Decisions 12.6 to 12.9 - Establishment of a Review Mechanism and a National Legislation Programme

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12.6
Decision directed to
Secretariat

The Secretariat shall: 
 
a) Develop a template for communicating initial information to the Secretariat based on the admissibility criteria in Section I.C of UNEP/CMS/Resolution 12.9 on the Establishment of a Review Mechanism and a National Legislation Programme;
 
b) Subject to the availability of resources, undertake an inventory of the Secretariat’s present information on Parties’ current legislation in relation to Article III paragraph 5 of the Convention;
 
c) Subject to the availability of resources, develop a questionnaire pre-filled with existing information to complement the inventory to identify Parties as provided in paragraph II.2 of UNEP/CMS/Resolution 12.9 on the Establishment of a Review Mechanism and a National Legislation Programme;
 
d) Submit the draft template and the draft questionnaire for review and decision by the Standing Committee at its 48th meeting;
 
e) Subject to the availability of resources:
  • i. Prepare legislative guidance materials and model laws as well as conduct capacity building workshops;
  • ii. Provide technical support to assist Parties in drafting adequate national legislation to implement the provisions of Article III, paragraph 5 of the Convention; and 
  • iii. As appropriate, prepare technical guidance on best practices relating to the implementation of Article III, paragraphs 4(a) and (b) of the Convention.

12.7
Decision directed to
Standing Committee

The Standing Committee shall: 
 
a) At its 48th meeting, review and decide on the template for communicating initial information and draft questionnaire referred to in Decision 12.6 a) and c); 
 
b) Consider the implementation of the review mechanism and report to the 13th meeting of the Conference of the Parties, including any recommendations for modifications of the procedure or criteria. 

12.8
Decision directed to
Parties

Parties are requested to review the implementation of the review mechanism at the 13th meeting of the Conference of the Parties.

12.9
Decision directed to
Parties

Parties are strongly encouraged to complete the information in the pre-filled questionnaire, updating any information provided through the national report.