The 11th Meeting
of the Ad Hoc Open-ended Working Group on Article 8(j) and Related
Provisions and the 23rd Meeting of the Subsidiary Body on
Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA-23) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was
held in Montreal, Canada, during the period November 20th – 29th,
2019. The
Government of Republic of Trinidad and Tobago was represented at the meetings
by Ms. Candace Amoroso, Biodiversity Specialist of the EPPD.
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| Ms. Candace Amoroso, Biodiversity Specialist |
The
meetings addressed a range of issues, with the main item under discussion being
the contributions to the development of the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF).
The
Working Group on Article 8(j) focused on the role of indigenous peoples and
local communities, and addressed links between nature and culture for the
development of the post-2020 framework. The Working Group further conducted its
thematic dialogue; addressed recommendations from the UN Permanent Forum on
Indigenous Issues; and discussed progress towards Aichi Target 18 (traditional
knowledge).
SBSTTA-23
focused on the scientific and technical base for the Post-2020 Framework, gathering
ideas on the 2030 mission and relevant targets. It further focused on
biodiversity and climate change, technical and scientific cooperation, and
sustainable wildlife management, approving relevant recommendations to the
Conference of the Parties (COP).
Approximately
600 participants attended the meetings, representing governments, international
organisations, academia, and civil society.
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Ms. Elizabeth Maruma Mrema, Officer-in-Charge of the CBD
Secretariat meets with delegates from Small Island Developing States (SIDS)
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