Decisions 15.130 to 15.134 - Multi-species Action Plan for Amazonian Migratory Catfish
Aquatic Species Conservation Issues
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Decision directed to: Parties
Parties are requested to:
a) Implement the actions included in the Multi-species Action Plan, in particular those identified as “short-term” within three years as a priority;
b) Establish the necessary structures to ensure active collaboration among stakeholders in each Range State, to maximize the effective use of resources and expertise, taking into account the proposed governance arrangements contained in the Multi-species Action Plan;
c) Maintain coordination with Range States that are not CMS Parties and encourage them to implement the actions contained in the Multi-species Action Plan;
d) Submit a brief report on the implementation of the Multi-species Action Plan in a timely manner at COP16 and at future CMS COP meetings.
Decision directed to: Others
Non-Party States are requested to:
a) Implement the actions contained in the Multi-species Action Plan;
b) Nominate a focal point for the implementation of the Multi-species Action Plan.
Decision directed to: IGOs & NGOs, Others
Intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, multilateral cooperation bodies and donors are encouraged to provide technical and financial support for the implementation of the Multi-species Action Plan.
Decision directed to: Scientific Council
The Scientific Council is requested to:
a) Review the information provided by Parties on the implementation of the Multi-species Action Plan;
b) Provide guidance on ways to effectively implement the Multi-species Action Plan.
Decision directed to: Secretariat
The Secretariat should:
a) Encourage Range States that are not CMS Parties to adopt the actions identified in the Multi-species Action Plan;
b) Convene a meeting of Range States as soon as possible after COP15, subject to the availability of resources, with regard to the implementation of priority actions and with a view to facilitating coordination across the region.