Notification 2014-019

Dear Madam/Sir, Please refer to my earlier notification 2013-050 of 25 June 2013, regarding the submission of information for the review of implementation of the strategy for resource mobilization (http://www.cbd.int/doc/notifications/2013/ntf-2013-050-rm-en.pdf). I would like to thank Parties and other Governments who have already sent their submissions and I look forward to receiving the information from those that have not yet done so, including a duly-filled preliminary reporting framework (see attachment), to secretariat@cbd.int at your earliest convenience but no later than 28 February 2014. Submissions will be compiled for consideration by the fifth meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Review of Implementation of the Convention, and used as an input for preparing other pertinent documentation as requested by the Conference of Parties. I would also like to take this opportunity to remind you of notification 2013-025, dated 22 March 2013 (http://www.cbd.int/doc/notifications/2013/ntf-2013-025-financial-en.pdf), inviting submission of views on the discussion paper on Safeguards for Scaling-up Biodiversity Financing and Possible Guiding Principles (UNEP/CBD/COP/11/INF/7). Parties and other Governments that have not yet done so are also encouraged to provide their comments by 28 February 2014. Please accept, Madam/Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Executive Secretary

To: CBD Focal Points and other Governments