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One of the main mandates of the Conference of the Parties
is the review of the implementation of the Convention, in
particular the review and assessment of the conservation
status of migratory species and of progress made towards
their conservation as well as review of progress made under
specific Agreements. Based on information received, reviewed
and assessed, the COP is mandated to make recommendations
to the Parties for improving conservation status. It shall
also review the progress made towards the conservation of
migratory species listed in Appendices I and II.
To this end, the Secretariat is requested to obtain, from
any appropriate source, reports and other information which
will further the objectives and implementation of the Convention
and to arrange for the appropriate dissemination of these
information.
As part of this information gathering function, under the
Convention and Agreements, Parties are requested to inform
the COP, through the Secretariat, at least six months prior
to each ordinary meeting of the Conference, on measures
they are taking to implement the provisions of the Convention.
The "National Reporting" process is indeed a key
instrument to enable the COP to asses the overall status
of the Convention, as it can assist to consider lessons
learned, formulate appropriate requests and guidance to
subsidiary bodies and the Secretariat, and, most importantly,
identify priority for action.
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