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STRUCTURE:
India, Norway, Brazil and others wanted the
subsidiary body to be open to all contracting Parties of the
Convention, as cited in Article 25 (1). Malawi proposed a two-tier
system with the first tier being an open-ended subsidiary body and
the second tier being regional level groups. Canada and Australia
called for a small, regionally-balanced steering body that would
meet more frequently than the larger open-ended SBSTTA. The Working
Group recommended a committee with equitable regional
representation and a two-tier body. A small steering committee with
equitable geographical representation may be created, if the COP so
decides.