Activity 3: Cooperate in international initiatives other than Ramsar
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Component 1: Cooperate in international initiatives other than Ramsar (general obligations)
Directly relevant obligations and commitments
- Participate in the UNEP Dams and Development Project: Ramsar Resolution VIII.2, 15
- Implement the actions on collaboration with other institutions from Operational Objective 13 of the Strategic Plan: Ramsar Resolution VIII.5, 15 SEE COMMENTARY 1
- Develop synergies and avoid duplication of efforts with multilateral agreements: Ramsar Resolution VIII.19, 23 SEE COMMENTARY 2
- Develop and adopt regionally-based peatland management guidelines: Ramsar Recommendation 6.1, 10
- Expand international mechanisms for coordination for peatland conservation: Ramsar Recommendation 6.1, 12
- Participating countries in flyway networks: Maintain and expand such networks in a coordinated manner: Ramsar Recommendation 6.4, 18
- Take action similar to those by Contracting Parties that have entered into bilateral and multilateral agreements for the conservation of migratory waterfowl: Ramsar Recommendation 4.12
- Cooperate with other Contracting Parties along the same flyway with regard to financial assistance and sharing of experience: Ramsar Recommendation 4.12
- Promote cooperation with other global and regional conservation conventions or mechanisms: Ramsar Recommendation 2.3, Annex SEE COMMENTARY 2
- Promote regional agreements on sturgeon and paddlefish species between range States: CITES Resolution 12.7 (Rev. COP 13)
- CMS Party Range States of sturgeons: Develop a CMS instrument on sturgeons: CMS Resolution 7.7., 2di
- Undertake cooperative action for species listed in the Annex to this decision: CMS Recommendation 7.1 SEE COMMENTARY 3
- Cooperate among all levels of government, communities, NGOs and landholders for a better understanding of land and water resources: UNCCD Article 3c
- Promote cooperation among affected Parties in environmental protection of land and water resources: UNCCD Article 4, 2d
- A coherent European ecological network of special areas of conservation to be set up under the title Natura 2000, including natural standing and running freshwater habitat types: EU Habitats, Article 3
- The EU Water Directive provides, coordinates integrates, and further develops the overall principles and structures for protection and sustainable use of water in the EU in accordance with the principles of subsidiarity: EU Water, Paragraph 18
- Cooperate with a view to assisting each other in the areas of research and monitoring: AEWA Article III 2 k.
- Cooperate in emergency situation requiring international concerted action and in identifying migratory waterbirds which are most vulnerable: AEWA Article, 2 f
- Cooperate in developing appropriate emergency procedures to provide increased protection to migratory waterbirds: AEWA Article, 2 f
Indirectly relevant obligations and commitments
- Cooperate with other States and international organizations in developing educational and public awareness programmes: CBD Article 13b
- Encourage international cooperation to supplement national arrangements for emergency responses in case of danger to biodiversity: CBD Article 14e
- Cooperate with other Contracting parties in regards to patents and intellectual property rights that may influence the implementation of the Convention: CBD Article 16, 5
- Develop regional cooperation in implementing the activities of the forest biodiversity work programme: CBD Decision VII/1, 5
- Arrange for international cooperation: CBD Decision VII/12, 2 and CBD Decision VII/12, Annex (Addis Ababa Principles and Guidelines for the Sustainable Use of Biodiversity) SEE COMMENTARY 4
- Consider the risks associated with invasive alien species in international arrangements: CBD Decision VII/13, 5d
- Support national and regional decision-making and rapid response through developing risk analysis regarding invasive alien species: CBD Decision VII/13, 6b
- Incorporate invasive alien species into regional agreements and other instruments: CBD Decision VII/13, 6c
- Establish regional and transboundary collaboration and cooperative agreements: CBD Decision VII/27, 2 and CBD Decision VII/27, Annex (Programme of work on mountain biodiversity) SEE COMMENTARY 5
- Organize regional technical workshops to advance implementation of the programme of work on protected areas: CBD Decision VII/28, 27
- Establish and strengthen regional networks and transboundary protected areas: CBD Decision VII/28, 5 and CBD Decision VII/28, Annex (Programme of work on protected areas) SEE COMMENTARY 6
- Identify further areas in which international cooperation would support the implementation of the Convention: CBD Decision VII/29, 10
- Collaborate on the implementation of international activities regarding forest biodiversity: CBD Decision VI/22, 18
- Coordinate the work on forest biodiversity at an international level: CBD Decision VI/22, 29
- Establish or increase regional cooperation on indicators, monitoring and assessment: CBD Decision V/7, 2
- Consult with the Management Authority of a proposed country of import when considering exports of potentially invasive species: CITES Resolution 13.10
- Sturgeon range States: Cooperate with the Secretariat on an expert evaluation of the implementation of regional strategies for Acipenseriformes: CITES Resolution 12.7 (Rev. COP 13)
- Explore the development of an identification system for parts, derivatives and aquaculture stocks of Acipenseriformes: CITES Resolution 12.7 (Rev. COP 13)
- Collaborate on all aspects of conservation, management and trade in tortoises and freshwater turtles: CITES Resolution 11.9 (rev. COP 13)
- Consult with the Management Authorities of the countries involved if an Appendix II or IIII species is traded in a manner detrimental to the survival of the species: CITES Resolution 11.18
- Conclude Agreements for migratory species of Appendix II: CMS Article II, 3
- Range States of migratory species of Appendix II: Conclude Agreements where these should benefit the species: CMS Article IV, 3
- Take action with a view to concluding agreements for any population which perodically crosses boundaries: CMS Article IV, 4
- Facilitate cooperation among international organizations: CMS Resolution 8.11, 1
- Support the establishment of an international or regional monitoring programme for migratory birds to assess disease risks: CMS Resolution 8.27, 11a
- Consider a CMS instrument on the sustainable management of migratory raptors and owls: CMS Recommendation 8.12, 2
- Undertake cooperative action to improve the conservation status of Appendix II species with an unfavourable conservation status: CMS Recommendation 8.28, 1 SEE COMMENTARY 7
- Link national actitivities to internationally agreed programmes on migratory species: CMS Resolution 7.10, 3
- Facilitate the development and implementation of Agreements for the bird species of Appendix II: CMS Resolution 6.4, 1 and CMS Resolution 6.4, Annex (Strategic Plan for 2000-2005) SEE COMMENTARY 8
- Explore needs and opportunities for Agreements for fish species of Appendix II: CMS Resolution 6.4, 1 and CMS Resolution 6.4, Annex (Strategic Plan for 2000-2005) SEE COMMENTARY 8
- Implement article 4 paragraph 4 through instruments other than Agreements: CMS Resolution 2.6, 2+3 SEE COMMENTARY 9
- Implement article 4 paragraph 4 through instruments other than Agreements: CMS Resolution 2.6, 2+3 SEE COMMENTARY 9
- Help in the identification and conservation of cultural and natural heritage on requests of other States: World Heritage Convention, Article 6, 2
- Undertake not to take any measures which might damage the cultural and natural heritage in other State Parties: World Heritage Convention, Article 6, 3
- Foster cooperation among countries sharing similar biomes on the implementation of the dry and sub-humid lands programme of work: CBD Decision V/23, 3
- Collaborate to identify and address pathways for movement of invasive alien species at the island, national, regional and global levels: CBD Decision VIII/1, 1 and CBD Decision VIII/1, Annex SEE COMMENTARY 3a
- Cooperate regionally in enhancing habitat connectivity across ecological gradients:: CBD Decision VIII/30, 4 SEE COMMENTARY 3b
Component 2: Cooperate on technology issues in international initiatives other than Ramsar
Indirectly relevant obligations and commitments
- Provide access to and transfer to other Parties of technologies relevant to biodiversity: CBD Article 16, 1
- Provide access to and transfer of technologies under fair terms: CBD Article 16, 2
- Promote technical and scientific cooperation with other Parties in implementing the Convention: CBD Article 18, 2
- Encourage and develop methods of cooperation on technologies in pursuance of the Convention: CBD Article 18, 4
- Promote the establishment of joint research programmes and joint ventures for technologies: CBD Article 18, 5
- Convene national and regional workshops to exchange information on transfer of technologies: CBD Decision VII/29, 5
- Promote the development of international information systems to facilitate technology transfer and cooperation: CBD Decision VII/29, 2 and CBD Decision VII/29, Annex (Programme of work on technology transfer and technological and scientific cooperation) SEE COMMENTARY 10
- Develop technical and other capacity for the strengthening of information systems for technology transfer and cooperation: CBD Decision VII/29, 2 and CBD Decision VII/29, Annex (Programme of work on technology transfer and technological and scientific cooperation) SEE COMMENTARY 10
- Develop technical and other capacity for the implementation of mechanisms conducing technology tranfer and cooperation: CBD Decision VII/29, 2 and CBD Decision VII/29, Annex (Programme of work on technology transfer and technological and scientific cooperation) SEE COMMENTARY 10
Component 3: Cooperate through information exchange in international initiatives other than Ramsar
Directly relevant obligations and commitments
- Increase international exchange of information on damage to fisheries by the Great Cormorant: CMS Recommendation 4.1, 2 and CMS Recommendation 4.1, Annex (Guidelines for the Conservation and Management of the Great Cormorant) SEE COMMENTARY 11
Indirectly relevant obligations and commitments
- Promote exchange of information and consultation on activities which could adversely affect the biodiversity of other States: CBD Article 14c
- Notify immediately the potentially affected State in case of imminent danger to biodiversity: CBD Article 14d
- Facilitate information exchange: CBD Article 17, 1
- Exchange results of research and information on training and surveying programmes: CBD Article 17, 2
- Cooperate with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), to produce a specific chapter on World heritage in future IPCC assessment reports: WHC Decision 30 COM 7.1, 12
- Cooperate and promote harmonized procedures and formats for data aquisiton, computation and reporting: CBD Decision VII/8, 13
- Exchange information and share experience on measures taken for the implementation of articles 6 and 8: CBD Decision II/7, 1 SEE COMMENTARY 12
Component 4: Cooperate in international initiatives other than Ramsar in specific regions
Directly relevant obligations and commitments
- Support the Asia-Pacific Migratory Waterbird Conservation Committee in pursuing the Asia-Pacific Migratory Waterbird Conservation Strategy: Ramsar Resolution VIII.37, 13 SEE COMMENTARY 13
- Countries in the Asia-Pacific region not yet a Contracting Party: Participate fully in the Asia-Pacific Migratory Waterbird Conservation Strategy: Ramsar Resolution VIII.37, 14 SEE COMMENTARY 14
- Use NEPAD, AMCEN and AMCOW to advance the objectives of the Convention: Ramsar Resolution VIII.44, 8 SEE COMMENTARY 15
- Support the Asia-Pacific Migratory Waterbird Conservation Strategy and work for having in place a framework for international cooperation in Asia-Pacific beyond 2000: Ramsar Recommendation 7.3, 14 SEE COMMENTARY 13
- Contracting Parties in the Asia-Pacific region: Participate in the Action Plans under the Asia-Pacific Migratory Waterbird Conservation Strategy: Ramsar Recommendation 7.3, 15
- Nations in the Asia-Pacific region not yet Contracting Parties: Participate fully in the implementation of the Asia-Pacific Migratory Waterbird Conservation Strategy: Ramsar Recommendation 7.3, 16 SEE COMMENTARY 14
- Consider the development of an agreement or arrangement for migratory waterbirds inclusive of all Asia-Pacific countries: Ramsar Recommendation 7.3, 17
- Consider supporting the implementation of the Asia-Pacific Migratory Waterbird Conservation Strategy: Ramsar Recommendation 6.4, 14 SEE COMMENTARY 13
- Contracting Parties within the East Asian-Australasian Flyway: Nominate sites for the East Asian-Australasian Shorebird Reserve Network: Ramsar Recommendation 6.4, 15
- Countries and territories along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway: Participate in the Brisbane Initiative on the East Asian-Australasian Flyway: Ramsar Recommendation 6.4, 16
- Consider the flyway network approach to other groups of migratory waterbirds in the Asia-Pacific region and other flyways: Ramsar Recommendation 6.4, 17
- Sturgeon range States in Eurasia: Take into account COP 12 Doc. 42.1 when developing regional strategies and action plans: CITES Resolution 12.7 (Rev. COP 13)
- Parties in the range of small cetaceans and sirenians of Central and West Africa: Consider the establishment of a memorandum of understanding on these species, with participation of all stakeholders: CMS Recommendation 7.3, 1+2
- Promote the conservation of small cetaceans and sirenians of Central and West Africa with civil society: CMS Recommendation 7.3, 3
- Countries of Central and West Africa: Designate a coordinator for the preparatory phase of the memorandum of understanding on small cetaceans and sirenians: CMS Recommendation 7.3, 4
- Parties and range States of small cetaceans and dugongs of southeast Asia: Consider the establishment of an instrument for the conservation of these species, with the participation of all stakeholders: CMS Recommendation 7.4, 1+2
- Promote the conservation of small cetaceans and dugongs of southeast Asia with sectors of society: CMS Recommendation 7.4, 3
- Countries of southeast Asia: Designate a coordinator for the preparatory phase of an instrument for small cetaceans and dugongs: CMS Recommendation 7.4, 4
- Range States of the America Pacific Flyway: Support the development of the America Pacific Flyway Programme: CMS Recommendation 7.7, 1
- Develop Agreements for the African Elephant in western and central Africa: CMS Resolution 6.5, 4
- AEWA Range States: Sign AEWA: CMS Recommendation 5.1, 2
- Range States of Numenius tenuirostris: Sign the Memorandum of Understanding: CMS Recommendation 5.1, 2
Indirectly relevant obligations and commitments
- Cooperate in the implementation of the Action Plans for World Heritage in Latin America and the Caribbean: World Heritage Convention Decision 28 COM 16, 11
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