Notification 2009-144

Kobe Biodiversity Dialogue in 2009

Dear Madam/Sir, As you are already aware, on 15-16 October 2009, the Ministry of Environment of Japan held the "Kobe Biodiversity Dialogue in 2009" with approximately 300 participants coming from various stakeholders, including business sector, NGOs, researchers, governments, and international organizations. I am pleased to attach, herewith, for your kind information the Chair’s Summary of the Kobe Biodiversity Dialogue. More information about this meeting can also be found at http://www.kobe-biodiversity.org/eng/. Please accept, Madam/Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Executive Secretary

To: All CBD National Focal Points

2009-10-28

Subject(s): Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity