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IN THE CORRIDORS

As COP-3 passes the halfway mark, delegates are increasingly focused on how to formulate the final decisions. Many are also thinking about the modus operandi of future COPs, especially in terms of focusing the agenda and streamlining the work. With regard to the agenda, one delegate suggested that the sectoral issue area for COP-4, inland water ecosystems, could be the focus of discussions on cross-sectoral issues, such as benefit-sharing and technical cooperation. However, while many delegates are formally calling for a focused agenda, a range of priority issues for COP-4 consideration have been suggested.