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CHOICE OF ORGANIZATION:
Kenya, supported by several
countries, recommended the nomination of UNEP as one of the most
competent organizations. The UK and Canada noted that the
secretariat could represent a partnership between organizations to
carry out secretariat functions. The UK, supported by Sri Lanka and
others, stated that the COP might want to review the work of the
secretariat and Norway emphasized the need to ensure continuity.
Sweden suggested a possible consortium of five agencies: UNEP, FAO,
DPCSD, UNESCO and UNDP. In addition, some countries, including
Zaire and New Zealand, indicated their support for UNESCO and the
IUCN. The final report lists six organizations that could
potentially serve as the secretariat, including UNEP, UNDP, FAO,
UNESCO/IOC, DPCSD, and the IUCN. It was noted that the list should
not prejudge the selection process of the COP. There was
considerable discussion on the process by which international
organizations might be presented to the COP. The Group recommended
that in accordance with Article 24, paragraph 2 of the Convention,
all interested, competent international organizations should inform
the Interim Secretariat of their interest and the details of their
offer before 15 August 1994.