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Provisional Agenda

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Annotations to the Provisional Agenda

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Improving the Scientific, Technical and Technological Debate during the Thirteenth Meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA)

UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/13/2

In-Depth Review of the Implementation of the Programme of Work on Agricultural Biodiversity

UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/13/3

In-Depth Review of the Expanded Programme of Work on Forest Biological Diversity

UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/13/4

Marine and Coastal Biological Diversity - Options for preventing and mitigating the impacts of some activities to selected seabed habitats, and ecological criteria and biogeographic classification systems for marine areas in need of protection

UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/13/5

Biological Diversity of Inland Water Ecosystems - Recent developments on Ramsar site designation criteria, streamlining of the work of, and harmonization of national reporting frameworks between, the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Ramsar Convention

UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/13/6

Alien Species That Threaten Ecosystems, Habitats or Species (Article 8 (h)): Report on Consultations Regarding International Standards

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A Contribution to the International Initiative for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Pollinators: Rapid Assessment of Pollinators’ Status. Submission by FAO

UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/13/INF/1

Synthesis of Information from the Third National Reports on the Implementation of the Programme of Work on Agricultural Biodiversity

UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/13/INF/2

In-Depth Review Of The Programme Of Work On Agricultural Biodiversity

UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/13/INF/3

Input into the In-Depth Review of the Agricultural Biodiversity Programme of Work

UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/13/INF/3/CORR1

Input Into the In-Depth Review of the Agricultural Biodiversity Programme of Work (Corrigendum )

UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/13/INF/4

Applicability of the Addis Ababa Principles and Guidelines on Sustainable Use of Biological Diversity to the Sustainable Use of Agricultural Biodiversity

UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/13/INF/5

Background Document for the Review of Implementation of the Expanded Programme of Work on Forest Biological Diversity (Background document to UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/13/3)

UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/13/INF/7

Compilation of Views on the Potential Environmental, Cultural and Socio-Economic Impacts of Genetically Modified Trees

UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/13/INF/7/ADD1

Compilation of Views on the Potential Environmental, Cultural and Socio-Economic Impacts of Genetically Modified Trees (Addendum)

UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/13/INF/8

Draft Toolkit for Cross-Sectoral Approaches for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Forest Biodiversity

UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/13/INF/9

In-Depth Review of the Programme of Work on Forest Biological Diversity - Conservation and sustainable use of wildlife-based resources: the bushmeat crisis

UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/13/INF/10

Input into the In-Depth Review of the Forest Biodiversity Programme of Work - Integration of climate change impact and response activities

UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/13/INF/11

Synthesis and Review of the Best Available Scientific Studies on Priority Areas for Biodiversity Conservation in Marine Areas beyond the Limits of National Jurisdiction

UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/13/INF/12

Development of an Interactive Map (Imap) and Review of Spatial Databases Containing Information on Marine Areas beyond the Limits of National Jurisdiction - Background document to options for preventing and mitigating the impact of some activities to selected seabed habitats, and ecological crit ...

UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/13/INF/13

Options for Preventing and Mitigating the Impact of Some Activities on Selected Seabed Habitats, and Ecological Criteria and Biogeographic Classification System of Marine Areas in Need of Protection

UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/13/INF/14

Report of the Expert Workshop on Ecological Criteria and Biogeographic Classification Systems for Marine Areas in Need of Protection

UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/13/INF/15

Biological Diversity of Inland Water Ecosystems - Consideration of matters relating to paragraphs 29 and 30 of decision VII/4 on criteria for the designation of Ramsar sites, and guidelines for their application, in the context of Annex I to the Convention on Biological Diversity

UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/13/INF/16

Biological Diversity of Inland Water Ecosystems - Technical requirements under the programme of work on the biological diversity of inland water ecosystems and the ongoing and planned activities of the Scientific and Technical Review Panel (STRP) of the Ramsar Convention

UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/13/INF/17

In-Depth Review of the Programme of Work on Agricultural Biodiversity: Main issues related to agricultural biodiversity identified by the International Federation of Agricultural Producers

UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/13/INF/18

Report of the Eighth Meeting of the Joint Liaison Group of the Convention on Biological Diversity, the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/13/INF/19

Draft Report on Global Open Oceans and Deep Sea-Habitats (GOODS) Bioregional Classification

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Information Note for Participants

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Annex A

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Annex B

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Annex C

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Report of the Expert Meeting in Preparation of SBSTTA-13 and WGPA-2, December 2 - 7, 2007, Convened by the German Federal Agency for Nature Conservation at the International Academy for Nature Conservation, Isle of Vilm

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Code of Conduct on Horticulture and Invasive Alien Plants

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Bern Convention Action on Invasive Alien Species in Europe

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L’action de la Convention de Berne sur les espèces non indigènes invasives en Europe

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Chairman's report of the Trondheim/UN Conference on Ecosytems and people--Biodiversity for development--The road to 2010 and beyond, 29 October - 2 November 2007

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Forests and Climate Change: why policies intended to mitigate climate change could undermine the protection of the world's forests and the rights of Indigenous People

Presentation of a joint position paper on forests, climate change and carbon markets which was signed by over 60 IPOs, NGOs and social movements, especially from the South, at the recent Conference of the Parties of the FCCC in Bali. It will include presentations by IPO and NGO representatives f ...

INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP AND COLLABORATION IN ADDRESSING IMPACTS TO THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT

The World Ocean Council is creating the first global, inter-industry organization on ocean sustainability and stewardship. There are growing needs and opportunities for the diverse ocean business community (i.e. oil and gas, shipping, fisheries, cruise ship, ports, dredging, coastal tourism, etc ...

"Selecting indicators for the management of biodiversity"

Presentation of the IFB new release on Biodiversity indicators and roundtable with author(s) and indicators specialists

Farmer Access to Crop Diversity and Sustainable Utilization: Lessons from the Field

OBJECTIVE: Share findings of innovative field activities of FAO related to small farmer access and sustainable utilization of crop diversity. The presentation will take a systems approach and examine the importance of markets for crop diversity, gender and diversity in the informal seed sector a ...

Biotechnology as a Toolbox to Study and Monitor Agricultural Genetic Resources

The event is a seminar aimed at increasing awareness about the potential role that biotechnologies can play in the characterization and conservation of agricultural genetic resources and about FAO's activities in this area. The seminar will include a presentation on the use of molecular markers ...

Farmers’ Rights in Practise: Farmers’ Experiences in Agricultural Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Use

This side event will contribute to the realization of the previous program of word on agricultural biodiversity. It will highlight the elements/gaps in implementation based on its own experiences to further the work on agricultural biosdiversity and the need to involve other stakeholders to sup ...

Assessing progress toward Biodiversity Target 2010 in forests

Collaboration between forest-related organizations and countries within the framework of the Global Forest Resources Assessment 2010 has resulted in innovative approaches to generating new and comprehensive knowledge on the role of forests in meeting Biodiversity Target 2010. The event will pres ...

Human Nutrition Indicators for Biodiversity

Presentation of the common goals of the sectors of nutrition and biodiversity and report on the nutrition indicator developed to monitor, mainstream and value underutilized and neglected species, varieties/cultivars, breeds for sustainable use for food and nutrition security. •Dr Burlingame – O ...

Livestock Keepers' Rights and the CBD

Livestock Keepers' Rights (LKR) is a concept developed by Civil Society during the Interlaken process and they are referred to in the Global Plan of Action on Animal Genetic Resources, but only in vague terms. Yet some of the cornerstones of LKR are covered by the CBD. The purpose of this side-e ...

Genetically Modified Trees: Impacts on Forest Biological Diversity

This expert panel will examine the impacts on forest biological diversity that would result from the commercial release of genetically modified trees.

Communities, climate change and agricultural biodiversity

A discussion meeting focussing on the contribution agricultural biodiversity can make (and is making) to enabling local communities and indigenous peoples to face climate change

Pollination: Biodiversity Sustaining a Neglected Ecosystem Service for Sustainable Agriculture

To present different dimensions of promoting pollination services: development of pollination management plans and best practices from around the world, training and capacity building, identifying the costs and benefits of pollination services within specific farming systems, development of pro ...

Moving towards the second report on the State of the World’s Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

The process of updating the first SoW is on-going, to reflect the current global situation regarding the status of the conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources for food and agriculture (PGRFA). The second SoW will address emerging global issues and incorporate country inputs. ...

Protecting Biodiversity through an Ecosystem Approach to Aquaculture (EAA) and Enhanced Aquatic Biosecurity

The application of an ecosystem-based approach to aquaculture involves physical, ecological, social and economic systems taking into consideration stakeholders in the wider social, economic and environmental context of aquaculture. Biosecurity is a strategic and integrated approach that encompa ...

Contribution of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) to the work on invasive species

This side event aims to highlight the current mechanisms available through the IPPC to implement programmes to manage invasive species. Under the IPPC, contracting parties are obliged to put in place a national plant protection organization (NPPO) responsible for preventing the movement and spr ...

<a href="/doc/side-events/sbstta/sbstta-13/summary-25-en.pdf" target="_blank">Biodiversity Research, Taxonomy and Sharing Benefits</a>

A roundtable discussion will give individuals and organizations the opportunity to share their experiences and visions of the real and potential benefits, especially for biodiversity-rich countries, of basic, non-commercial biodiversity research, specifically in the field of taxonomy. The aim is ...

Nutrition and Biodiversity: Italy and the Mediterranean Diet

•Dr Burlingame - Overview: Italy's unique food genetic resources •Professor Cannella - Introductory remarks •Dr Carcea – Italian wheat varieties, and other unique grains •Dr Serafini – Bioactive components; varietal differences (e.g., Italian olives, autochthonous grapes) •Dr Virgili – Unique ...

The new FAO biodiversity agenda for food security: the Multi-Year Programme of Work of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

1. Presentation of the the Multi-Year Programme of Work (MYPOW), adopted by the Commission, at its Eleventh Regular Session and discuss the work plan for CGRFA-12. 2. Identification of possible country-led initiatives to support the implementation of the sectorial and cross-sectorial components ...

<a href="/doc/side-events/sbstta/sbstta-13/summary-28-en.pdf" target="_blank">The Pet Release Pathway: Case Studies in Invasive Species Prevention</a>

A draft recommendation for SBSTTA: • Invites Parties, other Governments and relevant organizations to submit examples of best practices for addressing the risks associated with the introduction of alien species as pets, including aquarium species, such as fish, reptiles, or insects, and as live ...

Adaptive Management of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS); Key to Biodiversity Conservation and Food security

Worldwide, specific agricultural systems and landscapes have been created, shaped and maintained by generations of farmers, herders and forest peoples, based on diverse natural resources, and using locally adapted management practices. Building on traditional knowledge and experience, these inge ...

Biodiversity for biofuel production and climate change adaptation

To inform and discuss about the role of biodiversity for biofuel production under the new challenges posed by increasing frequency and amplitude of climatic changes. A range of well tested examples of scientific information, policy, and advocacy tools will be presented on different aspects of f ...

Assessing and monitoring biodiversity through national forestry resources assessment (NFA) to enable wise decision-making

The event is intended to share experiences in gathering biodiversity related information in integrated national forestry resources assessment and monitoring processes. At least five speakers from different regions in addition to FAO will present their experiences in monitoring biodiversity throu ...

Ecosystem Approach to Capture Fisheries

An Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries (EAF) is the appropriate and necessary framework for sustainable fisheries and biodiversity conservation. This side event will present the outline of the EAF framework as described in the FAO guidelines and present a few case studies underlining the challenges ...

Status and trends in conservation of forest genetic resources

The side event will present and discuss initiatives to assess and monitor the status of forest genetic resources at national, regional and global levels.

UNEP GEF projects on Conservation and Sustainable use of Agricultural Biodiversity

To present the outcomes, information generated and technical assistance provided to the developing countries by UNEP GEF projects on conservation and sustainable use of agricultural biodiversity

Terminator Technology and Farmers: Voices from the South

Presentation of research results based on the results of its fieldwork.

<a href='/doc/side-events/sbstta/sbstta-13/summary-14-en.pdf'>Regional Forest Cooperation– Reaching the 2010 Biodiversity Target and the UNFF Global Objectives on Forests by 2015</a>

This side event aims to highlight the current state of regional cooperation towards the conservation and sustainable use of forest biodiversity, and to identify challenges and opportunities for improving the linkages between the international environmental policy agenda and relevant regional pro ...

<a href='/doc/side-events/sbstta/sbstta-13/summary-15-en.pdf''>Follow up of the Consultative Process towards an IMoSEB</a>

Results of the consultation + work in progress

The Global Plan of Action for Animal Genetic Resources The new framework for livestock biodiversity for food and agriculture.

The Global Plan of Action for Animal Genetic Resources, the first ever international framework to promote the wise management of animal genetic resources for food and agriculture, was adopted by an intergovernmental forum in September 2007 in Interlaken, Switzerland. Representatives from governm ...

Conservation and Poverty Principles and the New CBD Strategic Plan: A Consultation Meeting

The process “Linking Biodiversity Conservation and Poverty Reduction” strives to enhance positive and reduce negative impacts of biodiversity conservation on pov-erty, relevant to the CBD strategic plan and progress towards the 2010 target and the Millennium Development Goals. It brings together ...

People for Pollinators: Pollinator Initiatives at International, Regional and National Levels

To present the function, role and Plan of Action of the International Pollinator Initiative and the associated regional and national initiatives, and to present findings from the First Rapid Assessment of Pollinators’ Status.

Agricultural Biodiversity for Food Sovereignty

Civil Society Organisations and Farmers Movements will present key issues and examples concerning the relation of agriculture with biodiversity in the context of the multiple biological, technological, legal and commercial pressures on food production, including climate change and agrofuels. It ...

Paying farmers for biodiversity: what opportunities for agriculture and the environment?

To present information on current state of payments to farmers for various aspects of biodiversity conservation and discuss opportunities and problems such programs have for the agricultural and environmental conservation sectors. Constraints to moving forward and ways to address them will als ...

Biodiversity Offsets and the CBD

A panel discussion open to all delegates that will review emerging best practice on biodiversity offsets internationally; review progress with the Business and Biodiversity Offset Program (BBOP); and discuss COP draft decisions touching on biodiversity offsets.

<a href="/doc/side-events/sbstta/sbstta-13/summary-22-en.pdf" target="_blank">STRENGTHENING THE KNOWLEDGE BASE FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CBD - PRESENTATION OF THE OUTCOMES FROM THE 5TH TRONDHEIM CONFERENCE ON BIODIVERSITY</a>

The Trondheim Conferences on Biodiversity have since 1993 worked to strengthen CBD’s knowledge base. The fifth conference on 29 October – 2 November 2007 looked at “Ecosystems and people - biodiversity for development – the road to 2010 and beyond”, and brought together some 250 participants, co ...

EA-AGRICULTURE

CONSULTATIVE WORKSHOP ON THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE 2010 BIODIVERSITY TARGET IN DRY AND SUB-HUMID LANDS-RESULTS OF THE ONLINE DIALOGUE AND REPORT TO COP 9

Geoengineering - The Implications for Biodiversity

Geo-engineering refers to the intentional, large-scale manipulation of land, sea and stratosphere by humans to bring about environmental change. In August 2006 a Nobel-prize winning scientist at the Max-Planck-Institute for Chemistry, Paul Crutzen, called for active research into the use of s ...

<a href="/doc/side-events/sbstta/sbstta-13/summary-04-gbo3-en.pdf" target="_blank">Global Biodiversity Outlook 3</a>

Jointly organized by SCBD and UNEP-WCMC, this side events aims ot present and discuss the status of preparations of Global Biodiversity Outlook 3, including the contributions by key contributors, such as the organizations participating in the 2010 Biodiversity Indicators Partnership <br><br><b>P ...

MCPFE COMMITMENTS FOR THE CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF THE FOREST BIODIVERSITY IN EUROPE AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FRAMEWORK OF CO-OPERATION BETWEEN THE MCPFE AND EFE/PEBLDS.

The side event will highlight regional approach and joint actions of the pan-European biodiversity and forestry sectors that strengthen the implementation of CBD Expanded Programme of Work on Forest Biological Diversity and MCPFE commitments on forest biodiversity. The forest policy priorities i ...

COP 9/CBD High Level Segment - Parties´ Commitments for Life on Earth

Explanation of/discussion on possible voluntary Commitments of Parties for achieving the 2010 biodiversity target, being presentetd by the ministers at the COP 9/CBD High Level Segment. What is the "The Life Web Initiative"? What else might be contributions?

Implementation of the CBD Work Program on Forest Biodiversity: what progress has been made?

The event will include the presentation of a summary of 20 independent monitoring reports on the implementation of the expanded program of work on forest biodiversity of the Convention on Biodiversity in 20 different countries.

Developing a global bioregional classification for open oceans and deep seas

This side event will present the results of the Global Open Oceans and Deep Seas Regionalisation (GOODS). It will discuss the process of developing the bioregionalisation, (including expert meetings in Ottawa, Mexico City and the Azores), as well as the proposed next steps. The side event will a ...

Methods for community-based and indigenous farmer organizations to support PoW on agricultural biodiversity

Understanding how to achieve synergies between conservation, agricultural production and livelihoods requires very context specific, place-based knowledge. Many local communities throughout the world have been jointly managing their landscapes for these mutually reinforcing objectives for a many ...

Meeting the growing demand for forest products and services while conserving biodiversity

The side event will present and discuss projected trends in wood products consumption, present and future shares of natural and planted forests in meeting demand, and the role of planted forests in reducing loss of biodiversity. Examples of best practices and guidelines will be presented related ...

AGRICULTURAL BIODIVERSITY

<a href="/doc/side-events/sbstta/sbstta-13/summary-12-en.pdf" target="_blank">AGRICULTURE AND WATER</a>

Implementing in Europe the CBD guidelines on Invasive Alien Species: the European Strategy on IAS, from words to action

A number of European governments, the Council of Europe and other partner organisations (European Environment Agency, European Commission, GISP, Bonn Convention, EPPO, etc) will present reports on how the CBD guidelines on IAS are being implemented in Europe, with special emphasis on the role of ...

Synthetic Biology: The Implications of "Extreme Genetic Engineering" for Biodiversity and the CBD's programme of work.

Side-event hosts: ETC Group with participation from Professor Drew Endy, MIT (USA) Enabled by the convergence of biology, computing and engineering, synthetic biology refers to a suite of foundational technologies that permit the design and construction of any specified DNA sequence, allowing ...

Public Research on GM Trees: objectives and progress

Public researchers from different parts of the world presenting their research on GM Trees and the objectives for doing so.

Recommendation XIII/1

Review of implementation of the programme of work on agricultural biodiversity

Recommendation XIII/2

Review of implementation of the programme of work on forest biodiversity

Recommendation XIII/3

Options for preventing and mitigating the impacts of some activities to selected seabed habitats, and scientific and ecological criteria for marine areas in need of protection and biogeographic classification systems

Recommendation XIII/4

Biological diversity of inland water ecosystems

Recommendation XIII/5

Invasive alien species: report on consultations regarding international standards

Recommendation XIII/6

Biodiversity and climate change: options for mutually supportive actions addressing climate change within the three Rio conventions

Recommendation XIII/7

New and emerging issues relating to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity

UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/13/INF/6

The Potential Environmental, Cultural and Socio-Economic Impacts of Genetically Modified Trees

UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/13/9

Draft Provisional Agendas for the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Meetings of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice

UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/13/7

Biodiversity and Climate Change - Proposal from the Executive Secretary on options for mutually supportive activities for the secretariats of the Rio conventions, and options for parties and relevant organizations

UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/13/8

New and Emerging Issues Relating to the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biodiversity - Modus operandi for addressing new and emerging issues