UNEP-WCMC Background Document for Bern 2: Background Document to Inform the Discussions at the Second Consultation Workshop of the Biodiversity-related Conventions on the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework - Final version

This document aims to support the achievement of the objectives of the 2nd consultation workshop of biodiversity-related conventions on the post-2020 global biodiversity framework, agreed upon following a consultative process, which are: To identify concrete elements, including on common areas of work and cooperation among the conventions, that could be included in the post-2020 global biodiversity framework and mechanisms for the monitoring and review of its implementation, and; To identify ways in which conventions other than the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) can further contribute to the development of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework and its operationalization, in order to strengthen cooperation among and coherent implementation of conventions with respect to biodiversity and ecosystem services.