Canada
suggested separate paragraphs on information exchange on reduction and
elimination; and on alternatives.
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During
the discssion on research, development and monitoring Egypt supported
using elements of the Montreal Protocol, including national focal points
and an oversight committee
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The
Implementation Group, chaired by Maria-Cristina Cardenas Fischer (Colombia)
convened in the afternoon and elected Shantanu Consul (India), Karel
Bláha (Czech Republic), Soki Kue-Di-Kuenda (Angola) and Manfred Schneider
(WEOG) as regional representatives for the Bureau.
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Special event:
IPEN reception
The International Pops Elimination Network (IPEN) held a reception for
delegates in the gardens of the UN compound. Dr. Klaus Topfer, Executive
Director of UNEP (right) welcomed delegates and wished them success
in their work.
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Sharyle
Patter and Romeo Quijano of IPEN, displaying the certificate of recognition
given to them by Dr. Topfer. Along with several countries, IPEN was admitted
to the "POPs Club" for their support of the POPs negotiations
process. |