. Progress in the development of practical principles, operational guidance and associated instruments on sustainable use

Progress in the development of practical principles, operational guidance and associated instruments on sustainable use

The Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice

1. Takes note of the progress report of the Executive Secretary on the on the development of practical principles, operational guidance and associated instruments for sustainable use (UNEP/CBD/SBSTTA/7/5);
2. Notes with appreciation the convening of the three regional workshops by the Executive Secretary to develop practical principles, operational guidance and associated instruments and Expresses its appreciation for the financial support provided to that end by the Government of the Netherlands;
3. Encourages Parties to support the organization of an additional meeting to conclude the synthesis of the practical principles, operational guidance and associated instruments on the basis of the conclusions of these regional workshops;
4. Urges the implementation of activities in application of decision V/24 of the Conference of the Parties.