Review of the status of implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity and of biodiversity action plans in the European Union Overseas Entities

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Microsoft Word - IUCN ORs OCTs CBD review discussion paper september 2010.doc Review of the Status of Implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity and of Biodiversity Action Plans in the European Union Overseas Entities DISCUSSION PAPER International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) September 2010 NOTE TO READERS AND REVIEWERS This discussion paper has been produced to provide the basis for consultation and dialogue among stakeholders concerned with biodiversity conservation and sustainable development in the overseas entities of the European Union, and with the implementation of the Convention on Biological Diversity in these entities. It contains preliminary conclusions and recommendations that are offered for review and discussion. It is a technical working document, and its contents do not necessarily reflect the policies, positions and views of IUCN or any of its Members an