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FAO:

Jean Syrogianis Camara of the Food and Agriculture Organization first spoke on desertification and the INCD. The causes of desertification most often result from poverty and demographic pressures. FAO has been engaged in a process of reexamining its programmes in light of UNCED. They are concentrating on development planning; the preparation of cross-sectoral plans and programmes on food security, forests and fisheries; popular participation in human resources development; and the transformation of production systems. The FAO is also active in supporting the INCD negotiations. With regard to the Conference on the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States, the FAO has provided substantial inputs to the Secretariat, participated in the two regional technical meetings, and has prepared specific action proposals that would take into consideration the vital role of the agriculture, forestry and fisheries sectors. Regarding the Conference on Straddling Fish Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks and marine living resources, the FAO is engaged in the elaboration of an International Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries and has contributed to the Conference in a scientific and technical capacity.