To assess capacity building needs for managing the use and conservation of biodiversity in The Gambia. To consolidate, expand and operate an information network through the National Biodiversity Clearinghouse Mechanism. In accordance with the Decision V/19 of the Conference of the Parties, prepare a second national report for submission to the Secretariat CBD by the deadline May15, 2001.

1.Assist the Government of Syria (MoE/NBU) in further assessing capacity building needs, identify Syria specific priorities, analyzing institutional and functional capabilities and determining mechanisms necessary to protect national biodiversity in accordance with the NBSAP recommendations, and the GEF and CoP/CBD guidelines; and 2.Enable the MoE to undertake the necessary consultative process required to prepare/adopt and submit the Second National Report on biodiversity in line decision V/19 of the CoP/CBD.

1.To obtain national consensus on the specific mechanisms needed for on-going capacity building to manage the use of biodiversity and ensure its conservation in accord with the NBSAP. 2.Expand on initial participation in the CHM. 3.In accordance with the Decision V/19 of the Conference of the Parties, prepare a second national report for submission to the Secretariat CBD by the deadline May15, 2001.

1.To obtain national consensus on the specific mechanisms needed for on-going capacity building to manage the use of biodiversity and ensure its conservation in accord with the NBSAP. 2.Expand on initial participation in the CHM through establishing an Internet site. 3.In accordance with the Decision V/19 of the Conference of the Parties, prepare a second national report for submission to the Secretariat CBD by the deadline May15, 2001.

1.To obtain national consensus on mechanisms to raise the capacity of Mauritania to manage the use of biodiversity and ensure its conservation. 2.Expand on initial participation in the CHM through establishing an Internet site. 3.In accordance with the Decision V/19 of the Conference of the Parties, prepare a second national report for submission to the Secretariat CBD by the deadline May15, 2001.

1.To support the Steering Committee to obtain national consensus on mechanisms to raise the national capacity to manage the use of biodiversity and ensure its conservation. 2. To assess key capacity building requirements identified by the NBSAP 3.In accordance with the Decision V/19 of the Conference of the Parties, prepare a second national report for submission to the Secretariat CBD by the deadline May15, 2001. 4.To maintain participation in the CHM

1.To obtain national consensus on the specific mechanisms needed for on-going capacity building to manage the use of biodiversity and ensure its conservation in accord with the NBSAP. 2.Expand on initial participation in the CHM through establishing an Internet site. 3.In accordance with the Decision V/19 of the Conference of the Parties, prepare a second national report for submission to the Secretariat CBD by the deadline May15, 2001.

The main objective of the add-on request is to assist the Government of Cape Verde in the preparation of its second national communication to be submitted to the Conference of the Parties (COP) in May 2001, in accordance with the decision of the last COP.

Azerbaijan has a complicated geological history and a varied geographical location, which together have influenced the development of a high diversity of fauna and flora in the region. The geography embraces the Caspian coast and its islands, Kura valley plains, mountain foothills, the middle mountains and the alpine and sub-alpine belts. The Talysh Mountains occupy the intermediate position between Europe and Asia. The Republic has over 4,500 plant species and 18,000 animal species spread over 11 climatic zones. Most of the major plant and animal groups are represented.

The project objective is to carry out a needs assessment of the priority capacity building measures for areas identified as priorities for the implementation of the National Biodiversity Strategy and for further CHM related activities.