The Biodiversity Coalition (No. 7, November 1993)

THE BIODIVERSITY COALITION (No. 7, November 1993) An International NGO Network working for Biodiversity Conservation CODE NUMBER: NL93022 File Sizes: Text - 38K Graphics - No graphics associated with this document CONTENTS: * Biodiversity to enter into force on 29 December 1993 * Plans for IUCN to set up a super-commission to support the biodiversity convention * US interpretative statement makes mockery of convention * Tug of war to host secretariat * Crucial scientific experts meeting scheduled - get involved * Secretariat given heavy workload - a measure of good progress * Conservation and sustainable use - activities proposed by Working Group 1 for transmission to Comference of the Parties * Join the biodiversity coalition * NGO interest intensifies * Financial mechanisms - donors play 'dog-in-the-manger' * States Feedback in response to request for information on ratification intentions November 1993 (Table)