Notification 2014-120

Dear Madam/Sir, I am pleased to announce that the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), with the support of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development, the Japan Biodiversity Fund and ONF- International, will convene a training session on “Ecosystem Natural Capital Accounts: A Quick Start Package” on 10-12 October 2014, during the week-end of the twelfth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP 12), in Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea. The training workshop is being offered to diverse participants of COP 12 and not exclusively to National Focal Points of the CBD. The Technical Series N°77 “Ecosystem Natural Capital Accounts: A Quick Start Package” will be launched during a lunch time side event at the Rio Conventions Pavilion on Tuesday, 7 October 2014. The training session will be an opportunity for people interested in this issue to learn how to use this manual to facilitate efforts by Parties in achieving Aichi Biodiversity Target 2 on incorporation of biodiversity values in National Accounting Systems. Attached herewith is the provisional agenda of the training session. Given the limited number of places available for the training, participation will be determined on a first come, first serve basis, taking into account the geographical balance and the already established partnerships with the CBD. Submission of the duly completed registration form should be sent to secretariat@cbd.int, as soon as possible but not later than 1 October 2014. Confirmation will be sent to selected participants no later than Monday, 6 October 2014. Furthermore, it is essential that selected participants attend all of the sessions and bring their own laptops (with USB connection). Please note that the training session will be held in English, but trainers will be available to provide assistance in French, Chinese and Russian. Please accept, Madam/Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Executive Secretary

To: CBD Focal Points, international and non-governmental organizations, indigenous and local communities and relevant stakeholders