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External sources (not reviewed)

27 September to 1 October, an IAEA workshop on implementing legislation in nuclear security for some Asian countries, held in Vienna on 26 and 27 April, and in various meetings of the IAEA-led International Nuclear Security Education Network.

regional conference held in Jordan on 26 and 27 May on establishing chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear centres of excellence.

development of a methyl bromide project for China until it receives further clarification.

of the various organizations may vary considerably depending on their structure, size and mandate.

to growing interdependence among economies, the Committee considers that it is necessary for the region to ensure that its voice is heard at global economic policymaking forums and therefore recommends that the secretariat continue the important work of facilitating the formation of a coordinated regional voice and bringing the Asia-Pacific perspective to relevant multilateral and intergovernmental forums, including G20 summits, through high-level consultations.

is proposed that the Focal Point for Security report directly to the Under-SecretaryGeneral for Peacekeeping Operations, through the Chief of Staff.

hazardous materials and contaminant spill containment, and special investigation services for administrative investigations, including category 1 cases.

and thus should be seen as an investment in the future of the Palestine refugees; exploit all funding opportunities; enlarge its donor base for the core budget, to which only a small number currently contributed — a point to which he had drawn attention in Cairo at a meeting of Arab League ministers whose countries gave welcome support to specific projects and emergency appeals but not to the core budget; expand its partnerships with non-State actors such as foundations and other institutions in the private sector; and continue to be cost-effective in conducting its programmes through better planning, implementation and oversight.

Forum and the Global Climate Change Field Observatory of UNESCO Sites.

proliferation risks, to decrease nuclear arsenals, to strengthen nuclear security and to improve nuclear safety, we consider it urgent to reduce nuclear risks and achieve tangible progress on the path towards a world free of nuclear weapons.

and the collection and documentation of case studies of good practices; and (d) encouraging regional cooperation in the sharing of resources, experts and trainers, with particular focus on the participation of women.

confined to groups such as indigenous women, rural dwellers, women in quilombo communities, Afro-descendents, disabled persons and older persons.

through international assistance and cooperation.

of cultures – all cultures – into knowledge societies as part of the strategic programme objectives for culture.

should assist the country in meeting HCFC targets beyond 10 per cent reduction step in 2015.

consumption have been agreed, and the levels of funding have been approved in principle, and noting the number of tranche requests likely to be submitted, the Executive Committee may consider whether it would like to continue to discuss each request individually or, alternatively, whether the Secretariat should be requested to submit all future tranches of stage I of HCFC phase-out management plans for blanket approval provided they are in accordance with relevant policies and decisions of the Multilateral Fund, given that they contain no policy issues, and that all technical and cost issues have been agreed between the Secretariat and relevant bilateral and/or implementing agencies.

as appropriate, their State’s consent; on facilitating technical assistance at the invitation of the State concerned; and on enhanced cooperation with relevant international, regional and subregional organizations, and management by the Office for Disarmament Affairs of resources that States may provide according to paragraph 22 (c) of resolution 1977 (2011).

appropriate management schemes and policy options for current needs at the national, regional and global scale.

housing and natural coastal protection to local conditions and to make the technologies more affordable for developing countries.