(Recommendation SBI-2/2).pdf

The Subsidiary Body on Implementation recommends that the Conference of the Parties adopt a decision on the assessment and review of the Nagoya Protocol's effectiveness. Key points include:

1. Noting the key findings of the first assessment and review, and welcoming the framework of indicators.
2. Deciding to revisit and update the framework as necessary.
3. Welcoming progress made by Parties in implementing the Protocol, but noting further work is needed.
4. Identifying priority areas, including developing access and benefit-sharing legislation, enhancing implementation, and supporting indigenous peoples and local communities.
5. Urging Parties to establish institutional structures, take steps to address priority areas, and publish mandatory information in the Access and Benefit-Sharing Clearing-House.
6. Encouraging Parties to expand efforts to build capacity, support capacity-building initiatives, and make available information on capacity-building resources.
7. Inviting Parties to provide financial resources, and recommending that the Conference of the Parties invite the Global Environment Facility to assist eligible Parties.
8. Encouraging Parties to make use of available information and experiences, and to establish mechanisms to facilitate national coordination and participation of indigenous peoples and local communities.