An Emerald Network biogeographical evaluation for Iceland for habitats and all species including birds will take place on 21 and 22 June 2022 in Reykjavik in cooperation with the European Topic Centre on Biological Diversity. The meeting will convene representatives from the Ministry of the Environment, Energy and Climate of Iceland, national NGOs, scientific experts and evaluators.

The evaluation will focus on habitats and species listed respectively in Resolutions No. 4 (1996) and No. 6 (1998) of the Bern Convention. The aim of the meeting is to assess whether the species and habitats present in Iceland are adequately included and protected by the designated Emerald Network sites so as to ensure their long-term survival.

For further information, please consult the draft agenda and working documents on the webpage of the meeting.