11 May 2012: Following recommendations by the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA) at its 16th meeting, the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has invited views on the process of conveying requests from the Convention to the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES).

The document on ways and means to improve SBSTTA effectiveness, addressed at SBSTTA 16, discusses options for engagement with IPBES and lists some considerations that may be taken into account in developing an effective interaction with IPBES.

The deadline for submission of views is 30 June 2012. [CBD Notification][Document on Ways and Means to Improve the Effectiveness of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice]