So far, biglycan and decorin from class I are among the best studied SLRPs in a variety of biological and pathological processes (Dellett et al. The unique structural characteristics of GAG types provide some of the structural basis for the multitude of the biological functions of SLRPs (Theocharis et al. The SLRP family currently has 17 members that are grouped into five distinct classes based on their conservation and homology at the protein and genomic levels, the number of the LRRs, the spacing of the N-terminal cysteine residues in the protein cores, and their chromosomal organization (Fig. The participants adopted the project title ' Integrated biodiversity conservation in the Cameroon-Gabon-Congo Tri-National ' (CIB-CCG).The small leucine rich proteoglycans (SLRPs), named after their relatively small size and the leucine rich repeats (LRR) in their structures, consist of two main structural components: protein cores and various glycosaminoglycan (GAG) side chains, which form decorin, biglycan, and lumican etc (Dellett et al. At the institutional level, COMIFAC will be responsible for anchoring the transboundary component. The consultation will come up proposals on funding mechanisms for the RCU. It was agreed that the GEF’s operational focal points in the three countries would consult with each other and formulate proposals regarding this facility in consultation with the two implementing agencies (World Bank and UNDP). The implementation and regional coordination unit.The countries’ PIFs should carry a component devoted to transboundary activities.

The PIFs of Congo and Cameroon and Gabon's concept note were validated by participants, subject to incorporation of comments and amendments made or to be made. The OIM will help integrate them in their country of origin. These could be repatriated to their countries of origin after complying with sanctions provided by the applicable laws of the respective countries.

UNESCO support was requested to assist the TRIDOM States Parties in achieving TBR status. Cameroon, Congo, Gabon should seize the opportunity afforded by the periodic review of their respective sites to register the large mammal migration corridors and High Conservation Value Areas within their territories with UNESCO for their sites to feature on the landscape’s TBR list. It was recommended that the three States sharing the tri-national i.e. The Transboundary Biosphere Reserve (TBR).At the close of the workshop they equally made resolutions regarding some pressing issues debated during the workshop, including:

The meeting unfolded around five main items: Presentation of the project intervention area Presentation of the PIFs of Cameroon and Congo and of Gabon's concept note Discussions and validation of PIFs and concept note Presentation of the implementation framework and steps forward.įollowing fruitful discussions on the agenda items, the participants validated the PIFs and concept notes for submission to the GEF Board. Attendees included members of the Regional Steering Committee and partner organizations, namely: IUCN, WWF, ZSL, IMO, UNESCO, UNDP, and APN.

The key workshop attracted more than 25 delegates. The submissions would be developed based on achievements garnered by the TRIDOM project as recommended by the July 2014 Extraordinary Session of the COMIFAC Council of Ministers and the last TRIDOM project workshop which took place in December 2014. Douala (Cameroon): From February 23 to 24, 2015, the regional workshop for the validation of PIFs (Project Identification Form) from Cameroon, Congo and Gabon was held in preparation for submission of said forms to the Board of the Global Environment Facility (GEF).

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