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Workshop on "Forests and Forest Ecosystems: Promoting Synergy in the Implementation of the Three Rio Conventions"
The workshop aimed to encourage the implementation of specific actions at the local level on forests and forest ecosystems and their use and conservation and further develop synergistic processes in this sector to aid more effective implementation of the Rio conventions.
8th Special Session of the UNEP Governing Council/Global Ministerial Environment Forum (GCSS-8/GMEF)
1st Extraordinary Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol (ExMOP-1)
Compromise was reached by adopting a double-cap concept distinguishing between use and production for critical-use exemptions, and by establishing an ad hoc working group to review the working procedures and terms of reference of the Methyl Bromide Technical Options Committee.