Assessment of Capacity-building Needs for Biodiversity, Participation in CHM and Preparation of Second National Report

1.To obtain national consensus on mechanisms to raise the capacity of Mauritania to manage the use of biodiversity and ensure its conservation.2.Expand on initial participation in the CHM through establishing an Internet site.3.In accordance with the Decision V/19 of the Conference of the Parties, prepare a second national report for submission to the Secretariat CBD by the deadline May15, 2001.