Last updated on 04/12/2019
Description:
T-PVS = Working documents
T-PVS/Files = Follow-up of Recommendations and Complaints
T-PVS/Inf = Information documents
T-PVS/PA = Protected Areas and Ecological Networks
T-PVS/DE = European Diploma of Protected Areas
Other = Other reports for information only
List of decisions and adopted texts
- List of decisions and adopted texts - T-PVS(2019)Misc
The documents adopted at the Standing Committee meeting can be found here
Agenda Item 1 - Opening of the meeting and adoption of the agenda
- Draft Agenda - T-PVS/Agenda(2019)1 updated 06 November
- Draft Annotated Agenda - T-PVS(2019)16 updated 28 November
Agenda Item 2 - Chairman's report and communications from the delegations
- Reports of the Bureau meetings in March and September 2019 - T-PVS(2019)4 and T-PVS(2019)15
- Report of the 37th Standing Committee meeting - T-PVS(2018)17
Agenda Item 3 - Financing an development of the Bern Convention
3.1 Future financing of the Bern Convention
- Mandate of the inter-sessional WG on financing - T-PVS/Inf(2019)4rev
- Financing the Bern Convention: options and legal and feasibility aspects - T-PVS(2019)1rev
- Draft Resolution on the financing of the Bern Convention - T-PVS(2019)5 + Appendix 1 presenting a Scale of contributions for 2020
- Budget and staff of the Bern Convention from 2020 onwards: Note from the Chair of the WG on Financing and the Secretariat - T-PVS(2019)11 + Appendix 1 presenting an increased Scale of contributions for 2020
- Draft Programme of Activities for 2020-2021 - T-PVS(2019)18 uploaded on 7 November
3.2 Vision for the Bern Convention for the post-2020 decade and contribution to the current global biodiversity framework
- Bern Convention’s contribution to the achievement of the Aichi targets - T-PVS/Inf(2019)22 uploaded on 25 November
- Draft Resolution on a vision and a role for the Bern Convention in the decade 2020-2030 - T-PVS(2019)9
Agenda Item 4 - Monitoring of the implementation of the legal aspects of the Convention
4.1 Biennial reports 2015-2016 and 2017 -2018 concerning exceptions made to Articles 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8 and quadrennial reports 2013 - 2016
4.1.1 State of play of submissions of reports
- Summary tables of reporting under the Bern Convention - T-PVS/Inf(2019)23 uploaded on 28 November
- Registered users to the ORS System - T-PVS/Inf(2019)19
4.1.2 Biennial reports by Contracting Parties which are EU Member States: rules and instructions
4.2 Proposal for amendment of the Convention’s Appendices: Proposal for moving the Barnacle Goose (Branta leucopsis) from Appendix II to Appendix III of the Bern Convention
Agenda Item 5 - Monitoring of species and habitats
5.1 Invasive Alien Species
- Report of the meeting of the Group of Experts - T-PVS(2019)10 uploaded on 18 November
- Draft Guidance on e-commerce and IAS - T-PVS/Inf(2019)2
- Draft Guidance on communication and IAS - T-PVS/Inf(2019)17
- Draft Recommendation on pollinators and IAS - T-PVS(2019)6
- Report on alien pathogens and pathogens spread by IAS in Europe - T-PVS/Inf(2019)18 updated on 7 November
5.2 Conservation of large carnivores
- Conclusions of the Conference on the conservation of the Lynx - T-PVS(2019)7
- Draft Recommendation on the conservation of the Eurasian Lynx in Europe - T-PVS(2019)12
5.3 Conservation of birds: eradication of illegal killing, trapping and trade of wild birds
- Report of the Joint Bern/CMS IKB meeting - T-PVS(2019)8
- Assessment of the 1st national Scoreboard reporting by Parties to the Bern Convention and members of the CMS/MIKT on IKB - T-PVS/Inf(2019)10 updated on 7 November
- Draft Recommendation on the Rome Strategic Plan on IKB - T-PVS(2019)17
- Draft Rome Strategic Plan on IKB - T-PVS(2019)03rev
5.4 Biodiversity and Climate change
- Report of the joint meeting of the Groups of Experts on Biodiversity and Climate Change and on protected areas - T-PVS(2019)14 uploaded on 18 November
- Draft Recommendation on nature-based solutions and management of protected areas in the face of climate change - T-PVS(2019)13
5.5 Conservation of habitats
5.5.1 Protected Areas and Ecological Networks
- Report of the 10th meeting of the GoEPAEN - T-PVS/PA(2019)15
- Draft Recommendation on detecting, reporting, assessing and responding to changes in the ecological character of Emerald Network sites - T-PVS/PA(2019)13
- Guidance on detecting, reporting, assessing and responding to changes in the ecological character of Emerald Network sites - T-PVS/PA(2018)13
- Flowchart of steps to be taken to assess, report and respond to changes in ecological character of Emerald network sites - T-PVS/Inf(2019)3
- Mechanism for adding features to Resolutions No. 4 (1996) and No. 6 (1998) - T-PVS/PA(2019)5
- Proposal of addition of marine habitats to Resolution No. 4 (1996) - T-PVS/PA(2019)6
- Proposal of addition of Alpine and sub-alpine heaths to Resolution No. 4 (1996) - T-PVS/PA(2019)7
- Revised annex I to Resolution No. 4 (1996) - T-PVS/PA(2019)19 uploaded on 25 November
- Proposed revisions to the Interpretation Manual of Habitats - T-PVS/PA(2019)8
- Interpretation Manual of the Habitats listed in Resolution No. 4 (1996) - T-PVS/PA(2019)18 updated on 29 November
- Progress in the enforcement of the Revised calendar for the implementation of the Emerald Network (2011-2020) - T-PVS/PA(2019)12
- Draft Recommendation on the progress in the implementation of the Emerald Network - T-PVS/PA(2019)11
- Draft revised Recommendation on the status of candidate Emerald Network sites and guidelines on the criteria for their adoption - T-PVS/PA(2019)14 uploaded on 7 November
- Draft list of candidate Emerald Sites - T-PVS/PA(2019)16 uploaded on 25 November
- Draft list of adopted Emerald Sites - T-PVS/PA(2019)17 uploaded on 25 November
5.5.2 European Diploma for Protected Areas
- Report of the meeting of the Group of Specialists on the EDPA - T-PVS/DE(2019)13
- EDPA: List of renewal resolutions adopted by the Committee of Ministers in 2019 - T-PVS/DE(2019)20 uploaded on 25 November
- Renewal of the European Diploma in 2021: List of areas which could be visited in 2020 - T-PVS/DE(2019)19 uploaded on 12 November
5.6 Reporting under Resolution No. 8 (2012) on the conservation status of species and habitats
Agenda Item 6 - Specific sites and populations
- Summary of case files and complaints - T-PVS/Notes(2019)1 updated on 28 November
- Register of Bern Convention’s case-files - T-PVS/Inf(2019)5 updated on 7 November
6.1 Files opened
- Cyprus: Akamas peninsula
- Government Report - T-PVS/Files(2019)42
- Complainant Report - T-PVS/Files(2019)32 updated on 8 November
- Bulgaria: Wind farms in Balchik and Kaliakra – Via Pontica
- Government Report - T-PVS/Files(2019)21 updated on 8 November
- NGO Report - T-PVS/Files(2019)33
- Greece: threats to marine turtles in Thines Kiparissias
- Government Report - T-PVS/Files(2019)52 uploaded on 28 November
- NGO Report (MEDASSET) - T-PVS/Files(2019)36
- NGO Report (ARCHELON) - T-PVS/Files(2019)47 uploaded on 8 November
- Turkey: Presumed degradation of nesting beaches in Fethiye and Patara SPAs:
- Government Report - T-PVS/Files(2019)26
- Complainant Report - T-PVS/Files(2019)28
- North Macedonia: Hydro power development within the territory of the Mavrovo National Park
- Draft terms of reference for a Bern Convention advisory mission - T-PVS/Files(2019)50 uploaded on 15 November
- Government Report - T-PVS/Files(2019)XX
- Complainant Report - T-PVS/Files(2019)51 uploaded on 21 November
- Albania: Presumed negative impact of hydro-power plant development on the Vjosa river
- Government Report - T-PVS/Files(2019)25
- Complainant Report - T-PVS/Files(2019)20 updated on 8 November
6.2 Possible files
- Bulgaria: Motorway through the Kresna Gorge
- Government Report - T-PVS/Files(2019)22 updated on 8 November
- Complainant Report - T-PVS/Files(2019)23 updated on 21 November
- Norway: Lack of legal protection for Northern goshawk and birds of prey in Norway
- Government Report - T-PVS/Files(2019)34
- Complainant Report - T-PVS/Files(2019)XX
- Montenegro: Development of a commercial project in Skadar Lake National Park and candidate Emerald site
- Government Report - T-PVS/Files(2019)27 updated on 21 November
- Complainant Report - T-PVS/Files(2019)24 updated on 15 November
6.3 Follow-up of previous complaints and Recommendations
- Recommendation No.190 (2016) on the conservation of natural habitats and wildlife, specially birds, in afforestation of lowland in Iceland
- Government Report - T-PVS/Files(2019)XX
- Complainant Report - T-PVS/Files(2019)XX
- Recommendation No. 199 (2018) on the Pan-European Action Plan for the conservation of the sturgeon
- List of nominated National Focal Points for the Pan-European Action Plan for Sturgeons - T-PVS/Inf(2019)21 uploaded on 7 November
- Recommendation No. 95 (2002) on the conservation of marine turtles in Kazanli beach (Turkey)
- Government Report - T-PVS/Files(2019)49 uploaded on 8 November
- Complainant Report - T-PVS/Files(2019)41
- Recommendation No. 9 (1987) on the protection of Caretta Caretta in Laganas bay, Zakynthos (Greece)
- Government Report - T-PVS/Files(2019)XX
- Complainant Report (MEDASSET) - T-PVS/Files(2019)37
- Complainant Report (ARCHELON) - T-PVS/Files(2019)48 uploaded on 8 November
Agenda Item 7 - International coordination with other MEAs and organisations
Agenda Item 8 - Awareness and visibility
Agenda Item 9 - Draft Programme of Activities and budget for 2020-2021
- Draft Programme of Activities for 2020-2021 - T-PVS(2019)18 uploaded on 7 November
- Draft Calendar of meetings for 2020 - T-PVS/Inf(2019)20 updated on 12 November
Agenda Item 10 - States to be invited as observers to the 40th meeting
Agenda Item 11 - Election of Chair, Vice-Chair and Bureau members
- Rules of Procedure: Standing Committee, on-the-spot enquiries, mediation - T-PVS/Inf(2013)6
Agenda Item 12- Date and place of the 40th meeting
Agenda Item 13- Adoption of the main decisions of the meeting
Agenda Item 14- Other business (items for information only)
Presentations
Agenda Item 3.1
Agenda Item 3.2
Agenda Item 5.2
Agenda Item 5.3
Agenda Item 5.5.1
- Tore Opdal
- Marc Roekaerts - Emerald Network statistics and sufficiency analysis
- Marc Roekaerts - Revision of Resolution 4
Agenda Item 5.5.2
Agenda Item 6.1
- Akamas Peninsula - Terra Cypria
- Marine turtles in Thines Kiparissias - MEDASSET
- Fethiye and Patara SPAs - MEDASSET
- HPP on the Vjosa river - EcoAlbania
Agenda Item 6.2
- Motorway through the Kresna Gorge - Environmental Association Za Zemiata
Agenda Item 6.3
- Recommendation No. 95 (2002) on the conservation of marine turtles in Kazanli beach (Turkey) - MEDASSET
- Recommendation No. 9 (1987) on the protection of Caretta Caretta in Laganas bay, Zakynthos (Greece) - MEDASSET
Side event on the conservation of the sturgeon