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Reference: SCBD/BS/ET/jh/54978 (2006-054)
To: Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (CPB) National Focal Points
CBD National Focal Points (where CPB focal points have not yet been designated)
Relevant Organizations
I would like to invite you to submit your views and suggestions as requested in decision BS-III/4 to the Secretariat as soon as possible, but no later than 1 November 2006, in order to enable us to prepare a synthesis report to assist the Liaison Group on Capacity-Building for Biosafety in its d ...
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Reference: SCBD/BS/WDY/jh/55012 (2006-051)
To: Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (CPB) National Focal Points
CBD National Focal Points (where CPB focal points have not yet been designated)
I would like to invite you to take measures towards implementing decision BS-III/10, the Curitiba rules, and in particular to submit the information requested under paragraphs 2 and 11 of the decision to the Secretariat at your earliest convenience, but no later than 14 December 2007, in order t ...
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Reference: SCBD/BS/WDY/jh/55013 (2006-052)
To: Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (CPB) National Focal Points
CBD National Focal Points (where CPB focal points have not yet been designated)
I would like to invite you to submit your views and information as requested in decisions BS-III/8 and BS-III/9 to the Secretariat at your earliest convenience, but no later than 14 December 2007, in order to enable us to prepare synthesis reports of the views and information for consideration b ...
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Reference: SCBD/BS/KGM/jh/55000 (2006-053)
To: Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (CPB) National Focal Points
CBD National Focal Points (where CPB focal points have not yet been designated)
BCH National Focal Points
I would like to draw your attention to those parts of decision BS-III/2 in which Parties and other Governments are invited to provide information through the BCH and to invite you to contact the Secretariat if you require any assistance in this regard. I would like to invite you to submit your v ...
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Reference: SCBD/SEL/ML/MRe/54589 (2006-055)
To: CBD National Focal Points, relevant international organizations and other stakeholders.
I invite Parties, other Governments, relevant international organizations and other stakeholders to submit written comments on the second version to the Secretariat by 2 October 2006. The draft user’s manual is available at: http://www.biodiv.org/programmes/socio-eco/tourism/review.shtml
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Reference: SCBD/SEL/ML/GD/54988 (2006-056)
To: Relevant international organizations and initiatives, Convention Secretariats
The purpose of this Notification is to invite relevant conventions and international organizations and initiatives to contribute to the work of the Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Technology Transfer and Scientific and Technological Cooperation established by decision VIII/12.
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Reference: SCBD/SEL/ML/GD/54988 (2006-057)
To: All CBD National Focal Points
The purpose of this Notification is to invite Parties to nominate experts for the meeting of the Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Technology Transfer and Scientific and Technological Cooperation established by decision VIII/12, and, in preparation for the meeting, to submit their views on the pr ...
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Reference: SCBD/STTM/RH/VA/55016 (2006-059)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA National Focal Points, GTI National Focal Points
Pursant to decision V/9 and after consultation with the Bureau of the SBSTTA, I would like to inform you of the updated composition of the GTI Coordination Mechanism.
English French
Reference: SCBD/OMG/DA/DN/fd/55064 (2006-058)
To: CBD National Focal Points
I have the pleasure to inform you that the compilation of side events held during 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, held in ...
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Reference: SCBD/BS/WDY/jh/55076 (2006-060)
To: Relevant organizations
Decision BS-III/10 on the detailed requirements of identification of living modified organisms intended for direct use as food or feed, or for processing as provided under paragraph 2(a) of Article 18 of the Protocol for information and subsequent action, as appropriate. Also inviting to take m ...
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Reference: SCBD/BS/WDY/jh/55077 (2006-061)
To: Relevant organizations
Decisions BS-III/8 and BS-III/9 on paragraphs 2(b) and 2(c) of Article 18, and paragraph 3 of Article 18, respectively, were adopted by COP‑MOP/3: The notification draws attention to those parts of the decisions where organizations are invited to provide views and/or information for synthesis b ...
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Reference: SCBD/BS/KGM/jh/55075 (2006-062)
To: Relevant organizations
Decision BS-III/2 on Operation and activities of the Biosafety Clearing-House (BCH), in which organizations are invited to provide information through the BCH and to invite them to contact the Secretariat if they require any assistance in this regard, as well as drawing the attention of organiza ...
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Reference: SCBD/STTM/SBG/AGr/55111 (2006-063)
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 information to the Secretariat on links between mountain biodiversity, sustainable development and poverty alleviation.
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Reference: SCBD/STTM/SBG/AGr/55112 (2006-064)
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 examples to the Secretariat on successful collaboration between mountain dwellers and communities living in areas adjacent to mountains in form of incentives for mountain dwellers.
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Reference: SCBD/STTM/SBG/AGr/55113 (2006-065)
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 information to the Secretariat on the value of traditional and sustainable land use practices contributed by indigenous and local communities in preserving mountain biodiversity.
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Reference: SCBD/SEL/OJ/VP/55152 (2006-066)
To: CBD National Focal Points
Relevant international organizations and stakeholders
I am pleased to inform you that the report of the eighth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP-8) convened in Curitiba, Brazil, from 20 to 31 March 2006, is now available on the Secretariat website at: <a href=/doc/meetings/cop/cop-08/official/ ...
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Reference: SCBD/STTM/MG/VA/55131 (2006-067)
To: the CBD National Focal Points and SBSTTA Focal Points of the Asia-Pacific Region
I am inviting your Government to submit the name of an expert who may be called upon to participate in the AHTEG, together with a description of his/her expertise that is strictly related to the mandate of the Group annexed to the present notification (the reports of the first, second, and third ...
English French
Reference: SCBD/STTM/RH/VA/55173 (2006-070)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points, relevant international organizations and other stakeholders
Invitation to provide comments on global scenarios prepared for GBO-2
English French
Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/JG/55050 (2006-069)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points, research organizations
Parties, other Governments and research organizations are invited to provide information on past and present research activities that encompass the deep sea and open ocean environments, including research cruises that explore the deep seabed, for posting on the CBD website. Preliminary informati ...
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Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/VA/55171 (2006-068)
To: all SBSTTA National Focal Points
The purpose of this notification is to inform you that, in consultation with the Chair of SBSTTA-12 and with the generous financial support of UNEP’s Division of Environmental Conventions, a brainstorming meeting of the past, present and future Chairs of SBSTTA is being convened on 24 and 25 Jul ...
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Reference: SCBD/SEL/OJ/SG/55096 (2006-071)
To: CBD National Focal Points
In view of decision VIII/5 D, I would like to invite Parties and governments to make contributions to the Voluntary Trust Fund to facilitate the Participation of Indigenous and Local Communities in the work of the Convention. Please note that in supporting participants from indigenous and local ...
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Reference: SCBD/SEL/OJ/SG/55097 (2006-072)
To: Indigenous and Local community representatives
I invite indigenous and local communities to nominate representatives for the Advisory Selection Committee, as soon as possible but no later than 30 September 2006. In order to facilitate the selection process, nominations should be accompanied by a recent Curriculum Vitae, and official letter f ...
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Reference: SCBD/SEL/OJ/SG/55098 (2006-073)
To: CBD National Focal Points
Parties and Governments, indigenous and local communities, and non-governmental organizations are requested to communicate to the Executive Secretary information on existing sui generis systems and their views on the definitions contained in document UNEP/CBD/WG8J/4/7 annex II, no later than 30t ...
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Reference: SCBD/SEL/OJ/SG/55100 (2006-074)
To: CBD National Focal Points
Parties and governments are invited to provide their views and comments to the Executive Secretary on the draft elements of an ethical code of conduct, as soon as practicable but no later than 30 May 2007.
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Reference: SCBD/SEL/OJ/SG/55101 (2006-075)
To: CBD National Focal Points
Parties and governments are invited to provide information on activities pertaining to the development and application of indicators, as indicated above, as soon as practicable but no later than 30 October 2006.
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Reference: SCBD/SEL/OJ/SG/55099 (2006-076)
To: CBD National Focal Points
Parties and Governments are invited to provide inputs on the research to be developed on developing technical guidelines for recording and documenting traditional knowledge, on highly vulnerable indigenous and local communities and on unprotected and voluntary isolated communities, as per paragr ...
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Reference: SCBD/SEL/OJ/SG/55172 (2006-077)
To: CBD National Focal Points
Parties and Governments are invited to provide views and suggestions regarding the further development of the Plan of Action for the retention of traditional knowledge, as indicated above, as soon as practicable but no later than 31st May 2007.
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Reference: SCBD/STTM/RK/JM/55239 (2006-078)
To: all CBD National Focal Points
Invitation to submit any information on the implementation of the expanded programme of work on forest biological diversity, additional to that requested in the third national report.
English
Reference: SCBD/STTM/RK/JM/54744 (2006-079)
To: all CBD National Focal Points
Submission, on a voluntary basis, of any information additional to that in the third national report, which is considered useful for the in-depth review. The submission can include national experience in the implementation of the programme of work as well as an evaluation of the effectiveness o ...
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Reference: SCBD/STTM/SBG/va/55293 (2006-080)
To: All CBD National Focal Points, other Governments and relevant organizations
Invitation to Parties, other Governments, relevant organizations and other stakeholders to provide information on the progress made in the implementation of the programme of work on protected areas for consideration by the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Protected Areas at its second meeting, ...
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Reference: SCBD/BCH/KGM/55373 (2006-081)
To: BCH National Focal Points
Cc: Cartagena Protocol National Focal Points (or CBD Focal Points where Biosafety Focal Points have not yet been nominated)
I am pleased to announce the launch of a new easily accessible central registry in the BCH of all LMOs for which decisions have been taken. The registry provides summary information on the transformation event, gene insert and characteristics of the modification, and its unique identification co ...
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Reference: SCBD/SEL/OH/MRe/55393 (2006-082)
To: CBD National Focal Points
It was brought to our attention that the CBD Guidelines on Biodiversity and Tourism Development have recently been translated into Polish by the Polish Government. In light of the commitment by Parties to further enhance the implementation phase of the Convention, this is a welcomed initiative.
English
Reference: SCBD/STTM/SS/VA/55431 (2006-084)
To: CBD National Focal Points, GSPC Focal Points
In decision VII/10, the Conference of Parties (COP) welcomed the establishment by the Executive Secretary of a flexible coordination mechanism for the Strategy, comprising liaison groups to be convened as necessary according to established procedures. Further, in decision VII/31 regarding the Mu ...
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Reference: ITS/NR/LC/MC/55455 (2006-083)
To: CBD National Focal Points
I have the pleasure to inform you that the <a href="/reports/guidelines.aspx">guidelines</a> for the fourth national report have been finalized. As required by <a href="/decisions/default.aspx?m=COP-08&id=11028&lg=0">decision VIII/14</a>, paragraph 4, Parties must submit their fourth national r ...
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Reference: SCBD/STTM/OH/JG/55472 (2006-086)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points, island organizations
I have the pleasure to inform you that, with the generous financial support of the Government of the Netherlands, the Secretariat is organizing a workshop on the application of the ecosystem approach to the planning, establishment and management of protected areas in small islands, in support of ...
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Reference: SCBD/STTM/SS/VA/55390 (2006-085)
To: CBD National Focal Points, GSPC Focal Points
In order to gather adequate and current data on the implementation of the GSPC and its targets, Parties are invited to complete or update, as appropriate, information on implementation of the GSPC, using the same format that was used for the Third National Reports (available at <a href=/programm ...
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Reference: SCBD/SEL/OH/MRe/55441 (2006-087)
To: CBD National Focal Points from Africa
I have the pleasure to inform you that, with financial assistance from the Government of the Netherlands, the Secretariat is organizing the African Regional Workshop on Sustainable Use, to complement previous workshops in Moscow (30 May to 2 June 2005) and Buenos Aires (13 - 16 September 2005). ...
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Reference: SCBD/BS/WDY/jh/54737R (2006-088)
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 stakeholder
Please refer to the Secretariat’s earlier communication (Ref.: SCBD/BS/WDY/jh/54737) dated 8 May 2006 conveying recommendations of the second meeting of the Ah Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Liability and Redress in the Context of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (BSWG-L&R/2) which, among ot ...
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Reference: SCBD/OES/AD/55619 (2006-089)
To: CBD National Focal Points
I am pleased to inform you that the Quarterly Report of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has been prepared in accordance with Decision IV/17, and contains a summary of key activities regarding the implementation of decisions of the Conference of the Parties to the CBD for the period ...
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Reference: SCBD/STTM/JW/DC/54849 (2006-090)
To: All CBD National Focal Points and SBSTTA Focal Points in Latin America and the Caribbean and Mexico;
To all UNCCD, UNFCCC, and GEF Focal Points in Latin America and the Caribbean and Mexico
I am pleased to invite you to nominate, at your earliest convenience but no later than 30 September 2006, multiple experts from your country who can be called upon to participate in a regional synergy workshop to build synergies between the three Rio conventions when implementing the programmes ...
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Reference: SCBD/OMG/NB/DN/fd/55408 (2006-091)
To: CBD National Focal Points
The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity is pleased to announce the focus of the 2007 International Day for Biological Diversity (IBD), 22 May, will be on: <b>Biodiversity and Climate Change</b>. The minutes of the task force meeting, The Climate Change fact sheet and the IBD 2 ...
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Reference: SCBD/BCH/KGM/55789 (2006-094)
To: To: BCH National Focal Points
Cc: Cartagena Protocol National Focal Points (or CBD Focal Points where Biosafety Focal Points have not yet been nominated)
Relevant Organizations
I am pleased to present a new Directory of Organizations active in biosafety issues, now accessible through the Biosafety Clearing-House. The Directory of Biosafety Organizations is available on-line in the "information sharing" section of the BCH at <a href="http://bch.biodiv.org/informationsha ...
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Reference: SCBD/AD/YX/55806 (2006-093)
To: National Focal Points of the Convention on Biological Diversity
I would appreciate receiving the views of your government in response to the COP8 decision. As set out in decision VIII/18, the opportunities for streamlining the guidance provided to the Global Environment Facility will be first considered by the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Review of the ...
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Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/VA/55171 (2006-092)
To: SBSTTA National Focal Points
The purpose of this notification is to inform you that the report of the Brainstorming meeting of the Past, Present and Future Chairs of SBSTTA (convened on 24 and 25 July 2006, at the Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle, Paris, France) is now available on the Secretariat’s website at the follo ...
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Reference: SCBD/OES/AD/OJ/55967 (2006-095)
To: CBD National Focal Points
CPB National Focal Points
I am pleased to inform you that, after consultation with the Bureau of the Conference of the Parties (COP), the calendar of meetings funded through the Trust Fund for the Convention on Biological Diversity (the “BY” Trust Fund) and the Trust Fund for the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (the “BG” ...
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Reference: SCBD/AD/YX/55949 (2006-096)
To: National Focal Points of the CBD and relevant partners
As set out in decision VIII/13, options for resource mobilization including innovative financial mechanisms and a draft strategy for resource mobilization will be first considered by the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Review of Implementation of the Convention to be held in July 2007, and th ...
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Reference: SCBD/ITS/AD/YX/55968 (2006-097)
To: National Focal Points of the Convention on Biological Diversity
Please find attached a document listing the initial GEF-4 indicative allocations for all countries eligible for funding in the biodiversity and climate change focal areas, which was issued by the Secretariat of the Global Environment Facility on 15 September 2006.
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Reference: SCBD/STTM/RH/56036 (2006-099)
To: all CBD National Focal Points
I am pleased to inform you that the report of the Fifth meeting of the Liaison Group of the Biodiversity-related Conventions, which was hosted by the Ramsar Secretariat and took place on 14 September 2006 in Gland, Switzerland, has been posted on the joint website of the Biodiversity-related Con ...
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Reference: SCBD/STTM/RH/56039 (2006-100)
To: all CBD National Focal Points
I am pleased to inform you that the report of the first meeting of the Heads of Agencies Task Force to support the 2010 Biodiversity Target, which was hosted by IUCN – The World Conservation Union and took place on 15 September 2006 in Gland, Switzerland, has been posted on the website of the Co ...
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Reference: SCBD/SEL-CHM/ODM/SG/55962 (2006-103)
To: CBD National Focal Points - Latin America and the Caribbean Indigenous and local communities
cc: CHM National Focal Points - Latin America and the Caribbean
A Joint Article 8(j) and Clearing-House Mechanism regional workshop will be convened for the Latin America and Caribbean region with the generous support of the Governments of Spain and the Netherlands.
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