With Reference to Notification 2021/001 of 18 January 2021, the Secretariat received notice that a few nominations are still being prepared. To give additional Parties the possibility to submit nominations, the deadline for the submission of nominations for candidates for the COP-appointed Councillor subject area of Invasive Species (including disease, feral animals, insects, marine pests and weeds) is extended until 22 February 2021.

For further information or clarification on the COP-Appointed Councillor subject areas and the nomination process, please contact the CMS Scientific Adviser Mr. Marco Barbieri [email protected].