Participate in Countdown 2010

Get Involved > 15 November 06

All partners are expected to actively promote the alliance and contribute with actions towards reaching the 2010 biodiversity target. Partners will have the opportunity to participate in two different structures, according to their specific interest, core business or mandate:

1. National Countdown 2010 Hubs, gathering all the partners under the same banner. Where possible, the National Hub will correspond to already existing IUCN National Committees – or other existing fora.
2. Partners’ Assembly as the annual meeting of the entire network.

These structures are meant to facilitate the exchange of information among participants, the discussion of hot issues, and the identification of synergies, with the view of undertaking joint actions. Each structure will designate a focal point in order to ensure an adequate connection with the Countdown 2010 Secretariat. In particular, the national focal points will help in translating and adapting the communication material produced by the Countdown 2010 Secretariat to the national context and monitoring progress towards 2010 with the Countdown 2010 Assessment Tool.

Business

Countdown 2010’s business and biodiversity programme provides a networking platform beyond business associations and allows for showcasing positive examples in private sector contributions towards the 2010 biodiversity target through new environmentally friendly products, etc. Its partners show their commitment to Countdown 2010 and exchange experiences with similar sections of their industry for joint action.

The Partners’ Assembly

A broader Partners’ Assembly meets periodically to review the overall direction of Countdown 2010. All partners of Countdown 2010 are cordially invited to contribute. Since its first meeting in February 2004, the Partners’ Assembly performs the following functions:

• presents ideas for themes for the attention of the Advisory Board and Secretariat;
• serves as a forum for all partners of Countdown 2010, bringing together different types of stakeholders;
• identifies other matters that require the attention of the Advisory Board and the Secretariat;
• proposes some of its members to join the Advisory Board.

It is not compulsory for partners of Countdown 2010 to attend the Partners’ Assembly. If they do so, partners are generally required to meet all the expenses of their attendance. Those partners that are unable to attend meetings will be encouraged to participate actively through other channels of communication.