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Amb. Bo Kjell‚n,

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.