Within numerous events on the 13th conference of the countries members of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD COP13), which is being held in Cancun, Mexico, Bosnia and Herzegovina received an award for the best newly established Clearing-House Mechanism, by the decision of the special jury formed by the Secretariat of the UNCBD, in the competition of all 195 members of the Convention.
CHM of Bosnia and Herzegovina is presented on a special website, with a platform that contains important information, data, strategic plans, national reports, legislature and other documents of BiH which are relevant and related to the entire portfolio of the Convention on biodiversity and its protocols.
CHM plays an important role in the implementation of the Convention and its Strategic plan for biodiversity (2010-2020) through the exchange of information, data, experiences, scientific achievements and other relevant contents, with operational and interactive networking of all member countries and various partners.
Federal Minister of Environment and Tourism Edita Đapo stated that this is a special recognition for Bosnia and Herzegovina and a proof that dedicated work and commitment are rewarded and recognized.
(Source: klix.ba)