4.1 To define and operate (monitor, assess, report on) relevant biodiversity 2015-2017 indicators to evaluate effectiveness of Convention implementation, and as a contribution to wider collective efforts concerning assessments of progress towards the global Aichi targets, inter alia through the expert consultative processes established under the Convention on Biological Diversity, and in cooperation with the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre. 5. Global science and policy Activities Timeframe 5.1 To consider collaboration, resources permitting, on the production of 2015-2017 synthesis products focused on water, wetlands and migratory species interests in respect of the economics of ecosystems and biodiversity, including collaboration on new work by the Ramsar Scientific & Technical Review Panel in this subject area, and follow-up to the reports of the “TEEB” study. 5.2 To align and harmonize where possible proposals for COP Resolutions on 2015-2017 technical subjects of mutual interest (such as climate change, the energy sector, extractive industries and impact assessment). 5.3 To coordinate participation and joint statements at meetings of the 2015-2017 Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) in the context of the Biodiversity Liaison Group (BLG) 5.4 To publish jointly technical guidance materials of mutual interest where 2015-2017 appropriate (and resources permitting). 6. Information, outreach and capacity-building Activities Timeframe 6.1 To organize efficient cross-distribution to the two Conventions’ 2015-2017 constituencies of materials for the promotion of World Wetlands Day and World Migratory Bird Day as well as of CMS species awareness campaigns if they are of any relevance for Ramsar, and to issue mutually supportive public information about each of these Days and campaigns. 6.2 To collaborate on activities for capacity building (resources permitting) 2015-2017 including cross-representation on capacity building workshops and investigation of ways and means to support the application of the Flyway Training Kit developed under the GEF project Wings Over Wetlands (WOW). 6.3 To consider creative ways of mutually enhancing Secretariat capacity, for 2015-2017 example through staff placements, exchange of interns, and reciprocal temporary staff secondments for point” occasions such as COPs. “pressure 6.4 To collaborate in exploring funding for activities e.g. the project on the 2015-2017 Enhancement of Information and Communication Technologies and Capacity at CITES, CMS and Ramsar. 3 Proposed MOU between Ramsar and UNEP (as of September 2015)
4.1 To define and operate (monitor, assess, report on) relevant biodiversity indicators to evaluate effectiveness of Convention implementation, and as a contribution to wider collective efforts concerning assessments of progress towards the global Aichi targets, inter alia through the expert consultative processes established under the Convention on Biological Diversity, and in cooperation with the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre. 2015-2017 5. Global science and policy Activities Timeframe 5.1 To consider collaboration, resources permitting, on the production of synthesis products focused on water, wetlands and migratory species interests in respect of the economics of ecosystems and biodiversity, including collaboration on new work by the Ramsar Scientific & Technical Review Panel in this subject area, and follow-up to the reports of the “TEEB” study. 2015-2017 5.2 To align and harmonize where possible proposals for COP Resolutions on technical subjects of mutual interest (such as climate change, the energy sector, extractive industries and impact assessment). 2015-2017 5.3 To coordinate participation and joint statements at meetings of the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) in the context of the Biodiversity Liaison Group (BLG) 2015-2017 5.4 To publish jointly technical guidance materials of mutual interest where appropriate (and resources permitting). 2015-2017 6. Information, outreach and capacity-building Activities Timeframe 6.1 To organize efficient cross-distribution to the two Conventions’ constituencies of materials for the promotion of World Wetlands Day and World Migratory Bird Day as well as of CMS species awareness campaigns if they are of any relevance for Ramsar, and to issue mutually supportive public information about each of these Days and campaigns. 2015-2017 6.2 To collaborate on activities for capacity building (resources permitting) including cross-representation on capacity building workshops and investigation of ways and means to support the application of the Flyway Training Kit developed under the GEF project Wings Over Wetlands (WOW). 2015-2017 6.3 To consider creative ways of mutually enhancing Secretariat capacity, for example through staff placements, exchange of interns, and reciprocal temporary staff secondments for “pressure point” occasions such as COPs. 2015-2017 6.4 To collaborate in exploring funding for activities e.g. the project on the Enhancement of Information and Communication Technologies and Capacity at CITES, CMS and Ramsar. 2015-2017 3 Proposed MOU between Ramsar and UNEP (as of September 2015)