ePeerReview: Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services

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Concept Note
1. Concept Note Page(s): 3 Line(s): 18 Issue: IPBES and other ongoing processes	Moustafa Fouda Government (foudamos@link.net) Egypt

Please make a reference to the recent study commissioned by EU, phase I, on the economics of ecosystems and biodiversity which has shown considerable natural resources (e.g. corals) are to be lost over the next few years. Policies guidance is provided in this study.

Response: Not accommodated - either a comprehensive list or none at all; reference is made to draw on existing initiatives which will include TEEB.

Concept Note
1. Concept Note Page(s): 4 Line(s): 5 Issue: IPBES and other ongoing processes	Moustafa Fouda Government (foudamos@link.net) Egypt

Please make a reference to the high level segment of COP9 for Biodiversity at Bonn, May 2008. The German Minister for Environment has prepared a well-defined agenda and is going to use different tools such as local authorities, MGOs, youth, economics of biodiversity, and science-based policies.

Response: Not accommodated - either a comprehensive list or none at all.

Concept Note
1. Concept Note Page(s): 4 Line(s): 8 Issue: Role of IPBES	Moustafa Fouda Government (foudamos@link.net) Egypt

Add another bullet after (e), enhance mobilization of financial/technical resources for thebenefits of biodiversity and ecosystem services.

Response: Beyond the capacity of IPBES.

Concept Note
1. Concept Note Page(s): 5 Line(s): 15 Issue: Role of IPBES	Moustafa Fouda Government (foudamos@link.net) Egypt

On the outcomes, add another bullet (f) prepare a report on biodiversity and ecosystem services, similar to stern report (2007) on climate change

Response: Capacity building as a separate component has been deleted and is now identified where necessary among the three proposed areas of work.

Concept Note
1. Concept Note Page(s): 5 Line(s): 22 Issue: Role of IPBES	Moustafa Fouda Government (foudamos@link.net) Egypt

On recommendations, bullet (e) on capacity building should not be restricted at regular monitoring and assessment of changes in biodiversity and ecosystem services, but be extended on actions and resources required to maintain ecosystem services.

Response: Study by the EU has already been initiated. IPBES will build on that study for its policy support and outreach component.

Concept Note
1. Concept Note Page(s): 6 Line(s): 9 Issue: Role of IPBES	Moustafa Fouda Government (foudamos@link.net) Egypt

Agree on the proposal on key components of Phase I.

Response: Appreciated, but components have been streamlined based on other comments received.