Notification 2017-108

Dear Madam/Sir, Further to notification 2017-093 (https://www.cbd.int/doc/notifications/2017/ntf-2017-093-bbi-en.doc) regarding the Regional Bio-Bridge Initiative Round Table for Central and Eastern Europe, I am pleased to inform you that the deadline for nominations to participate in the round table has been extended. I would also like to take this opportunity to invite the Central Asian Republics to nominate a representative to attend the round table. Nominations should be made for one government representative, working in the field of technical and scientific cooperation and technology transfer under the Convention and/or its Protocols, to participate in the round table. Subject to the availability of funds, participation of nominated representatives from eligible countries will be supported in accordance with relevant United Nations rules and based on a first come, first served basis. Nominations should be submitted to the Secretariat using the attached nomination form and must be accompanied by an official signed letter of nomination, clearly indicating the name and full contact information of the nominee. The nominations should be sent via e-mail to secretariat@cbd.int or faxed to + 1 514 288 6588 as soon as possible but no later than 30 October 2017. Please accept, Madam/Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Executive Secretary

To: CBD Focal Points, SBSTTA Focal Points and CHM Focal Points for Central and Eastern Europe and the Central Asian Republics