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FAO:
Jean Syrogianis Camara of the Food and Agriculture
Organization first spoke on desertification and the INCD. The
causes of desertification most often result from poverty and
demographic pressures. FAO has been engaged in a process of
reexamining its programmes in light of UNCED. They are
concentrating on development planning; the preparation of
cross-sectoral plans and programmes on food security, forests and
fisheries; popular participation in human resources development;
and the transformation of production systems. The FAO is also
active in supporting the INCD negotiations. With regard to the
Conference on the Sustainable Development of Small Island
Developing States, the FAO has provided substantial inputs to the
Secretariat, participated in the two regional technical meetings,
and has prepared specific action proposals that would take into
consideration the vital role of the agriculture, forestry and
fisheries sectors. Regarding the Conference on Straddling Fish
Stocks and Highly Migratory Fish Stocks and marine living
resources, the FAO is engaged in the elaboration of an
International Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries and has
contributed to the Conference in a scientific and technical
capacity.