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IN THE CORRIDORS

Some participants observed that the previously divisive debates over the relationship between the CBD and the GEF appear to have changed focus from the MOU to how the CBD will give operational guidance to and review its financial mechanism. Some delegates were pleased with the support offered for the MOU in many statements during the COW. Several commented that intersessional activities clarified some concerns that had rankled previous COPs. Some delegates suggested the review anticipated by COP-3’s draft decision that would guide the review of the financial mechanism could feed back into further discussions on the MOU.