National Biodiversity Strategy Action Plan, the First & Third National Report to CBD, Establishment of Clearing House Mechanism

The project main objective is to prepare the foundation to design and implement effective response measures to achieve the objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Timor-Leste. More specifically, the project will throughly assess and address capacity gaps for biodiversity planning and management in Timor-Leste as a key barrier for effective conservation of its biodiversity, laying the foundation for further biodiversity work in the country. The principal tasks of this project will be to: 1) conduct a comprehensive assessment of the existing information on biodiversity in Timor-Leste; 2) implement a participatory, strategic planning process and develop priorities for action in protecting Timor-Leste’s biodiversity culminating in a NBSAP; 3) conduct a public information campaign to encourage participation in the strategic planning exercises; 4) prepare the first and third National Report for submission to the CoP.