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The two previous workshops have underlined the important role of CBD/ABS Focal Points in communicating ABS and promoting political will. Yet, it is clear that the Focal Points, who are typically subject-matter experts, cannot do it all by themselves. They need support from other parties, such as national and international communication experts who, in turn, are not necessarily familiar with the specifics of ABS. Both need to work closely together to achieve the desired effects. Specifically, the workshop addresses the following groups:
- International environmental communication experts (e.g., <acronym title="Communication, Education and Public Awareness">CEPA</acronym> Informal Advisory Committee representatives, Program officer <acronym title="Communication, Education and Public Awareness">CEPA</acronym> at SCBD, <acronym title="United Nations Environment Programme">UNEP</acronym> communication unit);
- Members of the African "ABS <acronym title="Communication, Education and Public Awareness">CEPA</acronym> task force", representing various stakeholder groups;
- ABS communication teams from selected African countries, each consisting of
- CBD/ABS Focal Point
- Communication expert(s) from national institution that is responsible for ABS
Participants from English as well as French speaking African countries were cordially invited to join, as simultaneous translation services were available throughout the workshop.
