Notification 2014-099

Dear Madam/Sir, As part of the Secretariat’s strengthened collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), I am pleased to circulate the annexed information provided by the FAO which can assist CBD National Focal Points and their partners in the involvement of the different food and agriculture sectors in the implementation of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011 – 2020. The information is particularly relevant to National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans with regard to the integration of biodiversity into other economic sectors. The information highlights FAO’s work on agriculture (including livestock, fisheries and aquaculture) because this is generally less well known to the biodiversity/environment community than its work on forestry. This information includes: an overview of how biodiversity is mainstreamed into the activities of the FAO, including its various bodies; FAO’s biodiversity related knowledge platforms; and, tools and areas of work with respect to Aichi Biodiversity Targets 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18, bearing in mind that much of FAO’s work is cross-cutting. Web links are provided to the relevant information on the FAO website and you are invited to contact your local FAO office for further information if required. I encourage you to use and widely disseminate this information, which I believe is especially useful for implementation at national level through coordinated efforts between the food and agriculture and environment constituencies. Please accept, Madam/Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Executive Secretary

To: CBD National Focal Points