National Biodiversity Strategies, Action Plan, and First National Report to the CBD

This Enabling Activity is to help Venezuela to formulate the strategic and actions necessary for the protection and sustainable use of its biodiversity in accordance with articles 6 and 8 of the CBD, as well as prepare a p[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 planning process and develop priorities for action in protecting Venezuela's biodiversity, 3) prepare the first National Report for submission to the CoP.