2008 2008-10-01
 en | SCBD/STTM/JSH/aw/65114 (2008-127)
Notification to: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA National Focal Points
Request to submit examples of best practices for addressing the risks associated with the introduction of alien species as pets, aquarium and terrarium species, and as live bait and live food
The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) invites Parties, other governments and relevant organizations to submit examples of best practices for addressing the risks associated with the introduction of alien species as pets, aquarium and terrarium species, and as live bait and live food (COP decision IX/4, paragraph 8 and 9).
Subject(s): Invasive Alien Species
Action required by 2008-10-31 |
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2008-09-05
en | SCBD/STTM/JS/RH/aw/64795 (2008-111)
Notification to: CBD National Focal Points
Request to submit photos for the
2009 International Day for Biological Diversity on Invasive Alien Species
As announced in the notification of 21 July 2008 (2008-087), the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is currently developing outreach materials and publications for the celebration of the 2009 International Day for Biological Diversity (IBD), under the theme of invasive alien species. We invite all interested individuals and relevant organizations to share digital photos (amateur or professional) relevant to the theme of invasive alien species and biodiversity, for possible use for IBD 2009 related materials.
Subject(s): International Day for Biological Diversity, Invasive Alien Species |
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2008-07-23
en es fr | SCBD/STTM/JS/JG/64451 (2008-089)
Notification to: CBD National Focal Points, SBSTTA National Focal Points
Request for Consultation on International Phytosanitary Measures 2008
At its session in May 2008, the Standards Committee Working Group (SC-7) of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) reviewed and approved seven draft International Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs) for member consultation (20 June – 30 September 2008). These ISPMs are particularly relevant to the CBD’s programme of work on invasive alien species. The complete set of draft ISPMs and the templates for submitting comments are available for downloading in English, French and Spanish at the following link: https://www.ippc.int/id/201049?language=en. You are kindly requested to submit comments on the ISPMs to the IPPC Secretariat through your country’s National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO), or Regional Plant Protection Organization (RPPO) contact point.
Subject(s): Invasive Alien Species
Action required by 2008-09-30 |
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2007 2007-10-31
en | SCBD/STTM/JM/aw/56333 (2007-134)
Notification to: CBD National Focal Points
Reminder to submit views and experiences for the
in-depth review of work on invasive alien species
Pursuant to Notification 2006-116 (ref. SCBD/STTM/RH/56333) dated 20 October 2006, as well as the letter from the Global Invasive Species Programme (GISP) dated 11 June 2007, I would like to remind those Parties, other Governments and relevant international organizations who have not already provided submission to GISP or the CBD Secretariat, to kindly contribute their views and experiences to the Secretariat as soon as possible and no later than 19 November 2007
Subject(s): Invasive Alien Species
Action required by 2007-11-19 |
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2006 2006-12-05
en | SCBD/STTM/RH/VA/56765 (2006-129)
Notification to: CBD and SBSTTA National Focal Points
Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety National Focal Points
National level collaboration between agencies responsible for biodiversity and plant protection.
The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) is an agreement with 159 Parties which aims to prevent the introduction and spread of any species (plant, animal or other) that directly or indirectly affect plants. The Conference of the Parties, in decisions VI/23 and VI/20 respectfully, acknowledged the contribution of the IPPC to the implementation of Article 8(h) and welcomed collaboration with the IPPC on matters related to biosafety of living modified organisms. The governing bodies of the two Conventions have referred to these common interests and the need for collaboration.
Subject(s): Invasive Alien Species |
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2006-10-20
en | SCBD/STTM/RH/56333 (2006-116)
Notification to: CBD and SBSTTA National Focal Points
Relevant Organizations
Reminder to submit views and experiences for the in-depth review of work on invasive alien species.
Parties and other governments, and relevant international organizations, are invited to provide views and experiences to the Secretariat as soon as possible and no later than 19 November 2007. Please note that, in order to facilitate preparatory work, all submissions should be provided in Word format.
Subject(s): Invasive Alien Species
Action required by 2007-11-19 |
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2005 2005-09-22
en | SCBD/I&O/CHM/MS/49984 (2005-106)
Notification to: Latin America and the Caribbean CHM National Focal Points, CHM Informal Advisory Committee
I am writing in connection with notification no. 2005-089 (reference SCBD/I&O/CHM/MS/49984), dated 29 July 2005, where Parties were requested to complete a checklist of criteria, herewith attached, to assist in the evaluation of national Clearing-House Mechanisms in the Latin America and Caribbean region. In view of the limited number of checklists that have been received by the Secretariat so far, and the need by some Parties for additional time to complete their checklist, I wish to inform you that the deadline has been extended to 7 October 2005.
Subject(s): Invasive Alien Species, Clearing-House Mechanism
Action required by 2005-10-07 |
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2005-09-16
en | SCBD/I&O/CHM/MS/47639 (2005-100)
Notification to: SBSTTA and CHM National Focal Points
I have the honour to invite you to comment on the invasive alien species profile schema document which contains some of the major schema components in Appendix 1, and to suggest additional improvements with a view to facilitate its widest possible adoption. Your comments will be compiled and presented at a meeting, to be held prior to the eighth Conference of the Parties and subject to available funds, to review the schema document.
Subject(s): Invasive Alien Species, Clearing-House Mechanism |
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2005-05-17
en | SCBD/I&O/CHM/MS/47639 (2005-060)
Notification to: SBSTTA and CHM National Focal Points
Relevant international organizations
In paragraph 25 of decision VI/23, the Conference of the Parties called on relevant organizations to contribute to the creation and maintenance of a global invasive species information network. In support of the above, the Government of the United States of America has made generous funds available for the development of an invasive species profile schema to assist in the establishment of the Global Invasive Species Information Network.
Subject(s): Invasive Alien Species, Clearing-House Mechanism |
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2005-02-18
en | UNEP/SCBD/STTM/JM/va/47453 (2005-018)
Notification to: CBD National Focal Points
The list of selected experts for the Ad hoc technical expert group meeting on Gaps and Inconsistencies in the International Regulatory Frameworks on Invasive Alien Species which will meet in Auckland, New Zealand from 16 to 20 May 2005 is provided in Annex I and the provisional agenda in Annex II of this notification.
Subject(s): Invasive Alien Species, Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice |
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2004 2004-11-18
en | SCBD/STTM/LR/45602 (2004-097)
Notification to: To CBD National Focal Points
The Executive Secretary invites Parties to nominate experts for the AHTEG meeting in Auckland in May 2005 on gaps and inconsistencies in the international regulatory frameworks on invasive alien species.
Subject(s): Invasive Alien Species
Action required by 2004-12-31 |
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2004-07-26
en | SCBD/STTM/LR/RH/44424 (2004-061)
Notification to: CBD National Focal Points and SBSTTA Focal Points
Review of assessment of the impact of invasive alien species on inland water and island ecosystems
Subject(s): Invasive Alien Species, Inland Waters Biodiversity
Action required by 2004-09-30 |
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2003 2003-08-18
en | SCBD/STTM/JM/IA/37788 (2003-088)
Notification to: Participants of the Liaison Group Meeting on Alien Invasive Species, Cape Town, South Africa, 17 September 2000; SBSTTA Bureau Members
Participants of the Liaison Group Meeting on Alien Invasive Species, held in Cape Town, South Africa, 17 September 2000 and SBSTTA Bureau Members are invited to take part in the peer review of the document "Invasive Alien Species: the ecological and socio-economic impact of invasive alien species on island ecosystems", which will be submitted to the ninth meeting of SBSTTA, to be held in Montreal, Canada, from 10 to 14 November 2003
Subject(s): Invasive Alien Species
Action required by 2003-09-15 |
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2003-08-18
en | SCBD/STTM/JM/IA/37789 (2003-086)
Notification to: Participants of the Liaison Group Meeting on Alien Invasive Species, Cape Town, South Africa, 17 September 2000; SBSTTA Bureau Members
Participants of the Liaison Group Meeting on Alien Invasive Species, held in Cape Town, South Africa, 17 September 2000 and SBSTTA Bureau Members are invited to take part in the peer review of the document "Invasive Alien Species: identification of specific gaps and inconsistencies in the international regulatory framework", which will be submitted to the ninth meeting of SBSTTA, to be held in Montreal, Canada, from 10 to 14 November 2003
Subject(s): Invasive Alien Species
Action required by 2003-09-15 |
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2000 2000-11-27
 en | (2000-045)
Written comments from USA, New Zealand, Australia, Seychelles, FAO, GISP and Defenders of Wildlife on the interim guiding principles for the prevention, introduction and mitigation of impacts of alien species
Subject(s): Invasive Alien Species |
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2000-10-02
en | (2000-025)
Letter from the Executive Secretary to the National Focal Points encouraging all Parties to submit a Report on Alien Species
Subject(s): Invasive Alien Species |
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2000-09-04
en | (2000-023)
Liaison Group Meeting on Alien Invasive Species in Cape Town, South Africa (17 September 2000)
Subject(s): Invasive Alien Species |
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