Notification 2006-037

Dear Madam/Sir, I would like to invite Parties, other governments and relevant organizations to submit case studies and lessons learned to the Secretariat on land-use options that promote biodiversity conservation and generate income for indigenous and local communities in dry and sub-humid lands. In paragraph 11(a) of decision VIII/2 on the biological diversity of dry and sub-humid lands (http://www.biodiv.org/doc/meetings/cop/cop-08/cop-08-decision-advance-en.pdf), the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity requests the Executive Secretary to prepare proposals on land-use options that promote biodiversity conservation and generate income, including options for transboundary and community based natural resource management. The proposals will be based, in part, on past experiences and lessons learned. In light of the above, I would appreciate the submission of: • Case studies on innovate programmes, projects and/or initiatives that combine biodiversity conservation with income generation within dry and sub-humid lands; • Perceived criteria or pre-conditions for the success of the above. Parties, other governments and relevant organizations are requested to submit information, along with the completed attached cover form, at their earliest convenience but no later than 1 October 2006. I thank you in advance for your cooperation in this matter and your continued support to the work of the Convention. Please accept, Madam/Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Executive Secretary

To: all CBD National Focal Points and SBSTTA Focal Points Intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, and indigenous organizations