The Conference of the Parties

1. Takes note of the information provided in the report prepared by the Secretariat pursuant to paragraph 2 (d) of Article 20 based on the reports submitted by parties under Article 15 and of the summary of the report set out in the note by the Secretariat on reporting pursuant to Article 15;

2. Takes note with concern of the low level of reporting and requests the Secretariat to further refine the draft strategy to enhance reporting under the Stockholm Convention;