Strategic Goals and Objectives
Goal 1 - The clearing-house mechanism is promoting and facilitating technical and scientific cooperation.
1.1. The clearing-house mechanism contributes to the implementation of the Convention and particularly the achievement of the 2010 target.
1.2. The clearing-house mechanism facilitates the transfer of technology and technology cooperation.
1.3. The clearing-house mechanism facilitates cooperation among the three Rio conventions and other environmental agreements, organizations and initiatives.
Goal 2 - The clearing-house mechanism is promoting and facilitating the exchange of information among Parties, other Governments and stakeholders.
2.1. The clearing-house mechanism makes information related to the Convention and Convention processes available via electronic and traditional means.
2.2. In collaboration with other relevant initiatives, organizations and partners, the clearing-house mechanism facilitates the access to and repatriation of information on biodiversity.
2.3. The clearing-house mechanism assists Parties and other Governments and relevant organizations in making data and information available in support of activities related to the implementation of the Convention and the achievement of the 2010 target.
2.4. The clearing-house mechanism contributes to the future technical development of the Biosafety Clearing-House established under paragraph 1 of Article 20 of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety.
2.5. Parties have established effective mechanisms for facilitating the exchange of information, including as appropriate clearing-house mechanism websites which adhere to common formats, protocols and standards, including metadata standards, as recommended by the clearing-house mechanism.
Goal 3 - The clearing-house mechanism is fully operational with participation of all Parties and an expanded network of partners
3.1. All Parties have established and are further developing clearing-house mechanisms.
3.2. Relevant partners participate in an expanded clearing-house mechanism network.
3.3. Parties have established and use effective mechanisms for facilitating scientific and technical cooperation, including thematic networks where appropriate in support of the implementation the Convention and the achievement of the 2010 target.
3.4. The clearing-house mechanism contributes to the development of the global communication, education and public awareness network.
