The second meeting of the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) will address, inter alia: the initial work programme of the Platform; financial and budgetary arrangements for the Platform; and rules and procedures for the operations of the Platform, including for the Multidisciplinary Expert Panel. The meeting is scheduled for 9-14 December 2013, in Antalya, Turkey.  

dates: 9-14 December 2013   venue: Rixos Sungate Hotel   location: Antalya, Turkey   contact: UNEP Secretariat   e-mail: ipbes.unep@unep.org   www: http://www.ipbes.net