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Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/va/34268 (2003-030)
To: CBD and SBSTTA National Focal Points

Consultation on actions for possible inclusion in the Proposed Programme of Work on Mountain Biological Diversity (SBSTTA recommendation VIII/1)<br>Parties, other Governments and relevant organizations are invited to send a concise list of priority actions—including a brief justification—under e ...

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/va/34267 (2003-031)
To: CBD and SBSTTA National Focal Points

Parties are invited to submit the name of an expert who may be called upon to serve in the ad hoc technical expert group on mountain biodiversity (SBSTTA/VIII/1)

Reference: SCBD/SEL/ML/GD/33014 (2003-032)
To: CBD National Focal Points

Subject to the availability of funds, a Workshop on Incentive Measures will be held from 3-5 June 2003. In this regard, the Executive Secretary would appreciate it if your Government could submit names and curriculum vitae of suitably qualified experts to the Secretariat no later than 31 March ...

Reference: SCBD/I&O/BK/av/34285 (2003-033)
To: CBD National Focal Points

Government are invited to submit names and curriculum vitae of suitably qualified experts to the Secretariat, in order to facilitate the selection of Government representatives in the meeting on "2010 - The Global Biodiversity Challenge" to be held in London, UK, from 21 to 23 May 2003

Reference: SCBD/SEL/DO/RR/34317 (2003-034)
To: CBD National Focal Points

Dates for the meeting of the Group of Legal and Technical Experts have been changed. This meeting will now take place in Montreal, Canada from 27 to 29 May 2003, subject to the availability of funds<br>(See also Notification <a href="/doc/notifications/2003/ntf-2003-005-lr-en.pdf">2003-005</a>)

Reference: SCBD/I&O/NR/MC/34320 (2003-035)
To: CBD National Focal Points

Pursuant to decision VI/25, Parties are advised that the deadline for submission of the thematic report on protected areas has been extended to 31 May 2003. Download the guidelines for preparation of all thematic reports at <a href="/world/nr-guidelines.asp?t=thm">http://www.biodiv.org/world/nr- ...

Reference: SCBD/I&O/NR/MC/34320 (2003-036)
To: CBD National Focal points

Pursuant to decision VI/25, Parties are advised that the deadline for submission of the thematic report on protected areas has been extended to 31 May 2003. Download the guidelines for preparation of all thematic reports at <a href="/world/nr-guidelines.asp?t=thm">http://www.biodiv.org/world/nr- ...

Reference: SCBD/STTM/MGta/va/34298 (2003-037)
To: CBD Focal Points (cc: SBSTTA Focal Points)

Call for nomination of government experts to attend the meeting on further elaboration and guidelines for implementation of the ecosystem approach

Reference: SCBD/SEL/PD/RR/34336 (2003-038)
To: CBD National Focal Points

Selection of experts to participate in the Fourth Workshop on Sustainable Use of Biological Diversity, to be held in Addis Ababa Ethiopia, from 6 to 8 May 2003, has been completed

Reference: SCBD/SEL/HM/JC/34327 (2003-039)
To: National Focal Points and Indigenous and local community organizations

The Executive Secretary conveys a questionnaire inquiring the state of the retention of traditional biodiversity-related knowledge and aiming to identify and to assess measures and initiatives to protect, promote and facilitate the use of traditional knowledge

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/I&O/YX/AN/AV/36487 (2003-041)
To: CBD National Focal Points and all relevant stakeholders of the Convention

An Interactive Info-Bulletin has been designed to provide a centralized venue for those involved in funding to exchange biodiversity-related funding information, including experience, views and best practice, with a view to promoting cooperation, coordination, coherence, synergies as well as eff ...

Reference: SCBD/SEL/DO/RR/36512 (2003-042)
To: CBD National Focal Points

Due to lack of financial resources, the meeting of the Group of Legal and Technical Experts on Liability and Redress, which had been tentatively scheduled to be held from 27 to 29 May 2003, is postponed. A new date for the meeting will be announced if and when adequate funding is available<br>(s ...

Reference: SCBD/SEL/ML/GD/33014F (2003-043)
To: CBD National Focal Points

The Executive Secretary conveys the list of invited experts and representatives of international organizations to the <a href="/doc/meeting.asp?wg=WSIM-02">Second Workshop on Incentive Measures</a> (Montreal, Canada, from 3 to 5 June 2003)

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/va/35895 (2003-044)
To: CBD National Focal Points and SBSTTA Focal Points

The deadline for submissions related to the Consultation on actions for possible inclusion in the Proposed Programme of Work on Mountain Biological Diversity (SBSTTA recommendation VIII/1) has been extended to 31 May 2003<br>(See also Notification <a href="/doc/notifications/2003/ntf-2003-030-mo ...

Reference: SCBD/BS/ET/jh/36031 (2003-045)
To: ICCP National Focal Points and CBD national Focal Points (where ICCP National Focal Points have not yet been designates

Request to developing countries and countries with economies in transition to assess and submit to the Secretariat information on their capacity-building needs and priorities for effective implementation of the Biosafety Protocol

Reference: I&O/JM/BK/va/36055 (2003-046)
To: Members of COP and SBSTTA Bureaux and CBD National Focal Points

The Executive Secretary wishes to remind Parties that the meeting on the "2010 - The Global Biodiversity Challenge" will be held in London, UK, from 21 to 23 May 2003.

Reference: SCBD/I&O/YX/AN/AV/36028 (2003-047)
To: CBD National Focal Points and relevant funding institutions

The Executive Secretary invites Parties and other relevant funding institutions to verify the project information contained in the draft Biodiversity-related Project Database 2003, and make necessary corrections and additions before the end of July 2003

Reference: SCBD/BS/WD/jh/36042 (2003-048)
To: ICCP national Focal Points and CBD National Focal Points (where ICCP National Focal Pointa have not yet been designated)

Information on the dates of the first meeting of the Conference of the Parties serving as the Meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

Reference: UNEP/CBD/STTM/JM/va (2003-049)
To: Selected experts for the ad hoc technical expert group on protected areas

The Executive Secretary conveys the list of invited experts and international organizations to the Ad hoc technical expert group meeting on <a href="doc/meeting.asp?wg=TEGPA-01">Protected Areas</a> (Tjärnö, Sweden, 10- 14 June 2003)

Reference: SCBD/BS/CS/WD/jh/36143 (2003-050)
To: ICCP Focal Points and CBD National Focal Points (where ICCP Focal Points have not been yet designated)

The 50th instrument of ratification of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety was deposited 13 June 2003 with the Depositary in New York. In accordance with its <a href="/biosafety/articles.asp?lg=0&a=bsp-37">Article 37</a>, the Protocol will therefore enter into force on 11 September 2003.

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/IA/36110 (2003-051)
To: National Focal Points of the CBD

The Executive Secretary conveys the list of invited experts and organizations for the meeting of the ad hoc technical expert group on mountain biological diversity to be held in Rome, Italy, 1 - 4 July 2003

Reference: SCBD/BS/CS/jh/36768 (2003-052)
To: ICCP Focal Points and/or CPB National Focal Points and CBD National Focal Points (where ICCP Focal Points have not been yet designated)

Reminder on Recommendations from the third meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (ICCP) requesting action from Governments<br>(see also Notification <a href="/doc/notifications/2002/ntf-2002-041-iccp-en.pdf">2002-041</a>)

Reference: SCBD/BS/CS/jh/36768 (2003-053)
To: Relevant Organizations

Reminder on Recommendations from the third meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (ICCP) requesting action from relevant organizations<br>(see also Notification <a href="/doc/notifications/2002/ntf-2002-042-iccp-en.pdf">2002-042</a>)

Reference: SCBD/BS/CS/jh/36768 (2003-054)
To: ICCP National Focal Points of donor countries

Reminder on Recommendations from the third meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (ICCP) requesting action from donor Governments<br>(See also <a href="/doc/ref/ref-ntf-2003-054-bs-en.pdf">Notification issued in year 2002</a>)

Reference: SCBD/BS/XW/jh/36144 (2003-055)
To: National Focal Points of Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety

Designation of national focal point, competent national authority, and contact point under Articles <a href="/biosafety/articles.asp?lg=0&a=bsp-19">19</a> and <a href="/biosafety/articles.asp?lg=0&a=bsp-17">17</a>, for the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety no later than the date of entry into forc ...

Reference: SCBD/SEL/DO/RR/36977 (2003-056)
To: CBD National Focal Points and Relevant organizations

The Executive Secretary, pursuant to paragraph 5 of <a href="/decisions/default.asp?dec=VI/27">decision VI/27</a>B, invites Parties, Governments and relevant organizations to submit their written comments on the review of the status of implementation of all COP decisions.

Reference: SCBD/I&O/NR/MC/37060 (2003-057)
To: CBD National Focal Points

Submission of a voluntary thematic report on the implementation of the expanded programme of work for forest biological diversity

Reference: SCBD/I&O/NR/MC/37060 (2003-058)
To: CBD National Focal Points

Submission of a voluntary thematic report on the implementation of the expanded programme of work for forest biological diversity

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: UNEP/CBD/STTM/MGta/dh/36108 (2003-060)
To: CBD and SBSTTA National Focal Points and SBSTTA

The Secretariat is convening an expert meeting on further elaboration and preparation of guidelines for implementation of the ecosystem approach to be held in Montreal, Canada, from 7 to 11 July 2003, with financial support from the Government of the Netherlands

Reference: SCBD/SEL/ML/GD/36234 (2003-061)
To: CBD National Focal Points

The Executive Secretary invites Parties and governments to nominate experts on transfer of technology and technology cooperation for participation in the Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Technology Transfer and Technology Cooperation, in preparation for the Seventh Meeting of the Conference of t ...

Reference: SCBD/I&O/CHM/MS/36239 (2003-062)
To: CBD National Focal Points - least developed countries and small island developing satates

The Government of the Netherlands has generously agreed to provide both financial and technical resources to assist one or two countries to develop their clearing-house mechanism national focal point websites

Reference: SCBD/I&O/CHM/MS/36236 (2003-063)
To: CBD National Focal Points – Latin America and the Caribbean

A joint clearing-house mechanism and Inter-American Biodiversity Information Network (IABIN) regional meeting will be held on 12 to 14 August 2003 in Cancun, Mexico, for the Latin American and Caribbean region, with the generous support of the Government of Belgium and the Inter-American Biodive ...

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/IA/37338 (2003-064)
To: CBD National Focal Points and SBSTTA Focal Points

The first meeting of the AHTEG on the implementation of the programme of work on forest biodiversity will be held from 24 to 27 November 2003 in Montpellier, France. The Executive Secretary invites Parties to submit the name of an expert who may be called upon to serve in the AHTEG

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/IA/37338 (2003-065)
To: UN Organizations and Specialized Agencies, IGOs, NGOs, Indigenous and Local Communities Organizations

The first meeting of the AHTEG on the implementation of the programme of work on forest biodiversity will be held from 24 to 27 November 2003 in Montpellier, France. The Executive Secretary invites UN Organizations and Specialized Agencies, IGOs, NOGOs, Indigenous and Local Communities Organiz ...

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/IA/37337 (2003-066)
To: CBD and SBSTTA National Focal Points

Parties are invited to submit the name of an expert who may be called upon to serve in the liaison group on non-timber forest resources (paragraph 42 of decision VI/22)

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/IA/37337 (2003-067)
To: Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF)/Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)/ IUCN, and other relevant organizations

The Collaborative Partnership on Forests (CPF), the Secretariat of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), IUCN, and other relevant organizations are invited to submit the name of an expert who may be called upon to serve in the liaison group ...

Reference: SCBD/I&O/BK/DN/fd/36247 (2003-068)
To: CBD National Focal Points

Parties are invited to nominate appropriate candidates for consideration in the establishment of a Roster of Experts on Communication, Education and Public Awareness.

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 (2003-070)
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/HM/JC/37399 (2003-071)
To: Indigenous and local community organizations

Pursuant to <a href="/decisions/default.asp?dec=VI/10">decision VI/10</a> of the Conference of the Parties, the Ad Hoc Open-ended Inter-sessional Working Group on Article 8(j) and Related Provisions will meet at the International Civil Aviation Organization, in Montreal, Canada, from 8 to 12 Dec ...

Reference: SCBD/SEL/VN/GD/37400 (2003-072)
To:

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/HM/JC/37399 (2003-073)
To: NGOs, UN Organizations and Specialized Agencies, IGOs and private sector

The Ad Hoc Open-ended Inter-sessional Working Group on Article 8(j) and Related Provisions will meet at the International Civil Aviation Organization, in Montreal, Canada, from 8 to 12 December 2003. The Executive Secretary invites NGOs, UN Organizations and Specialized Agencies, IGOs and priva ...

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/HM/JC/37381 (2003-075)
To: CBD National Focal Points

The Executive Secretary invites Parties and Governments to provide information on the participation of representatives of indigenous and local community in national delegations attending meetings held under the Convention, such as the Ad hoc Open-ended Inter-sessional Working Group on Article 8( ...

Reference: SCBD/I&O/CHM/MS/36237 (2003-076)
To: CBD National Focal Points - Central and Eastern Europe<br> cc: CHM National Focal Points - Central and Eastern Europe, International thematic focal points, CHM Informal Advisory Committee, Relevant international organizations

A joint Convention on Biological Diversity Clearing-House Mechanism (CBD-CHM) and European Community Clearing-House Mechanism (EC-CHM) regional meeting will be held from 9 to 11 September 2003 in Prague, The Czech Republic, with the generous support of the Government of Belgium and the European ...

Reference: SCBD/I&O/CHM/MS/36320 (2003-077)
To: CBD National Focal Points, CHM National Focal Points, SBSTTA National Focal Points and International Thematic Focal Points

In response to recommendations made at the Informal Meeting on Formats, Protocols and Standards for Improved Exchange of Biodiversity-related Information held from 19 to 20 February 2003 in Montreal, the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity has developed a web-based CBD controll ...

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/va/36349 (2003-078)
To: CBD and SBSTTA National Focal Points

The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity has the honour to inform Parties and other Governments that the ninth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA-9) will be held from 10 to 14 November 2003, at the International Civil Aviatio ...

Reference: SCBD/STTM/MG/va/37387 (2003-079)
To: CBD and SBSTTA National Focal Points

The Executive Secretary invites Parties to submit the name of an expert who may be called upon to serve in the Expert Meeting on the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation (Kerry County, Republic of Ireland 5 to 7 October 2003)