Notification 2011-072

Dear Madam/Sir, I have the pleasure of referring to decision X/24, paragraph 5, the Conference of the Parties “Invites Parties and relevant stakeholders, including indigenous and local communities, to submit information and views on the further development of programme priorities, taking into account the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020, including its Aichi Biodiversity Targets and associated indicators, by 30 November 2011, and requests the Executive Secretary to compile the information for consideration by the fourth meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Review of Implementation.” In order to prepare for the Working Group on Review of Implementation in a timely manner, the Secretariat will appreciate receiving information and views on the further development of programme priorities, as referred to above and as invited by the Conference of the Parties, before 30 November 2011. Please accept, Madam/Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Executive Secretary

To: National Focal Points of the Convention, and relevant stakeholders, including indigenous and local communities