Notification 2009-124

Dear Madam/Sir, This is further to the letter dated 3 August 2009 (Ref.: SCBD/SEL/ML/lb/67823) informing on the regional initiative advanced by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (SCBD), entitled “Biodiversity and Ecosystems: Why these are Important for Sustained Growth and Equity in Latin America and the Caribbean”. In order to support this important regional initiative, I am pleased to attach for your consideration and distribution a call for case studies issued by the initiative. The aim is to gather solid economic data from the region that can support the objective and messages of the Report. It will also be an excellent opportunity for local research institutes and practitioners to showcase their cutting edge work. Please note that the deadline to submit a one-page overview of case study concept is 15 October 2009. The concepts will be reviewed and selected by the UNDP, and submitters of selected concepts will be invited to prepare a draft case study of up to five pages by 30 November 2009. All requested documents and related queries should be submitted to Ms. Rhona Barr, at rhona.barr@undp.org. I thank you in advance for your support of this important initiative, which I am certain, will make a critical contribution to support Parties in the region in meeting the objectives of the Convention. Please accept Madam/Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Executive Secretary

To: GRULAC Primary Focal Points and SBSTTA Focal Points