National Biodiversity Strategic Action Plan, Report to the COP of CBD

This Enabling Activity is to help Costa Rica to formulate the strategies and actions necessary for the protection and sustainable use of Costa Rica's biodiversity in accordance with articles 6 and 8 of the CBD, as well as prepare a plan for their implementation. The primary output will be the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan. The principal task of this project will be to 1) conduct a comprehensive assessment of the existing information on biodiversity in the country, 2) implement a participatory, strategic planing process and develop priorities for action in protecting Costa Rica's biodiversity , 3) prepare the first National Report for submission to the Conference of the Parties.