CBD/SBI/3/INF/8 The Data Reporting Tool for MEAs (DaRT) - A tool for biodiversity knowledge management in support of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework implementation

The United Nations Environment Programme has prepared the document in response to decision 14/25, paragraph 4(d) and (g), and decision 14/27, paragraph 3(g), in which the Conference of the Parties requested the Executive Secretary, subject to the availability of resources, to contribute to the development, testing and promotion of the Data Reporting Tool (DaRT, dart.informea.org), and to facilitate its use in reporting processes across the biodiversity-related conventions, as appropriate. 3. This document provides an overview of the DaRT, including its background, current development, guidance, and future plans, highlighting the benefits to Parties and stakeholders of the Multilateral Environmental Agreements as a tool that promotes synergies. 4. This document presents information relevant to agenda item 9 of the provisional agenda of the third meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation, addressing mechanisms for reporting, assessment and review of implementation. It is also relevant to agenda item 10 on cooperation with other conventions, international organizations and initiatives, and agenda item 7, particularly with respect to knowledge management.

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The Data Reporting Tool (DaRT)

The Data Reporting Tool for MEAs – DaRT is the first tool supporting Parties to effectively use synergies in the field of knowledge and information management for national reporting to biodiversity-related conventions. DaRT is developed by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) with support of the SCBD, was endorsed by the InforMEA Initiative which brings together Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) and is financially supported by the European Union and Switzerland.

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Data Reporting Tool for MEAs - DaRT

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) Data Reporting Tool for MEAs (DaRT) allows Parties to Multilateral Environment Agreements to gather and record data in a single space, for convenient sharing across Ministries and for national reporting; and to facilitate monitoring of progress toward the global goals and targets to which National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans are mapped. DaRT also brings together information from other tools and information sources – such as the Biodiversity Indicators Partnership – synthesising information, bridging gaps and improving efficiency.

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