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.
Juan Luis Merega, (right)
Fundacion del Sur, made a statement on behalf of the NGOs. He said
that although COP-4 was not a failure, its results fell short of
expectations. He noted with concern the slow pace of CCD
implementation, the number of unresolved issues, including on
provision of financial resources and the lack of political mandate
to establish concrete goals. He said lack of financial support could
render the Convention irrelevant within two years. On the reports
presented to the AHWG, he noted with appreciation the involvement of
civil society in NAP implementation and the incorporation of gender
perspectives by some countries.
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