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WORKING
GROUP I:
The Secretariat introduced documents on island biodiversity
and the SBSTTA-10 report . Many delegates strongly encouraged the adoption of the work programme on island biodiversity. Above photos L-R: Jo Mulongoy (CBD), WG-I Chair Matthew Jebb (Ireland), Jaime Webbe (CBD) and Marjo Vierros (CBD); Chair Jebb |
The
PHILIPPINES and others called for allocation of adequate financial resources for implementation of the work
programme. |
CANADA stressed the importance of
Arctic island biodiversity and full participation of indigenous and local communities through integrative national
programmes. |
GHANA said that the work programme could help protect island biodiversity from the potential threats of avian flu. |
The
MALDIVES encouraged consideration of the special needs and circumstances of SIDS. Above photo: Ahmed Saleem (Maldives) |
THAILAND highlighted the collaboration between the CBD and the Ramsar Convention. |
On a global target relating to international trade and island biodiversity, ICELAND suggested deleting reference to sustainable use of wild flora and fauna on islands, noting that CITES has not agreed on the term
"sustainable use." |
GLOBAL TAXONOMY INITIATIVE:
PALAU
supported text on GEF financial support for GTI activities. Above photo: Joel Miles (Palau) |
The
REPUBLIC OF KOREA stressed the importance of taxonomic needs assessment in each country. Above photo: Hae-wook Cheung (Republic of Korea) |
The
GLOBAL BIODIVERSITY INFORMATION FACILITY reported on
its work regarding taxonomic data dissemination and
capacity building. Above photo: Jim Edwards and Beatriz Torres (GBIF) |
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ACCESS AND BENEFIT-SHARING: Process for developing an international regime
Above photo: Timothy Hodges (Canada) |
Above photo L-R: Martha Ligia Perez, Adriana Mendoza, Fernando Casas and Alban (Colombia) |
Above photo: Birthe Ivars (Norway) |
Elements of the certificate:
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WG-II Chair Sem Shikongo (Namibia) established an informal group for consultations on the issue. |
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