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

1.To obtain national consensus on the specific mechanisms needed for on-going capacity building to manage the use of biodiversity and ensure its conservation in accord with the NBSAP.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.