GPA/IGR-3: Declaration

The 3rd Intergovernmental Review on the Implementation of the Global Programme for Action (IGR-3) provided an opportunity for national governments and regional organizations to renew commitments to the protection of the marine environment from land-based activities. Participants adopted the Manila Declaration and their report.

Geo-engineering and Biodiversity

A draft study prepared by the CBD Secretariat, in response to Decision X/33, para 9(l), compiles and synthesizes available scientific information on the possible impacts of geo-engineering techniques on biodiversity, including preliminary information on associated social, economic and cultural considerations. The study is now in its second round of the peer-review process by Parties. The final report will be used to prepare a pre-session document for the 16th meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA-16).

Comments and views are due to the CBD Secretariat no later than 22 February.

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