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Amb. Bo Kjelln,
Chair of the Intergovernmental Negotiating
Committee for the elaboration of an International Convention to
combat Desertification in those countries experiencing serious
drought and/or desertification, particularly in Africa (INCD), gave
a brief description of the first sessions of the Committee and
their results, some specific comments on the draft resolution
before the Second Committee and a presentation of the final phase
of negotiation. The preliminary text of the Convention has been
prepared by the Secretariat and is now being circulated. In
parallel with the substantive discussions in the working groups,
there were consultations on a number of procedural issues related
to the structure of the negotiation, in particular concerning
regional instruments. The INCD drafted a resolution to be presented
to the General Assembly for adoption. This resolution urges the
INCD to complete its work by June 1994, but requests one additional
session after the conclusion of the Convention. This follows the
same pattern as that adopted for the Climate Change Convention. The
draft resolution also urges governments to contribute to the
voluntary funds.