Parties that are Range States to the species are requested to: a) complete the national threat matrix, outlined in the Single Species Action Plan (SSAP) for the European Eel (Anguilla anguilla) contained in Annex 2 to document UNEP/CMS/COP15/Doc.25.6.2; b) provide information to the Secretariat regarding national legislation specific to the European eel, to be included in Annex 2 of the SSAP, including, where appropriate, information relevant to strengthening legal protection mechanisms; c) undertake those actions of the SSAP specified for immediate and short-term implementation and for delivery within three years as a matter of priority; d) continue ongoing and medium-term activities, and start implementation of long-term activities within five years; e) establish a governance structure, including a Working Group of Range States, to support and monitor implementation and to facilitate cooperation and communication among Range States, including enhanced exchange of information on monitoring programmes and management plans; f) provide a brief report on the implementation of the SSAP in time for the last meeting of the Sessional Committee before the 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties using a template provided by the Secretariat; g) encourage non-Party Range States to engage with Party Range States in the implementation of activities outlined in the SSAP.