The Scope and Structure of the Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) of the SPAW Protocol

The Protocol Concerning Specially Protected Areas and Wildlife (SPAW) establishes a Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) to aid in the implementation of the Protocol. This draft document outlines a possible scope and structure of the STAC for the deliberation, approval and adoption by the First Meeting of the Contracting Parties to the SPAW Protocol (Havana, 24-25 September 2001)