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3-4
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Open-ended Drafting Group on the Regional Preparations
for the World Summit on Sustainable Development
Focal point:
Mikhail Kokine, Tel. 917 23 47
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Expected output: Draft Ministerial Statement to
WSSD.
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3-4
Leidschendam, Netherlands
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UN/CEFACT Legal Working Group
Focal point: Mario
Apostolov, Tel. 917 11 34
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The meeting will draft a new trade facilitation
recommendation on cross-border recognition of electronic signatures.
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3-5
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Working Party on Combined Transport
Focal point: Poul Hansen , Tel.
917 32 58
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The thirty-sixth session of WP.24 will, amongst
others, consider the application of the European Agreement on Important
International Combined Transport Lines and Related Installations
(AGTC) and issues concerning multimodal cargo liability.
Web site: http://www.unece.org/trans/bcf/welcome.html |
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3-5
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Steering Body to the Cooperative Programme for
Monitoring and Evaluation of the Long-range Transmission of Air
Pollutants in Europe (EMEP)
Focal point:
Henning Wuester, Tel. 917 23 63
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Review progress in implementing the 2001 work plan,
in particular with respect to modelling and monitoring of fine particles;
prepare a medium term work plan for 2002 to 2004 to provide the
scientific basis for negotiations on the review of protocols under
the Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution; discuss
the importance of transatlantic transport of air pollution and plans
for monitoring and modelling of northern hemispheric air pollution
problems.
Web site: http://www.unece.org/env/lrtap/emep/welcome.html |
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3-7
Rotterdam,
Netherlands
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UN/CEFACT Steering Group
Focal point:
Mario Apostolov, Tel. 917 11 34
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5
(3 p.m.)
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Briefing by Executive Secretary to Missions
Focal point:
Susan Bartolo, Tel: 917 14 69
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Room F-3.
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5-7
Vksy, Finland
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Working Group on Monitoring and Assessment under
the Water Convention
Focal point:
Rainer Enderlein, Tel. 917 23 73
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10-12
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Working Party on Brakes and Running Gear (GRRF)
Focal point:
Juan Ramos Garcia,
Tel. 917 19 98
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At its fiftieth session GRRF is scheduled to consider
range of items proposed to improve regulatory provisions concerning
vehicle braking, steering, and tyres. The proposals listed in the
agenda refer to all categories of vehicles, including also motorcycles,
agricultural tractors and electric vehicles.
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10-12
Burgos, Spain
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Expert Seminar in Preparation for the Ministerial
Conference on Ageing: "Economic security and sustainable growth
in an ageing world"
Focal point:
Nikolai Botev, Tel. 917 13 24
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Expected output: A report on the issues considered
to be of particular policy importance in the field of economics
of ageing and on they ways and means through which they can be addressed
within the framework of the policy-making process.
Web site: http://www.unece.org/ead/ead_h.htm |
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10-14
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Joint Meeting of the RID Safety Committee and
the ECE Working Party on the Transport of Dangerous Goods
Focal point:
Olivier Kervella, Tel. 917 24 56
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Harmonization of the technical requirements of
ADR, RID and ADN with the 2001 version of the UN Model Regulations
on the Transport of Dangerous Goods. Consideration of miscellaneous
proposals of amendments to these legal instruments, in particular
with respect to packagings, labelling, documentation and carriage
in tanks.
Web site: http://www.unece.org/trans/danger/danger.htm
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10-14
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Working Party on Road Traffic Safety
Focal point:
Marie-Nolle Poirier,
Tel. 917 32 59
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The 37th session of WP.1 will continue
its consideration of proposed amendments to the Vienna Conventions
and European Agreements on road traffic and on road signs and signals
as well as the revision of the consolidated resolutions on road
traffic (R.E.1) and on road signs and signals (R.E.2). Within this
framework, WP.1 will examine in particular issues related to mobile
phone use, definitions of mopeds and motorcycles, behaviour at pedestrian
crossings, safety of pedestrians, driving permits, the placement
of distinguishing signs, accident black spot signs, roller skaters,
use of daytime running lamps, technical inspections, siting of traffic
signs and harmonization of roads signs. The first day of the session
(10 September) will be devoted to an evaluation of the Third Road
Safety Week (1-7 May 2000).
Web site: http://www.unece.org/trans/welcome.html |
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10-14
Rotterdam, Netherlands
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UNEDIFACT Working Group of UN/CEFACT
Focal point:
Jean Kubler, Tel. 917 27 74
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10-14
Rotterdam,
Netherlands
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Business Process Analysis Working Group of UN/CEFACT
Focal point:
Mario Apostolov, Tel. 917 11 34
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12-14
Rotterdam,
Netherlands
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International Trade Procedures Working Group
of UN/CEFACT
Focal point:
Rocio Cardenas, Tel. 917 11 78
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The expected outcome of the meeting is to discuss
the progress of the sub-group dedicated to the evaluation of new
initiatives related to the facilitation of cross-border international
trade transactions, to review the list of trade facilitation recommendations
and to define which existing UNECE recommendations should be revised.
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13-14
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Working Party on Noise (GRB)
Focal point:
Jan Jerie, Tel. 917 24 22
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The expert meeting is scheduled to focus on the
reduction of the rolling sound of tyres and it should also consider
possibilities for improving the test methods, with the aim to reduce
the nuisance caused by vehicles in the urban traffic.
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14-16
Debe, Poland
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Workshop on forests and forestry in central
and eastern European countries, "The transition process and
challenges ahead"
Focal point:
Alexander Korotkov,
Tel. 917 28 79
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The workshop aims to 1. Review forest policy developments
and the related institutional changes in CEECs during the transition
process and discuss their outcomes; 2. identify major challenges
to the forestry sector and consider how to ensure the economic,
ecological and socio-cultural dimensions of sustainable forest management;
3. Indicate priorities for future work and give recommendations
for action; 4. identify further strategic directions of the international
cooperation in the forestry sector of CEECs. The workshop is being
conducted under the auspices of the UNECE Timber Committee and FAO
European Forestry Commission in conjunction with the Ministerial
Conference for the Protection of Forests in Europe and being organized
by the Ministry of Environment of Poland. During the workshop there
will be a meeting of the UNECE/FAO Team of Specialists to Monitor
and Develop Assistance to Countries of Central and Eastern Europe
in Transition.
Web site: http://www.unece.org/trade/timber/docs/ceecs/debe-workshop/welcome.htm
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17-19
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COMMITTEE ON HUMAN SETTLEMENTS
Focal point:
Christina von Schweinichen,
Tel. 917 23 88
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62nd session of the Committee on Human
Settlements
Web site:
http://www.unece.org/env/hs/welcome.html
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17-19
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Working Party on Transport Trends and Economics
Focal point:
Helmut Lehmacher,
Tel. 917 24 34
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The Working Party will continue its work on development
of a European-wide method for evaluation of inland transport infrastructure
projects; continue to contribute to development of Euro-Asian transport
links, transport corridors and areas; and discuss transport facilitation
in the Mediterranean region.
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17-19
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Implementation Committee for the Convention
on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution
Focal point: Henning
Wuester, Tel. 917 23 63
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Review compliance by Parties with their obligations
under the Protocols to the Convention, in particular, prepare recommendations
regarding three submitted cases dealing with the obligation to reduce
emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs); prepare an in-depth
review of compliance with the emission-reduction obligations of
the VOC Protocol; and review compliance with emission-data reporting
obligations.
Web site: http://www.unece.org/env/lrtap
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17-19
Tallinn, Estonia
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Aarhus Convention Task Force Workshop on Access
to Justice
Focal point: Jeremy Wates, Tel.
917 23 84 or Sofie H. Flensborg, Tel 917 26 50
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The aim of the workshop would be to discuss issues
of access to justice in environmental matters and to provide input
to a draft handbook on good practices of access to justice under
the Aarhus Convention.
Web site: http://www.unece.org/env/pp/ |
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17-19
The Hague, Netherlands
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Working Group on Water Management under the
Water Convention and Workshop on Public Participation in Water Management
Focal point:
Rainer Enderlein, Tel. 917 23 73
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17-23
Poland
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Timber Committee Study Tour
Focal point:
Ed Pepke, Tel. 917 28 72
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Joint Timber Committee European Forestry Commission
study tour on Poland's forestry and wood industry sector in the
transition process and future plans.
Web site: http://www.unece.org/trade/timber/tc-docs.htm |
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19-21
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Expert Group on Environmental Performance Reviews
Focal point:
Mary Pat Silveira, Tel. 917 13 15
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Expected output: Expert environmental performance
reviews of Estonia, Romania and Uzbekistan.
Web site: http://www.unece.org/env/epr/ |
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20-21
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Ad Hoc Working Group on Environmental Monitoring
Focal point:
Mikhail Kokine, Tel. 917 23 47
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Support to EEA Kiev Report and continued work on
environmental monitoring (Final Report for Kiev Conference, May
2003).
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21
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Second Regional Consultative Meeting for the
World Summit on Sustainable Development
Focal points:
Mary Pat Silveira, Tel. 917 1315 & Mikhail Kokine, Tel: 917
23 47
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Expected output: Draft Ministerial Statement to
WSSD.
Web site: http://www.unece.org/env/rio+10/welcome.html
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21
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Meeting of Geneva-based users of geographic
information and related tools organized in the framework of the
United Nations Geographic Information Working Group (UNGIWG)
Focal point:
Brinda Wachs, Tel. 917 24 52
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To be held at UNHCR, Room 04(a) (UNHCR basement).
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24-25 (am)
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Regional Meeting for the World Summit on Sustainable
Development
Focal point:
Mary Pat Silveira, Tel. 917 13 15
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Expected output: Ministerial Statement to the World
Summit on Sustainable Development.
Web site: http://www.unece.org/env/rio+10/welcome.html
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24-25
Budapest, Hungary
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First Informal Working Group Meeting of the
Generations and Gender Programme
Focal point:
Martine Corijn, Tel. 917 24 77
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The Consortium Board of the GGP will make proposals
regarding GGP objectives, research aims and requisite data.
Web site: http://www.unece.org/ead/pau/ggp/fmiwg/ |
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24-27
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Working Group on Strategies and Review
Focal point:
Henning Wuester, Tel. 917 23 63
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Prepare a draft protocol on the financing of the
core activities under the Convention on Long-range Transboundary
Air Pollution not covered by EMEP; prepare for the review of the
Protocol to Abate Acidification, Eutrophication and Ground-level
Ozone, the Protocol on Heavy Metals and the Protocol on Persistent
Organic Pollutants (POPs); review progress in exchange of abatement
technologies; and draft a communications strategy for the Convention.
Web site:http://www.unece.org/env/lrtap/WorkingGroups/wgs/welcome.html |
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25
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Seminar on Strategic Environmental Assessment
Focal point:
Wiek Schrage, Tel. 917 24 48
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The Seminar will focus on the practical experiences
with strategic environmental assessment.
Web site: http://www.unece.org/env/eia |
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25 (pm)-27
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COMMITTEE ON ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
Focal point:
Christina von Schweinichen,
Tel. 917 23 88
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Eighth session of the Committee on Environmental
Policy
Web site:
http://www.unece.org/env/cep/ |
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25-28
Tallinn, Estonia
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Work Session on Methodological Issues Involving
the Integration of Statistics and Geography
Focal point:
Jana Meliskova, Tel. 917 41 50
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The Work Session will discuss spatial analysis,
spatial standards and metadata, new technological GIS solutions
and cooperation and partnership in GIS applications.
In addition, the meeting includes Workshops
on point-based and area-based statistics; standardisation of geographic
areas; and spatial analysis. Documentation for the meeting is available
at: http://www.unece.org/stats/documents/2001.09.gis.htm
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26-27
Istanbul, Turkey
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BSEC Ministerial Meeting on Small and Medium-sized
Enterprises
Focal point:
Antal Szabo, Tel. 917 24 71
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Meeting organized by the Permanent International
Secretariat of the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation
(BSEC), UNECE, Konrad Adenauer Foundation and the Ministry of Industry
and Trade of Turkey.
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26-28
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Ad Hoc Working Group on the Protocol on Strategic
Environmental Assessment
Focal point:
Wiek Schrage, Tel. 917 24 48
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At its second session the Working Group will continue
its negotiations of a new Protocol under the Convention on Environmental
Impact Assessment in a Transboundary Context. Web site:
http://www.unece.org/env/eia |
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28
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Working Group of Senior Officials "Environment
for Europe"
Focal point:
Mary Pat Silveira, Tel. 917 13 15
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Further preparations for the Fifth Ministerial
Conference "Environment for Europe".
Web site:
http://www.unece.org/env/efe/welcome.html |