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Webinar to celebrate 10 years of the Forest Ecosystem Restoration Initiative on the occasion of the International Day of Forests, 21 March 2024, online

Reference: SCBD/SSSF/JL/SK/JA/LJ/91539 (2024-014)
To: CBD national focal points and SBSTTA focal points, indigenous peoples and local communities, and relevant global and regional organizations and initiatives, cc: Cartagena Protocol focal points, ABS focal points

Funding support for a Second Phase of the Forest Ecosystem Restoration Initiative by the Korea Forest Service of the Republic of Korea

Reference: SCBD/SSSF/AS/CC/LJ/89529 (2021-028)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA National Focal Points, ABS Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities and relevant organizations

Global Landscapes Forum - Biodiversity Digital Conference, 28-29 October 2020

Reference: SCBD/SSSF/AS/CC/LJ/89201 (2020-080)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points, Cartagena Protocol Focal Points, ABS Focal Points

Series of webinars for the development of a decision-support platform on forest ecosystem restoration

Reference: SCBD/SSSF/AS/CC/VA/89111 (2020-074)
To: CBD National Focal Points; SBSTTA Focal Points; Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities; relevant organizations

Subregional Exchange for the Caribbean on the Restoration of Forests and Other Ecosystems, Castries, Saint Lucia - 9 to 13 March 2020

Reference: SCBD/SSSF/AS/SBG/LJ/88547 (2020-005)
To: CBD National Focal Points from Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago

Sub-regional exchange for the Pacific on the restoration of forests and other ecosystems, Nadi, Fiji – 28 to 31 May 2019

Reference: SCBD/SSSF/SBG/LJ/88018 (2019-034)
To: CBD National Focal Points of Australia, Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Nauru, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu

Peer review of a draft report submitted by the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) "Towards a sustainable, participatory and inclusive wild meat sector"

Reference: SCBD/SPS/DC/SBG/CS/VA/86619 (2017-126)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points, TK Focal Points, indigenous peoples and locall communities, and other relevant organizations

Peer review of draft document for the Twenty-first meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA 21) of the Convention on Biological Diversity

Reference: SCBD/SPS/DC/SBG/CSt/NG/86619 (2017-080)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points, TK Focal Points, indigenous peoples and local communities, and other relevant organization

Call for nominations for the Wangari Maathai "Forest Champions" Award 2017

Reference: SCBD/SPS/DC/SBG/CSt/NG/86775 (2017-078)
To: CBD National Focal Points

Capacity-development workshop for Central, Eastern and Southern Africa on the restoration of forests and other ecosystems to support the achievement of the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, 25 - 29 September 2017 - Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Reference: SCBD/SPS/DC/SBG/CS/VA/86448 (2017-068)
To: CBD National Focal Points from the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Swaziland, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Capacity-building workshop for the Mediterranean on the restoration of forests and other ecosystems to support the achievement of the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, Agadir, Morocco, 20-24 March 2017

Reference: SCBD/SPS/CG/SBG/CS/LJ/86018 (2016-141)
To: CBD National Focal Points: Albania, Algeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, European Union, France, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, State of Palestine, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic, The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Tunisia, Turkey, United Kingdom (Gibraltar), and Yemen

Capacity-building workshop for selected subregions of Asia on the restoration of forests and other ecosystems to support the achievement of the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, Bangkok, Thailand – 27 June to 1 July 2016

Reference: SCBD/SAM/DC/CS/BT/85528 (2016-040)
To: CBD National Focal Points: Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, India, Indonesia, Japan, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam

Capacity-building workshop for Latin America on the restoration of forests and other ecosystems to support the achievement of the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, Bogotá, Colombia – 4 to 8 April 2016

Reference: SCBD/SAM/DC/CS/BT/85193 (2016-017)
To: CBD National Focal Points: Argentina, Belize, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)

EXTENSION OF DEADLINE – Submission of information related to sustainable use of biodiversity: bushmeat and sustainable wildlife management

Reference: SCBD/SAM/DC/CS/BT/84611 (2015-069)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points, and relevant international, regional and national organizations

Submission of information related to sustainable use of biodiversity: bushmeat and sustainable wildlife management

Reference: SCBD/SAM/DC/CS/BT/84611 (2015-048)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points, and relevant international, regional and national organizations

Submission of views and experiences on biodiversity and climate change and disaster risk reduction

Reference: SCBD/SAM/DC/SK/AC/84328 (2015-018)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points, and relevant international, regional and national organizations

Capacity-building workshop for Mesoamerica on ecosystem conservation and restoration to support achievement of the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, 25-28 August 2014, and Inter-regional capacity-building workshop on REDD+ and Aichi Biodiversity Targets, 29-31 August 2014, San José, Costa Rica

Reference: SCBD/SAM/DC/CS/LM/83689 (2014-091)
To: CBD National Focal Points: Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama

Inter-regional capacity-building workshop on REDD+ and Aichi Biodiversity Targets, San José, Costa Rica – 29 to 31 August 2014

Reference: SCBD/SAM/DC/CS/LM/83690 (2014-092)
To: CBD and UNFCCC National Focal Points: Bhutan, Cameroon, Colombia, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ecuador, Ghana, Indonesia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Republic of Congo, Tanzania, Uganda, Viet Nam

Workshop on synergies between REDD+ and ecosystem conservation and restoration in National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans, Douala, Cameroon, 8 to 11 July 2014

Reference: SCBD/SAM/DC/CS/LM/83662 (2014-087)
To: CBD National Focal Points: Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe

Follow-up to decision XI/19 on biodiversity and climate change related issues

Reference: SCBD/SAM/DC/CS/ac/82980 (2013-113)
To: CBD National Focal Points and relevant organizations

Submission of views on relevant country-specific safeguards in reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation and the role of conservation, sustainable management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon stocks in developing countries (REDD+)

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/TC/JSt/79786 (2012-066)
To: CBD National Focal Points

Soliciting expressions of interest for participating in a collaborative partnership on sustainable wildlife management

Reference: SCBD/STTM/DC/TC/JSt/78516 (2012-009)
To: Relevant organizations

Selected Experts for the Africa Regional Consultation and Capacity Building Workshop on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries (REDD-plus ), Including on Relevant Biodiversity Safeguards, 20 – 23 September 2011, Cape Town, South Africa

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/TC/JSt/CP/77247 (2011-150)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Africa, cc: National Focal Points of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC); Indigenous and Local Community Organizations; Members of the Collaborative Partnership on Forests; other Relevant Organizations; SBSTTA Focal Points; CHM Focal Points; POWPA Focal Points

I am pleased to share with you the list of sponsored experts for the Africa Regional Consultation and Capacity Building Workshop on REDD-plus, including on relevant biodiversity safeguards, which will be held in Cape Town, South Africa, from 20 to 23 September 2011.

Africa Regional Consultation and Capacity Building Workshop on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries (REDD-plus ), Including on Relevant Biodiversity Safeguards, 20 – 23 September 2011, Cape Town, South Africa

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/TC/JSt/76474 (2011-119)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Africa, cc: National Focal Points of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC); Indigenous and Local Community Organizations; Members of the Collaborative Partnership on Forests; other Relevant Organizations; SBSTTA Focal Points; CHM Focal Points; POWPA Focal Points

I am pleased to inform you that a regional consultation and capacity building workshop on biodiversity and indigenous and local community aspects of REDD-plus, including on relevant safeguards, will be held in Cape Town, South Africa, from 20 to 23 September 2011.

Selected Experts for the Latin American and Caribbean Regional Consultation and Capacity Building Workshop on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries (REDD-plus ), Including on Relevant Biodiversity Safeguards, 5 to 8 July 2011, Quito, Ecuador

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/TC/JSt/MS/76389 (2011-108)
To: CBD National Focal Points for Latin America - Caribbean Region, cc: National Focal Points of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC); Indigenous and Local Community Organizations; Members of the Collaborative Partnership on Forests; other Relevant Organizations; SBSTTA Focal Points; CHM Focal Points; POWPA Focal Points

I am pleased to share with you the list of sponsored experts for the Latin American and Caribbean Regional Consultation and Capacity Building Workshop on REDD-plus, Including on Relevant Biodiversity Safeguards. The selection of experts was conducted in accordance with established procedures and ...

Consultation on the ITTO/CBD Collaborative Initiative for Tropical Forest Biodiversity

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/TC/JSt/76317 (2011-106)
To: CBD National Focal Points, cc: Indigenous and Local Community Organizations; Members of the Collaborative Partnership on Forests; other Relevant Organizations; SBSTTA Focal Points; POWPA Focal Points

The Secretariats of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO) are pleased to inform their respective constituencies on the advances in the implementation of CBD COP Decision X/36 and International Tropical Timber Council (ITTC) Decisio ...

Selected Experts for the Joint meeting of the CBD Bushmeat Liaison Group and the CITES Central Africa Bushmeat Working Group, 7 – 10 June 2011, Nairobi, Kenya

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/TC/CP/76027 (2011-095)
To: CBD National Focal Points, cc: Indigenous and Local Community Organizations; Members of the Collaborative Partnership on Forests; other Relevant Organizations; SBSTTA Focal Points; CHM Focal Points; PoWPA Focal Points

I am pleased to share with you the list of sponsored experts for the joint meeting of the Convention on Biological Diversity’s (CBD) Bushmeat Liaison Group and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora’s (CITES) Central Africa Bushmeat Working Group. The ...

Nominations for the Latin America – Caribbean Regional Consultation and Capacity Building Workshop on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries (REDD-plus ), Including on Relevant Biodiversity Safeguards, 5 – 8 July 2011, Venue: Quito, Ecuador

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/TC/JSt/75541 (2011-078)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Latin America – Caribbean, cc: National Focal Points of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC); Indigenous and Local Community Organizations; Members of the Collaborative Partnership on Forests; other Relevant Organizations; SBSTTA Focal Points; CHM Focal Points; POWPA Focal Points

I am pleased to inform you that a regional consultation and capacity building workshop on biodiversity and indigenous and local community aspects of REDD-plus, including on relevant safeguards, will be held in Quito, Ecuador, from 5 to 8 July 2011. This workshop is being convened by the Secretar ...

Nominations for the Joint meeting of the CBD Bushmeat Liaison Group and the CITES Central Africa Bushmeat Working Group, 6-10 June 2011, Nairobi, Kenya

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/TC/JSt/75287 (2011-058)
To: CBD National Focal Points, cc: Indigenous and Local Community Organizations; Members of the Collaborative Partnership on Forests; other Relevant Organizations; SBSTTA Focal Points; CHM Focal Points; POWPA Focal Points

I am pleased to inform you that a joint meeting of the Convention on Biological Diversity’s (CBD) Bushmeat Liaison Group and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora’s (CITES) Central Africa Bushmeat Working Group will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, from 6 ...

Selected Experts for the Asia-Pacific Regional Consultation and Capacity Building Workshop on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries (REDD-plus ), Including on Relevant Biodiversity Safeguards

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/TC/JSt/74989 (2011-037)
To: CBD NFPs for Asia-Pacific Region, cc: National Focal Points of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), National Focal Points of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF), ASEAN Secretariat; ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity; Indigenous and Local Community Organizations; Members of the Collaborative Partnership on Forests; other Relevant Organizations; SBSTTA Focal Points; CHM Focal Points; POWPA Focal Points

I am pleased to share with you the list of sponsored experts for the Asia-Pacific Regional Consultation and Capacity Building Workshop on REDD-plus, Including on Relevant Biodiversity Safeguards. The selection of experts was conducted in accordance with established procedures and with particular ...

Submission of views on relevant safeguards in reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation and the role of conservation, sustainable management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon stocks in developing countries (REDD-plus)

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/TC/JSt/74726 (2011-018)
To: CBD National Focal Points

With reference to Decision X/33 on biodiversity and climate change, I am pleased to invite you to send your views, experiences and expectations with regards to relevant safeguards in reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation and the role of conservation, sustainable management ...

Forest Biodiversity – Theme of the International Day for Biological Diversity, 22 May 2011

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/TC//JSt/75568 (2010-222)
To: All CBD National Focal Points

As we are passing the baton from the International Year of Biodiversity 2010 to the International Year of Forests 2011, I have the pleasure to inform you that the theme of the International Day for Biological Diversity, 22 May 2011, will be Forest Biodiversity. I invite all Parties and relevant ...

Nominations for the Asia-Pacific Regional Consultation and Capacity Building Workshop on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries (REDD-plus), Including on Relevant Biodiversity Safeguards, 15 – 18 March 2011, Venue: Singapore City, Singapore

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/TC/JSt/74533 (2010-218)
To: CBD National Focal Points, Asia-Pacific, cc: National Focal Points of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), National Focal Points of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF), ASEAN Secretariat; ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity; Indigenous and Local Community Organizations; Members of the Collaborative Partnership on Forests; other Relevant Organizations; SBSTTA Focal Points; CHM Focal Points; POWPA Focal Points

I am pleased to inform you that a regional consultation and capacity building workshop on biodiversity and indigenous and local community aspects of REDD-plus, including on relevant safeguards, will be held in Singapore City, from 15 to 18 March 2011.

Webinar on Biodiversity Benefits of Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries (REDD), 15 November 2010, 10 a.m. Montreal time

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/TC/JSt/74298 (2010-200)
To: CBD National Focal Points

I am pleased to invite you to a webinar on ‘Biodiversity Benefits of Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries’ to be held on 15 November 2010 at 10 a.m. Montreal time.

Results of the Global Expert Workshop on Biodiversity Benefits of Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation, Nairobi, September 2010

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/TC/JSt/72457 (2010-187)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points, CHM Focal Points, POWPA Focal Points, Indigenous and Local Community Organizations, other Relevant Organizations

I am pleased to inform you about the results of the Global Expert Workshop on Biodiversity Benefits of Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation held in Nairobi, Kenya, from 20 to 23 September 2010.

Selected Experts for the Global Expert Workshop on Biodiversity Benefits of Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/TC/JSt/73270 (2010-157)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points, CHM Focal Points, POWPA Focal Points, Indigenous and Local Community Organizations, Members of the Collaborative Partnership on Forests, other Relevant Organizations

I am pleased to inform you that after careful consideration of all nominations, the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity has approved the list of sponsored experts for the Global Expert Workshop on Biodiversity Benefits of Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degrada ...

Global Expert Workshop on Biodiversity Benefits of Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries, 20-24 September 2010 (tentative), Venue: Nairobi, Kenya

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/TC/JSt/72485 (2010-128)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points, CHM Focal Points, POWPA Focal Points, Indigenous and Local Community Organizations, Members of the Collaborative Partnership on Forests, other Relevant Organizations

I am pleased to inform you that a global expert workshop on ‘Biodiversity Benefits of Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries’ will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, from 20 to 24 September 2010.

Submission of views on draft terms of reference for the Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group (AHTEG) on Sustainable Use in Agriculture and Forestry

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/TC/MJS/71871 (2010-115)
To: CBD National Focal Points and relevant organizations

I am pleased to invite you to send your views on the enclosed draft terms of reference for an Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group (AHTEG) on Sustainable Use of Biodiversity in Agriculture and Forestry under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), to the CBD Secretariat at your earliest convenien ...

Invitation for Proposals - The Rio Conventions’ Ecosystems snd Climate Change Pavilion: Promoting synergies between biodiversity, land management and climate change, to be held at the CBD COP 10 and the UNFCCC COP 16

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/AW/71840 (2010-101)
To: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points and International Organizations

The secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), in consultation with the secretariats of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), will convene the Rio Conventions’ Ecosystems and Clima ...

Workshop for Indigenous and Local Communities in Latin America and the Caribbean on Information Technologies, Tourism and Biodiversity in Forest Ecosystems - Workshop III: Forest Ecosystems, Latin America and the Caribbean Region, Ecuador, 9-11 December 2009

Reference: SCBD/SEL/OH/cr/cm/68036 (2009-114)
To: CBD National Focal Points of Latin America and the Caribbean region, Indigenous and Local Community Organizations

In decision IX/13, E7 on Article 8(j) and related provisions, the Conference of Parties (COP) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) requested the Executive Secretary to convene, subject to the availability of financial resources, further regional and sub-regional workshops on community ...

First Meeting of the Liaison Group on Bushmeat, 15-17 October 2009, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/TC/CBe/68054 (2009-085)
To: CBD National Focal Points in Tropical Developing Countries, c.c.: SBSTTA Focal Points in Tropical Developing Countries, UNFF Focal Points in Tropical Developing Countries

Pursuant to Decision IX/5, I have the honour to inform you that the Secretariat is holding the first meeting of the Liaison Group on Bushmeat on 15-17 October 2009 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Nominations for the Sub-regional Capacity Building Workshop on Forest Biodiversity and Climate Change Singapore City, Singapore, 2-5 September 2009

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/TC/SGa/67088 (2009-058)
To: CBD National Focal Points in South-Eastern Asia; cc: UNFF National Focal Points in South-Eastern Asia; ASEAN Secretariat; ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity

We are pleased to inform you that a sub-regional capacity building workshop for South-Eastern Asia on forest biodiversity and climate change will be held in Singapore City, Singapore from 2-5 September 2009. With the generous financial support of the government of Germany and the ASEAN Centre fo ...

Nominations for the Liaison Group Meeting on Bushmeat, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 15-17 October 2009

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/TC/SGa/67459 (2009-052)
To: CBD National Focal Points in tropical developing countries, c.c.: SBSTTA Focal Points in tropical developing countries, UNFF Focal Points in tropical developing countries

I am pleased to inform you that a meeting of the Liaison Group on Non-Timber Forest Products, with a specific view on wildlife-based resources (bushmeat), will be organized from 15-17 October 2009 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in conjunction with the World Forestry Congress.

List of selected participants to receive funding for participation in the Global Indigenous Peoples’ Consultation on Potential Impacts of “Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest egradation (REDD)” on Indigenous and Local Communities, Baguio City, Philippines, 12-14 November 2008

Reference: SCBD/SEL/OJ/SG/65341 (2008-138)
To: Indigenous and Local Communities

After consideration of nominations received by the Secretariat and in close collaboration with co-organisers (the United Nations University’s Traditional Knowledge Initiative, UNU-TKI, and Tebtebba, Indigenous Peoples’ International Centre for Policy Research and Education), I am pleased to info ...

Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD)’ on Indigenous and Local Communities, Baguio City, Philippines, 12-14 November 2008

Reference: SCBD/SEL/OJ/SG/64819 (2008-121)
To: Indigenous and Local Communities

Thanks to the generous financial support from the Packard Foundation, and in collaboration with the United Nations Traditional Knowledge Institute (UNU-TK), and Tebtebba (Indigenous Peoples’ International Centre for Policy Research and Education), an international expert meeting on Potential Imp ...

Request for submissions of information on experiences on the development and application of tools relevant to the sustainable production and use of biofuels

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/RH/64589 (2008-100)
To: Parties and other Governments, indigenous and local communities, and relevant stakeholders and organizations

I invite you to submit information on experiences on the development and application of tools relevant to the sustainable production and use of biofuels as well as relevant information from research on, and monitoring of, the positive and negative impacts of the production and use of biofuels on ...

Comments requested regarding the Global Forest Partnership

Reference: SCBD/STTM/TC/LJ/60479 (2007-133)
To: All CBD and SBSTTA Focal Points

In support to Decision VIII/19 4(a) of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity on strengthening collaboration with members of the Collaborative Partnership on Forests, I would like to call your attention to an independent consultative process on a possible Global ...

Request for Additional Information on the Implementation of Element 1, Goal 2, Objective 3 of the Forest Biodiversity Programme of Work

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JW/tc/59490 (2007-102)
To: CBD National Focal Points and SBSTTA Focal Points

Recommendation XII/5 of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice requests the Executive Secretary, when preparing the in-depth review on the programme of work on forest biodiversity, to conduct an analysis of (i) the extent to which climate change impacts and respons ...

Fourth meeting of the Ad hoc Technical Expert Group on the Review of Implementation of the Programme of Work on Forest Biological Diversity, FAO Rome, Italy from 28 May to 1 June 2007.

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 ...

Additional Information for the In-depth Review of Expanded Programme of Work on Forest Biological Diversity

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.

Increased bio-geographical representation for Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Review of Implementation of the Programme of Work on Forest Biological Diversity

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 ...

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 ...

Reference: SCBD/STTM/MG/47621 (2005-058)
To: CBD National Focal Points & SBSTTA Focal Points

I hereby invite you to review and comment on the incorporation of outcome oriented targets and their technical rationales as proposed by the Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group (AHTEG) on the Review of Implementation of the Programme of Work on Forest Biological Diversity (pursuant to paragraph 7 of d ...

Reference: SCBD/STTM/MG/43667 (2004-037)
To: National Focal Points, CHM National Focal Points, CHM IAC Members

Launch of Forest Web Portal (<a href='/programmes/areas/forest/portal/home.shtml'>http://www.biodiv.org/programmes/areas/forest/portal/home.shtml</a>)

Reference: SCBD/STTM/CM/42949 (2004-022)
To: CBD National Focal Points, CPF members and relevant organizations

Further work on the effects on forest biological diversity of insufficient forest law enforcement

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JM/DH/39246 (2003-110)
To: National Focal Points and SBSTTA Focal Points

Establishment of an ad hoc technical expert group on the review of the implementation of the programme of work on forest biological diversity

Reference: UNEP/CBD/STTM/GVT/dh/39213 (2003-109)
To: National Focal Points and SBSTTA Focal Points

With the financial support of the Government of the Netherlands, the Executive Secretary is convening an International workshop which will take place in Montreal, Canada from 6 to 8 November 2003, prior to the ninth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice ...

Reference: SCBD/I&O/BK/39078 (2003-103)
To: CBD National Focal Points

Extension of deadline on submission of a voluntary thematic report on the implementation of the expanded programme of work for forest biological diversity

Reference: SCBD/STTM/Mgta//va/36384 (2003-089)
To: CPF members and Network

Contribution to the progress report on integration of non-timber forest resources in forest inventory and management

Reference: SCBD/STTM/GVT/dh/36286 (2003-084)
To: UN Organizations and Specialized Agencies, IGOs, NGOs, Indigenous and Local Communities Organizations

The Executive Secretary invites UN Organizations and Specialized Agencies, IGOs, NGOs, Indigenous and Local Communities Organizations to submit the name of an expert who may be called upon to participate in the International Workshop on Protected Forest Areas to be held in Montreal, Canada, from ...

Reference: SCBD/STTM/GVT/dh/36286 (2003-082)
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 participate in the International Workshop on Protected Forest Areas to be held in Montreal, Canada, from 6 to 8 November 2003

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/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/32819 (2002-107)
To: National Focal Points

Pursuant to Decision VI/22, Parties are requested to submit their comments on the draft guidelines for a voluntary report on the implementation of the programme of work on forest biological diversity

Reference: UNEP/CBD/STTM/FL/dh/30530 (2002-071)
To:

Pilot assessment of the implementation of common objectives in the context of national forest programmes (NFPs) and national biodiversity strategies and action plans (NBSAPs).

Reference: SCBD/STTM/HT/28399 (2002-034)
To: CBD National Focal Points

Further to <a href="/doc/notifications/2001/ntf-2001-12-05-cop-en.pdf">Notification 2001-12-05/02</a>, submissions provided by Australia and The European Union are available in document <a href="/doc/meetings/cop/cop-06/information/cop-06-inf-27-en.pdf">UNEP/CBD/COP/6/INF/27</a>.

Reference: SCBD/STTM/HT/va/24001 (2002-005)
To: CBD National Focal Points

Workshop on forest and biological diversity, Accra, Ghana, 28 to 30 January 2002

Reference: Ref: SCBD/STTM/HT/ (2001-083)
To:

Invitation to nominate experts who will attend the workshop on forest and biological diversity to be held in Accra, Ghana, from 28 to 30 January 2002

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JPLD/ia (2001-047)
To:

Notification from the Executive Secretary to experts concerned with Forest Biological Diversity and Non-Forest Timber Resources, and National Focal Points, inviting peer review of a document prepared by CIFOR on the harvesting of non-timber forest resources and forest biological diversity.This p ...

Reference: CBD/STTM/JPLD/ia (2001-048)
To:

Notification from the Executive Secretary to experts concerned by Forest Biological Diversity and Forest Fires, and National Focal Points, inviting peer review of a document prepared by CIFOR on human-induced uncontrolled forest fires and forest biological diversity. This peer review process mus ...

Reference: CBD/STTM/JPLD/dh (2001-039)
To:

Notification from the Executive Secretary inviting all experts to submit comments, by 30 June 2001, on the scientific/technical/socio-economic content and overall balance of document (A Review of the Impact of Climate Change on Forest Biological Diversity)

Reference: (2001-033)
To:

Notification from the Executive Secretary to all National Focal Points on the extension of the peer review period for the documents produced by the <i>ad hoc</i> technical expert group on forest biological diversity (see also <a href="/doc/notifications/ntf-2001-04-05-for-en.asp">Notification 20 ...

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JPLD/DH (2001-024)
To:

Notification from the Executive Secretary to all National Focal Points related to the peer review of the documents produced by the ad hoc technical expert group on forest biological diversity (Decision V/4)

Reference: (2001-023)
To:

Notification from the Executive Secretary to all National Focal Points announcing the second meeting of the Ad hoc Technical Expert Group on Forest Biological Diversity

Reference: SCBD/STTM/JPLD/dh (2000-040)
To:

Letter from the Executive Secretary to the National Focal Points conveying the composition of the Ad Hoc Technical Expert Group on Forests Biological Diversity to be convened pursuant to decision V/4