The Working Group on Strategies and Review is the
principal negotiating body for the Convention. It
assists the Executive
Body in policy-oriented matters including:
(a) Assessing scientific and technical activities
relating to the preparation and revision of protocols;
(b) Negotiating revisions to existing protocols
and the preparation of new ones;
(c) Promoting the exchange of technology;
(d) Preparing proposals for any strategic development
under the Convention
For these activities it works in close cooperation
with the EMEP Steering
Body and the Working
Group on Effects. It also receives reports from
a number of Expert Groups and Task Forces established
by the Executive Body.