26 January 2012: The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has invited comments on a proposed work programme for the clearing-house mechanism (CHM) in support of the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020. The proposed work programme was drafted in consultation with the CHM informal advisory committee, and builds upon the framework defined by the mission, goals and objectives of the CHM in support of the Strategic Plan.

For each objective of the Strategic Plan, the draft recommends various activities. The feedback received will be taken into account when finalizing the corresponding pre-session document for the fourth meeting of the Working Group on Review of Implementation, to be held in May 2012, in Montreal, Canada. Comments are invited until 25 February 2012. [CBD Notification]