This discussion forum was established by the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) to facilitate preparation for an expert workshop on scientific and technical guidance on the use of biogeographic classification systems and identification of marine areas beyond national jurisdiction in need of protection, to be held from 29 September – 2 October 2009, in Ottawa, Canada. For more information: Internet.  

dates: 25 June-31 August 2009  
location: TBA