBD/STTM/RH/GTI/VA/54650 (2006-026)
To: CBD National Focal Points With copy to the Heads of Delegations at COP-8

I would like to encourage Parties and other Governments to submit their nominations for GTI National Focal Points to the Secretariat no later than 30 September 2006. The current list of GTI National Focal Points is available at <a href=http://www.biodiv.org/doc/lists/nfp-gti.pdf>http://www.biod ...

Assessment of genetically modified trees for their potential environmental, cultural and socio-economic impacts on the conservation and sustainable use of forest biological diversity

Reference: SCBD/STTM/RK/MG/VA/54726 (2006-027)
To: CBD National Focal Points and SBSTTA focal points

Collection of existing information on genetically modified trees, in order to allow the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA), at its 13th meeting, to consider and assess the potential environmental, cultural, and socio-economic impacts of genetically modifie ...

National Legislation on Biological Diversity

Reference: SCBD/SEL/DO/MR/54730 (2006-028)
To: CBD National Focal

I am pleased to inform you that the Secretariat of the Convention intends to develop a database of national legislation and regulations of relevance to the implementation of the three objectives of the Convention and with a view of preparing a manual on best practices and lessons-learned. (<a hr ...

Responsibilities of National Focal Points for the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Strengthening of their Capacities

Reference: SCBD/SEL/DO/NFPs/54700 (2006-029)
To: CBD National Focal Points cc: Heads of Delegations at COP-8

As you know, the eighth meeting of the Conference of the Parties which took place in Curitiba, Brazil from 20 to 31 March 2006, reviewed the operations of the Convention with a view to enhancing the effectiveness of and streamlining Convention processes in order to strengthen its implementation. ...

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 ...

Decision VIII/29: Liability and Redress (Article 14, paragraph 2) - Examples of national/domestic legislation and case-studies

Reference: SCBD/SEL/DO/NFPs/54701 (2006-032)
To: CBD National Focal Points

I wish to draw your attention to decision VIII/29 adopted by the eighth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP-8) to the Convention on Biological Diversity held in Curitiba, Brazil, from 20 to 31 March 2006. By paragraph 2 of the decision, the Conference of the Parties “invites Parties a ...

Request for Submissions of Further Views in the form of Operational Texts with respect to Approaches, Options and Issues Identified as Regards Matter Covered by Article 27 on Liability and Redress

Reference: SCBD/BS/WDY/jh/54737 (2006-033)
To: Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (CPB) National Focal Points CBD National Focal Points (where CPB focal points have not yet been designated) Relevant international organizations and stakeholders

The Secretariat is preparing to organize the third meeting of the Working Group early next year. In view of that, I would like to invite you to submit your views on the elements contained in annex II of the report of the second meeting of the Working Group, in particular on sections IV to XI of ...

The International Day for Biological Diversity

Reference: SCBD/I&O/DA/DN/fd/ 54805 (2006-034)
To: CBD National Focal Points

The Secretariat proudly joins the rest of the world in celebrating the International Day for Biological Diversity, May 22, 2006. Visit our new website highlighting the day’s events at: <a href=/programmes/outreach/awareness/biodiv-day-2006-ctrs.shtml>http://www.biodiv.org/programmes/outreach/awa ...

The International Day for Biological Diversity

Reference: SCBD/I&O/DA/DN/fd/54881 (2006-035)
To: CBD National Focal Points

As the world prepares to celebrate the International Day for Biological Diversity, it is an honour and a privilege to share with you the messages from both myself and the Secretary-General of the United Nations, reflecting the theme of the day. (<a href=/doc/notifications/2006/ntf-2006-035-ibd-a ...

Request for Case Studies and Lessons Learned on Capacity Building and Partnerships in Support of the Implementation of the Programme of Work on the Biological Diversity of Dry and Sub-humid Lands

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JW/VA/54767 (2006-036)
To: all CBD National Focal Points and SBSTTA Focal Points Intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, and indigenous organizations

In response to paragraph 7 of decision VIII/2 on the biological diversity of dry and sub-humid lands (http://www.biodiv.org/doc/meetings/cop/cop-08/cop-08-decision-advance-en.pdf), the Executive Secretary will compile and disseminate, through the clearing-house mechanism, lessons learned and suc ...

Request for Case Studies and Lessons Learned on Land Use Options that Promote Biodiversity Conservation and Income Generation within Dry and Sub-humid Lands

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JW/VA/54779 (2006-037)
To: all CBD National Focal Points and SBSTTA Focal Points Intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, and indigenous organizations

I would like to invite Parties, other governments and relevant organizations to submit case studies and lessons learned to the Secretariat on land-use options that promote biodiversity conservation and generate income for indigenous and local communities in dry and sub-humid lands. (<a href=/doc ...

Compilation of good practice and evidence of the engagement of business in the implementation of the CBD

Reference: SCBD/EDM/NB/54947 (2006-039)
To: National Focal Points, Business and biodiversity contacts

The purpose of this Notification is to invite all focal points, businesses and other interested organizations, to submit information including case studies, reports and other material suitable for online posting, in the context of decision VIII/17 of the Conference of the Parties on private-sect ...

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.

Decision VIII/4 on access and benefit-sharing: Bonn Guidelines on Access to Genetic Resources and Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising out of their Utilization

Reference: SCBD/SEL/VN/VP/54834 (2006-044)
To: CBD National Focal Points and ABS National Focal Points

Parties are invited to submit reports on their experiences no later than 1 February 2007.

Decision VIII/4 on Access and Benefit-sharing: International regime on access and benefit-sharing

Reference: SCBD/SEL/VN/VP/54834 (2006-045)
To: CBD National Focal Points and ABS National Focal Points

Parties are invited to submit to the Secretariat by 31 December 2006: 1. further information relevant to the gap analysis;2. information on the legal status of genetic resources in their national law, including their property law where applicable. They are also invited to submit to the Secretar ...

Information on access and benefit-sharing measures

Reference: SCBD/SEL/VN/VP/54834 (2006-046)
To: CBD National Focal Points and ABS National Focal Points

In order for the database to provide an accurate overview of existing access and benefit-sharing measures worldwide, Parties and relevant organizations are invited to provide information to the Secretariat on these measures by 31 December 2006 by filling out the data entry form in Annex 1. In a ...

Decision VIII/4 on Access and Benefit-sharing: International regime on access and benefit-sharing

Reference: SCBD/SEL/VN/VP/54835 (2006-047)
To: International organizations, indigenous and local community representatives and all relevant stakeholders

International organizations, indigenous and local communities and all relevant stakeholders are invited to submit to the Secretariat, by 31 December 2006, further information relevant to the gap analysis. They are also invited to submit to the Secretariat as soon as possible and no later than 1 ...

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/54835 (2006-048)
To: International organizations, indigenous and local community representatives and all relevant stakeholders

International organizations, indigenous and local communities and all relevant stakeholders are invited to submit to the Secretariat by 1 September 2006 the results of their research and work on this issue and their views.

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/54835 (2006-049)
To: International organizations, indigenous and local community representatives and all relevant stakeholders

International organizations, indigenous and local communities and all relevant stakeholders 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.

Capacity-building for access and benefit-sharing

Reference: SCBD/SEL/VN/VP/54835 (2006-050)
To: International organizations, indigenous and local community representatives and all relevant stakeholders

International organizations, indigenous and local communities and all relevant stakeholders 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 re ...

The International Day for Biological Diversity

Reference: SCBD/I&O/DA/DN/fd/54943 (2006-038)
To: CBD National Focal Points

Since 2000, the International Day for Biological Diversity has been celebrated on 22 May around the world. While the themes of each annual observance change, the overriding message remains the same: Life on Earth must be preserved and protected. (<a href=/doc/notifications/2006/ntf-2006-038-ibd ...