18 February 2011: The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has issued a notification to underscore funding-related information regarding the revision of national biodiversity strategies and action plans (NBSAPs).
16 February 2011: The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has published a Guide to the Roster of Biosafety Experts under the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety. The guide provides a quick reference to the nature, role and operational procedures of the roster and the Voluntary Fund for the roster.
16 February 2011: The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has invited Parties to the Biosafety Protocol to nominate experts for participation in a workshop for the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region. The training of trainers' workshop will focus on the identification and documentation of living modified organisms (LMOs). It will take place from 11-15 April 2011.
15 February 2011: The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has invited island Parties and Parties with islands to provide information for the in-depth review of the implementation of the Programme of Work on island biodiversity.
15 February 2011: The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has informed Parties to the Biosafety Protocol that the Global Environment Facility (GEF) is providing funding for the preparation of the second national reports under the Protocol.
14 February 2011: The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has requested examples of best practices for addressing invasive alien species introduced as pets, aquarium and terrarium species, and as live bait and live food.
This regional capacity building workshop for the updating and revision of National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAP) for East, South and Southeast Asia is organized by the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) with support from the Governments of Japan and China, as well as the European Community.
11 February 2011: The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has requested Parties to the Biosafety Protocol, other governments and relevant organizations to submit information and views regarding the comprehensive review of the updated Action Plan for Building Capacities for the Effective Implementation of the Protocol.
11 February 2011: The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has announced that post of Principal Officer in charge of the Division of Scientific, Technical and Technological Matters is under advertisement. The position is at the D-1 level.
11 February 2011: The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has circulated its Monthly Bulletin of Activities for January 2011.
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