Notification 2010-147

Dear Madam/Sir, I am pleased to inform you that the selection of indigenous and local community representatives to receive financial assistance to participate in the meeting under reference has been completed in partnership with the Indigenous Women’s Biodiversity Network for the Latin American and Caribbean Region (LAC IWBN). The list of beneficiaries of financial assistance is attached herewith for your information. Thanks to the generous support of the Government of Spain, successful applicants will receive a daily subsidiary allowance to assist with their participation in the capacity building workshop to be held in Panama City on 11-13 August 2010. The selected participants will be contacted directly by the Indigenous Women’s Biodiversity Network for the Latin American and Caribbean Region (LAC IWBN) with regard to travel arrangements. I seize this opportunity to reiterate my gratitude for your cooperation and continued support to the work of the Convention. Please accept, Madam/Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Executive Secretary

To: CBD National Focal Points and Indigenous and Local Community