(CHM) Portal of Bosnia and Herzegovina
This portal is part of the global information exchange network established by the Convention on Biodiversity (Clearing House Mechanism – CHM). Its purpose is to provide comprehensive information on biodiversity through effective information services and to facilitate technical and scientific cooperation, knowledge sharing and information exchange. The CHM portal provides information on the implementation of the Convention in Bosnia and Herzegovina and brings up-to-date information on events, conferences and other related issues. It contains national biodiversity-related information that is required to assist policy makers and stakeholders to meet the obligations defined by the Convention and to conserve and sustainably use biodiversity.
Strategic Plan and Aichi Biodiversity Targets
At its Tenth meeting held from 18th to 29th of October 2010, in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, the COP adopted a revised and updated Strategic Plan for Biodiversity, including the Aichi Biodiversity Targets, for the period 2011-2020 (COP decision X/2).
This new plan is the overarching framework on biodiversity, not only for the biodiversity-related conventions, but for the entire United Nations system.
Additionally, in its decision X/10, the COP decided that the fifth national reports, due by 31st of March 2014, should focus on the implementation of the 2011 – 2020 Strategic Plan and progress achieved towards the Aichi Biodiversity Targets. Read more…