Notification 2006-018

Dear Madam/Sir, In consultation with the African members of the Bureau of COP-7, I am pleased to forward to you the draft provisional agenda for the African Regional Preparatory Meeting for COP-8 to be held from 18 to 19 March 2006 in Curitiba, Brazil. EIGHTH MEETING OF THE CONFERENCE OF THE PARTIES TO THE CONVENTION ON BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY REGIONAL PREPARATORY MEETING FOR AFRICA Expo Trade Convention and Exhibition Centre Curitiba, Brazil 18 and 19 March 2006 DRAFT AGENDA 1. Opening of the meeting; 2. Adoption of the agenda; 3. Identification of lead countries during the COP-8 deliberations; 4. Report on the preparatory meetings held within the SADC region and overview of draft positions from SADC; 5. Issues for in-depth consideration at COP-8 and development of positions; 6. Strategic Issues for Evaluating Progress or Supporting Implementation, Including progress toward the 2010 Biodiversity Target; 7. Composition of the Bureau of COP-8: Nomination of two representatives for election to the COP Bureau; 8. Coordination and meetings of the Africa Group during COP-8; 9. Other matters; 10. Closure of the meeting.

Executive Secretary

To: CBD Focal Points – African Regional Group