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Reference: SCBD/OMG/DA/fd/58049 (2007-043)
To: CBD National Focal Points
As the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) prepares to join the rest of the world in celebrating the International Day for Biological Diversity (IBD) under the theme of “Biological Diversity and Climate Change”, we are pleased to announce the production of two episodes, w ...
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Reference: SCBD/OES/AD/ab/57998 (2007-042)
To: CBD and SBSTTA National Focal Points
At the initiative of the Mayor of Curitiba, H.E. Carlos Alberto Richa, and on the occasion of the first anniversary of the High-Level Segment of the eighth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP-8), a meeting on "Cities and Biodiversity: Achieving ...
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Reference: SCBD/SEL/SH/MRe/54701 (2007-041)
To: All CBD National Focal Points
I am pleased to inform you that, in accordance with decision VIII/29, paragraph 2, the submissions received in response to the above mentioned notification are now available on the Secretariat website at: <a href='/liability/legislations.shtml'>http://www.biodiv.org/liability/legislations.shtml< ...
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Reference: SCBD/BCH/KGM/PL/57894 (2007-040)
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 delighted to announce the release of several new features to enhance the access to and use of the Biosafety Clearing-House (BCH). These recent improvements to the design of the BCH Central portal have been implemented in accordance with recommendations made by the Informal Advisory Committe ...
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Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/RK/LJ/54744R (2007-039)
To: CBD National Focal Points and SBSTTA Focal Points
Please refer to the Secretariat’s earlier communication (Ref.: SCBD/STTM/RK/JM/54744) dated 29 June 2006, calling for information additional to that in the third national report, which is considered useful for the in-depth review of the programme of work on agricultural biodiversity.
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Reference: SCBD/OMG/NB/57846 (2007-037)
To: CBD National Focal Points
In view of the preparations for the ninth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP-9), the Secretariat is compiling information regarding the implementation of Decision VIII/17. The Secretariat welcomes general information on steps taken towards the ...
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Reference: SCBD/OMG/NB/57847 (2007-038)
To: Business and biodiversity contacts
CBD National Focal Points
The purpose of this Notification is to invite companies, business organizations and other interested organizations, to submit information on good biodiversity practice.
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Reference: SCBD/BS/WDY/jh/57796 (2007-035)
To: Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety National Focal Points
CBD National Focal Points (where CPB NFPs have not yet been nominated)
Relevant international organizations
I am pleased to inform you that the report of the third meeting of the Open-ended Ad hoc Working Group of Legal and Technical Experts on Liability and Redress in the context of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, which was held in Montreal from 19 to 23 February 2007, is now available. The doc ...
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Reference: SCBD/OES/VV/57563 (2007-036)
To: National Focal Points
In the spirit of pursuing the active engagement of all stakeholders, I am pleased to inform you that the first issue of the Secretariat’s newsletter for youth, Gincaniño, has been posted on the CBD Website at the following address: <a href='/doc/newsletters/news-gincanino-2007-02-low-en.pdf'>ht ...
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Reference: SCBD/STTM/RK/LJ/56180 (2007-034)
To: CBD National Focal Points
SBSTTA Focal Points of the Asia-Pacific Region
I am pleased to announce that the fourth meeting of the Ad hoc Technical Expert Group (AHTEG) on the Review of Implementation of the Programme of Work on Forest Biological Diversity will take place from 28 May to 1 June 2007 in Rome, Italy, at the Headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organiz ...
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Reference: SCBD/SEL/ML/GD/56663 (2007-032)
To: International organizations and stakeholders
The purpose of this notification is to invite relevant international organizations and stakeholders to contribute to the preparatory process for the in-depth review of the work on incentive measures. The in-depth review will be undertaken by the ninth meeting of the Conference of the Parties.
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Reference: SCBD/SEL/ML/GD/56662 (2007-033)
To: CBD National Focal Points
The purpose of this notification is to invite Parties and Governments to contribute to the preparatory process for the in-depth review of the work on incentive measures. The in-depth review will be undertaken by the ninth meeting of the Conference of the Parties.
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Reference: SCBD/OES/AD/moc/57644 (2007-031)
To: CBD National Focal Points
It gives me great pleasure to inform you that the electronic version of the publication Convention on Biological Diversity: Year in Review 2006 is now accessible at the Secretariat’s website at: <a href='/doc/reports/cbd-report-2006-en.pdf'>http://www.biodiv.org/doc/reports/cbd-report-2006-en.pd ...
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Reference: SCBD/SEL/VN/GD/57662 (2007-030)
To: CBD National Focal Points and ABS National Focal Points
Pursuant to decision VIII/4 of the Conference of the Parties, through notifications 2006-045, 2006-044, 2006-042 and 2006-041, of 25 May 2006, Parties were invited to provide contributions to the Secretariat in preparation for the fifth meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Access an ...
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Reference: SCBD/OES/NB/57593 (2007-027)
To: National Focal Points
Business and biodiversity contacts
I am pleased to inform you that the second issue of the Secretariat’s newsletter on business and biodiversity, Business.2010, has been posted on the CBD Website. This issue focuses on the travel and tourism industry and can be downloaded at the following addresses:<br> <a href='/doc/newsletters/ ...
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Reference: SCBD/SEL/ML/GD/54988 (2007-028)
To: All CBD National Focal Points
Please refer to Notification 2006-057 of 5 June 2006 and Notification 2006-127 of 6 December 2006, inviting Parties and organizations to nominate experts for the Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Technology Transfer and Scientific and Technological Cooperation and inviting the submission of view ...
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Reference: SCBD/SEL/ML/GD/54988 (2007-029)
To: Relevant international organizations and initiatives, Convention Secretariats
Please refer to the Notification 2006-056 of 5 June 2006 and Notification 2006-128 of 6 December 2006 inviting Parties and organizations to nominate experts and observers for the Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Technology Transfer and Scientific and Technological Cooperation and inviting the s ...
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Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/LJ/57549 (2007-026)
To: all SBSTTA Focal Points and SBSTTA Bureau Members
I wish to inform you that draft documents for the twelfth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice of the Convention on Biological Diversity (SBSTTA 12) are now posted on the Secretariat website at: <a href='/sbstta-12.shtml'>http://www.biodiv.org/sbstta-1 ...
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Reference: SCBD/STTM/CV/57267 (2007-024)
To: CBD, SBSTTA, GSPC and CHM National Focal Points
As a follow-up to the notification sent on 29 January 2007 with respect to the launching of the electronic forum on biofuel, I am pleased to inform you that the deadline for participation in this forum has been extended until 9 March 2007. <br>(View also the notification <a href='/doc/notificati ...
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Reference: SCBD/SEL/OH/MRe/57553 (2007-025)
To: CBD National Focal Points
I am pleased to inform you that the report of the workshop is now available, in English and French languages, on the Secretariat's website at: <a href='/doc/meeting.aspx?mtg=RWSUAFR-01'>http://www.biodiv.org/doc/meeting.aspx?mtg=RWSUAFR-01</a>.<br>(View also the notification <a href='/doc/notifi ...
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Reference: SCBD/OES/AD/ar/57516 (2007-021)
To: All CBD Focal Points
I am pleased to inform you that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) was signed on 19 February 2007 by Mr. Taieb Cherif, Secretary General of ICAO and the Executive Secretary, in the pre ...
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Reference: SCBD/RMCS/MR-H/57515 (2007-022)
To: CBD National Focal Points
Attached please find the audited financial statements (related to the following Trust Funds) for the biennium 2004-2005 ended 31 December 2005.
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Reference: SCBD/SEL/VN/GD/57524 (2007-023)
To: CBD National Focal Points, ABS National Focal Points
I am pleased to inform you that the report of the Meeting of the Group of Technical Experts on an internationally recognized certificate of origin/source/legal provenance, convened in Lima, Peru, from 22 to 25 January 2007, is now available on the Secretariat website at: <a href='/doc/meeting.as ...
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Reference: SCBD/STTM/JW/SG/57456 (2007-020)
To: All CBD Focal Points
In paragraph 11 (e) of decision VIII/2, on the biological diversity of dry and sub-humid lands, the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) requests the Executive Secretary, in collaboration with the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to ...
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Reference: SCBD/STTM/LJ/57297 (2007-019)
To: all CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points and relevant organizations
The theme of the poster session at the twelfth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) to be held in Paris, France from 2 to 6 July 2007, is “Emerging issues for biodiversity conservation in a chang ...
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Reference: SCBD/OES/AD/ar/57364 (2007-018)
To: CBD, CPB, SBSTTA and ABS Focal Points
I am pleased to inform you that a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to enhance human and institutional capacities in Africa for the effective implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and its Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety was signed on 7 February 2007 in Nairobi at the margi ...
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Reference: SCBD/OES/AD/fd/57345 (2007-016)
To: Executive Secretary
As you will recall the theme for the International Day for Biological Diversity (IBD) in 2007 is ‘Biodiversity and Climate Change’ which will be celebrated on 22 May. The expectations for a successful IBD this year are high, especially given the recent global attention on this topic, including ...
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Reference: SCBD/STTM/SBG/JG/57314 (2007-017)
To: CBD National Focal Points and relevant organizations
I have the pleasure to inform you that, with financial support from the Government of Portugal, the Secretariat is convening an expert workshop on ecological criteria and biogeographic classification systems for marine areas in need of protection, from 2 to 4 October 2007, in Azores, Portugal.
English
Reference: SCBD/OES/AD/AR/ab/57233 (2007-014)
To: CBD, CPB and SBSTTA National Focal Points
I am pleased to inform you that the report of the International Workshop of Eminent Experts organized by the German Federal Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety and held in Potsdam, Germany, on 13 - 15 December 2006, on the preparation for the ninth meeting of the Con ...
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Reference: SCBD/STTM/CV/57267 (2007-015)
To: CBD and SBSTTA National Focal Points
The electronic forum is accessible at the Secretariat web site at the following link: <a href='/doc/restricted/biofuel/default.shtml'>http://www.biodiv.org/doc/restricted/biofuel/default.shtml</a>. The login and password are both biofuel07. Kindly note that the discussion will close on 23 Februa ...
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Reference: SCBD/SEL/OJ/LB/57090 (2007-013)
To: CBD National Focal Points
I am pleased to inform you, that the sixty-first session of the United Nations General Assembly, adopted Resolution 61/204 on 20 December 2006, entitled "Convention on Biological Diversity". The final version of the resolution is attached for ease of reference.<br>(View also <a href='/doc/notifi ...
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Reference: SCBD/OES/AD/ar/57192 (2007-011)
To: CBD / CPB National Focal Points
I am pleased to inform you of the decision of the Government of Japan taken at a meeting of the Cabinet on 16 January 2007, to offer to host in Nagoya, Japan in 2010, the tenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP-10) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) as well as the fifth ...
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Reference: SCBD/OES/AD/ar/57194 (2007-012)
To: Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (CPB) National Focal Points
The Executive Secretary is pleased to announce, that following a competitive process of selection, Mr. Charles Gbedemah, a national from Ghana has been appointed as Senior Environmental Affairs Officer to the Biosafety Unit of the Secretariat.
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Reference: SCBD/STTM/RH/LJ/57136 (2007-008)
To: CBD and SBSTTA Focal Points
The Conference of the Parties, in decision VIII/14 (para. 18(a)), requested the Executive Secretary to review the impact of the second edition of the Global Biodiversity Outlook. The Convention’s informal advisory committee for communication, education and public awareness recommended the use of ...
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Reference: SCBD/OES/AD/57190 (2007-009)
To: CBD/CPB 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/ITS/YX/57189 (2007-010)
To: CBD National Focal Points and other stakeholders
At its eighth meeting held in Curitiba, Brazil, the Conference of the Parties decided, in decision VIII/13, paragraph 11, “to make the necessary arrangements for an evaluation of the effectiveness of the financial mechanism to be conducted in time for the ninth meeting of the Conference of the P ...
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Reference: SCBD/STTM/SBG/JG/57164 (2007-007)
To: CBD National Points in the South and West Asia region
Relevant NGOs and indigenous & local communities of South and West Asia region
I have the pleasure to inform you that, with the generous financial support of the European Union and the Government of India, the Secretariat is organizing, from 2 to 4 April 2007 in Dehradun, India, a South and West Asia sub-regional workshop on the review of, and capacity building for, the im ...
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Reference: SCBD/OES/AD/OH/JL/57155 (2007-006)
To: CBD National Focal Points
I have the pleasure of informing you that, to coincide with the first anniversary of the High Level Segment of the eighth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP-8) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Curitiba, Brazil, His Excellency Mr. Carlos Alberto Richa, the Mayor of C ...
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Reference: SCBD/ITS/DC/CI/57046 (2007-001)
To: CBD National Focal Points
I am pleased to inform you that the 2nd meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Review of Implementation of the Convention (WGRI-2) will be held in Paris, France at the Headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) from 9 to 13 July 2007. ...
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Reference: SCBD/ITS/DC/CI/57101 (2007-004)
To: CBD National Focal Points
In accordance with Decision VIII/8, the Secretariat is currently undertaking a review and analysis of on the development, status, and implementation of national biodiversity strategies and action plans (NBSAPs). The results will be made available to the second meeting of the Working Group on the ...
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Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/VA/57058 (2007-005)
To: all SBSTTA Focal Points and CBD National Focal Points
I am pleased to inform you that the twelfth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA-12) will be held in Paris, France, at the Headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), from 2 to 6 July 2007. You ...
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Reference: SCBD/SEL/OJ/LB/57074 (2007-003)
To: CBD National Focal Points
I am pleased to communicate to you the Minutes of the COP-8 Bureau meeting held in Brasilia, Brazil, on 5 December 2006, as approved by the Bureau. Please note that the Minutes are also available on the Convention website at <a href='/cop-bureau/'>http://www.biodiv.org/cop-bureau/</a>.
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Reference: SCBD/SEL/OJ/57059 (2007-002)
To: CBD National Focal Points
Pursuant to Decision VIII/31, paragraph 22, of the Conference of the Parties, I am pleased to forward to you the Interim Arrangement regarding procedures for the allocation of funding from the Special Voluntary Trust Fund (BZ) for facilitating participation of Parties in the Convention process a ...
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Reference: SCBD/STTM/JW/56890 (2006-132)
To: CBD National Focal Points
I am pleased to share with you the message I sent to Mr. Hama Arba Diallo, Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), on the occasion of the tenth anniversary of the entry into force of the UNCCD to be celebrated on 26 December 2006.
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Reference: SCBD/BCH/PL/56889 (2006-131)
To: BCH National Focal Points
Cc: Cartagena Protocol National Focal Points (or CBD Focal Points where Biosafety Focal Points have not yet been nominated)
BCH Mailing List
Pursuant to Decision BS-III/2 of the third meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the meeting of the Parties to the Protocol (COP-MOP), and in accordance with the multi-year programme of work for the Biosafety Clearing-House (BCH) adopted at COP-MOP-2, I am pleased to announce the i ...
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Reference: SCBD/SEL/ML/GD/54988 (2006-127)
To: All CBD National Focal Points
In order to establish the Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Technology Transfer and Scientific and Technological Cooperation as called for by decision VIII/12, it would be appreciated if the nominations of experts are submitted by 31 December 2006
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Reference: SCBD/SEL/ML/GD/54988 (2006-128)
To: Relevant international organizations and initiatives, Convention Secretariats
Relevant conventions and international organizations and initiatives interested to be considered for inclusion in the expert group as observers are invited to submit the name of their representative to the Secretariat at their earliest convenience but no later than 31 December 2006.
English
Reference: SCBD/SEL/VN/GD/56574 (2006-130)
To: CBD National Focal Points,
ABS National Focal Points
Further to Notification number 2006-104 dated 3 October 2006 in regard to the meeting of the Group of Technical Experts on an internationally recognized certificate of origin/source/legal provenance, to be held from 22 to 25 January 2007 in Lima, Peru, I am pleased to inform you that the followi ...
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Reference: SCBD/STTM/RH/VA/56765 (2006-129)
To: CBD and SBSTTA National Focal Points
Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety National Focal Points
The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) is an agreement with 159 Parties which aims to prevent the introduction and spread of any species (plant, animal or other) that directly or indirectly affect plants. The Conference of the Parties, in decisions VI/23 and VI/20 respectfully, ack ...
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Reference: SCBD/BS/WDY/jh/56745 (2006-122)
To: Cartagena Protocol National Focal Points
CBD National Focal Points (where CPB National Focal Points have not yet been designated)
Relevant Organizations
Reference is made to our notification dated 24 November 2006 (SCBD/BS/WDY/jh/56671) inviting Parties, other Governments and relevant organizations to advise the Secretariat of the name(s) and coordinates of their officially designated representative(s) to the third meeting of the ad hoc Open-end ...
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