Assessment of Capacity-building Needs for Biodiversity, Participation in CM and Preparation of Second National Report

1.To obtain national consensus on the specific mechanisms needed for on-going capacity building to manage the use of biodiversity and ensure its conservation in accord with the NBSAP.2.Expand on initial participation in the CHM.3.In accordance with the Decision V/19 of the Conference of the Parties, prepare a second national report for submission to the Secretariat CBD by the deadline May15, 2001.