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The UN Convention to Combat Desertification noted that land degradation is a cross-cutting issue and is hence eligible for funding from the GEF. |
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The WORLD BANK said all will benefit from a strong and vibrant UNEP and cited UNEP's catalytic role of bringing together scientists and policy makers as a real advantage. He noted the link between poverty and environment, and said the policy of "grow now and pay later" has resulted in high environmental costs. |
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The WTO noted Dr. Töpfer's invitation to give a keynote speech at the upcoming WTO High-Level Symposium on Trade and Environment in March this year, stressing the WTO's interest in cooperating with UNEP, and highlighting that, despite progress on developing linkages between trade and environment, more work was required. |
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CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS (CSO) called for the establishment of a UNEP liaison office for civil society, welcomed reform of INFOTERRA as a vehicle for promoting access to environmental information, and urged UNEP to engage civil society in developing environmental law. |
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The UNECE offered to share its experiences to guide other countries with respect to the Aärhus Convention. |
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UNFCCC Secretariat discussed the outcomes of COP-4 and the work to be
done at the next two COPs, including implementation of the Kyoto Protocol.
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Members of the Venezuelan delegation discuss douments with the ENB's Changbo Bai. |
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The
UNEPGC-20 ENB team. Back row, left to right:Changbo Bai, Andrei Henry,
Kimo Goree, Leila Mead, Ian Fry.Front row: Molly Rosenman, Laura Ivers.
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