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How does the proposed Caribbean Harmonised
Reporting template (CHART) work to meet
reporting obligations for MEAs?
How does the proposed Caribbean Harmonised
Reporting template (CHART) work to meet
reporting obligations for MEAs?
Thera EdwardsThera Edwards
Acknowledging SPREP’s workAcknowledging SPREP’s work
• Baseline template developed by SPREP was modified to produce the CHART
• The SPREP designed template and accompanying reports were an invaluable start
• Baseline template developed by SPREP was modified to produce the CHART
• The SPREP designed template and accompanying reports were an invaluable start
The Four MEAs of the CHARTThe Four MEAs of the CHART• CBD• CITES• Ramsar• SPAW• Not usual suite of biodiversity MEAs
as CMS and WHC not included BUT most relevant for Caribbean based on conventions reported upon or related to the region
• CBD• CITES• Ramsar• SPAW• Not usual suite of biodiversity MEAs
as CMS and WHC not included BUT most relevant for Caribbean based on conventions reported upon or related to the region
The CHARTThe CHART• Builds on core report + MEA
specific report concept• Common modules/areas of
reporting identified to form core report
• Convention specific information required exclusively by any one MEA put in a MEA specific annex
• Builds on core report + MEA specific report concept
• Common modules/areas of reporting identified to form core report
• Convention specific information required exclusively by any one MEA put in a MEA specific annex
THE CHARTTHE CHART• Has 2 main sections
– Reporting Guidance– The Report Template
• Reporting Guidance– Introduction– Guidance– Glossary
• Report Template– 21 sections
• Sections 1-16 are common to the four MEAs• Sections 17 – general recommendations• Sections 18-21 Annexes for convention specific
information CBD, CITES, Ramsar and SPAW respectively
• Has 2 main sections– Reporting Guidance– The Report Template
• Reporting Guidance– Introduction– Guidance– Glossary
• Report Template– 21 sections
• Sections 1-16 are common to the four MEAs• Sections 17 – general recommendations• Sections 18-21 Annexes for convention specific
information CBD, CITES, Ramsar and SPAW respectively
CHECKS & BALANCESCHECKS & BALANCESCBDChapter I - Overview of biodiversity status, trends
and threats• 2. (a) Overview of biodiversity and importance for
human well-being.
Question 2.2 & 4.3• (b) Status and trends of biodiversity, using any
indicators.
Question 3 & 4.• (c) Main threats to biodiversity components and
underlying drivers and causes.
Question 2.3. • (d) Implications of changes in status of biodiversity
components for ecology, livelihood and social and economic development.
• Question 3 & 4.
CBDChapter I - Overview of biodiversity status, trends
and threats• 2. (a) Overview of biodiversity and importance for
human well-being.
Question 2.2 & 4.3• (b) Status and trends of biodiversity, using any
indicators.
Question 3 & 4.• (c) Main threats to biodiversity components and
underlying drivers and causes.
Question 2.3. • (d) Implications of changes in status of biodiversity
components for ecology, livelihood and social and economic development.
• Question 3 & 4.
CHECKS AND BALANCESCHECKS AND BALANCESCBDChapter II - Current status of National
Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans• 2. (a) Brief description of the NBSAP, identifying
main/priority activities.
Question 8.8/8.9. • (b) Indicate whether and where CBD targets and
indicators (global and national) have been incorporated in NBSAPs.
Question 8.12. • (c) Contribution of activities under NBSAPs to
implementation of CBD articles and thematic programmes and cross-cutting issues.
Not included• (d) Progress with implementation of priority activities,
focusing on concrete results.
Question 8.10.
CBDChapter II - Current status of National
Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans• 2. (a) Brief description of the NBSAP, identifying
main/priority activities.
Question 8.8/8.9. • (b) Indicate whether and where CBD targets and
indicators (global and national) have been incorporated in NBSAPs.
Question 8.12. • (c) Contribution of activities under NBSAPs to
implementation of CBD articles and thematic programmes and cross-cutting issues.
Not included• (d) Progress with implementation of priority activities,
focusing on concrete results.
Question 8.10.
SECTIONS 1 & 2SECTIONS 1 & 2
• Section 1 – General Information–Name of contracting party–Focal points
• Section 2- Introduction–Population–Land Area–Threats–etc
• Section 1 – General Information–Name of contracting party–Focal points
• Section 2- Introduction–Population–Land Area–Threats–etc
SECTION 3 SECTION 3 ECOSYSTEMS: STATUS,
TRENDS & THREATS–Agricultural ecosystems–Forests– Inland waters–Marine and coastal areas–Mountains–etc
ECOSYSTEMS: STATUS, TRENDS & THREATS–Agricultural ecosystems–Forests– Inland waters–Marine and coastal areas–Mountains–etc
SECTION 4SECTION 4SPECIES INFORMATION:
STATUS, TRENDS & THREATS
• Species count• Threatened Species• Protected Species
SPECIES INFORMATION: STATUS, TRENDS & THREATS
• Species count• Threatened Species• Protected Species
SECTION 5SECTION 5
PROTECTED AREAS–Captures a large amount
of the information required by SPAW
–2 detailed summary tables and 7 questions
PROTECTED AREAS–Captures a large amount
of the information required by SPAW
–2 detailed summary tables and 7 questions
SECTION 6SECTION 6• MANAGEMENT AND RECOVERY
–Plans–Rehabilitation programmes
• MANAGEMENT AND RECOVERY–Plans–Rehabilitation programmes
SECTION 7SECTION 7SUSTAINABLE USE OF
BIODIVERSITY AAND BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES–Fair and equitable use of
biological resources–Trade regulations
SUSTAINABLE USE OF BIODIVERSITY AAND BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES–Fair and equitable use of
biological resources–Trade regulations
SECTION 8SECTION 8NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY
LEGISLATION, POLICIES, STRATEGIES AND ACTION PLANS– Primary legislation– Policies– Strategies– Actions– Plans– MOUs– NBSAPs
NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY LEGISLATION, POLICIES, STRATEGIES AND ACTION PLANS– Primary legislation– Policies– Strategies– Actions– Plans– MOUs– NBSAPs
SECTION 9SECTION 9
• NATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION, TARGETS AND INDICATORS–Asks for MEA specific
actions and progress–Difficulties encountered
• NATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION, TARGETS AND INDICATORS–Asks for MEA specific
actions and progress–Difficulties encountered
SECTION 10SECTION 10CEPA
• National campaigns• Brochures, publications• Information centres• Availability of information
CEPA
• National campaigns• Brochures, publications• Information centres• Availability of information
SECTION 11SECTION 11
INDIGENOUS AND LOCAL COMMNUNITIES–Participation in decision
making–Traditional knowledge
INDIGENOUS AND LOCAL COMMNUNITIES–Participation in decision
making–Traditional knowledge
SECTION 12SECTION 12
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT, DATA & RESOURCES– Inventories–Websites–Computerisation, electronic access to
information– Internet access
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT, DATA & RESOURCES– Inventories–Websites–Computerisation, electronic access to
information– Internet access
SECTION 13SECTION 13
RESEARCH & MONITORING–Research priorities–Research undertaken
(govt., NGO or educational institutions)
– Indicators for monitoring–Use of technology
• Telemetry, GPS etc
RESEARCH & MONITORING–Research priorities–Research undertaken
(govt., NGO or educational institutions)
– Indicators for monitoring–Use of technology
• Telemetry, GPS etc
SECTION 14SECTION 14
CAPACITY BUILDING & TRAINING• Training activities• Budget for training• Representation at meetings
CAPACITY BUILDING & TRAINING• Training activities• Budget for training• Representation at meetings
SECTION 15SECTION 15COLLABORATION WITH
OTHER CONVENTIONS, INTERNATIONAL CO-OPERATION AND CROSS SECTOR ENGAGEMENT
• Links to other conventions• Joint committees/task
forces
COLLABORATION WITH OTHER CONVENTIONS, INTERNATIONAL CO-OPERATION AND CROSS SECTOR ENGAGEMENT
• Links to other conventions• Joint committees/task
forces
SECTION 16SECTION 16NATIONAL FINANCES
• Allocation to–Biodiversity–Wildlife trade–Wetlands–Protected areas
• Funding received
NATIONAL FINANCES
• Allocation to–Biodiversity–Wildlife trade–Wetlands–Protected areas
• Funding received
SECTION 17SECTION 17
COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
SECTION 18SECTION 18
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CBD
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CBD
SECTION 19SECTION 19
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CITES
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CITES
SECTION 20SECTION 20
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Ramsar
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Ramsar
SECTION 21SECTION 21
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SPAW
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SPAW
