Notification 2023-063

Dear Madam/Sir, As foreseen in Article 20 of the Convention on Biological Diversity, a list of developed country Parties and other Parties which voluntarily assume the obligations of developed country Parties, was adopted by the Conference of the Parties at its first meeting (decision I/2, paragraph 1 and Annex II). An updated list of developed country Parties and other Parties that voluntarily assume the obligations of developed country Parties was adopted by the Conference of the Parties at its eighth meeting (decision VIII/18 , paragraph 1 and Annex) and is attached to the present notification. In decision 15/7, paragraph 47 (b) of the Conference of the Parties, on resource mobilization, the Conference of the Parties requested the Executive Secretary “to issue a notification inviting developing country Parties and Parties with economies in transition to consider, taking into account national circumstances, whether they are in a position to voluntarily assume the obligations of the developed country Parties in accordance with Article 20 of the Convention, and, if so, to indicate this to the Executive Secretary”. Accordingly, I invite Parties, including developing country Parties and Parties with economies in transition, to review the attached list and indicate if they would like to be included in this list. We would appreciate receiving your indication at your earliest convenience and not later than 15 December 2023. In line with paragraph 47 (c) of decision 15/7, the Secretariat will compile indications received for consideration by the Conference of the Parties at its sixteenth meeting. I would like to thank Parties in advance for their cooperation in this matter, and for their continued support to the work of the Convention. Please accept, Madam/Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Acting Executive Secretary

To: CBD national focal points