4 March 2011: The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has published the 50th-51st issue of the Quarterly Report of the Convention, covering the period 1 July-31 December 2010.

The report contains a summary of key activities undertaken in relation to the implementation of decisions of the Conference of the Parties during this period, including: personnel and financial arrangements; implementation of decisions regarding scientific, technical and technological matters; implementation of decisions regarding social, economic and legal matters; implementation regarding outreach and major groups; implementation and technical support; and biosafety. [Publication: Quarterly Report on the Administration of the Convention on Biological Diversity (July-December 2010)]