Notification 2016-010

Dear Madam/Sir, In decision XII/26, paragraph 1, the Conference of the Parties established the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI) to replace the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Review of Implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity. According to its terms of reference, one main function of the SBI is to review relevant information on progress in the implementation of the Convention, including in the provision of support for the implementation of the Convention, as well as of any strategic plans and other relevant decisions adopted by the Conference of the Parties, and on progress in the achievement of targets established under the Convention (decision XII/26, annex, paragraph 1(a)). For the current decade, the work of the SBI in the context of this function will primarily focus on reviewing the implementation of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 and the efforts towards the achievement of the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, in line with decision XII/26, paragraph 5. At its first meeting, the SBI will undertake, under agenda item 4, a review of progress in the implementation of the Convention and the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020. In decision X/2, the Conference of the Parties requested the Executive Secretary to prepare an analysis/synthesis of national, regional and other actions, including targets as appropriate, established in accordance with the Strategic Plan, to enable the Working Group on Review of Implementation of the Convention and the Conference of Parties to assess the contribution of such national and regional targets towards the global targets. Taking this request into account, the Executive Secretary has prepared draft versions of the following documents, which will be available for consideration by the SBI: (a) An update and analysis of the National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAP) received after adoption of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020; and (b) An analysis of the contribution of targets established by Parties and progress towards the Aichi Biodiversity Targets. I would like to invite you to participate in the peer review process for these documents. The draft documents will be made available online at www.cbd.int/sbi01/review/. Comments should be sent by e-mail to secretariat@cbd.int no later than 15 February 2016. Please accept, Madam/Sir, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Executive Secretary

To: : CBD National Focal Points