Second ABS dialogue on Key Challenges and Practical Ways Forward for the Implementation of Nagoya Protocol

Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF & CC) of India in cooperation with GIZ’s Indo-German Biodiversity Programme and the ABS Capacity Development Initiative is organizing the “Second ABS dialogue on Key Challenges and Practical Ways Forward for the Implementation of the Nagoya Protocol” to be held on 4 to 6 August 2014, in Goa, India.

A first dialogue on the same topic was organized by the ABS Initiative and hosted by the Government of South Africa on 30-31 January 2014, in Cape Town, South Africa. The objective of this second dialogue will be to provide an opportunity for further exchange amongst government representatives and relevant stakeholders on the implementation of the Nagoya Protocol. While the focus of the first dialogue was to learn from past experience with ABS implementation with a view to exchange information regarding preparedness in implementation of the Nagoya Protocol, the second dialogue will focus on the key challenges and the instruments/approaches that are being considered by countries for the implementation of the Nagoya Protocol, taking into account the lessons learned and the new obligations under the Nagoya Protocol. It will also provide an opportunity for participants to further share their thoughts on the challenges related to the implementation of the Protocol and possible options to support a coherent approach for its implementation.

The dialogue will be attended by 80 participants, including government representatives, delegates and relevant stakeholders from more than 20 countries across the globe, involved in ABS implementation.

For more information on the event, please contact Piyush Dhawan (use contact box on the right margin).