Core functions of the global coordination entity
In accordance with decision 15/8, paragraph 27, the core functions of the global coordination entity are the following:
- To facilitate coordination, collaboration and synergies among the regional and/or subregional centres;
- To facilitate the sharing of experiences and lessons learned among the network members;
- To coordinate a standardized approach in the delivery of support tools;
- To mobilize additional resources for the technical and scientific cooperation programmes of the regional and/or subregional centres;
- To operate a global helpdesk to provide information, advice and technical support at the request of the regional and/or subregional centres;
- To ensure balance and equity among regions while implementing the technical and scientific cooperation mechanism’s mandate to facilitate access to information on opportunities for technical and scientific cooperation;
- To support the regional and/or subregional centres to align their work with the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and the implementation of the Convention;
- To assist the regional and/or subregional centres in the reporting of their work for the consideration of the Conference of the Parties.
