The workshop generated the following recommendations concerning Chapter IV. You are most welcome to provide more suggestions or share your experiences and approaches.


It is suggested that all the key information or findings should be drawn from the first three chapters to analyze how much actions taken at national level in particular those for implementing NBSAPs and mainstreaming has contributed to achievement of the 2010 Target and goals and objectives of the Strategic Plan. This chapter should focus on targets adopted or established, actions taken to achieve these targets and indicators used to measure progress, both global and nationally developed ones. This chapter should also analyze challenges encountered and identify gaps.

In terms of steps for preparing this chapter, it is recommended that the first step could be linking all the relevant activities undertaken and outcomes achieved with the corresponding goals and targets in the CBD framework, and then analyzing to what extent these activities and outcomes have contributed to achieving the 2010 Target. Presentation of analyses through tables and graphics is recommended.

Use of indicators, global or nationally developed ones, for assessing progress is encouraged. Uncertainties or imperfections concerning indicators should not discourage countries from using them.