24. Concluding Remarks
by Mr. James Willis
Presented by Mr. Garislav Shkolenok
Follow-up to Awareness Raising Workshop: Lessons Learned
- Understanding of the Nature of the Problem in the Region
- Understanding of Data Gaps and Region/Country Needs
- Some Next Step Actions for UNEP
- Better Structure for Future Workshops
- Proceedings
- Follow-up: Some Issues
Catalytic, not Implementing
Declining Environment Fund, Rising Donor Funds
Follow-up from GC Decision 19/13
- Negotiations
- Criteria Expert Process
- Immediate Actions
- Awareness Raising
- Information Exchange
- POPs Alternatives
- Polychlorinated Biphenyls
- Dioxins and Furans
- Measuring Progress
Follow-up: Other Planned/Funded Actions
- Unwanted Stocks – Inventory/Action (w/FAO, Basel)
- Case Studies
- Legal File Update on POPS Chemicals
- Monitoring Trade – Prior Informed Consent (w/FAO)
- Compendium of "Standard" Monitoring Methods
Follow-up: Other Possible Actions
- Helping Build POPs Inventories, other INC Preparation
- Low Cost Screening Tests
- Supporting National POPs Workshops
- More Active Support
- Catalyzing Resources – Bilateral, GEF
- Facilitating the "National Profile" Process
Follow-up: What Governments Can Do
- Nominate POPs Focal Points/Send in Survey Information
- Develop National Action Plans and Take Action
- Involve Others Inside and Outside the Government
- If You Need Assistance, Ask For It
- If You Need Resources, Put Forward Proposals
- Prepare For the Negotiations
- Work Together With Other Countries
- Implement Prior Informed Consent (PIC)