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Fourth Conference of the Parties 
to the Convention to 
Combat Desertification
Bonn, Germany; 11-22 December 2000

                                          
>>Version française: BNT<<

 
 

Summary and Analysis 

   

Highlights from Friday, 22 December

Closing Plenary:

 
CCD Executive Secretary Diallo  said COP-4 had succeeded in coming up with conclusions to further the implementation of the CCD. He noted the results of the AHWG stating that these had met Parties' expectations. He highlighted other achievements including, on the additional implementation annex, the declaration, proposals to improve the work of the CST and the decision related to the GEF and how to enhance access to that body to assist countries with CCD implementation.

Nigeria, for G-77/China, thanked the COP President, the Bureau, Executive Secretary, Secretariat and fellow delegates. He highlighted actions needed to assist affected and the need for new and additional funding as well as steady and predictable sources of funding. The COP President highlighted positive aspects of the two-week COP meeting, assured his commitment to making the Convention a tool for changing peoples lives in affected areas. He closed the session at 11:30 pm.




ENB Summary of COP-3
ENB Coverage of COP-3
UNCCD Secretariat web site with COP-4 official documents and information for participants
Introduction to the CCD
Linkages desertification page
Other Internet Resources on Desertification







 
ENB (English)
Day HTML PDF TXT
Mon 11
Tue 12
Wed 13
Thu 14
Fri 15
Mon 18
Tue 19
Wed 20
Thu 21
Fri 22
BNT (Français)
Jour HTML PDF TXT
Lun 11
Mar 12
Mer 13
Jeu 14
Ven15
Lun 18
Mar 19
Mer 20
Jeu 21

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