Global Biodiversity Forum (GBF): Multistakeholder Support for the Implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity - Phase III

The central thrust of this project will be to: (a) provide an informal mechanism where the CBD parties and major stakeholder groups can explore and debate in-depth central issues around CBD implementation; (b) to expand rhew CBD constituency to foster broader involvement and commitment of independent, public and business sector partners in actively supporting and assessing CBD implementation; (c) to catalyze new cooperative partnership and initiatives involving governments and stakeholder groups, and among different sectors, at global, regional, and national levels, in support of the implementation of the CBD. It will do so through the following set of activities: 1. Convene three formal meeting of the BBF Steering Committee; 2. Organize and convene a series of at least nine meetings over the next two years (three global and six regional sessions of the GBF); 3. Provide financial assistance packages to participants from developing countries and countries with economies in transitions; 4. Produce and disseminate widely approximately 9 associated reports and other publications, and maintain a GBF internet site; 5. Establish/strengthen the GBF consultative network; 6) Develop and implement a communication strategy; and 7. Project management and coordination.