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United Nations Environment ProgrammeRegional Office for Latin America and the CaribbeanPROGRAMA DE LAS NACIONES UNIDAS PARA EL MEDIO AMBIENTEPROGRAMME DES NATIONS UNIES POUR L’ENVIRONNEMENTSeventeenth Meeting of the Forum of Ministers ofthe Environment of Latin America and the CaribbeanPanama City, Panama26 th to 30 th April 2010Distribution:LimitedUNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Friday 14 th May, 2010Original: SpanishFinal Report of the SeventeenthMeeting of the Forum of Ministersof the Environment of LatinAmerica and the CaribbeanPanama City, Panama26 th to 30 th April 2010

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page iTable of ContentsBackground ....................................................................................................... 1Objectives of the Meeting .................................................................................... 2Attendance........................................................................................................ 2Agenda Item 1: Opening session of the meeting ..................................................... 22.1. Adoption of the rules of the meeting ............................................................ 32.2. Election of the Board of Directors ................................................................. 32.3. Adoption of the agenda and schedule of sessions of the meeting ...................... 3Agenda Item 3: Message from the Regional Forum of UNEP to theCivil Society of Latin America ............................................................................... 4Agenda Item 4: Regional Action Plan of the Latin American and CaribbeanInitiative on Sustainable Development ................................................................... 44.1. Proposed Regional Action Plan 2010-2011 ..................................................... 4Agenda Item 5: Ministerial Dialogues on emerging and relevant issuesfor the implementation of the Latin American and Caribbean Initiativeon Sustainable Development ................................................................................ 65.1. Climate change ......................................................................................... 65.2. Biological Diversity and Ecosystems ........................................................... 125.3. Green Economy....................................................................................... 165.4. Forthcoming United Nations Conference on SustainableDevelopment (Rio+20) ................................................................................... 19Agenda Item 6: Decisions adopted by the eleventh special session ofthe Governing Council / Global Ministerial Environment Forum ................................ 21Agenda Item 7: Recommendations of the Preparatory Meetingof High Level Experts ........................................................................................ 22Agenda Item 8: Status of the implementation and future perspectivesof the Multilateral Environmental Agreements (Messages from theHigh Level Representatives of the Multilateral Environmental Agreements) ............... 22Agenda Item 9: Other matters ........................................................................... 22Agenda Item 10: Review of the Draft Final Report of the Seventeenth Meeting .......... 22Agenda Item 11: Closing of the Meeting .............................................................. 23Annex I. Declaration of Panama ..................................................................... 25Annex II. Decisions ....................................................................................... 33Decision 1. Regional Action Plan for 2010-2011 and assessment ofimplementation instruments ............................................................................... 33Decision 2. Biological Diversity and Ecosystems .................................................... 34Decision 3. Access to Genetic Resources and Fair and Equitable Sharing ofBenefits Arising from their Utilization and Participation of the Region inthe Negotiation of a Protocol .............................................................................. 36

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page iiDecision 4. Environmental Indicators ................................................................... 39Decision 5. Sustainable Consumption and Production ............................................. 41Decision 6. Atmospheric Pollution........................................................................ 42Decision 7. Chemicals ....................................................................................... 44Decision 8. Sustainable Land Management ........................................................... 46Decision 9. Small Island Developing States (SIDS) ................................................ 48Decision 10. Climate Change .............................................................................. 50Decision 11. Gratitude to the People and Government of Panama ............................ 52Appendix 1 to Annex II on decision 1. “Regional Action Plan for 2010-2011and assessment of implementation instruments” .............................................. 53Appendix 2 to Annex II on decision 1. “Regional Action Plan for 2010-2011and assessment of implementation instruments” .............................................. 62Annex III. List of Participants ........................................................................ 63

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 1Background1. Seven years have elapsed since the adoption of the Latin American andCaribbean Initiative for Sustainable Development (ILAC in Spanish), as part of theImplementation Plan of the World Summit on Sustainable Development(Johannesburg, South Africa; September-October 2002).2. In the past seven years, Latin American and Caribbean countries havecontinued to make extensive efforts to reverse trends of environmentaldegradation, to raise the standard of living of their populations and to promote thegrowth of their economies. The progress made by countries in the region in theseareas can be seen in the indicators and reports issued concerning the fulfillment ofthe goals set in the ILAC and in relation to achieving the Millennium DevelopmentGoals.3. However, there are still major challenges in the region that have beenidentified in recent reports prepared by various agencies. The report "MillenniumDevelopment Goals: Advances in the Environmental Sustainability Development inLatin America and the Caribbean" 1 , presented in February, 2010, said that theregion has made considerable progress in environmental issues, such as the rise inprotected areas rich in biodiversity, between 1990 and 2008, and the designation ofmaritime and terrestrial protected areas which has more than doubled. However,the region faces major challenges such as deforestation (the region lost 7% of itsforest cover between 1990 and 2005).4. Additionally, the Environment Outlook for Latin America and the Caribbean(GEO-LAC 2009, forthcoming) 2 , emphasizes that the region has one of the highestrates of habitat loss. The environmental diversity of the region is one of its essentialcharacteristics. This report emphasizes that one of the main risks associated to theloss of biodiversity lies in changing land use, with a consequent reduction,fragmentation, and even loss of habitats.5. It also highlights the pressure that the economic growth generates in mostcountries of the region on natural resources and the undertaking of infrastructureprojects promoted by various productive and service sectors. Challenges like thesemake more relevant the need to promote environmental sustainability, as wasestablished in the Millennium Development Goals.6. At global level, the Seventeenth Meeting of the Forum is held during theInternational Year of Biodiversity, heading for the Tenth Conference of Parties tothe Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Sixteenth Conference of theParties to the United Nations Climate Change Framework Convention (COP16), andamid a global crisis of great social and economic impact with repercussions on thesustainability of the region and the world. Hence, it is appropriate for the Forum of1 United Nations, 2010 “Millennium Development Goals: Advances in the Environmental Sustainability Developmentin Latin America and the Caribbean”, Santiago, Chile.2UNEP, 2010. “Environment Outlook of Latin America and the Caribbean (GEO LAC 2009)”, forthcoming.

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 2Ministers to discuss priority issues for the region in the context of these globalmeetings and a Green Economy initiative.Objectives of the Meeting7. Given the background outlined in the preceding paragraphs, the SeventeenthMeeting of the Forum of Ministers was convened in order to meet the followingobjectives:a) Make an assessment about the lessons learned and the challenges posedby the implementation of the RAP, and consider the proposal for itsstructure and content for the biennium 2010-2011;b) Exchange information and experiences on emerging issues of theinternational environmental agenda that are relevant to continue with theimplementation of ILAC, such as climate change, biodiversity, and theintegrated management of ecosystems, and the green economy initiative;c) Discuss the results of the eleventh special session of the GoverningCouncil / Global Ministerial Environment Forum at the Ministerial Level(Bali, Indonesia; 24 to 26 of February of 2010).Attendance8. The Seventeenth Meeting of the Forum of Ministers of Environment of LatinAmerica and the Caribbean was attended by 67 government representatives from25 countries of the region, as well as 17 attendees from six programmes,secretariats and conventions of the United Nations system, 6 representatives fromsix intergovernmental agencies, 4 representatives from four Non-GovernmentalOrganizations, and one special invitee. The List of Participants of this Meeting isavailable as Annex III to this document.Agenda Item 1: Opening session of the meeting9. The meeting began with an opening ceremony at 9:30 a.m. on ThursdayApril 29, 2010, with a welcoming speech by the Deputy Regional Director of theUnited Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Ms. Mara Murillo, who introducedas part of the presidium the UNEP Deputy Executive Director Ms. Angela Cropper;the UNEP/ROLAC Regional Director, Mrs. Margarita Astrálaga; and the Director ofTrade and Environment of the State Secretariat for the Environment of DominicanRepublic, Ms. Rosa Otero, in representation of the State Secretary for theEnvironment of her country, Mr. Jaime Fernandez. Ms. Rosa Otero apologized forthe absence of Mr. Jaime Fernandez, who was not able to arrive in time for theopening session. As the country hosting the meeting, Mr. Arias, the GeneralAdministrator of Panama’s National Authority for the Environment (ANAM for itsinitials in Spanish), gave a warm welcome to everyone present and underscored theobjectives of the meeting.10. Mr. Arias then gave the floor to Ms. Angela Cropper, who expressedsatisfaction at being able to attend this meeting and noted that the topics to bediscussed are of high priority and relevance, not only for the region but also

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 416. The Ministers considered the Provisional Agenda 3 and the AnnotatedProvisional Agenda and the Schedule of Sessions 4 proposed by the Secretariat, andadopted them after incorporating the modifications that were considered necessary.Agenda Item 3: Message from the Regional Forum of UNEP tothe Civil Society of Latin America17. Under this agenda item, the representative of Civil Society, Mr. Calvin James,read the recommendations that resulted from the Regional Meeting of the CivilSociety (Panama City, Panama, 30 th November to 1 st December 2009 5 ).18. The meeting welcomed these recommendations, and no further remarks weremade.Agenda Item 4: Regional Action Plan of the Latin American andCaribbean Initiative on Sustainable Development4.1. Proposed Regional Action Plan 2010-201119. The UNEP/ROLAC Director opened the session by providing backgroundinformation on the process that led to the development of the proposal for the2010-2011 Regional Action Plan 6 . She recalled that the Sixteenth Meeting of theForum of Ministers had adopted Decision 1 on Assessment of the Implementation ofthe Latin American and Caribbean Initiative on Sustainable Development (ILAC), inwhich it was decided to continue implementing the priority action areas of ILAC.These priority areas are: Climate Change; Biological Diversity; Management ofWater Resources; Vulnerability; Human Settlements and Sustainable Cities; SocialTopics including Health, Inequality and Poverty; Economic Affairs includingCompetitiveness, Trade, and Production and Consumption Patterns; andInstitutional Aspects. It was also decided to assess the lessons learned andchallenges posed by the implementation of the RAP and to prepare, during theintersessional period, a conceptual review of its structure and implementationmodalities, with a view toward evaluating the establishment of joint programs withthe agencies of the Inter-Agency Technical Committee (ITC), notwithstanding theactivities carried out by the agencies individually.20. In this regard, the UNEP/ROLAC Regional Director gave a rundown of thediscussions held during the intersessional period, at the Intersessional Meeting ofGovernment Experts of the Forum of Ministers of Environment of Latin America andthe Caribbean (Panama City, 20 th and 21 st October 2009 7 ). At this meeting,3 See document “Provisional Agenda” (UNEP/LAC- IG.XVII/1).4 See document “Annotated Provisional Agenda” (UNEP/LAC- IG.XVII/2).5 See the Final “Report of the Regional Civil Society Meeting” (UNEP/LAC-IGWG.XVII/Ref.8).6See document entitled “Proposal for the 2010-2011 Regional Action Plan (RAP) of the Forum of Ministers ofEnvironment of Latin America and the Caribbean” (UNEP/LAC-IGWG.XVII/5).7See document “Final Report on the Intersessional Meeting of the Forum of Ministers of Environment of LatinAmerica and the Caribbean”. Panama City, 20 and 21 October, 2009” (UNEP/LAC-IGWG.XVII/Ref.1).

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 626. Brazil also stated that by accomplishing the revision of the implementationstructure and modalities of the RAP and effectively reaching the outcomes definedwithin the Plan, the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region will be in a strongerposition to take advantage of the next Rio +20 meeting. This advantage might beexpressed through the presentation of creative solutions, suitable to the region’sinterests and characteristics, and by defining what sustainability should be in theviews of our region.27. As stated by Mexico while referring to the importance of the next COP 16 inCancun, the Rio+20 meeting is also an opportunity for the convergence of ideasand should not be missed.28. There were no further comments on the agenda for this session. Afterclarifying a doubt regarding the agenda, brought up by the Bolivarian Republic ofVenezuela, the UNEP/ROLAC Regional Director brought the session to a close.Agenda Item 5: Ministerial Dialogues on emerging and relevantissues for the implementation of the Latin American andCaribbean Initiative on Sustainable Development5.1. Climate change29. The Chair underscored that climate change is a global challenge of greatimportance with significant and lasting effects and with considerable repercussionsin the region. He commented about the results of COP-15. The next COP meetingwill be held in Mexico. He then opened the floor to Mexico to start the discussion byoutlining the opportunities and challenges of COP-16.30. The Secretary of Environment of Mexico presented the plans for cooperationwith countries of the region and described the international negotiation processbeginning with Bali, through Poznan, and finally Copenhagen. Mexico thanked all ofthe countries that voted for its candidacy to become the host country and assumethe chairmanship of COP-16. He said that this work is not viewed as merely anational challenge but as a joint regional challenge needed to achieve agreementson climate change. Because of this, the Mexican President, Mr. Calderon, considersthat it is possible to carry out a consultation process with all of the regions of theworld with priority for Latin America and the Caribbean. In order to achieve thisgoal, there is a need to hold a transparent dialogue process, in which everyone canbe heard and be taken into account during the negotiation process, for the sake ofintegrating positions and reaching agreements based on trust. The need to providesupport to the more vulnerable groups, including island states and countries withwater scarcity, was also underscored.31. Mexico explained that it has initiated the consultation process via two routes:On the one hand, through the United Nations Framework Convention on ClimateChange (UNFCCC) and its meetings, and on the other, at venues outside of theConvention such as this Forum of Ministers. These two routes must be integrated,however, and not run separately. Mexico reported that the process has beenvisualized comprising four spheres of negotiation, from the presidential, ministerialand vice ministerial levels down to the negotiators’ level.

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 732. Once in Cancun, during the actual Conference, despite Mexico’s desire toinclude a broad representation of participants (NGOs, environmental lawmakers,academics and businessmen, among others), it has been proposed that a prioritypass arrangement be devised that confers appropriate access to Parties.33. Based on the experience of the most recent negotiations within theframework of the Convention, Mexico proposed to boost efforts to first achievecritical agreements that would allow for immediate action, for example, a “QuickStart” fund, which exists but has not yet initiated, to promote cooperation, and atthe same time facilitate continuing the negotiations toward a binding agreement.34. Mexico mentioned the United Nations Collaborative Programme on ReducingEmissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation in Developing Countries (UN-REDD) as an issue of particular importance and urgency, given that deforestationand degradation currently accounts for 20-30% of global GHG emissions. Theintegration of this particular issue was portrayed as vital for the benefit ofcommunities living in and preserving forests.35. He added that agreements on these important issues would have tomaterialize now, so that in Cancun, operational decisions can be taken to securethe future of the Convention.36. Mexico pointed out the importance of securing the continuation of the KyotoProtocol (KP), in particular given that to date the KP still constitutes the onlyobligatory instrument for the effective transfer of funds from developed todeveloping countries, as compensation for emissions for which developing countriesare not responsible. Mexico also emphasized that not all important emitters havejoined the KP, particularly China, India and the United States of America.37. The Secretary continued stating that many Conferences of the Parties (COPs)have not succeeded because every country had a different vision; Mexico wants tointegrate these into a common vision to show the world that reaching consensus oncombating climate change is possible.38. With reference to a legally-binding agreement, Mexico pointed to politicalconsensus in a document as an alternative whereby even though it may not becomplete or politically binding, it could still be promoted and further developed byall Parties.39. Mexico commented that it is aware of the importance of the logisticalorganization of the COP-16 and made a commitment to seek an adequate venueand provide hospitable service to the delegations. It reported that it was calling forseveral meetings of international importance to formulate an additional agenda toprepare the road to Cancun.40. The representative of Nicaragua considered that the approach used to draftthe Provisional Annotated Agenda of the Ministerial Segment of the Forum ofMinisters 8 (paragraph 21) should be reviewed, while the Copenhagen Accord shouldnot be quoted as a consensus, due to the fact that some countries did not have theopportunity to provide their input on a technical or political level thereto. Nicaragua8 See “Provisional Annotated Agenda” (UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/2/Rev.3) which includes the suggested revision.

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 8expressed its respect for the countries that signed this Note of Agreement, but alsorequested respect for those countries that have not signed as this Accord does notnecessarily reflect the will of those countries.41. In turn, the representative of El Salvador encouraged the countries in theregion to support Mexico in its mission. El Salvador also emphasized that half of thecountries in the region had not only declined to join the Copenhagen Accord, buthad also sent a note of protest. Therefore, the achievement of a common positionshould be the main issue of the discussions in the framework of this Forum ofMinisters.42. El Salvador underlined its concern regarding the trend to minimize the role ofCancun through the notion that a binding agreement will be reached in SouthAfrica. El Salvador proposed the creation of a space within the next meeting inBonn with the aim of seeking consistency and harmony across countries of theregion, and supporting Mexico in its chairmanship of the COP-16.43. The representative of Uruguay pointed out that climate change is eminently apolitical issue with commercial and production consequences, as was reflected inthe entire meeting at Copenhagen. Therefore, climate change transcends the purelytechnical element and, in this regard, the United Nations System is an adequateand favorable space to continue discussing related processes. Uruguay consideredthat, should the COP-16 fail, the Parties should allocate as much time as isnecessary and not feel bound by the current annual frequency of negotiations. Healso stated that the main responsibility for mitigation and technology transfershould fall on industrialized countries, while the main consideration for adaptationshould favor developing countries.44. Although Uruguay indicated its discontent with the way the process has beenhandled so far, it also confirmed that it had signed the Copenhagen Accord in theinterest of continuing with the Bali Road Map.45. The representative of Ecuador shared Nicaragua’s words in regard to the lastCOP-15, and stated its dissatisfaction with some negotiations around new sourcesof climate change funding excluding countries that had not joined the CopenhagenAccord. In this context, she proposed to leave out any mention of this accord.46. She also encouraged all the countries in the region to work with Mexico andto reach consensus on topics of common interest such as REDD. Ecuador stressedthe importance that the next COP-16 be transparent, based on a platform of clearprinciples and trust that includes all countries in order to reach a legally bindingagreement.47. The representative of Cuba agreed with Nicaragua and Ecuador that it isunacceptable that, within the United Nations System, countries in the process ofreaching agreements should be excluded. Cuba noted that an ethical and moralcommitment should be the starting point in any positions to be adopted as a region.The representative underlined that a fundamental challenge is the drastic reductionand mitigation of emissions, while reaching a binding agreement is of essence.48. Cuba also highlighted the World People's Conference on Climate Change andthe Rights of Mother Earth (Cochabamba, Bolivia; 20 to 22 April 2010), and

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 9recognized that the safety of Mother Earth is at stake. The representativeunderscored the need to assign importance to the human aspect rather than to thefinancial aspect of the issue. Cuba pointed out that, as a working priority, it wasfurthering efforts to reduce vulnerability and evaluate the risks. Cuba stated that itsposition is to ensure that future generations can exercise their right to life.49. The representative of Colombia observed that discussions towards COP-16should continue within a multilateral framework and therefore within the scheme ofthe United Nations system. In this context, Mexico’s main challenge will be toregain trust.50. The representative of Colombia emphasized the importance of achieving alegally binding instrument and while it is possible that it may not be fullynegotiated, it is primordial that it at least be conceived within a general principle.Colombia agreed that prior to Cancun, the promises made in Copenhagen related tothe transfer of resources from donor countries to developing countries need tomaterialize. She underlined that while COP-16 is Mexico’s responsibility, it is, aboveall, an opportunity for the region.51. As a Small Island Developing State, St. Vincent and the Grenadines agreedwith the comments made by Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, and Nicaragua in regardto COP-15. He congratulated Mexico for the way it is addressing its role as chair ofCOP-16 and stated that it is necessary to send a strong message to the world thatthe countries of the region, although small, should be heard. St. Vincent and theGrenadines remarked that it will continue working together with the region anddecision makers to seek a solution for the issue of climate change.52. The representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela agreed with theposition of Nicaragua in regard to avoid citing the Copenhagen Accord and alsoexpressed his support of the position of Ecuador. He stated that the trust andtransparency not achieved in Copenhagen should be promoted in Cancun.Venezuela recognized the work carried out at the recent World People´s Conferenceheld in Cochabamba and remarked that it was necessary to conduct analyses inorder to quantify and provide concrete data for estimating the cost of adaptation toclimate change.53. The representative of Suriname highlighted that the Copenhagen Accord wasproduced outside of the UN context. She mentioned that Suriname has undertakennational actions to strengthen the implementation of its commitments under theUNFCCC and that, given Suriname’s low emissions, the country’s focus is onadaptation. She also mentioned that Climate Action Plans for coastal areas havebeen finalized while those for inland areas are to be elaborated. Surinameconfirmed that some of the elements of the Copenhagen Accord could be includedin a legally-binding output of COP-16. She also explained that Suriname hasengaged in a number of awareness raising activities within the scope of CapacityDevelopment for the Clean Development Mechanism (CD4CDM), which haseffectively increased Suriname’s capacity as a potential host country for CleanDevelopment Mechanism (CDM) projects.54. The representative of Chile indicated that her country joined the CopenhagenAccord with the purpose of moving forward in the negotiation with the annotation

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 1055. The representative of Guatemala reflected on the Annotated Agenda (Point5.1), particularly on the information in paragraphs 18 to 21, requesting itsamendment, as it contained technical inconsistencies in regard to the findings ofthe Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).56. He also underlined that the climate change crisis is already here and itseffects can already be seen; for example, he commented that people are sufferingfrom lack of water, while climate change refugees are seeking to adapt by movinginto cities, thus creating waves of migration. Guatemala also pointed out that inregard to biodiversity, it is important to understand that the percentage of unknownspecies is higher than that of known species, and that both catalogued and uncataloguedbiological diversity are being lost rapidly.57. Guatemala joined in to support Mexico, requesting that the process beambitious and long-lasting, taking into account that the impacts of climate changeare already being felt and have undercurrents related to environmental justice,ecological debt and human rights.58. The representative of Peru shared the observations of preceding countriesand agreed with Ecuador on the need to ensure a platform based on trust. He alsoindicated the association of his country to the Copenhagen Accord, and highlightedthe importance of preserving forests. He remarked that any success achieved byMexico will be a success of the region. Peru agreed with the statements made byCuba and Uruguay in regard to achieving a firm and integrated position across theregion.59. The representative of Costa Rica stated that the recovery of the principles oftrust and dialogue is a daunting task for Mexico. She also expressed their supportto Mexico for achieving fundamental progress in Cancun.60. The representative of Barbados concurred with the remarks of St. Vincentand the Grenadines and highlighted that for Small Island Developing States it is notnecessary to have precise scientific methods at hand to notice the effects of climatechange; such effects can be seen on a daily basis. Barbados mentioned that theregion needs to focus on a collective effort and recognize that its challenge is notmitigation, but adaptation. Barbados also underlined that for small countries, thecostly participation at COPs and related international events requires thereallocation of funds from other important political agendas.61. As a Caribbean island country, Haiti has great hopes for COP-16 in Mexico.Haiti affirmed that it faces very significant problems in the face of the seriousthreats of climate change to its agriculture-based economy. Haiti stated that it isstill waiting for the promises to create funds for adaptation to be fulfilled, and thecommitments by industrialized countries regarding mitigation to be honoured. Thedelegate remarked that today, more than ever, following the earthquake of 12 thJanuary 2010, Haiti was hopeful that those promises would materialize, and thatthis regional forum would promote respect for the promises made in Copenhagen.

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 1162. The representative of Belize stated that it was acutely feeling the effects ofclimate change. Over the last two years, Belize has experienced storms that havedevastated several communities, while coral reef bleaching has also been observed,among other impacts. Belize declared that so far, it has not received significantsupport from developed countries, but nevertheless remains committed toprotecting its territory against the effects of climate change. Lastly, Belizeexpressed its commitment to Mexico.63. The representative of the Dominican Republic, although concerned over thelevel of spending brought about by COPs, expressed optimism in regard to theinternational panorama after Copenhagen. The Dominican Republic also highlightedthat the increase in forest cover was one of the best measures to fight climatechange. The Dominican Republic proposed an increase in South-South cooperationand confirmed its desire to continue cooperating with the Republic of Haiti inresponse to recent events and with the rest of the region on the road to Cancun.64. The representative of Antigua and Barbuda indicated the need for a processof truly open and transparent consultation as countries progress towards Cancun.The delegate underlined that adaptation is a high priority for his country andencouraged the ministers of the region not to allow fund availability for adaptationto be subject to joining the Copenhagen Accord.65. The representative of Mexico conveyed its gratitude for the expressions ofsolidarity and support, and underscored that, considering the outcome of COP-15, itwill be important to strive for ambitious but realistic expectations. While consideringthe contributions of other regions of the world, in particular developing countries,the instructions of the Mexican President are for a firm commitment to work withthe countries of Latin America and the Caribbean.66. With regards to the Copenhagen Accord, Mexico considers that in order for anagreement to be valid, it needs to be adopted by one hundred percent of theParties. Therefore, Mexico deems the Copenhagen Accord to have more thecharacter of a charter or useful political instrument, than of an agreement.67. In responding to a specific question regarding the cost of a COP therepresentative of Mexico estimated the cost of COP-15 to be within the range of450 million US dollars. Mexico emphasized the need to include the specificrequirements of Caribbean countries with regards to adaptation to climate change.68. The representative of Mexico reiterated its ambition to provide optimalhospitality and logistical arrangements for conference participants, its commitmentto the transparency of the preparation process and to keeping the region’scountries informed on all developments, in order to make sure that COP-16 will bea success, especially for the most vulnerable developing countries.69. While UNEP’s Deputy Executive Director (DED) understood thedisappointment with the outcomes of Copenhagen, she also emphasized the needto move forward since the issues at stake are too fundamental to be put on hold.The DED concurred that UNEP should indeed be careful to characterize anydocument as an agreement, unless it fully complies with the legal prerequisites ofone.

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 1270. The DED emphasized that it was important to also acknowledge the progressmade in negotiations from Bali into 2009 as well as the results of the regionalworking groups in the lead-up to Copenhagen. In the aftermath of Copenhagen,countries should focus their attention on developing a common LAC position as wellas defining ambitious and realistic goals for COP 16.71. The DED stated that it would be pragmatic to continue working along the twotracks already established, since the proposed establishment of “Quick StartFunds”, REDD+ and other new financial mechanisms offer a number of concreteand operational opportunities that can be taken advantage of, in particular withregards to the recognition of the important global services provided by tropicalforests and their communities.72. UNEP then highlighted the need to solidify results and the position of theregion on what the principle of a legally binding agreement might entail, before theParties meet again in Mexico.73. The DED enumerated a number of lessons learnt from Copenhagen as well asthe imperatives and recommendations identified during recent Bali meetings.Among these, the DED mentioned the necessity of clearly defining the “nonnegotiables”that Cancun should provide, to avoid looking back too much byexclusively considering the failures of COP-15, and to refrain from looking forwardtoo much by disregarding Cancun and exclusively considering South Africa as thenext opportunity for reaching an agreement.74. Finally, UNEP reiterated its commitment to support all regions and countriesin the process building up to COP-16, in particular in assisting Mexico to provide thekind of leadership needed to make Cancun a success.75. The representative of El Salvador expressed its satisfaction with the nature ofthe discussions and the confirmed support of Mexico by all countries of the region.He reiterated its proposition for an interim meeting in Bonn in order to retain themomentum and take stock of progress made in the lead-up to Cancun.5.2. Biological Diversity and Ecosystems 976. The Chair returned to Item 5 of the Agenda, on the topic of BiologicalDiversity and Ecosystems. He stressed that the Latin American and Caribbeanregion has significant natural wealth, but despite the abundance and diversity of itsnatural resources, the environmental prospects of the region are being threatenedby the inequity and poverty that adversely affects the stability and productivity ofits ecosystems.77. Discussions on the issue began with a presentation by Mr. Ibrahim Thiaw,Director of the Division of Environmental Policy Implementation of the UNEP. Mr.Thiaw presented the main challenges concerning biological diversity and ecosystemservices, highlighting the state of biological diversity in the LAC region, theimportance of synergistic implementation of Multilateral Environmental Agreements9 See document "Elements of a general nature that can be used by the Ministers and Heads of delegation for theExchange on Biodiversity" (UNEP/LAC- IG.XVII/3).

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 13(MEAs), the relation between environment and food security, and the close linksbetween climate change and biological diversity, both terrestrial and marine. Heencouraged Ministers to consider the challenges of the post-2010 biologicaldiversity targets, the importance of a legally binding international regime on Accessand Benefit Sharing (ABS), and the negotiation process of the IntergovernmentalScience-Policy Platform on Biological Diversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES).78. The Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Mr. AhmedDjoghlaf, presented key issues related to “ 2010, International Year of BiologicalDiversity” and the COP 10 to be held in Nagoya, Japan. He invited countries toconsider 2010 as an opportunity to place biological diversity at the top of thepolitical agenda and develop partnerships to protect life on Earth. The ExecutiveSecretary highlighted that in December, the closing of the 2010 International Yearof Biological Diversity (IYB) will represent the transition into the 2011 InternationalYear of Forests. He commented on the main summits and high-level meetingsrelated to biological diversity that will take place during 2010, especially the UNSecretary General’s High-Level meeting (New York; 20 September 2010).79. The Chair of the Meeting thanked the two speakers for these importantcontributions and invited the audience to participate in a tree planting activity atthe Metropolitan Park, which took place on 30 April, at 7:00 am. Next, he invitedthe Ministers to make comments on the topics that were presented.80. The representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela welcomed thepresentations and pointed out that his country has already met some of the goalsfor biological diversity conservation, with measures such as the total prohibition ofindustrial trawl fishery and the promotion of subsistence fishing, as well as withtree planting measures implemented nationwide.81. The representative of Uruguay described the presentations as excellent andstressed that the delegates present at this meeting represent their Governments,which in turn have been charged with making relevant decisions at the COP 10 inNagoya, Japan. He emphasized that Uruguay believed that by addressing the issueof climate change this morning, the Forum had also established cross-cutting issueswith, and references to, biological diversity, including social, productive, andtechnological aspects.82. The representative from El Salvador said that convergence between climatechange and biological diversity is important, and pointed out that climate changeadaptation programmes can be an element of political integration with variousenvironmental aspects. He stressed the significance of ecosystem services, andunderscored the role of REDD+ in environmental restoration and said that ElSalvador is proposing a mass ecosystem restoration strategy, which will begin inmangroves.83. The representative of Peru considered that the silence following thepresentations denoted consensus of the audience with the issues. However, therepresentative stressed that two important aspects were not being addressed(desertification and drought), and that all three subjects of the Rio Conventionsshould be combined. He commented that the poorest and most relegatedpopulations live in arid zones and that adaptation to climate change has to

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 14encompass adjustments in ancestral knowledge and practices. The representativealso considered that the economic value of biological diversity must beacknowledged and that mechanisms must be sought to incorporate this value intogovernment accounts.84. The representative from Colombia considered that 2010 is a year forreflection since the biological diversity goals have not been met. She noted thatcountries have a second chance to meet the post-2010 goals and for theinternational ABS system to be adopted as a legally binding instrument in Nagoyaas an essential element to achieve this objective.85. The representative of Barbados pointed out that the region’s richness inbiological diversity, especially the marine ecosystems of the Caribbean, constitutesan opportunity for wealth creation, economic investment, and for the provision ofsocial services to the population. The representative noted the importance ofestablishing a clear collective position towards the COP 10 negotiations.86. The representative of Antigua and Barbuda stressed the importance of notmissing the second opportunity to meet the biological diversity targets after COP-10in Nagoya. He considers that a synergistic approach to solving biological diversity,climate change, and land degradation issues is desirable, as they complement eachother, and that the Small Island Development States (SIDS) especially cannotafford to approach them separately. Antigua and Barbuda has in fact established afocal point within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the implementation of the threeRio conventions and all Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs).87. The delegation of Brazil presented the main outcomes of the workshop heldby the Ministry of the Environment of Brazil and the United Kingdom Department ofEnvironment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), with the support of the Secretariat ofthe CBD, in January 2010. They expressed the need to set ambitious but feasibletargets that can provide, together with adequate support mechanisms, thenecessary enabling environment to promote decisive implementation of the threeobjectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity. Brazil considered the CBD’snew Strategic Plan as an implementation protocol to ensure the level of bindingcommitment required to achieve the agreed objectives and targets. Brazilencouraged Parties to the CBD to define their National Biological DiversityStrategies and Action Plans as a formal policy instrument, including national targetstogether with implementation and monitoring mechanisms; to put in place nationalABS legislation and its implementation mechanisms; and to establish nationalpolicies to mainstream biological diversity objectives and guidelines in all relevantsector policies, so as to integrate biological diversity into national developmentplans. They also encouraged countries to treat biological diversity goods andservices as a Natural Capital Asset and set mechanisms to access its socioeconomicvalue. Furthermore, they highlighted the vital role of this Forum, and askedcountries to take advantage of it in order to move forward by attaining concreteresults regarding the three objectives of the CBD, for the present and for the nearfuture.88. The representative of Nicaragua underscored its commitment with therestoration of ecosystems, in the reality context of Central America and theconnectivity of the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor, highlighting the loss of

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 15biodiversity and the pressure on species caused by climate change and the use ofmercantilist models of exploitation. It was indicated that these factors have led tothe rupture of the biodiversity cycle, affecting human beings and on manyoccasions with serious consequences to their health. Consequently, therepresentative said that it is necessary to go beyond the paradigm of goods andservices, and instead adopt a paradigm of natural heritage supported by theframework proposed in the Mother Earth declaration.89. The representative of Cuba recognized rehabilitation and restoration asessential concepts and commented that ecosystem stability is also important forresilience to climate change, particularly in coastal areas given their proclivity toextreme weather impacts. Cuba also mentioned that identifying ecosystem-specificbio-indicators is crucial, and that bioremediation is a concept they are applyingincreasingly with excellent results, which thereby should be promoted, citing itsapplication in solving problems with ocean oil-spills and Persistent OrganicPollutants (POPs). Finally, they also subscribed to the three convention synergiesexpressed earlier.90. The representative of Chile stressed that 30% of its territory is protected andthat they are seeking to improve the representativeness of ecosystems in theNational Protected Area System. The representative said that a Global EnvironmentFacility (GEF) project will serve as a basis to draw up a bill on protected areas thatwill be relevant to the country.91. The representative of Guatemala considered that the knowledge available onbiological diversity is not exhaustive, especially with regard to species weighingunder 5 grams. The representative considered that the environmental liabilitycaused by extractive activities is a critical aspect, and stressed that even thoughGuatemala has 35% of its territory under protected area status, affording suchprotection is difficult without having adequate resources.92. The representative El Salvador believes that one of the major challenges ishow to turn environmental issues into relevant issues for other ministries and for acountry’s development strategy. An alternative to this would be the green economyapproach while another would be to consider biodiversity as a key element for riskmitigation, which is broadly accepted in the political realm.93. The representative of the United Nations Convention to CombatDesertification (UNCCD) stated that there are two important issues to consider: thesynergies among the Rio conventions and the fact that the UNCDD is theconvention of those forgotten people who live in arid and dry zones of the world,where the most poverty is concentrated. He stressed that resources do not reachthese people, who are used to having to adapt to difficult conditions, using theirown means, and have been doing so since before the concept of climate changeemerged.94. The representative of the Dominican Republic mentioned that many speciesof flora are endangered, especially some that are valuable sources of timber, andstressed the significance of creating a genetic bank of native and endemic seeds,particularly in the light of the threat of invasive alien species. The representativealso stressed the importance of strategic alliances among ministries and cited as an

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 16example the alliance between the Ministries of Environment and Finance for thepreservation of endangered species.95. The Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity, Mr. AhmedDjoghlaf, thanked the Ministers and stressed that time has come to engage keystakeholders in biological diversity-related issues. He remarked on the message ofthe UN Secretary General which stated that continuing with the business-as-usualmodel is no longer an option. He indicated that countries should act fast given thatthe rate of extinction is higher than ever, and that the UN Secretary General’s highlevelmeeting in September 2010 is a great opportunity to promote themainstreaming of biological diversity as a key issue for national development. Healso underlined that the Global Biological Diversity Outlook 3 is an importantinstrument to stress the relevance of biodiversity for decision-makers.96. Mr. Ibrahim Thiaw, Director of the Division of Environmental PolicyImplementation of UNEP, thanked ministers and delegations for evoking therichness of the region in terms of biological diversity. He highlighted thatconsolidation of the IPBES will depend on the level of country engagement and thusencouraged the region to contribute strongly to the final stages of the negotiationprocess. Furthermore, he welcomed the comments by representatives on fosteringbioremediation, appreciated the concept of national investments to achievebiological diversity targets, and highlighted the shift from REDD to REDD+ as thenew standard for integrating biological diversity and climate change process. Finallyhe remarked that the concept of blue carbon is extremely important for this region,in the light of its extensive coastal marine areas.5.3. Green Economy97. The Chair of the Forum introduced item 5.3 on the agenda of MinisterialDialogues regarding a Green Economy 10 , and referred to the current economicmodel and the differences being promoted by means of a green economy throughthe consideration of natural capital. The Chair also indicated that the referencedocument to stimulate exchanges on a green economy is UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/4.98. Mr. Steven Stone, Chief of the Economy and Trade Branch of the Technology,Industry and Economy Division of UNEP, presented the Green Economy Initiativeand sought feedback from the delegates. The presentation focused on 4 topics: (i)Concept and genealogy of a green economy; (ii) Data and trends; (iii) Initialresults; and (iv) Successful cases. Among successful cases he underscored thoseinvolving investments in renewable energy, organic agriculture and sustainabletransportation. He ended his presentation by stressing that the status quo isalarming and requires a rapid and coordinated response. The response optionsbeing researched include technological investment, the creation of jobs and publicpolicies. This will allow the transformation of sectors such as transportation andconstruction, which in turn would support the greening of the economy.99. The representative of Uruguay stressed that the measures presented forgreening the economy relate to the systems being implemented in his country in10 See “General Information that can be used by the Ministers and Heads of Delegation for the dialogue on GreenEconomy” (UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/4).

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 17order to adapt to climate change. He added that technology is crucial to this end,but nonetheless creates a dependency on the available options. In the case ofUruguay, the energy grid has depleted the production of hydroelectric energy whileoptions such as wind and solar energy offer only limited solutions. Within thiscontext comes an extraordinary offer such as that of thermal power plants based oncoal, which Uruguay is resisting due to the impact on the environment.Nevertheless, the question being asked is how can this continue to be turned downin view of the need for social and economic growth. The representative ended bysupporting green economy measures in order to adapt to climate change but notingthe limitations faced in implementing cutting-edge technology that is not producedin his country.100. The representative of Guatemala requested a clarification regarding the costof 250 parts per million (ppm), since as far as he knows the cost is in the range of390 ppm. Furthermore, he stressed the introduction of the ecological footprintconcept. In this regard he mentioned the value of redeeming the knowledge andapproach used by indigenous peoples, which offer appropriate measures to adapt toclimate change. He continued by highlighting the problem that densely-populatedsmall countries have with bio-fuels, which at a certain point could affect foodsecurity and sovereignty, due to the substitution of land needed for food productionin favour of bio-fuel production. He ended his intervention by pointing out iconicexamples of cities that are working on their ecological footprint, together with aninitiative for organic agriculture in Costa Rica.101. The representative of Barbados requested clarification of the green economyconcept, which he understands as optimal use of natural resources, the availabilityof technology to reduce environmental impacts, and a reduction in the volume ofwaste, as well as development of a system that stresses equity in the distribution ofbenefits. The representative concluded by asking what additional elements have tobe considered.102. The representative of Cuba noted that green economy is a process underconstruction that requires taking into account specificities in each country. This newinitiative cannot be developed separately from fulfillment of the MillenniumDevelopment Goals and of Rio+20; otherwise the results obtained will not besatisfactory. She likewise suggested synergy with the initiatives for climate changeadaptation, ecosystems and biological diversity, which were discussed on day one.103. The representative from the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela said that thepresentation provided excellent motivation for the forthcoming discussion. He notedthat a green economy is equivalent to sustainable development with an emphasison economic value. At the same time, he shared the concept of country specificitiesexpressed by the representative of Cuba when considering initiatives of this type.He highlighted that, in his view, the so-called “good investments” that derive froma green economy correspond to the developed countries, since they are thetechnology-providers and own the patent to such technologies.104. The representative of Peru underscored the rapport between severalinitiatives in his country and the topic of a green economy, including eco-efficiencyin the consumption of water, energy and paper. He agreed with the representative

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 18of Guatemala on the importance of rescuing the knowledge of indigenous peoples,and as an example, cited the hydraulic engineering system in Cuzco.105. The representative of St. Vincent and the Grenadines recognized theimportance of using technology to minimize impacts on climate and nature. Heexpressed concern about the fate of the economic benefits that will be generated bya green economy, specifically pondering if these benefits would spread to poorcountries. His country would like to use solar and wind energy to generateelectricity. Nevertheless, he was doubtful about gaining access to, and the cost of,such technologies. He ended by saying that stronger signals are needed fromdeveloped countries regarding their willingness to share these technologies withpoorer countries.106. The representative of Brazil appreciated the inclusion of this relevant topic,which also will be a part of Rio+20. She said that it is important to share thesuccessful cases available in all countries, and that in these discussions, aspectssuch as poverty reduction, sustainable consumption and production patterns, andsafeguarding natural capital cannot be left out. She stressed the importance of theinitiative as a means to insert environmental topics into the economic agenda, andended by asserting that Latin America and the Caribbean cannot continue beingsimply an exporter of commodities.107. The representative of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela indicated that hiscountry already is active in many topics that correspond to sustainabledevelopment and adapting to climate change, and that he consequently disagreedwith the representative of Brazil on the need to increase awareness on theseaspects at the level of other government institutions.108. The representative of Nicaragua stressed that her country has been veryconcerned with ensuring human wellbeing in harmony with the conservation ofMother Earth, while the representative of Ecuador described the substantialprogress made in her country with regard to changes in the energy grid and theresults of the current ecological footprint projects.109. The representative of Panama shared with all the delegates the challenge ofinserting an environmental agenda into a capitalist economic model.110. The representative of Uruguay noted that environment and poverty arelinked univocally, which is why his Government is giving priority to helping thehomeless and eradicating poverty.111. Subsequently, the representative of Barbados confirmed the need to includeeconomic, social and environmental elements in the Green Economy Initiative.Furthermore, he informed the delegates about Barbados’ successful experiencedistributing solar energy water heaters, which was accomplished by means ofgovernment incentives and alliances with banks and businesses. Results wereobtained in spite of an unfavourable economic context. Countries that would like topursue these alternative options should have the sovereignty to do so.112. The representative of Nicaragua highlighted her country’s wealth in thegeothermic and eolic energy sectors, and its continuing efforts to transform the

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 19energy grid to 85% of renewable energy by 2015, as part of the measures aimed atattaining sustainable development in the country.113. The representative of civil society underlined the importance of incorporatinglocal economies into these green economy analysis processes. As an example, hecited the results obtained in Peru by prioritizing the organic agriculture sector,which allowed a growth from 99 producers in 1991 to 40,000 producers at present.114. In closing the session, Mr. Steven Stone gave thanks for the discussion andtook note of the successful cases mentioned. He remarked that green economy isstill a ”work in progress”, and that it is different from sustainable developmentbecause it applies to all countries, and not only to developing countries. He recalledthe interventions of the representatives of Guatemala and Peru with regard to theimportance of taking advantage of fundamental traditional knowledge and culturalvalues, also relevant as traditional models of a low-carbon lifestyle. He noted theimportance of interactions between existing initiatives (millennium objectives) andof strengthening the dialogue between ministries, before closing with a quote fromthe former governor of Acre State in Brazil: “A green economy means low carbonand high social inclusion.”5.4. Forthcoming United Nations Conference on SustainableDevelopment (Rio+20)45115. The Chairperson from Suriname called upon the distinguished representativeof Brazil to provide the introduction to this agenda item.116. The representative of Brazil informed the meeting that the proposal to hold aConference on Sustainable Development, to reflect on the twenty years ofimplementation of the UN Conference on Environment and Development (Rio1992), was approved by the UN General Assembly on 24 th December 2009, inResolution 236.117. The representative of Brazil explained that according to the Resolution, therewill be two sessions of the Preparatory Committee, in parallel to the meetings of theCommission on Sustainable Development (CSD) that will take place in New York(17 to 19 May 2010 and two days to be determined in February 2011). The thirdand final meeting will be held in Brazil, across three days, immediately precedingthe Conference. The bureau of the Preparatory Committee shall be composed of tenmembers, two from each regional group. The Group of Latin American andCaribbean countries (GRULAC), in New York, chose Argentina and Antigua andBarbuda as the region’s representatives to the bureau of the PreparatoryCommittee of the Rio +20 Conference. Brazil will be part of the bureau as amember ex officio.118. She indicated that it is important to complement the preparatory process atthe local, national and regional levels. She informed that the regional meeting ofthe CSD in Latin America and the Caribbean, which is organized annually by ECLAC,will constitute a preparation for Rio+20.

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 20119. In addition, Brazil suggested that regional coordination for Rio+20 shouldtake place in other regional environmental fora, especially in the Forum of Ministersof Environment of Latin America and the Caribbean.120. Furthermore, she highlighted that there are some topics already identified inthe resolution such as, contribution of the "green economy" to sustainabledevelopment and to eradicating poverty, and the institutional reform for sustainabledevelopment. Nonetheless, the Resolution opens the door for additional issues suchas : (i) Means for renewing the political commitment to sustainable development;(ii) Implementation of the major conventions in the area of sustainabledevelopment; (iii) New and emerging challenges; and (iv) Implementation ofAgenda 21 and the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation.121. The Resolution also states that the outcome of the Conference will be apolitically-focused document to be adopted by the UN General Assembly.122. The issue of the role of the Forum of Ministers in this process was raised. Sheexplained that there is no specific mention of UNEP in the Resolution; instead abroad invitation is made to the United Nations system. In this regard, she referredto the fact that the Global Forum of Ministers of the Environment, which met inparallel to the UNEP Governing Council, in Bali in February 2010, had recognizedthe importance of participating in the preparatory process for Rio+20. The RegionalDirector of UNEP/ROLAC, in response to this issue, indicated that UNEP issupportive of the process and that direction is needed on this, from the Forum.123. One suggestion that was highlighted was the possibility of coordinating sucha position through the Consultative Group on Environmental Governance. Therepresentative of Brazil was of the view that a more inclusive approach would betaken with respect to the involvement of major groups. She also underscored theimportance of adopting a multilateral approach to the meeting, to allow allcountries to have a voice in the proceedings.124. She concluded by inviting the LAC region to participate in this process andexpressed Brazil’s willingness to listen and facilitate the dialogue so that the Rio+20Conference turns out as successful as the 1992 Summit.125. All the delegations that took the floor thanked the Government of Brazil fortaking the initiative in organizing Rio+20 and pledged their full support. They alsohighlighted some additional issues which could be addressed at the conference. Therepresentative of Guatemala mentioned topics such as mining, chemicals, solidwaste, transportation, and cleaner production. He added that the debates atRio+20 should contribute to a change in attitude and behaviours, and newdevelopment models.126. Barbados underlined the need to have an extensive exhibition of indigenoustechnologies.127. Mexico indicated that there should be a critical deliberation on what hasfailed since the convening of the United Nations Conference on Environment andSustainable Development (UNCED) in 1992. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuelahighlighted the need to explore ways of strengthening the role of major regionalgroups in the process.

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 21128. The representative of the United Nations Convention to CombatDesertification informed that the Convention Secretariat is organizing the secondInternational Conference on Climate Change, Sustainability and Development inSemi-arid Regions (ICID 2010) to be held in Fortaleza, Brazil from 16 to 20 August2010. He also mentioned that in 2009, the UN General Assembly declared theUnited Nations Decade for Deserts and the Fight against Desertification (2010–2020).129. The representative from Peru expressed that Rio 1992 had become a turningpoint and was confident that the same would be true of Rio+20. To this end, it willbe important to reflect on achievements after Rio 1992 including the goals andobjectives of the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation and the MillenniumDevelopment Goals.130. The Head of Delegation of Antigua y Barbuda informed that his country willserve as co-chair, together with South Korea, in the preparatory process of Rio+20.He underscored the importance of articulating a clear vision of what is expected tobe achieved in Rio in 2012.Agenda Item 6: Decisions adopted by the eleventh specialsession of the Governing Council / Global MinisterialEnvironment Forum131. The Deputy Executive Director of UNEP presented documentUNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/Ref. 9, and introduced the Nusa Dua Declaration and GoverningCouncil decisions adopted by the Governing Council/Global Ministerial EnvironmentForum at its Eleventh Special Session held in Bali from 24 th to 26 th February 2010.132. She stated that the Nusa Dua (Indonesia) Declaration is the voice of theMinisters of Environment; since it includes thematic areas of internationalenvironmental concern and by means of this Declaration, the Ministers spoke to therest of the world and oriented UNEP’s work.133. Regarding the decisions, she mentioned that the guidelines adopted indecision 4 under environmental law had been prepared through a participatoryprocess and that they can be adapted taking into account each country’s situation.She also referred to the Rio+20 process and how countries can position themselvesin this regard.134. She mentioned that the decision on the Intergovernmental Science-PolicyPlatform on Biological Diversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) has already beenextensively discussed by the representatives; however, if needed she would behappy to further address the issue.135. She referred to the Oceans decision, highlighting that it sheds light on how toconsolidate marine and coastal issues, acknowledges the blue carbon fund and theimportance of oceans and how to maximize their uses whilst still protecting them.Lastly, the decision recognizes that oceans and coasts provide resources andservices that support human populations and in particular coastal communities.136. The consultative process on financing options for chemicals and wastes wasformalized by decision 7, which recognizes the need for adequate and accessible

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 22funding for the agendas on chemicals and wastes. Ms. Cropper alluded to the futuremercury convention and its financing requirements.137. Finally, she referred to decision 8 and said that the international communityresponded to the tragic events that recently took place in Haiti. Ms. Cropper endedby saying that although the respective decisions had already been taken, some ofthem even discussed within this forum, should there be any comments fromdelegations, they would be duly addressed.138. No delegation took the floor after the Chair opened it for discussion.Agenda Item 7: Recommendations of the Preparatory Meetingof High Level Experts139. Under this item of the agenda the recommendations resulting from thedeliberations of the Preparatory Meeting of High-Level Experts 11 , held prior to theMinisterial Segment, were submitted to the Forum of Ministers. The Ministers andHeads of delegations discussed the content of the draft decisions emanating fromthe Preparatory Meeting of Experts and proceeded to their adoption.Agenda Item 8: Status of the implementation and futureperspectives of the Multilateral Environmental Agreements(Messages from the High Level Representatives of theMultilateral Environmental Agreements)140. The issues to be considered under this Agenda Item were discussed underAgenda Item 5: Ministerial Dialogues on emerging and relevant issues for theimplementation of the Latin American and Caribbean Initiative on SustainableDevelopment, Point 5.2 Biodiversity and Ecosystems.Agenda Item 9: Other matters141. When this agenda item was discussed, the Delegation of Suriname offered tohost the Eighteenth Meeting of the Forum of Ministers of the Environment of LatinAmerica and the Caribbean. The date is to be defined.Agenda Item 10: Review of the Draft Final Report of theSeventeenth Meeting142. Under this agenda item, participants reviewed the draft Final Report,presented by the Rapporteur, as well as the decisions adopted at the SeventeenthMeeting of the Forum. The Rapporteur received proposals of amendments fromvarious delegations with respect to their own interventions. The Report wasadopted and it was agreed within the next seven days that interested delegationswill send any amendments they deem necessary to the Secretariat of the Forum.The Secretariat will prepare the final version of the report of the Seventeenth11 See document “Recommendations of the Segment of High-Level Experts of the Seventeenth Meeting of theForum of Minsiters of Environment of Latin America and the Caribbean” (UNEP/LAC- IG.XVII/5).

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 23Meeting of the Forum of Ministers of Environment of Latin America and theCaribbean.Agenda Item 11: Closing of the Meeting143. The Seventeenth Meeting of the Forum of Ministers of Environment of LatinAmerica and the Caribbean was closed by Mr. Javier Arias, General Administrator ofthe National Environment Authority of Panama. On this occasion the UNEP/ROLACRegional Director, Ms. Margarita Astrálaga, thanked the countries of the Region fortheir support, and expressed appreciation for the presence of representatives of theITC, and the Environment Authority for conducting the meeting.144. The Ministers and Heads of Delegations congratulated Panama for itshospitality and efficiency as host Chair of the Seventeenth Meeting of the Forum ofMinisters145. The meeting was closed on Friday, 30 April, 2010 at 9:00 pm.

Annexes

Annex IDeclaration of Panama

Annex IDeclaration of PanamaUNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 25We, the Ministers of the Environment and Heads of Delegations gathered inthe city of Panama City, Panama, at the Seventeenth Forum of Ministers ofthe Environment of Latin America and the Caribbean,Expressing our gratitude to the Government of Panama and its NationalEnvironment Authority (ANAM) for their hospitality and support for the celebrationof the meeting of the Forum of Ministers;Showing our solidarity with the people of our sibling countries Haiti, Chile andMexico, who are bravely recovering from the recent natural disasters;Reaffirming that the Forum of Ministers of Environment of Latin America and theCaribbean is the main intergovernmental regional policy forum for consultation onthe environment, which has established itself as the most representative andimportant gathering, reaching a broad consensus on environmental policies andresponses at regional level; that effectively encourages the exchange of ideas andagreements on actions to address the main challenges of the global and regionalenvironmental agenda in the context of sustainable development;Reiterating the need to promote sustainable development, as well as theachievement of the Millennium Development Goals;Expressing our concern over the environmental degradation of importantecosystems in the Region, as well as the negative environmental, social andeconomic impacts, caused by the loss of natural heritage and climate change;Recognizing that the region has a favorable environment for the promotion ofpolicies that contribute effectively to sustainable development as a result of: theconsideration and internalization of environmental considerations in sectoral anddevelopment policies ; the increased participation of citizens and civil society; theavailability of and access to information on the status and extent of environmentalchallenges, coupled with a clear intention of governments and societies to conservethe environment;Bearing in mind that 2010 is the International Year of Biological Diversity; whichis an opportunity to reflect on the loss of biological diversity, on the implementationgap of the CBD, as well as the lack of resources to address these problems;Underlining the need to strengthen the links between traditional and scientificknowledge and decision-making processes on policies that impact biologicaldiversity and environmental services;Noting the outcomes of the Second ad hoc Intergovernmental and Multi-Stakeholder Meeting on an Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform onBiodiversity and Ecosystem Services (Nairobi, Kenya; 5 th to 9 th October 2009) aswell as the eleventh special session of the UNEP Governing Council/GlobalMinisterial Environment Forum (Bali, Indonesia; 24 th to 26 th February 2010);Considering the mandate of the Ad hoc Open Ended Working Group on Access andBenefit Sharing to conclude negotiations of a Protocol during the 10 th Meeting of theConference of the Parties of the Convention on Biological Diversity (Nagoya, Japan;October 2010);

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 26Recognizing that Latin America and the Caribbean is a highly vulnerable region tothe adverse effects of climate change and convinced of the need to adopt ambitiousdecisions that will enable it to face this phenomenon in keeping with the principle ofcommon but differentiated responsibilities;Reiterating that an international environmental governance system is effectiveonly if it has a strong and clear mandate, as well as adequate, predictable, andstable financial resources, coupled with the political will of States to achieve theobjectives, and that this should result in improved environmental performance, aswell as coordination and complementarity among Multilateral EnvironmentalAgreements at international, regional, subregional and national levels;Taking note of the efforts within the High Level Consultative Group oninternational environmental governance under UNEP´s Governing Council,Taking note of the Initiative denominated Green Economy, led by UNEP, as a workin progress, which aims to present to governments formulas and mechanisms whichaddress an integral approach, inclusive of all aspects related to the developmentand global economic growth, that might be adopted or not by countries, dependingon their respective realities.Recognizing the progress made and the challenges remaining to accelerate theshift towards patterns of sustainable consumption and production in order tocontinue the process of defining the specific contributions of the Region to the 10Year Framework Programme to be presented to the United Nations Commission onSustainable Development in the 2010-2011 sessions period;Reiterating that partnerships and the provision of predictable, sustained, new andadditional financial resources are crucial for the achievement of internationalenvironmental goals;Acknowledging the ongoing process in the United Nations General Assembly andreiterating the invitation to Member States, the relevant organizations of the UNsystem, and international, regional and subregional organizations to consider, asappropriate, the issue of promoting life in harmony with nature and taking note ofthe recognition of Mother Earth as promoted in some countries such as Nicaraguathat has adhered to the Universal Declaration on the Common Good of Mother Earthand of Humanity and Bolivia that promoted the re-establishment of theInternational Day of Mother Earth and to transmit to the Secretary General theirviews, experiences and proposals on this issue;Reaffirming decision 5 of the Sixteenth Meeting of the Forum of Ministers ofEnvironment of LAC, on Small Island Developing States;Recognizing the role of the United Nations Environment Programme in addressingthe environmental priorities of the Region and the support provided in theimplementation of the decisions of the Forum, as well as the agencies of the Inter-Agency Technical Committee (ITC) of the Forum 12 ;(12) The ITC is integrated by UNEP as Secretariat of the Forum, the United Nations Development Programme(UNDP), the World Bank (WB), the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB), and the Economic Commission forLatin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC).

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 27Welcoming the United Nations General Assembly resolution 64/236 that approvesthe organization of a Conference on Sustainable Development in 2012 to be held inRio de Janeiro, Brazil;Acknowledging with appreciation the World People’s Conference on ClimateChange and the Rights of Mother Earth, carried out on 22 April 2010 inCochabamba, Bolivia, in which more than 20,000 persons, representatives ofindigenous communities, environmental movements, rural organizations, andnongovernmental organizations, expressed their needs and demands in response tothe effects of climate change;DECIDE:1. To reiterate that the Latin American and Caribbean Initiative for SustainableDevelopment (ILAC) establishes a common regional agenda towards theachievement of sustainable development, and its main tool for implementation isthe Regional Action Plan (RAP), which structure and modalities of implementationwill continue to be revised and updated to promote an effective implementationframework and contribute to achieving the internationally agreed goals.2. To call upon the member agencies of the ITC, to technically and financiallycontribute to the implementation of the ILAC and in particular the RAP, in theframework of their mandates and programmes of work.3. To promote the diffusion and greater depth regional debate on InternationalEnvironmental Governance, promoting an active and full participation of ourcountries, aiming at building consensus that will contribute to the ongoingconsultation process.4. To guarantee an active presence in international environmental fora andnegotiations, promoting interaction and communication mechanisms amongcountries of the Region that will contribute to an effective coordination and theadoption of common positions.5. To reaffirm our commitment to work in a coordinated manner within thenegotiation process of the Working Groups under the United Nations FrameworkConvention on Climate Change and that the work , during the 16 th Conference ofthe Parties of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the 6 th Meetingof the Parties of the Kyoto Protocol, to be held in Cancun, Mexico, on December2010, be transparent to achieve a legally binding outcome for the secondcommitment period of the Protocol, that contributes effectively to combat climatechange.6. To maintain a regional proactive position in the resumed Ninth Meeting of theAd hoc Working Group on Access and Benefit Sharing for the conclusion ofnegotiations for the adoption in the Tenth Meeting of the Conference of the Partiesof the Convention on Biological Diversity (Nagoya, Japan; October 2010) andeffective implementation of an international protocol on access to genetic resourcesand associated traditional knowledge, and fair and equitable sharing of the benefitsarising from their use within the framework of the Convention on BiologicalDiversity, reflecting the agreements already reached in the region regarding themain components of the regime.

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 287. To recognize the need to create a new mechanism to strengthen the sciencepolicy interface on biodiversity and ecosystem services.8. To contribute positively to the third and final negotiations meeting to be heldin June 2010 in the Republic of Korea on improving the science-policy interface onbiodiversity and ecosystem services, as a way to strengthen the objectives of CBD,Bonn Convention on Migratory Species, Ramsar Convention and other related globalagreements, to support generation of knowledge at the local, national, regional andglobal levels.9. To call upon UNEP, to the extent possible, to provide resources to support theactive participation of the countries from the region in the Third IntergovernmentalMeeting to strengthen the science-policy platform on biodiversity and ecosystemservices (IPBES).10. To increase efforts to conserve biodiversity, promoting the full implementationof multilateral environmental agreements on biodiversity.11. To actively participate in the discussion and adoption of a 10 YearFramework Programme on Sustainable Consumption and Production, during thedeliberations of the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development at its2010 to 2011 sessions.12. To reaffirm the need that the transition towards sustainable consumption andproduction patterns should be accelerated in developed countries.13. To take into account the priorities of the region, to expedite the transition tosustainable consumption and production patterns, that promote social andeconomic development within the limits of capacity of ecosystems, and facilitate thedecoupling between economic growth and ecosystem degradation, throughimprovements in resource efficiency and productive processes, and by reducing thedegradation of natural resources, pollution and waste.14. To adopt mechanisms that strengthens South-South cooperation among thecountries of Latin America and the Caribbean as a tool for transferring knowledge,successful experiences, technology and technical resources, among others.15. To continue strengthening the opportunities and capacities for the active andinformed participation of all major groups in policies and programmes towardssustainable development.16. To reaffirm our commitment to incorporate the environmental agenda in longtermnational policies and advocate for the integration of environmentalconsiderations into the daily work of public administrations, parliaments, judicialsystems, local communities, private company, research institutions, academia, andall sectors of society.17. To strengthen and continue to actively participate in the discussion fora forthe construction of the methodological sheets of environmental indicators emergingand in development.18. To promote the elaboration and use of the ILAC indicators at the regional andsubregional levels, promoting synergies among related regional mechanisms, inorder to monitor progress in meeting the objectives of sustainable development.

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 2919. To promote actions towards the effective implementation of the Ten YearStrategy of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification within ourregion, through improving the integration of sustainable land management innational development frameworks. Likewise, to recognize the role of sustainableland management in contributing to climate change adaptation and biodiversityconservation20. To strengthen mechanisms towards access to environmental information incountries of the region, promoting the generation and dissemination of relevant,updated and good quality environmental information, through capacity building andcooperation among ILAC countries and the ITC.21. To continue active support for the implementation of the Barbados Plan ofAction (BPoI) and Mauritius Strategy For Further Implementation of the Programmeof Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States.22. To reaffirm our commitment with environmental education in the region, inparticular with the promotion of the Latin American and Caribbean Programme onEnvironmental Education (PLACEA) launched by this forum in 2003, as well as thesubregional mechanisms arising from it, taking into consideration priority themesidentified in the RAP.23. To welcome the active participation of UNEP in the preparatory processtowards Rio+20 as proposed by the Governing Council in its 11 th Special Session.Signed in the City of Panama, Republic of Panama, on Friday 30 th April2010 by the Ministers and Delegates to this Seventeenth Forum ofMinisters of the Environment of Latin America and the Caribbean.Mr. Conrod HunteAmbassador and DeputyPermanent RepresentativePermanent Mission of Antigua andBarbuda to the United NationsANTIGUA AND BARBUDAMr. Denis LoweMinisterMinistry of the Environment,Water Resources and DrainageBARBADOSMr. Gaspar VegaMinisterMinistry of Natural Resourcesand the EnvironmentBELIZESra. María Cecilia Wey de BrittonSecretaria de Biodiversidad y BosquesMinisterio de Medio AmbienteBRAZILSra. María Ignacia Benítez PereiraMinistra PresidentaComisión Nacional delMedio Ambiente (CONAMA)CHILESra. Claudia Patricia MoraViceministraMinisterio de Ambiente, Vivienday Desarrollo TerritorialCOLOMBIA

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 30Sra. Zayda TrejosViceministra de AmbienteMinisterio de Ambiente, Energía yTelecomunicacionesCOSTA RICASra. Gisela Alonso DomínguezPresidentaAgencia de Medio AmbienteCUBASr. Jaime David Fernández MirabalSecretarioSecretaría de Estado deMedio Ambiente y Recursos NaturalesSra. Marcela Aguiñaga VallejoMinistraMinisterio del AmbienteDOMINICAN REPUBLICECUADORSr. Herman RosaMinisterio de Medio Ambientey Recursos NaturalesEL SALVADORMr. Christopher JosephEnvironmental Protection OfficerMinistry of the Environment, ForeingTrade and Export DevelopmentGRENADASr. Luis FerrateMinistroMinisterio de Ambiente yRecursos NaturalesGUATEMALASr. Juan Elvira QuesadaSecretarioSecretaría de Medio Ambientey Recursos NaturalesMÉXICOMr. Jean Marie Claude GermainMinisterMinistry of Planning, Environment andExternal CooperationHAITISra. Juana ArgeñalMinistraMinisterio del Ambiente yRecursos NaturalesNICARAGUASr. Javier AriasAdministrador GeneralAutoridad Nacionaldel Ambiente (ANAM)PANAMASra. Patricia SaccoAsesora de GabineteSecretaría del AmbientePARAGUAYSr. César Villacorta ArévaloSecretario GeneralMinisterio del AmbientePERUMr. Randolph Antonio EdmeadDirectorDepartment of Physical Planningand EnvironmentMinistry of Sustainable DevelopmentSAINT KITTS AND NEVIS

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 31Mr. Hildreth LewisDeputy Permanent SecretaryMinistry of Physical Development andthe EnvironmentSAINT LUCIAMr. Douglas SlaterMinisterMinistry of Health and EnvironmentSAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINESMs. Joyce Amarello WilliamsMinisterMinistry of Labour, TechnologicalDevelopment and EnvironmentSURINAMESr. Jorge Norman Patrone ChirelliSubsecretarioMinisterio de Vivienda, OrdenamientoTerritorial y Medio AmbienteURUGUAYSr. Cristóbal FranciscoViceministroMinisterio del Poder Popular para elAmbiente de VenezuelaBOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF VENEZUELA

Annex IIDecisions of the SeventeenthMeeting of the Forum of Ministersof the Environment of LatinAmerica and the Caribbean

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 342. To invite the Agencies of the ITC, along with the members of the Forum, toconduct a conceptual revision of the implementation structure and modalities of theRAP with a view toward assessing the effectiveness of and compliance with theirobjectives, identifying implementation problems, and presenting options toimplement the programmatic decisions of the Forum.3. To promote a process of intersessional discussion, which in terms of theaforementioned assessment and the lessons learned, would facilitate theestablishment of programmes along with the Agencies of the ITC, without prejudicefor the activities carried out by the Agencies individually, in order to support theefforts made by the countries in the region to continue to implement the ILAC.Decision 2Biological Diversity and EcosystemsRecalling that Latin America and the Caribbean is the region with most biodiversityin the planet, and the growing recommendation of the governments and societyregarding the value of biodiversity and its services associated to ecosystemstherefore many countries have adopted regulatory frameworks for biodiversity andthe sustainable use of its components;Recognizing the need of reverting biodiversity loss and increasing to themaximum the provision of services from ecosystems in Latin America and theCaribbean;Reaffirming that States are responsible for the conservation of biological diversityand sustainable use of natural resources;Emphasizing the opportunity offered by the celebration of the International Yearof Biodiversity in 2010, to promote actions, at the national, regional andinternational level, contributing to increase awareness on the role of biologicaldiversity in ensuring the subsistence and the well-being of human kind, and topresent it as a viable, long term and necessary component to promotes sustainabledevelopment for which means of implementation are essential;Underlining the relevance of the decision relating to the celebration in 2011 of theInternational Year of Forests, as an opportunity to promote actions, at the national,regional and global levels, promoting sustainable forest management and theirrecognition as a key element for the sustainable development of the region due tothe services and benefits they provide;Recalling decision 9 of the Sixteenth Meeting of the Forum of Ministers on thesustainable management of natural protected areas and recognizing the effortsmade by the countries of the region in more than doubling the number of protectedareas in Latin America and the Caribbean between 1990 and 2008.DECIDE:1. To cooperate, at the maximum extent possible, in the protection andsustainable use of biological diversity in the sectoral and intersectoral plans,programmes and policies.

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 352. To encourage the development and adoption of new national strategies for theconservation of biological diversity in countries within the region through specificparticipatory plans in the CBD framework and in concordance with nationaldevelopment plans.3. To promote the exchange of experiences among countries in the region relatedto the scope of application of their national conservation plans.4. To promote synergies among the biological diversity related conventions,respecting their relevant mandates, as a way towards facilitating effective national,regional and global implementation and the accomplishment of their objectives.5. To design and implement effective mechanisms and regulatory frameworks forthe conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity, and the internalizationof environmental, economic and social benefits derived from its conservation andthe costs derived from its loss.6. To promote the establishment and strengthen the management of naturalprotected areas systems in order to achieve an adequate representation of biomesand ecosystems.7. To promote the implementation of adaptation to climate change based on anecosystem approach.8. Encourage, in conformity with national priorities, the creation of biologicalcorridors in the region as effective conservation measures for biodiversity, taking asa reference the positive results and lessons learned from the MesoamericanBiological Corridor and the Caribbean Biological Corridor.9. To promote the importance of the conservation of biological diversity, throughmass media and the implementation of education and public awarenessprogrammes.10. To recognize the compromises adopted in several international fora toelaborate and implement risk management strategies, and to reduce threats toecosystems, biological diversity and human health, in particular on vulnerablepopulations, caused by pesticides and other chemicals, by promoting the exchangeof information and South-South cooperation at regional level in bioremediationactions.11. To participate actively in the deliberations at the third and final ad hocintergovernmental and multi-stakeholder meeting in June 2010 to negotiate andreach agreement on whether to establish an intergovernmental science-policyplatform on biodiversity and ecosystem services.12. To request the United Nations Environment Programme to support efforts byGovernments and relevant organizations to finalize the above-mentioneddeliberations and, in accordance with the decision SS.XI/3 of the eleventh specialsession of the Governing Council/Global Ministerial Environment Forum, transmitthe outcomes of and necessary documentation from the third and final meeting tothe General Assembly at its sixty-fifth session for consideration during the High-Level Segment on Biological Diversity in September 2010.

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 36Decision 3Access to Genetic Resources and Fair and Equitable Sharing ofBenefits Arising from their Utilization and Participation of the Regionin the Negotiation of a ProtocolReaffirming that the adoption in Nagoya, Japan, of a Protocol on Access to GeneticResources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from theirUtilization in the context of the Convention on Biological Diversity is a high priorityfor the region, which harbors the large share of the biodiversity on the planet;Acknowledging the value that the traditional knowledge of the indigenous andlocal communities of the region has in the conservation and sustainable use of thebiological diversity and the need to promote their prior informed consent and thefair and equitable benefit sharing arising from of the utilization of that knowledgeassociated to genetic resources;Acknowledging that a Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair andEquitable Benefit Sharing Arising from their Utilization will contribute to eradicatethe cases of misappropriation and misuse of such resources and the associatedtraditional knowledge;Recalling that decision 12 of the Sixteenth Meeting of the Forum of Ministers(Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; 27 th January to 1 st February, 2008) agreedthe importance to guarantee the participation of developing countries in themultilateral negotiations in order to avoid lack of representation, transparency andlegitimacy of the proposals and agreements to be reached in such forums;Taking into consideration the common understanding on key elements of theProtocol achieved by the countries of the region in the Access and Benefit SharingRegional Consultations for Latin America and the Caribbean Countries (PanamaCity, Panama; 15 th and 16 th January, 2010);Expressing gratitude to the United Nations Environment Programme and to theConvention on Biological Diversity for the support provided for the organization ofthe regional consultations on Access and Benefit Sharing for supporting theparticipation of the delegates from Latin America and the Caribbean countries;Taking note of the recent course of the international negotiations on this issue andin particular the outcome of the First Part of the Ninth Meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-Ended Working Group on Access and Benefit Sharing of the Convention onBiological Diversity (Cali, Colombia; 22 nd to 28 th March 2010);Considering that in the draft report of the First Part of the Ninth Meeting of the AdHoc Open- Ended Working Group on Access and Benefit Sharing it was agreed toresume the meeting between June and July 2010, in Montreal, Canada, in order tonegotiate the “Revised Draft Protocol to the Convention on Biological Diversity onthe Access to the Genetic Resources and Fair and Equitable Benefit Sharing” (referto UNEP/CBD/WG-ABC/9/L-2);Confirming that the status quo of the negotiation for the adoption of the Protocoldemands more than ever the full involvement of the countries of the region toensure that the regional needs and interest be protected and respected in the

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 37negotiation process and in the final text to be adopted in the Tenth Conference ofthe Parties of the Convention on Biological Diversity (Nagoya, Japan; 19 th to 29 thOctober 2010);Underlining with particular attention the agreement reached by the countries ofthe region to organize regional consultations with the aim to promote the regionalinterest on access to genetic resources and the fair and equitable sharing of thebenefits arising from of their utilization heading to its participation in the resumedmeeting of the Ninth Meeting of the Ad Hoc Open-Ended Working Group on Accessand Benefit Sharing of the Convention on Biological Diversity;DECIDE:1. To consolidate and further the common understanding achieved in the Accessand Benefit Sharing Regional Consultations for Latin America and the CaribbeanCountries (Panama City, Panama; 15 th and 16 th January 2010) with the aim ofstrengthening our positions in the resumed of the Ninth Meeting of the Ad HocOpen-Ended Working Group on Access and Benefit Sharing of the Convention onBiological Diversity.2. To ratify the need to implement the corresponding actions to guarantee theparticipation of the countries of the region in the multilateral negotiations scheduledby the Co-Chairs of the Ad Hoc Open- Ended Working Group on Access and BenefitSharing to ensure the representation, transparency and legitimacy of the proposalsand agreements to be reached in such forums.3. To acknowledge the tireless efforts and reaffirm its support to the work of theCo-Chairs of the Ad Hoc Open- Ended Working Group on Access and BenefitSharing, to enhance the negotiations of the Protocol, in particular with thesubmission of a “Revised Draft Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fairand Equitable Sharing of the Benefits Arising from their Utilization to theConvention on Biological Diversity”.4. To organize a new meeting of regional consultations before resuming the NinthMeeting of the Ad Hoc Open- Ended Working Group on Access and Benefit Sharing,in order to allow countries of the region to consolidate, strengthen and continuedeveloping its position, by which requests to the United Nations EnvironmentProgramme and to the Convention on Biological Diversity to facilitate to the LatinAmerica and the Caribbean countries all the support possible, including financialsupport.5. To reaffirm the following priorities of the Latin American and the Caribbeancountries in the negotiations of the Protocol:a) Since the core of the Protocol is the issue of Compliance, it is a priority toestablish tools and procedures for monitoring and follow up the utilization ofthe genetic resources, such as the Internationally Recognized Certificate ofCompliance issued by a national competent authority, the disclosurerequirements and the Check Points, disclosure of origin where appropriate,and to facilitate access to justice in foreign jurisdictions with the aim ofensuring compliance with national legislation in this matter;

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 38b) The Prior Inform Consent (PIC) as precondition of access to the geneticresources and associated traditional knowledge and the Mutually AgreedTerms (MAT) as the basis for the benefit sharing;c) Promote mechanisms and measures that ensure the fair and equitablesharing of all the benefits arising from all kind of utilization of the geneticresources and their derivatives;d) To recognize the category of Country of Origin in replacing the ProviderCountry according the terminology of the Convention on Biological Diversity;e) The harmonic and mutually supportive relation between the Protocol andother international agreements, without affecting the obligations of thecountries with other international agreements provided these do notcontravene, undermine or otherwise circumvent the provisions of theProtocol;f) The implementation of a mechanisms to provide support to developingcountry Parties in cases of dispute, and;g) The implementation of the obligations of Non-Party countries.6. To ratify the political willingness of the countries of the region to participate in aproactive and constructive manner in the resumed Ninth Meeting of the Ad HocOpen- Ended Working Group on Access and Benefit Sharing of the Convention onBiological Diversity that exhort to other regions and groups of countries to showpolitical willingness in order to conclude, in Montreal, Canada, the negotiation of theProtocol. To that effect, decide that GRULAC keep working with other regionstowards moving forward in the negotiations.7. To promote the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising from theutilization of the traditional knowledge associated to genetic resources of theindigenous and local communities of the region.8. To ensure the full and effective participation of the indigenous and localcommunities of the region in the above mentioned meeting of regionalconsultations.9. To transmit this decision to the Delegations of participating countries in thenegotiations of the Protocol.10. To entrust the Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean of theUnited Nations Environmental Programme to transmit this decision to the ExecutiveSecretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity with the purpose of obtainingthe necessary support for the organization of the Regional Consultations and give itthe appropriate dissemination.

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 39Decision 4Environmental IndicatorsTaking into account that the proposed indicators for the Guiding Goals andIndicative Purposes of the Latin American and Caribbean Initiative for SustainableDevelopment (ILAC) strengthens the capacity of countries to measure theirachievements and progress on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs );Noting the need to increase the availability, access, harmonization andcoordination of environmental data and information and sustainable development,to assess the progress made in the implementation of ILAC, the MDGs and otherinternational and regional initiatives;Underlining the need to to increase efforts at the regional level, so that allcountries have a national system of environmental statistics and indicators;Reaffirming the commitment of countries in the region to harmonize themethodologies used for collecting environmental statistics and indicators within theframework of the Forum;Recognizing the progress in the implementation of decision 11 of the FifteenthMeeting of the Forum of Ministers (Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela; November2005) on environmental indicators, under the leadership of the Government ofCosta Rica as coordinator of the Working Group;Taking into account the Inter Agency cooperation between UNEP and ECLACwhose main objectives are to strengthen and develop the national technicalcapabilities, helping to improve production and quality of environmental statistics inthe country, and promote the dissemination and use of environmental informationto strengthen decision-making and assessments;Given the approval of the proposal for the creation of the working group onenvironmental statistics to support the development of the relevant statistics onnatural resources and environment and their integration into the national statisticssystems of the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean during the FifthConference of the Americas, in which UNEP and ECLAC act as the secretariat of theworking group.DECIDE:1. To endorse the recommendations of the Working Group on EnvironmentalIndicators of the Forum resulting from the meeting held from 26 to 28 August,2009;2. To accept the work plan of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) onGeospatial Information and Earth Observation Systems of the Working Group onEnvironmental Indicators (WGEI);3. To support the continuation and strengthening of the Working Group onEnvironmental Indicators of the Forum, coordinated by Mexico, and its TechnicalAdvisory Committee on Geospatial Information and Earth Observation Systems ofthe Working Group on Environmental Indicators (WGEI), coordinated by Panama;

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 404. To request the Working Group and TAC to reach consensus on the indicator andmethodology sheets, and identify missing indicators for the ILAC goals;5. To request the Working Group to review the relevance of indicators for regionaland subregional priorities, on a regular basis, as well as the priority lines of work ofthe RAP 2010-2011;6. To promote the implementation of the ILAC indicators with methodologicalsheets at the national level, within the framework of the Forum, in order to assessthe progress on the implementation of ILAC, and to request UNEP, ECLAC and otherITC agencies to contribute and support the mobilization of financial resourcesrequired for countries in the region that have a system of indicators for ILAC;7. To promote, jointly with the “Statistical Conference of the Americas WorkingGroup on Environmental Statistics”, capacity building in the development ofenvironmental statistics and indicators, through the use of virtual tools, virtualeducation forums and seminars8. To encourage training activities in the use of geo-spatial tools for thedevelopment of ILAC indicators, in conjunction with the TAC;9. To strengthen the Working Group on Environmental Indicators, byincorporating technical capacity building for their focal points and the promotion ofhorizontal cooperation among member countries;10. To promote, within the region and in international forums, the use of ILACindicators to complement MDG indicators, to ensure appropriate measurement ofenvironmental elements, particularly in Goal 7;11. To revamp the proposal of the Regional Environmental Statistics System ofLatin America and the Caribbean (SIREA for its initials in Spanish) and formulate astrategic plan for implementation and capacity building at national level, togenerate, process and disseminate statistics and indicators, including thedevelopment of national information systems and with particular attention tostrengthening the national capacities of Small Island Developing States of theCaribbean;12. To exchange national experiences in order to identify alternatives foradvancement in the inclusion of environmental management into NationalAccounts;13. To continue supporting the preparation of Integrated EnvironmentalAssessments (IEA) at regional, subregional, national and subnational level,reflecting both ILAC and specific priority areas;14. To request the ITC agencies, in accordance with their respective mandates,and other regional and subregional organizations, to cooperate with the WorkingGroup on Environmental Indicators of the Forum of Ministers for the strengtheningand consolidation of environmental indicators, geo-spatial information and Earthobservation systems.

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 41Decision 5Sustainable Consumption and ProductionConsidering that the World Summit on Sustainable Development that took place inJohannesburg called for the promotion of a 10-Year Framework of Programmes tosupport national and regional initiatives in order to accelerate the transition towardsustainable consumption and production patterns;Recognizing that the Marrakech Process is a global process to support theimplementation of concrete projects on SCP and the elaboration of a 10-YearFramework of Programmes (10YFP) on SCP which will be presented at theCommission on Sustainable Development (CSD) during its 2010-2011 cycle;Considering that in the Latin American and Caribbean Initiative for SustainableDevelopment (ILAC), presented at the World Summit on Sustainable Development,the Latin American and Caribbean countries expressed the need to incorporate theconcepts of cleaner production in industry and, at the same time, to work towardsustainable consumption;Recognizing the results of the meetings of Experts on Sustainable Consumptionand Production (SCP) in Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as the existenceof the Regional Council of Governmental Experts on Sustainable Consumption andProduction; and the previous decisions approved by the Forum of Ministers inPanama (2003), Venezuela (2005) and Dominican Republic (2009) ratifying theiragreement on implementation of the Regional SCP Strategy;Taking into account that the Marrakech Process has achieved significant results inthe development and implementation of national and sub-regional policies andprojects on SCP;Considering the valuable contributions made by sub-regional organizations, NGOs,the network of national cleaner production centers, scientific and technicalcommunities, trade unions, and business and industry during the Fifth RegionalMeeting of Experts on SCP.DECIDE:1. To support the implementation of the priority areas of SCP those are commonto all sub-regions, taking into consideration the themes identified in the FinalReport of the Fifth Meeting of Government Experts on Sustainable Production andConsumption of Latin America and the Caribbean (Cartagena de las Indias,Colombia; 16 th to 18 th September 2009) and initially include inter alia the followingpriority themes:a) National SCP Policies, Programmes and Strategies;b) Small and medium enterprises;c) Sustainable public procurement;d) Sustainable lifestyles.

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 422. To recognize the significant developments achieved in the establishment andupdate of the Regional Information Network on SCP, as a tool to disseminateinformation, link different stakeholders and strengthen the capacities required tocontribute to the shift towards sustainable consumption and production patterns.3. To promote the strengthening of institutions responsible for SCP in eachcountry and to ensure the active participation of these institutions in the regionalactivities related to SCP.4. To foster the active participation of the sub-regional institutions, the Non –Governmental Organizations, the academic sector, the trade unions, the industrialsector, the Cleaner Production Centres and the civil society in the regional processof implementation of the SCP priority areas.5. To promote and support the mainstreaming of SCP in economic and socialdevelopment policies of the countries of the region.6. To request to United Nations organizations, development agencies, financialmechanisms and institutions such as the Global Environment Facility (GEF), as wellas other intergovernmental organizations including the Multilateral EnvironmentalAgreements, to identify and make available financial resources dedicated to supportthe proposal of actions at national level for the implementation of the agreed RAP,including technical assistance, transfer of technologies and successful experiences.7. To promote the inclusion of the priority areas for SCP common to all subregionsin the proposal of 10-Year Framework Programme which will be presentedat the CSD 2010-2011.8. To ratify the composition of the Operative Committee of the Regional Council ofExperts on SCP for the 2009-2011 period.9. To include the topic of the Marrakech Process and chapter III of theImplementation Plan of Johannesburg in the agenda for the Eighteenth Meeting ofthe Forum of Ministers of the Environment in order to define the modalities ofimplementation in the region of the CSD 2010-2011 decisions in the area of SCP.Decision 6Atmospheric PollutionRecognizing that the region has experienced increasing air pollution, primarily ofurban origin, affecting public health, environment, productivity and quality of life;Reaffirming the importance of having reliable information as the basis for accurateappraisal of such impacts and the associated costs;Noting that there is a clear understanding of the key factors in the region's urbanatmospheric pollution, namely extensive urban development with serious problemsin regulating land use, increased levels of automobile densities, rapid expansion inpopulation urban centers, and planned economic development accompanied byhigher energy consumption;

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 43Recognizing the efforts in the region to control air pollution and establishinformation systems that contribute to comprehensive management of air quality asa public policy;Recognizing also the need for the region to contribute effectively to dialogues onthe control of long-range transboundary air pollution at the inter-regional,hemispheric and global scales, through the Global Atmospheric Pollution Forum andother fora;Recalling the recommendation of representatives of governments and experts atthe South American Conference on Sulfur Fuels held in Quito on February 13-14,2007;Noting the positive experiences with the implementation of more efficient systemsof transport, as well as fuels with less impact and the use of other sources ofrenewable energies and vehicles in some cities and countries of the region;Reaffirming the importance of pollutant emissions from transport in relation to thetotal atmospheric emissions, and of making progress in reducing the sulphurcontent in vehicle fuels, with the aim of cutting the emission of pollutants into theatmosphere and taking advantage of the latest automobile and associatedtechnologies;Taking into account the results of the Meetings of the Intergovernmental Networkon Air Pollution for Latin America and the Caribbean held in Panama City, Panama(March 2009) and Mexico City, Mexico (December 2009) and the Decisions onAtmospheric Pollution and Better Fuels for Better Air Quality approved by the Forumduring the meeting in Dominican Republic (2008), which ratify the compromise anddecision to proceed in the development of a regional action plan targeting thereduction of air pollution;Recalling the work to date on cleaner fuels and vehicles to improve air quality bythe UNEP-based Partnership for Clean Fuels and Vehicles (PCFV), the Pan AmericanHealth Organization, the Latin American Initiative for Clean Air (now Clean AirInstitute), the Central American Commission for Environment and Development(CCAD), the Center for Inter-American Commission for Environment andDevelopment (CICAD), the Global Fuel Economy Initiative and other regionalorganizations, their partners and collaborators.DECIDE:1. To recognize the Intergovernmental Network on Air Pollution for Latin Americaand the Caribbean as an entity aiming at:a) Facilitating technical exchanges;b) Promoting capacity development;c) Assessing and proposing policy options for reducing air pollution; andd) Supporting the development and implementation of a regional action planwith the objective of reducing air pollution in the region.2. To continue the discussion on the Framework Agreement on Air Pollution forLatin America and the Caribbean, proposed by the Intergovernmental Network on

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 44Air Pollution for Latin America and the Caribbean at its second meeting in Mexico,to continue with an effective regional dialogue on the issue.3. To request the Experts Network on Atmospheric Polluntion and the High LevelExperts Group of the Forum the development of a proposal of a regional actionplan, during the Intersessional period, that use as reference, inter alia, theactivities foreseen in the Framework Agreement on Air Pollution, to be presented tothe Eighteenth Meeting of the Forum of Ministers.4. To promote the strengthening of the institutional areas in each country, whichare responsible for air pollution control and to maintain an active participation ofthese institutions in the regional activities related to this topic.5. To express the willingness to strengthen the public-private dialogue and therole of all sectors involved in the promotion of commitments and actions oriented toreduction of air pollution for all the priority areas defined, within regional, subregionaland national planning.6. To request technical, financial and capacity support from relevant financial,international cooperation agencies and donors, within and outside the region aimingat reducing atmospheric pollution in the region.Decision 7ChemicalsRecognizing that if chemicals are not soundly managed they can cause seriousproblems to the environment and society.Recognizing the technological, technical and financial limitations faced by thecountries of the region to address sound management of chemicals as well as thelack of monitoring capacities to enforce the assessment of national, regional andglobal measures to fully comply with the international instruments related tohazardous chemicals and waste;Highlighting the importance of the decisions arising from the ExtraordinaryMeetings of the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements ofHazardous Wastes and Their Disposal, the Stockholm Convention on PersistentOrganic Pollutants and the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed ConsentProcedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade,for the Enhancement and Coordination among the three conventions, with a view tosupporting governments for an effective implementation of these internationalinstruments;Considering that in June 2010 inter-governmental negotiations will begin for thedrafting of a legally-binding instrument on mercury, under the chairmanship of theregion, and recognizing that the regional experts have underscored in the meetingheld in Panama City, Panama, on April 15 and 16, 2010, the role of facilitator forthe exchange of information, the regional discussion and the technical support thatUNEP through the Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean can continueoffering in this process;

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 45Reiterating the importance of mobilizing necessary new, sustainable, predictableand additional financial resources to strengthen global, regional and national effortsto comply with chemicals and waste conventions;Stressing the importance of maintaining and ensuring the full and effectiveparticipation of all Latin American and Caribbean countries in international fora andnegotiations on chemicals and waste;Recognizing the importance of continuing and strengthening regional cooperationin the field of chemicals, through the regional and subregional centers of the Baseland Stockholm Conventions.DECIDE:1. To request UNEP and other ITC agencies continue to provide technicalassistance to countries for conducting inventories and profiles of hazardouschemicals and waste; strengthening surveillance and monitoring capacity, todevelop policies for management of hazardous chemicals and waste, as well asdealing with their environmentally sound of chemicals and waste during their lifecycle.2. To request UNEP to offer the technical support necessary to the region duringthe meetings of the Inter-Governmental Negotiations Committee on Mercury, aswell as support for the related process and projects during the intersession periods,as requested by the regional experts on mercury at the regional meeting held inPanama City, Panama, on April 15th and 16 th 2010.3. To express our willingness to contribute to the effective implementation ofdecisions on synergies among the three conventions on chemicals and waste at thenational, regional and global levels, with the purpose to move towards enhancedinternational governance of hazardous chemicals and waste.4. To continue and strengthen the coordination among countries of the regionwithin the framework of the intergovernmental negotiations to prepare a globallegally binding instrument on mercury, with the purpose to ensure a balancebetween the obligations and the provision of implementation means, includingfinancial resources and transfer of technologies, which are necessary for properimplementation of agreed commitments, and will be complemented with voluntarymeasures for the reduction and/or elimination of mercury.5. To highlight the importance the region gives to the possible opening of a GEFFocal Area for chemicals with new and additional resources that allow the effectiveimplementation of MEAs and SAICM, taking into account the synergies approach;6. To express their interest in participating actively, through contributions fromthe Parties and other stakeholder in the actions undertaken by UNEP related to theidentification of financing alternatives for chemicals and waste, in accordance withdecision SS. XI/7 on the continuation of the Consultative Process on FinancingOptions for Chemicals and Waste, adopted at the 11 th special session of theGoverning Council of UNEP/Forum / Global Environmental Ministerial level,celebrated in Bali, Indonesia, from 24 th to 26 th February 2010.

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 467. To call upon UNEP and the Secretariats of the Basel, Rotterdam and StockholmConventions to continue supporting all countries in the region, through the fundingof its delegates, with the purpose to ensure full and effective participation in theforums and international negotiations on chemicals and hazardous wastes.8. To encourage the UNEP through the Regional Office for Latin America and theCaribbean and the Secretariats of the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventionsto provide their support to regional and subregional centers of Latin America andthe Caribbean for the achievement of its objectives and functions.9. To exhort the countries of the region to strengthen mechanisms for exchanginginformation regarding best management practices for hazardous chemicals andwastes, including the implementation of the public awareness programs.10. To request UNEP Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean totransmit this decision to the Executive Director of UNEP, and the Secretariats of theBasel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions for their knowledge andimplementation, as appropriate.Decision 8Sustainable Land ManagementRecalling that in decision 16 of the Sixteenth Meeting of the Forum of Ministers ofEnvironment of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) held in Santo Domingobetween January 27th and February 1st, 2008, the Ministers decided to ask theInter-Agency Technical Committee (ITC) and the Secretariat of the Forum, incoordination with the Global Mechanism of the UNCCD, to draft a proposal ofregional scope that would indicate the patterns and actions necessary to incrementthe flow of financial resources to support the implementation of the United NationsConvention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) at the national, subregional, andregional levels;Recalling that in the same decision 16, the ITC and the Secretariat of the Forum,in coordination with the Global Mechanism, was asked to strengthen the interactionamong other international cooperation agencies, particularly multilateraldevelopment banks and international funds, including the Global Environment Fund(GEF), in order to establish budget programmes and allocations aimed at combatingdesertification and sustainable land management;Considering the Governments allocate resources that contribute, in severalmanners, to mitigating the effects of land degradation, desertification, and theeffects of drought (DTDS), albeit not always in the amount or efficacy desirable toovercome the existing conditions and dynamics, and these allotments follow theframework of policies of each country. This is why it is necessary to contribute todefining such policies and giving importance to sustainable land management, thusencouraging the contribution of resources from the State and other stakeholders;Considering the (public and private) investments necessary to overcome theexisting DTDS conditions, especially for productive activities to internalize theprinciples of sustainable land management, must be financed by resources comingfrom many possible sources and through different mechanisms;

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 47Recognizing that countries must make efforts to internalize the principles ofshared responsibility to combat DTDS and that the multilateral financialorganizations have their own criteria and lines of financing, as well as establishedprocedures for the allocation of resources to specific countries, programmes,projects, and actions, they do not always respond to national policies and plans,and therefore it is desirable to define the policies, strategies, actions, and resourcesrequired to guide and collaborate with these agencies, so that their contributionswould be larger and conveniently coordinated in order for countries to make betteruse of them;Cognizant of the need to give explicit importance and consideration to the DTDS inthe strategies or programmes of financial agencies and the recognition of their linksto other programmatic areas;Bearing in mind the Ministers Declaration of Santo Domingo, which agreed uponthe promotion of the effective implementation of the UNCCD and its linking toinitiatives of mitigation and adaptation to climate change and the integratedmanagement of ecosystems and that this requires a profound revision of the linesof financing, particularly those of the GEF;Whereas decision 8 of the Eighth Conference of the Parties of the UNCCD held inMadrid in 2007, which commits the affected party countries to aligning theirprogrammes of national action to the 10-Year Strategy of the UNCCD and, toformulating the integrated investment frameworks some countries in the region aredeveloping based upon this, Integrated Financial Strategies for the move offinancial resources aimed at combating the DTDS, which will enable in the short runthe preparation of Integrated Investment Frameworks (IIF) with predictable andsustainable resources;Taking into account that within the framework of the Ninth Conference of theParties of the UNCCD held in September 2009 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, thedevelopment of Regional Coordination Mechanisms was agreed upon for theimplementation of the UNCCD and that they should play an important role to helpcountries better position the DTDS topics in the region;Welcoming the document of the Regional Integrated Financial Strategy, RIFS,“Towards the Design of a Regional Strategy: Patterns and Actions to increase theflow of Financial Resources Aimed at its implementation in Latin America and theCaribbean”, which was requested by the Forum in Decision 16 of its SixteenthMeeting and facilitated by the Global Mechanism of the UNCCD, in consultation withthe Secretariat and the members of the Interagency Technical Committee.DECIDE:1. To welcome the proposal of the Regional Integrated Financial Strategy (RIFS)drafted with the help of the Global Mechanism of the UNCCD, in coordination withthe Agencies of the Inter-Agency Technical Committee (ITC), which outlines generalguidelines to develop a process that promotes the financial resources mobilizationaimed at supporting the effective implementation of the UNCCD at, under a focus ofsynergy.

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 482. To request the Global Mechanism of the UNCCD and the Regional CoordinationUnit of the UNCCD, in consultation with the Regional Executive Committee of theUNCCD and with the support of the Secretariat of the Forum and the ITC, to draft aproposal for the operationalization of the RIFS, to be submitted to the EighteenthMeeting of the Forum, in line with the 10-Year Strategy of the UNCCD. Thisproposal shall define its financial mechanisms – including the possibility of specificfinancing from the GEF in the context of its fifth replenishment cycle – as well asthe operational modalities, actions, and institutional responsibilities that areneeded.3. To request, as pertinent, to the Forum Secretariat, the Global Mechanism andthe Regional Coordination Unit of the UNCCD that in permanent consultation withthe Parties by means of the Regional Executive Committee, the results achieved inmonitoring this decision are reported in line with corresponding institutionalmandates and at the next meeting of the Forum.Decision 9Small Island Developing States (SIDS)Recognizing the special vulnerabilities and particular structural circumstances asregards to small size, extreme open exposure to economic crises, the concentrationof narrow range of basic export products, limited capacity for diversification andhigh susceptibility to natural disasters as articulated by Agenda 21, the BarbadosProgramme of Action for the Sustainable Development of Small Island States(BPOA), the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation (JPOI) and the MauritiusStrategy for Implementation (MSI);Recognizing the importance of the role of the UN Agencies in particular theGM/UNCCD, UNCCD Secretariat, UNEP and FAO in facilitating the implementation ofthe Partnership Initiative on Sustainable Land Management and also the investmentmade by Government of Trinidad and Tobago in the establishment of the supportoffice hosted by the Caribbean Network, for Integrated Rural Development;Taking into account decision 4 of the Fourteenth Meeting of the Forum ofMinisters of Environment of Latin America and the Caribbean, and Decision five ofthe Sixteenth Meeting of the Forum of Ministers of Environment of Latin Americaand the Caribbean;Acknowledging the role played by the Ministerial Support Group on South-SouthCooperation between Latin American countries and Caribbean SIDS under theChairmanship of Chile in supporting the Implementation of the Caribbean SIDSProgramme;Recognizing the ongoing processes toward the development of a ten yearframework of programmes on sustainable consumption and production (SCP) andUNEPs role in facilitating the preparation of the Caribbean sub regional action planon SCP within the Marrakesh process;Taking into account the results of the five-year review meeting on the progressof the BPOA/MSI that was held in Saint George’s, Grenada in March 2010, and itsOutcome Statement which includes priority issues and the way forward;

DECIDE:UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 491. To request the agencies of the ITC to take into account the specialcircumstances of SIDs in the implementation of the RAP, when implementing theirprogramme of work addressing the environmental component of the BPOA and theMSI.2. To request the Inter-agency Technical Committee of the Forum to providetechnical and financial support for the implementation of the BPOA and the MSI, aswell as to facilitate the strengthening of the institutional capacity for the CaribbeanSIDS at the national, sub-regional and regional levels.3. To call on UNEP to maintain and further develop its technical programme forSmall Island Developing States in the LAC region and to allocate dedicated technicaland financial resources to facilitate its implementation, within available resources.4. To request UNEP to continue its support to the Caribbean Community ClimateChange Centre (CCCCC) as a means of strengthening the sub-region’s institutionaland technical capacity.5. To request UNEP to provide additional support, within available resources, forthe efforts being undertaken by Caribbean SIDS in greening their economies, inparticular the transformation of Dominica into an environmentally sound organicisland, the low carbon development strategy being pursued by Guyana and theBarbados and Suriname green economy initiatives.6. To request UNEP to continue support to the sub-region towards achievingeconomic sustainable development, particularly in the environmental component ofthe CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME).7. To request ITC agencies to continue supporting Caribbean SIDS participation inthe Marrakech Process for the development of the 10 YFP on SCP; including thedevelopment, mobilization of resources and execution of the Caribbean Sub-Regional Action Plan as proposed by the 4th Regional Meeting of GovernmentExperts on SCP and reaffirmed at the second sub-regional meeting in Guyana in2010, and the mainstreaming of SCP principles in national policies, programmesand projects.8. To request ITC agencies to support countries of the region in identifying gaps inthe existing data, information and capacity for environmental monitoring,assessment and decision-making, including ILAC Indicators in SIDS, and make theefforts to fill the gaps through institutional building.9. To encourage all development partners to support Caribbean SIDS to developand strengthen their environmental awareness programmes, campaigns andmaterials targeting all stakeholders including decision makers public and privatesectors and the civil society.10. To request UNEP to continue working with their partners to provide technicaland financial support, within available resources, for the ongoing PartnershipInitiative on Sustainable Land Management.11. To re-establish the Ministerial Support Group, to facilitate deeperSouth-South cooperation between Latin American countries and Caribbean SIDS.

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 5012. To urge that greater effort be made by the ITC, the Forum Secretariat andother relevant partners, including the Regional Coordinating Unit of the CaribbeanEnvironment Programme, to seek to coordinate their interventions in CaribbeanSIDS with a view to maximizing the benefits for member states.13. To request the support of ITC agencies so that the initiative being undertakenby Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Haiti to establish a Caribbean BiologicalCorridor in the insular Caribbean continue to achieve positive results and commendits extension to include the other Caribbean SIDS.Decision 10Climate ChangeRecalling decision 17 of the Sixteenth Forum of Ministers of Environment of LatinAmerica and the Caribbean (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; January 2008);Noting that we, the developing countries, are the most vulnerable to the negativeimpact of climate change, and that the poor and marginalized communities areeven more vulnerable to these impacts, and that in our countries extreme climaticevents have already been recorded with loss of lives and serious material damagesthat increase the level of poverty and make the economic growth of our nationsmore pressing;Emphasizing that actions against climate change should be compatible with thesustainable development of the countries in our region;Recognizing the need to increase the global response to climate change in thelight of the scientific knowledge, promoting more participation of all countries,considering common but differentiated responsibilities;Concerned by the delay of concrete actions by developed countries to fulfill theircommitments, referring to technology transfer and financial support to addressinevitable climate change.Emphasizing, the global interest to adopt policies and measures for adapting toclimate change in order to contribute to social development, economic growth andenvironmental conservation, which must receive quick and sufficient attentionrelated to financial support and technology transfer; and convinced that the resultsof the Nairobi Action Plan on Impacts, Vulnerability and Adaptation to ClimateChange will allow the better coordination of efforts, initiatives and cooperation inthe matter;Taking note of the usefulness of the technical preparatory meetings for climatechange negotiators of Latin America and the Caribbean, particularly those jointlyorganized by UNEP and the Secretariat of the Convention;Reaffirming our commitment to actively participate in the negotiations towardsthe Sixteenth Conference of the Parties to the United Nations FrameworkConvention on Climate Change/Sixth Meeting of the Parties to the Kyoto Protocol,as well as our support to Mexico as the host of this event to be held in the city ofCancun, Mexico, from 29 th November to 10 th December, 2010.

DECIDE:UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 511. To promote and strengthen, within our countries, the design andimplementation of effective policies and measures to address adaptation to climatechangeand promote the exchange of experiences and successful programmes aswell as national, sub-regional and regional plans on adaptation to climate change.2. To promote the successful conclusion by 2010 of the negotiation processinitiated by the Bali Road Map, encourage the dialogue on issues of commoninterest of the international negotiations, and, where feasible, coordinate regionalpositions before and during the negotiating sessions.3. To encourage developed countries by virtue of the principle of common butdifferentiated responsibilities to comply with and increase their financial andtechnical support to the countries of the region for actions on adaptation andmitigation, and to comply with their existing obligations considering their historicalenvironmental debt to mitigate emissions, and to engage into new ambitiouscommitments for emission reductions beyond 2012.4. To integrate measures into national development policies, taking into accountthe social, economic and environmental vulnerability of the region, particularly ofSmall Island Developing States, low-lying coastal States and those with fragilemountain ecosystems.5. To urge for the exchange of experiences, tools and methodologies amongcountries in the region and assess the Clean Development Mechanism, inter alia,and the need to have a better regional distribution of projects.6. To cooperate at the regional level for the sustainable management activities fornatural forest as an effective alternative to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and theeffects of climate change.7. To promote practical adaptation actions in the countries of the region aimed atincreasing their adaptive capacity to face the impacts of climate change, linked toan effective disaster risk management; and to urge countries in the region, Forum,UNEP, the ITC, and the International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR) andother relevant organizations of the United Nations system and internationalfinancial organizations to work towards this end.8. To recognize the need to promote, at the global and regional level, innovativefinancing mechanisms and cleaner technology centres, permitting capacity buildingand the facilitation of technology transfer to undertake actions related to climatechange mitigation and adaptation.9. To request UNEP, and the Secretariat of the United Nations FrameworkConvention on Climate Change and other relevant international organizations, tocontinue strengthening the regional capacity to participate actively in the process ofimplementing the Convention.10. To support the ongoing work of the liaison group of the secretariats andoffices of the relevant subsidiary bodies of the Framework Convention on ClimateChange, the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), and theConvention on Biological Diversity, and encourages closer cooperation within this

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 52group to promote the role of biological diversity and Sustainable Land Managementin mitigation and adaptation to Climate Change.11. To request UNEP, in cooperation with the ITC and other relevantorganizations, to facilitate access to climate change finance and associatedtechnical assistance, especially in the areas of its priorities including ecosystembased adaptation.12. To encourage and support regional, sub-regional and national initiatives toconduct vulnerability assessments, and improve collection and processing ofregional data relevant for the support of climate change policy and decision making.13. To promote education, public awareness and capacity building with regards toprevention, reduction of vulnerability, mitigation, and adaptation to climate changein the region, as well as to share information and relevant experiences to facilitatethe transfer of knowledge and the establishment of alliances among civil societyand governments.Decision 11Gratitude to the People and Government of PanamaTo express the deep gratitude of the Seventeenth Meeting of the Forum ofMinisters of the Environment of Latin America and the Caribbean held in PanamaCity, Panama from 26 th to 30 th April 2010, to the People and Government ofPanama for the generous hospitality shown during this Meeting.

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 53BackgroundAppendix 1 to Annex II on decision 1“Regional Action Plan for 2010-2011and assessment of implementation instruments”1. Following up on decision 1, Evaluation of the Implementation of the LatinAmerican and Caribbean Initiative for Sustainable Development (ILAC), paragraph 5of the Sixteenth Meeting of the Forum of Ministers of Environment of Latin Americaand the Caribbean (the Forum), the Intersessional Meeting of the Forum held on 20and 21 October in Panama City, decided to establish a Contact Group to revise thestructure and contents of the Regional Action Plan (RAP) 2010-2011. The ContactGroup is composed of two countries per subregion (Mesoamerica: Mexico and CostaRica; the Caribbean: Saint Kitts and Nevis and the Dominican Republic; Andeansub-region: Ecuador and Peru; and Southern Cone: Argentina and Brazil), andmembers of the Interagency Technical Committee (UNDP, ECLAC, IDB, WB andUNEP) 14 .2. After the Intersessional Meeting, the Contact Group had electronic exchangesand four virtual meetings facilitated by the Secretariat (UNEP), to advance on aproposed structure of the RAP. In order to finalize the proposed structure and itscontents, the Brazilian government offered to co-sponsor with UNEP a meeting ofthe Contact Group in Brasilia, Brazil on 3 rd and 4 th February 2010.3. At this face-to-face meeting, the Contact Group reached consensus on theformat and contents of the draft proposal of the RAP 2010-2011, which wascirculated to the countries to obtain their inputs. The Contact Group also agreedthat the Secretariat should develop a format, to be used by the countries to reportprogress in the implementation of the RAP-2010-2011 on a bianual basis. Thisformat is attached as Appendix 2 to this Annex. The RAP 2010-2011 is presented asfollows.14The report of the meeting is available on-line at: http://www.pnuma.org/forodeministros/17-reunion/documentos/FinalReport%20of%20theIntersessional%20Meeting.pdf.

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 54REGIONAL ACTION PLAN (RAP) 2010-2011 OF THE FORUM OF MINISTERS OF ENVIRONMENTThe Contact Group established at the Intersessional Meeting celebrated on 20 and 21 October 2009, in Panama City, Panama,in compliance with its mandate presents the Proposal for the Regional Action Plan 2010-2011 for consideration of theSeventeenth Meeting of the Forum of Ministers of Environment of Latin America and the Caribbean.ILACPriorityAreasRegionalPrioritiesStrategies Strategic Lines of Action ITC agencies with relevant initiativesand programmes (non exhaustive list)FocalPointsCalendar2010‐2011CLIMATE CHANGEThe linkage betweenclimate change and allILAC areas (includingrenewable energy andenergy efficiency)is recognizedDevelopment orstrengthening ofcapacities for adaptationRegional Strategy onadaptation to climatechange and strengtheningof capacities foradaptation to the effectsand mitigation of thecauses of climate changeClimate Change1. Exchange of knowledge andexperiences regarding theimplementation of actions foradaptation to and mitigation ofclimate change (i.e. throughworkshops, virtual meetings,networks, among others)2. Dissemination of results andexchange of knowledge andexperiences (for example, throughpublications, internet use, virtuallibraries, blogs, etc.)3. Promote inter sectoral researchprogrammes on climate change,focusing on compilation, analysis anddissemination of data4. Development of a regional strategyfor climate change adaptation builton existing subregional strategies orthose being developed5. Develop regional renewable andefficiency energy programsUNDP‐UNEP and other agencies. Joint Program to achieve theMDGs focused on strengthening the capacity of thepopulations and countries to adapt to climate change and thecapacity to carry out mitigation actions in Panama, Peru andNicaragua (2008‐2011)UNEP‐UNDP‐FAO. Reduction of Emissions from Deforestationand Degradation UN‐REDDWB‐IDB. Investment Program in renewable energy and energyefficiency, agreed in country strategiesIDB. Implementation of IDB Strategies and Action Plan forClimate Change in the regionECLAC‐IDB. Economic Studies on Climate Change in LatinAmerica and the CaribbeanECLAC and Spanish, English, German and French CooperationAgencies. Courses on CDM, Adaptation to climate change,environmental economics; seminar on fiscal policy; support forthe COP‐Mexico process policyUNDP‐CARICOM. Development of renewable energy projectsin the CaribbeanUNEP‐BCIE. Accelerating investment on renewable energiesthrough CABEI Central American Bank for Economic Integrationin Central America (ARECA)UNDP‐WB Action Plan for the removal of barriers in theimplementation of wind energy for commercial purposesUNDP‐IDB. Development of micro and mini hydro electricplants to support the access to rural areasUNDP‐IDB. Transformation of markets to develop energyefficiencyUNEP. GEF projects in Climate Change in the region

ILAC PriorityAreasRegional PrioritiesStrategiesStrategic Lines of ActionITC agencies with relevant initiativesand programmes (non exhaustive list)FocalPointsCalendar2010‐2011BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY1. Increase of forestarea2. Genetic resources‐Fair and equitablesharing of benefitsderived from their useStrengthening of capacitiesin the area of conservationand sustainable use ofbiodiversity1. Forest Cover1.1. Identify areas of regional cooperation1.2.Support awareness campaigns andstrengthen management capacities for theconservation of primary forests and biologicaldiversity, and the reduction of deforestationrates1.3.Increase the amount of certified forest coverthrough sustainable forest management1.4.Share experiences related to the use ofinformation technologies for decision making1.5. Develop and strengthen reforestationcampaigns with native species1.6. Promote technical cooperation amongstcountries that are interested in exploring thepossible benefits to countries that wish toparticipate in REDD+actions2. Genetic Resources2.1. Develop and strengthen institutionalcapacities for the implementation of theinternational regime on access to geneticresources and equitable sharing of benefits2.2. Promoting the fair and equal distribution ofthe benefits derived from the use of traditionalknowledge from indigenous and localcommunities from the region associated withgenetic resourcesUNDP‐UNEP‐ECLAC. Biodiversity andEcosystems Project: Why they are importantfor Sustainable Growth and Equity in LatinAmerica and the Caribbean?IDB‐WB. Implementation of the REDDProgramme by countries in the region withinthe framework of the Forest Investment Fund(FIF)IDB. Implementation of loan and technicalassistance programs for the conservation ofprotected areas and management of marineand land ecosystems, according to agreedcountry strategies.UNDP‐UNEP. Sustainable Management ofTransboundary Forests of the American GranChacoUNDP‐UNEP. Payment for ecosystem servicesUNEP and regional partners. Strengtheningnational capacities for implementing access andbenefit sharing regimes (GEF project)UNEP‐GEF. Biosafety information clearinghouse (BCH) of the Cartagena Protocol forBiosafety (GEF project).UNEP‐European Commission. CaribbeanBiological Corridor3. Forest cover and genetic resources3.1. Develop studies on the economics ofbiodiversity and ecosystemsUNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 55

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 56ILACPriorityAreasRegional PrioritiesStrategiesStrategic Lines of ActionITC agencies with relevant initiativesand programmes (non exhaustive list)FocalPointsCalendar2010‐2011WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT1. Watershedmanagement2. Management ofmarine and coastalareas and theirresourcesStrengthening of capacities inthe area of integrated waterresources, marine and coastalzones management1. Watershed management1.1. Develop participative processes for integratedmanagement of water resources1.2. Develop indicators of water potential at thenational level1.3. Promote studies and research of the waterpotential at the regional level both on aqualitative and quantitative levels1.4. Develop participative processes that linkintegrated water resources management andsustainable land management2. Management of marine and coastal areas andtheir resources2.1. Promote strategies and plans to incorporateinternational standards for the sustainablemanagement of coastal and marine ecosystems2.2. Exchange knowledge and experiencesregarding the implementation of actions relatedto the management of marine and coastal areasand their resources (i.e. through workshops,virtual meetings, networks, among others)IDB‐WB. Implementation of loan andtechnical assistance programs agreed inthe country framework strategiesIDB. Support to National Strategies for theManagement of Hydric Resources (Brazil,Costa Rica and Peru)ECLAC‐University of Cantabria. Evaluationof CC impacts in coastal zonesUNEP. Watershed and Coastal AreaManagement (IWCAM) in the CaribbeanSIDS (GEF project)UNEP‐Conference of Ibero‐AmericanWater Directors. Creation of capacities onIWCAM in Latin AmericaUNEP and Regional Partners. Integratedand sustainable management of waterresources in the Amazon River basin (GEFproject)

ILACPriorityAreasRegionalPrioritiesStrategiesStrategic Lines of ActionITC agencies with relevant initiativesand programmes (non exhaustive list)FocalPointsCalendar2010‐2011VULNERABILITY, HUMAN SETTLEMENTSAND SUSTAINABLE CITIES1. Vulnerabilityand riskmanagement2. Wastemanagement1. Strengthening of regionalinstitutional capacities for riskmanagement2. Strengthening of capacities forthe prevention, minimization andefficient eco‐management ofsolid wastes1. Vulnerability and risk management1.1. Implementation of land planning instruments1.2. Support the improvement andoperationalization of early warning, monitoring andimmediate response systems1.3. Exchange knowledge, experiences and use oftools developed in environmental riskmanagement in the areas of public investmentand environmental damage assessment1.4. Strengthen existing and support newpartnership approaches to sustainable landmanagement1.5. Support training of land users (for exampleland experts, technicians and workers) on soilconservation techniques and sustainable landmanagement2. Solid wastes2.1. Promote the use of cleaner productiontechnologies and for the reduction of solid waste2.2. Exchange of knowledge and experiences anduse of technologies in the integrated managementof solid waste (i.e. through workshops, networks,fora for local authorities regarding regulations, andmanagement systems, among others)ISDR. International Strategy for DisasterReductionECLAC‐WB. Agreement on socio‐economicevaluation of impacts and post‐disasterrecovery and reconstruction plansIDB. Country Risk Profiles in five countries inthe regionIDB. Implementation of integrated programsfor risk management and reduction ofvulnerability (Honduras and Peru).UNEP‐UNDP‐WFP‐FAO. Haiti RegenerationInitiativeUNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 57

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 58ILAC PriorityAreasRegionalPrioritiesStrategiesStrategic Lines of ActionITC agencies with relevant initiativesand programmes (non exhaustive list)FocalPointsCalendar2010‐2011SOCIAL ISSUES, INCLUDING HEALTH,INEQUITY AND POVERTYHealthenvironment(pollutionchemicals)andandMainstreaming of the intersectoralapproach to environmentalmanagement and health, andpromoting cooperation on integratedmanagement of chemicals,considering their life cyclesPollution / Chemical Substances1. Promote discussion fora andinformation exchange betweenenvironment and health sectors2. Strengthening South‐Southexchange of experiences onsound and integratedmanagement of chemicals andhazardous waste in relatedmultilateral agreements.UNEP‐Basel Centres. Latin America and the Caribbeanmercury storage project. Study on options and regionalconsultation meetingsUNEP‐SAICM. Artisanal and Small Scale Gold MiningRegional Project in South America (Peru and Bolivia)UNEP‐GEF. Supporting the Implementation of the GlobalMonitoring Plan of POPs in Latin America and CaribbeanStates (GEF regional project: Antigua and Barbuda, Brazil,Chile, Ecuador, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Peru,Uruguay) executed jointly with UNEP and the RegionalCentre of the Stockholm Convention in Uruguay 15UNEP‐SAICM. Capacity building for POPs analysis tosupport the Global Monitoring Plan of POPs foreffectiveness evaluation of the Stockholm ConventionBahamas, Barbados, Haiti (co‐financed by UNEPChemicals and SAICM and supported by StockholmConvention Secretariat) 2UNEP‐Convention Secretariats on Chemicals and WastesImplementation of activities in collaboration with theSecretariats on chemicals and wastesSAICM‐UNEP. Mainstreaming into Developing PlansSound Management of Chemicals (SMC). Priorities forKey Development Sectors in Belize and Associated SMCGovernanceUNEP‐UNDP. Partnership initiative for theimplementation of SAICM (Belize, Ecuador, Honduras)UNEP‐OAS‐PAHO. Support to the dialogue processbetween the Ministers of Health and Ministers ofEnvironment of the AmericasUNDP‐UNEP. Poverty and Environmental Initiative15 These projects are being interlinked to enhance coordination, cooperation and capacity building of recipient countries.

ILAC PriorityAreasRegionalPrioritiesStrategies Strategic Lines of Action ITC agencies with relevant initiativesand programmes (non exhaustive list)FocalPointsCalendar2010‐2011ECONOMIC ISSUES, INCLUDING COMPETITIVENESS, TRADE ANDPRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION PATTERNS (ENERGY)SustainableProductionandConsumption1. Incorporation ofsustainable consumption andproduction in developmentpolicies2. Elaboration of patternsand indicators of productionand consumptionDevelopment policies1.1. Promote the use of green purchasing systems1.2. Incorporate Cleaner Production andSustainable Public Procurement policies in theAction Plans of Public institutions1.3. Identify and evaluate instruments includingeconomic and financial to promote the adoptionof changes in production and consumptionpatterns1.4. Support the implementation of therecommendations made by the Fifth meeting ofGovernment Experts on Sustainable Productionand Consumption for LACIndicators and patterns2.1. Studies and research to identify patterns ofproduction and consumption2.2. Production and consumption indicators:industrial production index, electric energyconsumption, trade index, etc.2.3. Studies and research to obtain productionand consumption indicators: industrial productionindex, electric energy consumption, trade index,etc.UNEP‐UNDESA. Marrakech Process onSustainable Consumption and Production,including task forces on Sustainable PublicProcurement and Sustainable LifestylesUNEP. Implementation of Sustainable PublicProcurement in pilot countriesUNEP‐ECLAC. Capacity Building for theSustainable Resource Management in the regionUNEP‐UNIDO. Resource Efficiency and CleanerProduction ProgrammeUNEP and Regional Partners. Supportingbiodiversity‐based businesses in the Andeanregion (GEF project)UNEP‐ECLAC. Subregional Action Plan on SCP forthe CaribbeanUNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 59

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 60ILACPriorityAreasRegionalPrioritiesStrategiesStrategic Lines of ActionITC agencies with relevant initiativesand programmes (non exhaustive list)FocalPointsCalendar2010‐2011INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS1 .Assessmentand indicators2. Environmentaleducation1. Strengthening capacitiesfor generating, processingand disseminating of theILAC indicators2. Strengtheningcapacities to integrateenvironmental educationinto all levels of formaland non formal education1. Assessment and indicators1.1. Support the implementation of therecommendations of the Working Group onIndicators1.2. Develop a virtual capacity building module forthe generation, processing and dissemination ofthe ILAC indicators1.3. Continue the integration of the GEO DataPortal with national information systems1.4. Integrate the compilation of environmentaldata within national statistical processes2. Environmental education2.1. Review and analyse environmental educationprogrammes and plans (for example, networksincluding the Environmental Training Network ofLAC, PLACEA, PANACEA, among others) and makerecommendations2.2. Support the dissemination of all activitiescontained in the RAP 2010‐20112.3. Implement PLACEA in the region2.4. Support the processes of subregionalintegration and establish a mechanism ofinstitutional support for diverse sub regionalemerging initiatives2.5. Carry out workshops to strengthen capacitiesof negotiators of the regionECLAC‐UNEP. Development of environmentalindicatorsECLAC‐UNDP‐UNEP. Quantification studies ofenvironmental expenses and financing in LatinAmerica and the CaribbeanUNEP‐UNDP‐WB. Creation of Centro Tierramericaaiming at organizing training courses for mediajournalists, companies, and NGO, and for grantingawards and scholarships to researchers in the area ofsustainable development and the environmentUNEP‐Universities of the Caribbean. Mainstreamingenvironmental issues in the curricula and operationsof Caribbean universities

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 61DEFINITION OF COLUMN HEADINGS OFTHE PROPOSED RAP 2010-2011 MATRIXILAC PRIORITY AREAS (Latin American and Caribbean Initiative for SustainableDevelopment)The ILAC priority areas are those that are identified in the document entitled "LatinAmerican and Caribbean Initiative for Sustainable Development” (UNEP/LAC-SMIG.I/2Friday, 30 August 2002.See: http://www.pnuma.org/forodeministros/16-repdominicana/ILAC_EnglishVer.pdf.REGIONAL PRIORITIESRegional priorities are those that were agreed upon decision 1, paragraph 3 of the SixteenthMeeting of the Forum of Ministers of Environment and those revised in accordance withparagraph 5 of the same decisionSee: http://www.pnuma.org/forodeministros/16-repdominicana/rde09tri_FinalReportSixteenthMeeting_08Feb2008.pdf).STRATEGIES• The strategies are the expected results of the strategic lines of action• The strategies must show a contribution towards the attainment of the regionalpriorities.• They require the effort of two or more countries or two or more agencies and otherpartners.STRATEGIC LINES OF ACTIONStrategic lines of action are intended to achieve the strategies. These tasks should beundertaken by countries, agencies and other partners (see 'Focal Points ").ITC AGENCIES WITH RELEVANT PROGRAMMES AND INITIATIVES (NONEXHAUSTIVE LIST)It refers to programmes or initiatives of the work programmes of the agencies of the Inter-Agency Technical Committee (ITC) of the Forum of Ministers of Environment (United NationsDevelopment Programme-UNDP, World Bank-WB, Inter American Development Bank-IDB,Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean-ECLAC, United NationsEnvironment Programme-UNEP) approved by their governing bodies and which areassociated with the strategic lines of action of the RAP 2010-2011.FOCAL POINTSFocal points are the administrative body within each Ministry of the Environment designatedby the Minister as person responsible for monitoring and reporting on progress made on thestrategic lines of action or regional priority. Active Working Groups will report to that focalpoint.2010-2011 CALENDARThis column heading refers to the estimated date of completion of events related to theactivities of the RAP 2010-2011 by countries and ITC agencies, as well as for the submissionof biannual reports.

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 62Appendix 2 to Annex II on decision 1“Regional Action Plan for 2010-2011and assessment of implementation instruments”PROPOSED FORMAT FOR THE BIANNUAL REPORT ON THE PROGRESS IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REGIONALACTION PLAN FOR LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN (RAP) 2010-2011(TO BE COMPLETED AFTER THE FINAL REVIEW OF THE MATRIX)Country: _____________________________________Governmental Entity: ________________________________Focal Point: ____________________________________(Name of the person in charge and responsible unit within the governmental entity)Semester: May to December: 2010 ____Semester: January-June 2011:____Semester: July-December 2011:____

Annex IIIList of Participants

Annex IIIList of ParticipantsUNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 63I. Governmental DelegationsAntigua and BarbudaMr. Conrod HunteAmbassador and Deputy Permanent RepresentativePermanent Mission of Antigua and Barbudato the United Nations305 East 47 Street, Suite 6ANew York, New York 10017Mrs. Diann Black Layne, Chief Environment OfficerEnvironment DivisionMinistry of Agriculture, Lands,Housing and the Environment# 1, Prime Minister’s Drive, Factory RoadSaint Johns’s, Antigua and BarbudaPhone: (+1-212) 541-4117Fax: (+1-212) 757-1607E-mail: chunte@abgov.orgPhone: (+1-268) 462-4625Fax: (+1-268) 462-4625E-mail: dcblack11@yahoo.comBarbadosMr. Denis LoweMinisterMinistry of the Environment, WaterResources and DrainageS.P. Musson BuildingHinks Street, Saint Michael, BarbadosMr. Travis SincklerSenior Environment Officer - Environment DivisionMinistry of the Environment, WaterResources and DrainageS.P. Musson Building, Hinks StreetSaint Michael, BarbadosMr. Gordon Bispham, SIDS, ExpertCaribbean Policy Development CentreP.O. Box 284Bridgetown, BarbadosPhone: (+1-246) 467-5700/11Fax: (+1-246) 437-8859E-mail: edgare@gob.bbPhone: (+1-246) 467-5700/11Fax: (+1-246) 437-8859E-mail: sincklert@gob.bbPhone: (+1-246) 437-6055Fax: (+1+246) 231-9308E-mail: gobisxx@hotmail.comBelizeMr. Gaspar VegaMinisterMinistry of Natural Resources and the EnvironmentP.O. Box 1741, Market SquareBelmopan, BelizeMr. Marcelo WindsorDeputy Chief Forest OfficerMinistry of Natural Resources and the EnvironmentForest DriveBelmopan, BelizePhone: (+501) 822-2630Fax: (+501) 822-2333E-mail: minister@mmrei.gov.bzVegagaspar5@yahoo.comPhone: (+501) 822-1524Fax: (+501) 822-1523E-mail: windsorbelize@yahoo.com

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 64BrazilSra. María Cecilia Wey de BrittonSecretaria de Biodiversidad y BosquesMinisterio de Medio AmbienteEsplanada dos Ministérios, Bloco "B", Sala 532Zona Cívico–AdministrativaBrasilia, D.F., BrasilSr. Rafael Jacques RodriguesAnalista AmbientalMinisterio de Medio AmbienteEsplanada dos Ministérios, Bloco "B", Sala 532Zona Cívico-AdministrativaBrasilia, D.F., BrasilSra. Bianca AbreuMinisterio de Relaciones ExterioresEsplanada Ministerios H II 205Brasilia, BrasilPhone: (+55-61) 2028-1003Fax: (+55-61) 2028-1983E-mail: cecilia.brito@mma.gov.brPhone: (+55-61) 2028-1533Fax: (+55-61) 2028-1983E-mail: rafael.rodrigues@mma.gov.brPhone: (+55-61) 3411-9289Fax: (+55-61) 3411-9288E-mail: dpat@itamaraty.gov.brChileSra. María Ignacia Benítez PereiraMinistra PresidentaComisión Nacional del Medio Ambiente (CONAMA)Teatinos No. 254Col. Centro, Santiago, ChileSra. Constanza Pantaleón SegoviaJefa del Departamento de Relaciones InternacionalesComisión Nacional del Medio Ambiente (CONAMA)Teatinos No. 248, 6to Piso, Colonia CentroSantiago, ChilePhone: (+56-2) 240-5626Fax: (+56-2) 240-5780E-mail: mpereira@conama.clPhone: (+56-2) 240-5678Fax: (+56-2) 240-5780E-mail: cpantaleon@conama.clColombiaSra. Claudia Patricia MoraViceministraMinisterio de Ambiente, Vivienda y Desarrollo TerritorialCalle 37 No. 8-40, 4º pisoBogotá, D.C., ColombiaSr. Dorian Alberto Muñoz Rodas, AsesorDirección de PlaneaciónMinisterio de Ambiente, Vivienda y Desarrollo TerritorialCalle 37 No. 8-40, 4º pisoBogotá, D.C., ColombiaSra. Paola M. Bernal, AsesoraOficina de Asuntos InternacionalesMinisterio de Ambiente, Vivienda y Desarrollo TerritorialCalle 37 No. 8-40, 4º pisoBogotá, D.C., ColombiaPhone: (+57-1) 332-3434 ext 1120Fax: (+57-1) 288-6237E-mail: alozano@minambiente.gov.coPhone: (+57-1) 332-3400 ext. 23/24Fax: (+57-1) 332-3429E-mail: dmuñoz@minambiente.gov.codorianalberto@etb.net.coPhone: (+57-1) 332-3434 ext. 2449E-mail: pbernal@minambiente.gov.coCosta RicaSra. Zayda TrejosViceministra de AmbienteMinisterio de Ambiente, Energía y TelecomunicacionesCalle 25, Avenida 8 y 10, Barrio Francisco PeraltaApartado Postal 10104-1000San José, Costa RicaPhone: (+506) 2233-9534/4533Fax: (+506) 2222-4161E-mail: ztrejos@minaet.go.cr

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 65Sra. Enid Chaverri TapiaOficial de Cooperación InternacionalDirección General de Cooperación y relaciones InternacionalesMinisterio de Ambiente, Energía y TelecomunicacionesCalle 25, Avenida 8 y 10, Barrio Francisco PeraltaApartado Postal 10104-1000San José, Costa RicaSra. Daniela JacksonAgregada CulturalEmbajada de Costa RicaEdificio Omega, Ave. Samuel Lewis,contiguo al Santuario NacionalPanamá, República de PanamáPhone: (+506) 2233-4533 ext 165E-mail: enid.chaverri@gmail.comPhone: (+507) 264-2980Fax: (+506) 264-4057E-mail: embajadacr@cwpanama.netCubaSra. Gisela Alonso DomínguezPresidentaAgencia de Medio AmbienteIndustria y San José, Capitolio Nacional12000 La Habana, CubaSr. Enrique Moret HernándezVice-Director - Dirección de Colaboración InternacionalMinisterio de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio AmbienteIndustria y San José, Capitolio Nacional12000 La Habana, CubaPhone: (+53-7) 202-1071Fax: (+53-7) 202-8242E-mail: gisel@ama.cuPhone: (+53-7) 867-0606Fax: (+53-7) 867-8054E-mail: emoret@citma.cuDominican RepublicSr. Jaime David Fernández MirabalSecretarioSecretaría de Estado de Medio Ambientey Recursos NaturalesCalle Presidente González esq. Av. TirantesEdificio La Cumbre, Ensanche NacoSanto Domingo, República DominicanaSra. Patricia AbreuViceministra - Dirección de Cooperación AmbientalSecretaría de Estado de Medio Ambientey Recursos NaturalesCalle Presidente González esq. Av. TirantesEdificio La Cumbre, Ensanche NacoSanto Domingo, República DominicanaSra. Rosa OteroDirectora de Comercio y AmbienteSecretaría de Estado de Medio Ambientey Recursos NaturalesCalle Presidente González esq. Av. TirantesEdificio La Cumbre, Ensanche NacoSanto Domingo, República DominicanaSra. Paola CamañoMinistra ConsejeraSecretaría de Estado de Medio Ambientey Recursos NaturalesCalle Presidente González esq. Av. TirantesEdificio La Cumbre, Ensanche NacoSanto Domingo, República DominicanaSra. Grecia Pichardo, EmbajadoraEmbajada de la República Dominicana en PanamáCalle Elvira Méndez, edificio Banco Delta, piso 16Panamá, República de PanamáPhone: (+1-809) 567-4300 (Central)Fax: (+1-809) 368-2667E-mail: despacho@semarena.gob.doPhone: (+1-809) 501-2691Fax: (+1-809) 472-7447E-mail: patricia.abreu@semarena.gob.doPhone: (+1-809) 467-2135Fax: (+1-809) 472-7447E-mail: rosa.otero@semarena.gob.doPhone: (+1-809) 394-7813Fax: (+1-809) 394-7816E-mail: paocaamano@gmail.comPhone: (+507) 394-7816Fax: (+507) 394-7816E-mail: embajadompa@cableonda.netembajadompa@hotmail.com

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 66EcuadorSra. Marcela Aguiñaga VallejoMinistraMinisterio del AmbienteAve. Amazonas y Eloy Alfaro, Edificio MAGAP, piso No. 7Quito, EcuadorSra. Diana MartucciSubsecretaria de PlanificaciónMinisterio del AmbienteAv. Amazonas y Eloy AlfaroEdificio MAGAP, 8vo.pisoQuito, EcuadorPhone: (+593-2) 256-3429/2Fax: (+593-2) 256-3544E-mail: maguinaga@ambiente.gov.ecPhone: (+593-2) 256-3422Fax: (+593-2) 256-3544E-mail: dmartucci@ambiente.gov.ecEl SalvadorSr. Herman RosaMinisterio de Medio Ambiente y Recursos NaturalesKilómetro 5 ½ Carretera a Santa TeclaCalle y Colonia Las Mercedes, Edif. MARNSan Salvador, El SalvadorSr. Salvador Nieto CarcamoMinisterio de Medio Ambiente y Recursos NaturalesCarretera a Santa Tecla, Kilómetro 5-½Instalaciones del ISTA, Edificio MARN, 4ta plantaSan Salvador, El SalvadorSr. Antonio CañasAsesor Principal - Despacho del MinistroMinisterio de Medio Ambiente y Recursos NaturalesCarretera a Santa Tecla, Kilómetro 5-½Instalaciones del ISTA, Edificio MARN, 4ta plantaSan Salvador, El SalvadorPhone: (+503) 2267-9418Fax: (+503) 2267-9420E-mail: despacho@marn.gov.svPhone: (+503) 2267-9452Fax: (+503) 2267-9420E-mail: snieto@marn.gob.svPhone: (+503) 2267-9452Fax: (+503) 2267-9420E-mail: acanas@marn.gob.svGrenadaMr. Christopher JosephEnvironmental Protection OfficerMinistry of the Environment, Foreing Tradeand Export DevelopmentFinancial Complex, TanteenSaint George’s, GrenadaPhone: (+1-473) 440-3485 ext 1103Fax: (+1-473) 440-4127E-mail: krispjj@hotmail.comGuatemalaSr. Luis FerrateMinistroMinisterio de Ambiente y Recursos Naturales20 Calle, 28-58 Zona 10 Edificio MARN,Guatemala, GuatemalaSra. Rita Mishaan RossellDirectora AdjuntaDirección de Derechos Humanos,Derecho de los Pueblos Indígenas, Ambiente,Cultura y Derecho Internacional HumanitarioMinisterio de Relaciones ExterioresGuatemala, GuatemalaSra. Stella Rieger de García-GranadosEmbajadoraEmbajada de Guatemala en PanamáP. H. World Trade Center, Calle 53, MarbellaPanamá, República de PanamáPhone: (+502) 2423-0500 ext. 1208Fax: (+502) 2360-3060E-mail: mcastillo@marn.gob.gtPhone: (+502) 2410-0000 ext. 3172/70E-mail: ritamisshaan@gmail.comPhone: (+507) 214-7029E-mail: embpanama@gob.gt

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 67HaitiMr. Jean Marie Claude GermainMinisterMinistry of Planning, Environment andExternal Cooperation181 Haut de TurgeauPort au Prince, HaitiMr. Nicolas JanvierMinistry of Planning, Environment andExternal Cooperation181 Haut de TurgeauPort au Prince, HaitiPhone: (+509) 3713-9934E-mail: jmclaudegermain@yahoo.frPhone: (+509) 3766-7570Fax: (+509) 3453-4388E-mail: nickontact@yahoo.frMexicoSr. Juan Elvira QuesadaSecretarioSecretaría de Medio Ambiente y Recursos NaturalesPeriférico Sur 4209, sexto piso, Ala ACol. Jardines la MontañaCP 14210 México, D.F., MéxicoSr. Santiago LorenzoDirector General Adjunto de AcuerdosAmbientales MultilateralesSecretaría de Medio Ambiente y Recursos NaturalesPeriférico Sur 4209, primer piso, Ala ACol. Jardines la MontañaCP 14210 México, D.F., MéxicoSr. Fernando Morales AguilarCoordinador General de Comunicación SocialSecretaría de Medio Ambiente y Recursos NaturalesBoulevard Adolfo Ruiz Cortines No. 4209, TlalpanCP 14210 México, D.F.,MéxicoSr. Enrique LendoTitular de la Unidad Coordinadora de Asuntos InternacionalesSecretaría de Medio Ambiente y Recursos NaturalesBoulevard Adolfo Ruiz Cortines No. 4209, TlalpanCP 14210 México, D.F.,MéxicoSra. Yanerit MorganEmbajadoraEmbajada de México en PanamáCalle 58, Ave. Samuel LewisPanamá, República de PanamáSr. Juan Carlos GonzálezEncargado de Asuntos ComercialesEmbajada de México en PanamáCalle 58, Ave. Samuel LewisPanamá, República de PanamáPhone: (+52-55) 5628-2500Fax: (+52-55) 5628-0671E-mail: aortega@semarnat.gob.mxPhone: (+52-55) 5628-3901E-mail: santiago.lorenzo@semarnat.gob.mxE-mail: fernando.morales@semarnat.gob.mxPhone: (+52-55) 5628-3907E-mail: enrique.lendo@semarnat.gob.mxPhone: (+507) 263-4900E-mail: embamexpan@cwpanama.netPhone: (+507) 263-4900E-mail: mexcomercio@cwpanama.netNicaraguaSra. Juana ArgeñalMinistraMinisterio del Ambiente y Recursos NaturalesCarretera 12.5 de la Carretera Norte, frente aZona Franca Industrial, Las MercedesManagua, NicaraguaPhone: (+505) 2263-1273Fax: (+505) 2263-1274E-mail: jargenal@marena.gob.ni

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 68Sr. Denis Fuentes OrtegaDirector General de PlanificaciónMinisterio del Ambiente y Recursos NaturalesCarretera 12.5 de la Carretera Norte, frente aZona Franca Industrial, Las MercedesManagua, NicaraguaPhone: (+505) 2263-1273Fax: (+505) 2263-1274E-mail: dfuentes@marena.gob.niPanamaSr. Javier AriasAdministrador GeneralAutoridad Nacional del Ambiente (ANAM)Albrook Edificio 804 - Balboa, AncónPanamá, República deSr. Julio César CastilloDirectorCalidad AmbientalAlbrook Edificio 804 - Balboa, AncónPanamá, República deSr. Rubén AnguizolaJefeOficina de Asuntos InternacionalesAlbrook Edificio 804 - Balboa, AncónPanamá, República deSra. Araceli del Carmen Cerrud CamposCoordinadoraCentro Nacional de Información P+L y Consumo SustentableAutoridad Nacional del Ambiente (ANAM)Albrook Edificio 804 - Balboa, AncónPanamá, República deSr. René LópezAnalista de Cambio ClimáticoAutoridad Nacional del Ambiente (ANAM)Albrook Edificio 804 - Balboa, AncónPanamá, República deSr. Tomás GuardiaDirector GeneralOrganismos y Conferencias InternacionalesMinisterio de Relaciones ExterioresCasco AntiguoPanamá, República de PanamáSra. Marena BenavidesSub-Directora GeneralOrganismos y Conferencias InternacionalesMinisterio de Relaciones ExterioresCasco AntiguoPanamá, República de PanamáPhone: (+507) 500-0813/14Fax: (+507) 500-0800E-mail: javier.arias@anam.gob.paPhone: (+507) 500-0806Fax: (+507) 500-0800E-mail: julio.castillo@anam.gob.paPhone: (+507) 500-0803Fax: (+507) 500-0821E-mail: ruben.anguizola@anam.gob.paPhone: (+507) 500-0837Fax: (+507) 500-0800E-mail: araceli.cerrud@anam.gob.paPhone: (+507) 500-0855 ext 6013Fax: (+507) 500-0802E-mail: r.lopez@anam.gob.paPhone (+507) 511-4253Fax: (+507) 511-4040E-mail: tguardia@mire.gob.paPhone (+507) 511-4277Fax: (+507) 511-4042E-mail: mbenavides@mire.gob.pa

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 69Sra. Itza BroceJefaDepartamento de Medio Ambiente y Desarrollo SustentableMinisterio de Relaciones ExterioresCasco AntiguoPanamá, República de PanamáSra. Tatiana NavarreteAnalistaDepartamento de Medio Ambiente y Desarrollo SustentableMinisterio de Relaciones ExterioresCasco AntiguoPanamá, República de PanamáPhone (+507) 511-4276Fax: (+507) 511-4042E-mail: ibroce@mire.gob.paPhone (+507) 511-4248Fax: (+507) 511-4042E-mail: tatiana.navarrete@mire.goaParaguaySra. Patricia SaccoAsesora de GabineteSecretaría del AmbienteMadame Lynch No. 3500Asunción, ParaguayPhone: (+595) 2122-5275Fax: (+595) 2161-5806E-mail: pscalvo@tigo.com.pygabinete@seam.gov.pyPeruSr. César Villacorta ArévaloSecretario GeneralMinisterio del AmbienteAv. Javier Prado Oeste 1440, San IsidroLima 27, PerúSra. Josefina Del Prado ChávezEspecialista AmbientalOficina de Cooperación y Negociaciones InternacionalesMinisterio del AmbienteAv. Javier Prado Oeste 1440, San IsidroLima 27, PerúPhone: (+51-1) 611-6000 anexo 1210E-mail: cvillacorta@minam.gob.pePhone: (+51-1) 611-6000 anexo 1431E-mail: jdelprado@minam.gob.peSaint Kitts and NevisMr. Randolph Antonio EdmeadDirectorDepartment of Physical Planning and EnvironmentMinistry of Sustainable DevelopmentBladen Commercial Development, Wellington RoadBasseterre. St Kitts and NevisPhone: (+1 869) 465-2277Fax: (+1 869) 465-5842E-mail: phyplskb@sisterisles.knSaint LuciaMr. Hildreth LewisDeputy Permanent SecretaryMinistry of Physical Development and the EnvironmentAmerican Drywall Building, Vide BoutielleCastries, Saint LuciaMs. Caroline Eugene,Ministry of Physical Development and the EnvironmentGreaham Louisy, Administrative BuildingThe Waterfront – P.O. Box 709Castries, Saint LuciaPhone: (+1-758) 468-2180Fax: (+1-758) 451-9706E-mail: minister@planning.gov.lcPhone: (+1-758) 468-5801 / 451-8746Fax: (+1-758) 451-9706E-mail: ceugene@sde.gov.lcsdestaff@sde.gov.lc

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 70Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesMr. Douglas Slater, MinisterMinistry of Health and EnvironmentMinisterial BuildingKingstown, Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesMs. Janeel MillerMinistry of Health and EnvironmentMinisterial BuildingKingstown, Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesPhone: (+1-784) 457-2586Fax: (+1-784) 457-2684E-mail: mohesvg@vincysurf.comPhone: (+1-784) 485-6992Fax: (+1-784) 457-2684E-mail: mohesvg@vincysurf.comjaneelmiller@hotmail.comSurinameMs. Joyce Amarello WilliamsMinisterMinistry of Labour, Technological Developmentand EnvironmentWagenwegstraat 22Paramaribo, SurinameMs. Henna UiterlooEnvironmental OfficerMinistry of Labour, Technological Developmentand EnvironmentWagenwegstraat 22Paramaribo, SurinamePhone: (+597) 475368Fax: (+597) 420960E-mail: ministeratmsu@gmail.comPhone: (+597) 420-960 / 474-001Fax: (+597) 475-574E-mail: milieu_atm@yahoo.comhjuiterloo@atm.sr.orgUruguaySr. Jorge Norman Patrone ChirelliSubsecretarioMinisterio de Vivienda, Ordenamiento Territorial yMedio AmbienteCalle Zabala No. 1432, entre 25 de mayo y RincónMontevideo, UruguaySra. Giselle Beja ValentDirectora de la Asesoría de Asuntos AmbientalesInternacionalesDirección Nacional del Medio AmbienteMinisterio de Vivienda, Ordenamiento Territorial yMedio AmbienteCalle Zabala No. 1432, entre 25 de mayo y RincónMontevideo, UruguayPhone: (+598 2) 916-3989Fax: (+598 2) 916-2914E-mail: secmtro@mvotma.gub.uyPhone: (+598-2) 917-0710 interno 4300Fax: (+598-2) 917-0710 interno 4320E-mail: giselle.beja@dinama.gub.uyBolivarian Republic of VenezuelaSr. Cristóbal FranciscoViceministro del AguaMinisterio del Poder Popular para el AmbienteCentro Simon Bolivar, Torre Sur Plaza CaracasCaracas, República Bolivariana de VenezuelaSr. Jesús ManzanillaDirector de la Oficina Nacional de Diversidad BiológicaMinisterio del Poder Popular para el AmbienteCentro Simon Bolivar, Torre Sur Plaza CaracasCaracas, República Bolivariana de VenezuelaPhone: (+58 212) 408-1002Fax: (+58 212) 408-1503E-mail: cfortiz@minamb.gob.vePhone: (+598) 212-408-4754Fax: (+598) 212-408-4758E-mail: jmanzanilla@minamb.gob.ve

II. ObserversUNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 71A. United Nations system1. AgenciesThe World BankMs. Karin E. KemperSector ManagerEnvironment and Water ResourcesLatin America and the CaribbeanSustainable Development DepartmentThe Workd Bank1818 H. Street, N.W. 20433 Washington, D.C., U.S.A.Phone: (+1 202) 473-1995Fax: (+1 202) 614-1074E-mail: kkemper@worldbank.org2. Programmes and CommissionsUnited Nations Development Programme (UNDP)Mr. Nick RempleCoordinatorEnergy and EnvironmentLatin America and the CaribbeanUnited Nations Development Programme (UNDP)Clayton, City of KnowledgePanama City, PanamaPhone: (+507) 302-4767Fax: (+507) 302-4549E-mail: nick.remple@undp.orgUnited Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)Ms. Angela CropperDeputy Executive DirectorUnited Nations Environment ProgrammeP.O. Box 47074Nairobi 00100 - KenyaMr. Ibrahim ThiawDirectorDivision of Environmental Policy Implementation(DEPI)United Nations Environment ProgrammeP.O. Box 47074Nairobi 00100 – KenyaMr. Steven StoneChiefEconomy and Trade BranchDivision of Technology, Industry and EconomiesUnited Nations Environment Programme15, Chemine des AnémonesCH-1219 ChậtelaineGeneva 10, SwitzerlandMr. Nicolas KosoyMillenium Ecosystem Assessment ImplementationCoordinatorDivision of Environmental Policy ImplementationUnited Nations Environment ProgrammeP.O. Box 47074Nairobi 00100 – KenyaPhone: (+254 20 ) 762-3714Fax: (+254 20 ) 762-4006E-mail: angela.cropper@unep.orgPhone: (+254 20 ) 762-4782Fax: (+254 20 ) 762-4249E-mail: ibrahim.thiaw@unep.orgPhone: (+41-22) 917-8298 y 917-8298Fax: (+41-22) 917-8676E-mail: etb@unep.chPhone: (+254-20) 7625-728Fax: (+254-20) 7624-249E-mail: nicolas.kosoy@unep.org

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 72Ms. Elisa Dumitrescu, Programme OfficerUnited Nations Environment ProgrammeP.O. Box 30552, c/o UNEPNairobi 00100 – KenyaMr. Nelson Andrade ColmenaresCoordinatorUNEP Caribbean Regional Coordinating Unit(CAR/RCU)14-20 Port Royal StKingston, JamaicaMs. Alessandra Vanzella-KhouriProgramme OfficerUNEP Caribbean Regional Coordinating Unit(CAR/RCU)14-20 Port Royal StKingston, JamaicaPhone: (+254 20 ) 762-4735E-mail: elisa.dumitrescu@unep.orgPhone: (+1) 876-922-9267/69Fax: (+1) 876-922-9292E-mail: nac@cep.unep.orgPhone: (+1) 876-922-9267/69Fax: (+1) 876-922-9292E-mail: avk@cep.unep.orgEconomic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC)Sr. José Luis Samaniego, DirectorDivisión de Desarrollo Sostenible y Asentamientos HumanosComisión Económica para América Latina y el CaribeAv. Dag Hammarskjöld s/n, VitacuraCasilla 179-D, Santiago, ChileSantiago, ChileSr. Humberto Soto, Oficial de Asuntos AmbientalesDivisión de Desarrollo Sostenible y Asentamientos HumanosComisión Económica para América Latina y el CaribeAv. Dag Hammarskjöld 3477, VitacuraCódigo Postal 7360412, Casilla 179-DSantiago, ChilePhone: (+56-2) 210-2295, 210-2000Fax: (+56-2) 208-0252, 208-0484E-mail: joseluis.samaniego@cepal.orgPhone: (+56-2) 210-2368Fax: (+56-2) 208-0484E-mail: humberto.soto@cepal.org3. Conventions and SecretariatsSecretariat of the Convention on Biological DiversitySr. Ahmed DjoghlafExecutive SecretaryRegional Representative for Latin America and the CaribbeanSecretariat of the Convention on Biological DiversityMontreal, CanadaPhone: (1+514) 288-2220Fax: (1+514) 288-6588E-mail: ahmed.djoghlaf@cbd.intUnited Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)Sr. Alejandro KilpatrickCoordinador de Programas para América Latina y el CaribeUnited Nations Global Mechanism (UNCCD)Via PAC00142 Roma, ItaliaSr. Francisco Brzovic PariloAsesor Regional para América del SurMecanismo Mundial (FIDA)c/o División de Desarrollo Sostenibley Asentamientos HumanosComisión Económica para América Latina y el Caribe (CEPAL)Av. Dag Hammarskjöld 3477, VitacuraCódigo Postal 7360412, Casilla 179-DSantiago, ChilePhone: (+39) 06 5459-2524Fax: (+39) 06 5459-2135E-mail: a.kilpatrick@ifad.orgPhone: (+56-2) 210-2491Fax: (+56-2) 208-0484E-mail: f.brzovic@global-mechanism.org

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 73Sr. Heitor MatalloCoordinadorUnidad de Coordinación Regional paraAmérica Latina y el Caribe de la UNCCDAv. Presidente Masaryk, 29, 2º pisoCol. Chapultepec MoralesCP 11570 México, D.F., MéxicoSr. Alan González FigueroaAsesor Regional MesoaméricaMecanismo Mundial de la UNCDDAyarco Este, Casa 15-D, La Unión de Tres RíosCartago, Costa RicaSr. Carlos Pomareda, ProfesionalMecanismo Mundial de la UNCCDCipreses, Curridabat, Costa RicaPhone: (+52-55) 5263-9677Fax: (+52-55) 5531-1151 (CEPAL/México)E-mail: hmatallo@unccd.intPhone: (+506) 8339-0607Fax: (+506) 2271-1197E-mail: a.figueroa@global-mechanism.orgPhone: (+506) 8339-0607E-mail: sidesa@racsa.co.crB. Inter-Governmental OrganizationsAndean Community (CAN)Sr. Francisco Suasti SalazarResponsable de ProgramaSeguridad, Secretaría GeneralCorporación Andina de Fomento (CAF)Ave. Paseo República 3849Lima, PerúPhone: (+511) 411-1400E-mail: fsuasti@comunicadandina.orgComisión Centroamericana de Ambiente y Desarrollo (CCAD)Sr. Edgar PaguagaDirector de OperacionesSecretaría Ejecutiva de la ComisiónCentroamericana de Ambiente y Desarrollo (CCAD)Antiguo CuscatlánSan Salvador, El SalvadorPhone: (+503) 2248-8800Fax: (+503) 2248-8894E-mail: epaguaga@sica.intCorporación Andina de Fomento (CAF)Sra. María Teresa SzauerDirectora de Medio AmbienteCorporación Andina de FomentoAve. Luis Roche, Torre CAFCaracas, VenezuelaPhone: (+58 212) 209-2454Fax: (+58 212) 209-2437E-mail: tmachado@caf.comCaribbean Community Secretariat (CARICOM)Ms. Anya ThomasSenior Project Officer - Sustainable DevelopmentCaribbean Community Secretariat (CARICOM)Avenue of the Republics and Church StreetTurkeyen Greater - P.O. Box No. 10827Georgetown, GuyanaPhone: (+592-2) 22-0001 Ext. 2625Fax: (+592-2) 22-0155E-mail: anya@caricom.orgComisión Permanente del Pacífico Sur (CPPS)Sr. Héctor Soldi SoldiSecretario GeneralComisión Permanente del Pacífico Sur (CPPS)Av. Carlos Julio Arosemena, Km 3Edificio Classic, 2do. PisoGuayaquil, EcuadorPhone: (+593-4) 222-1202 / 03Fax: (+593-4) 222-1201E-mail: hectorsoldi@cpps-int.org

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 74Inter-American Development BankSr. Ricardo QuirogaEconomista PrincipalBanco Interamericano de Desarrollo1300 N.Y. Ave., Washington, D.C.Estados Unidos de AméricaPhone: (+1-202) 623-5159E-mail: ricardoq@iadb.orgC. Non-Governmental Organisations (ONG)Foro Ecológico del PerúSr. Sandro Chávez VásquezPresidenteForo Ecológico del PerúAlcanfores 1122 Dep. 502Lima 18, PerúPhone: (+511) 241-5724E-mail: sandrochv@yahoo.comFundación Mundo SustentableSr. Carlos Jesús Gómez FloresFundación Mundo Sustentable A.C.Antonio L. Rdz, Pte 1884 T1 P8Calle Santa María Diaz OrdazMonterrey, Nuevo León - MéxicoPhone: (+52) 818-227600 ext 107Movimientos Sociales para Meio Ambiente e DesenvolvimientoForum Brasileiro de ONG’sSr. Pedro Eduardo AranhaVicepresidente Red de PNUMAMovimentos Sociais para Meio Ambiente e DesenvolvimentoForum Brasileiro de ONGsRio de Janeiro, BrasilPhone: (+55 21) 2581-8384Fax: (+55 21) 2581-8384E-mail: pedrorma@yahoo.com.brCaribbean Network for Integrated Rural DevelopmentMr. Calvin JamesCaribbean Network for Integrated Rural Development3 Saint Johns Rd., Dt. AngustineTrinidad and TobagoPhone: (+1 868 ) 290-4317E-mail: cnird@live.comD. Special GuestMr. Richard Mills, ConvenerGlobal Atmospheric Pollution Forum44 Grand ParadeBrighton, BN29QA, U.K.Phone: (+44) 1483-539381Fax: (+44) 1273-606626E-mail: rmills_ivappa@yahoo.co.uk

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 75E. Secretariat of the ForumSra. Margarita AstrálagaDirectora RegionalPrograma de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio AmbienteOficina Regional para América Latina y el CaribeEdificio 103, Ave. Morse, Ciudad del Saber, ClaytonPanamá, República de PanamáSra. Mara Angélica Murillo CorreaDirectora Regional AdjuntaPrograma de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio AmbienteOficina Regional para América Latina y el CaribeEdificio 103, Ave. Morse, Ciudad del Saber, ClaytonPanamá, República de PanamáSra. Cristina Montenegro de CerqueiraRepresentante en BrasilPrograma das Naçoes Unidas para o Meio AmbienteEQSW 103/104 lote 1 bloco C, 1 andarSetor Sudoeste, 70670-350Brasilia, D.F., BrasilSr. Mark Donovan GriffithCoordinadorPequeños Estados Insulares en Desarrollo (SIDS)Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio AmbienteOficina Regional para América Latina y el CaribeEdificio 103, Ave. Morse, Ciudad del Saber, ClaytonPanamá, República de PanamáSr. Gabriel LabbateCoordinador Regional PEI / UN REDDPrograma de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio AmbienteOficina Regional para América Latina y el CaribeEdificio 103, Ave. Morse, Ciudad del Saber, ClaytonPanamá, República de PanamáSra. Graciela MetternichtCoordinadora RegionalDivisión de Evaluación y Alerta TempranaPrograma de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio AmbienteOficina Regional para América Latina y el CaribeEdificio 103, Ave. Morse, Ciudad del Saber, ClaytonPanamá, República de PanamáSra. Isabel MartínezOficial de ProgramaPrograma de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio AmbienteOficina Regional para América Latina y el CaribeEdificio 103, Ave. Morse, Ciudad del Saber, ClaytonPanamá, República de PanamáSra. Jacqueline AlvarezPunto Focal - División de Politicas y Legislación AmbientalPrograma de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio AmbienteOficina Regional para América Latina y el CaribeEdificio 103, Ave. Morse, Ciudad del Saber, ClaytonPanamá, República de PanamáSra. Andrea BruscoOficial LegalDivisión de Politicas y Legislación AmbientalPrograma de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio AmbienteOficina Regional para América Latina y el CaribeEdificio 103, Ave. Morse, Ciudad del Saber, ClaytonPanamá, República de PanamáPhone: (+507) 305-3135Fax: (+507) 305-3105E-mail: margarita.astralaga@unep.orgPhone: (+507) 305-3135Fax: (+507) 305-3105E-mail: mara.murillo@unep.orgPhone: (+55-61) 3038-9233Fax: (+55-61) 3038-9239E-mail: pnuma.brasil@unep.orgPhone: (+507) 305-3125, 305-3100 ext. 3125Fax: (+507) 305-3105E-mail: mark.griffith@unep.orgPhone: (+507) 305-3168, 305-3100 ext. 3168Fax: (+507) 305-3105E-mail: gabriel.labbate@unep.orgPhone: (+507) 305-3150, 305-3100 ext. 3150Fax: (+507) 305-3105E-mail: graciela.metternicht@unep.orgPhone: (+507) 305-3173, 305-3100 ext 3173Fax: (+507) 305-3105E-mail: isabel.martinez@unep.orgPhone: (+507) 305-3138, 305-3100, ext. 3138Fax: (+507) 305-3105E-mail: jacqueline.alvarez@unep.orgPhone: (+507) 305-3138, 305-3100, ext. 3138Fax: (+507) 305-3105E-mail: andrea.brusco@unep.org

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 76Sra. Mirian Vega PintosCoordinadoraRed AcciónOzonoPrograma de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio AmbienteOficina Regional para América Latina y el CaribeEdificio 103, Ave. Morse, Ciudad del Saber, ClaytonPanamá, República de PanamáSr. Carlos SantosAdministradorPrograma de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio AmbienteOficina Regional para América Latina y el CaribeEdificio 103, Ave. Morse, Ciudad del Saber, ClaytonPanamá, República de PanamáSra. Elisa TondaOficial Regional - Eficiencia de RecursosConsumo y Producción SosteniblesDivisión de Tecnología, Industria y EconomíaPrograma de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio AmbienteOficina Regional para América Latina y el CaribeEdificio 103, Ave. Morse, Ciudad del Saber, ClaytonPanamá, República de PanamáSr. Alex PiresPunto Focal de los Acuerdos Multilaterales Ambientales deDiversidad BiológicaPrograma de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio AmbienteOficina Regional para América Latina y el CaribeEdificio 103, Ave. Morse, Ciudad del Saber, ClaytonPanamá, República de PanamáSr. Jan KappenCoordinador de Cambio ClimáticoPrograma de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio AmbienteOficina Regional para América Latina y el CaribeEdificio 103, Ave. Morse, Ciudad del Saber, ClaytonPanamá, República de PanamáSra. Artie DubrieOficial de Política y CumplimientoUnidad de OzonoPrograma de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio AmbienteOficina Regional para América Latina y el CaribeEdificio 103, Ave. Morse, Ciudad del Saber, ClaytonPanamá, República de PanamáSr. Yerzhan AisabayevOficial de Programa - Unidad de OzonoPrograma de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio AmbienteOficina Regional para América Latina y el CaribeEdificio 103, Ave. Morse, Ciudad del Saber, ClaytonPanamá, República de PanamáSr. Antonio PereraCoordinadorOficina del PNUMA en HaitíPrograma de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio AmbientePort-au-Prince, HaitiSra. Cinthia SotoCoordinadora Regional del Programa Conjunto de los ODM(Nicaragua, Panamá y Perú)Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio AmbienteOficina Regional para América Latina y el CaribeEdificio 103, Ave. Morse, Ciudad del Saber, ClaytonPanamá, República de PanamáPhone: (+507) 305-3158, 305-3100 ext. 3158Fax: (+507) 305-3105E-mail: mirian.vega@unep.orgPhone: (+507) 305-3179, 305-3100 ext 3179Fax: (+507) 305-3105E-mail: carlos.santos@unep.orgPhone: (+507) 305-3160, 305-3100 ext 3160Fax: (+507) 305-3105E-mail: elisa.tonda@unep.orgPhone: (+507) 305-3119, 305-3100 ext 3119Fax: (+507) 305-3105E-mail: alex.pires@unep.orgPhone: (+507) 305-3159, 305-3100 ext 3109Fax: (+507) 305-3105E-mail: jan.kappen@unep.orgPhone: (+507) 305-3161, 305-3100, ext. 3161Fax: (+507) 305-3105E-mail: artie.dubrie@unep.orgPhone: (+507) 305-3174, 305-3100, ext. 3174Fax: (+507) 305-3105E-mail: yerzhan.aisabayev@unep.orgE-mail: antonio.perera@unep.orgPhone: (+507) 305-3140, 305-3100, ext. 3140Fax: (+507) 305-3105E-mail: cinthia.soto@unep.org

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 77Sr. Robert ErathOficial de Programa - Coordinación GEF (DGEF)Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio AmbienteOficina Regional para América Latina y el CaribeEdificio 103, Ave. Morse, Ciudad del Saber, ClaytonPanamá, República de PanamáSra. Tea García-HuidobroOficial de ProgramaBiodiversidad y BioseguridadPrograma de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio AmbienteOficina Regional para América Latina y el CaribeEdificio 103, Ave. Morse, Ciudad del Saber, ClaytonPanamá, República de PanamáSr. Marco Aurelio Pinzón PeñaOficial de ProgramaUnidad de Acción por el OzonoPrograma de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio AmbienteOficina Regional para América Latina y el CaribeEdificio 103, Ave. Morse, Ciudad del Saber, ClaytonPanamá, República de PanamáSra. Silvia GiadaOficial de ProgramaDivisión de Evaluación y Alerta Temrana (DEyAT)Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio AmbienteOficina Regional para América Latina y el CaribeEdificio 103, Ave. Morse, Ciudad del Saber, ClaytonPanamá, República de PanamáSra. Vivienne CaballeroOficial de ProgramaIniciativa de Pobreza y Medio Ambiente (PEI)Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio AmbienteOficina Regional para América Latina y el CaribeEdificio 103, Ave. Morse, Ciudad del Saber, ClaytonPanamá, República de PanamáSr. Miguel NaranjoJunior Programme Officer – Cambio ClimáticoPrograma de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio AmbienteOficina Regional para América Latina y el CaribeEdificio 103, Ave. Morse, Ciudad del Saber, ClaytonPanamá, República de PanamáSr. Diego MartinoOficial Nacional - Oficina del PNUMA en UruguayPrograma de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio AmbienteBarrios Amorin 854Montevideo, UruguaySra. Vilma AguinaAsistente de la Directora RegionalPrograma de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio AmbienteOficina Regional para América Latina y el CaribeEdificio 103, Ave. Morse, Ciudad del Saber, ClaytonPanamá, República de PanamáSra. Zuleika HindsAsistente de la Directora Regional AdjuntaPrograma de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio AmbienteOficina Regional para América Latina y el CaribeEdificio 103, Ave. Morse, Ciudad del Saber, ClaytonPanamá, República de PanamáPhone: (+507) 305-3171, 305-3100, ext. 3171Fax: (+507) 305-3105E-mail: robert.erath@unep.orgPhone: (+507) 305-3169, 305-3100, ext. 3169Fax: (+507) 305-3105E-mail: tea.garciahuidobro@unep.orgPhone: (+507) 305-3154, 305-3100 ext. 3154Fax: (+507) 305-3105E-mail: marco.pinzon@unep.orgPhone: (+507) 305-3147, 305-3100 ext. 3147Fax: (+507) 305-3105E-mail: marco.pinzon@unep.orgPhone: (+507) 305-3124, 305-3100, ext. 3124Fax: (+507) 305-3105E-mail: vivienne.caballero@unep.orgPhone: (+507) 305-3127, 305-3100 ext 3127Fax: (+507) 305-3105E-mail: miguel.naranjo@unep.orgPhone: (+598 2) 412-3357 int.266E-mail: diego.martino@unep.orgPhone: (+507) 305-3135, 305-3100 ext. 3135Fax: (+507) 305-3105E-mail: vilma.aguina@unep.orgPhone: (+507) 305-3130, 305-3100 ext. 3130Fax: (+507) 305-3105E-mail: zuleika.hinds@unep.org

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 78Sra. Shaherah Angélica CumberbatchAsistente de ReportePrograma de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio AmbienteOficina Regional para América Latina y el CaribeEdificio 103, Ave. Morse, Ciudad del Saber, ClaytonPanamá, República de PanamáSr. Jorge Ronzón LagunesAsistente Editorial para el ForoSede Subregional de la CEPAL en MéxicoAv. Presidente Masaryk No. 29, 5º. PisoCol. Chapultepec MoralesCP 11570 México, D.F., MéxicoSra. Joella HayamsAsistente de Programa de OzonoPrograma de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio AmbienteOficina Regional para América Latina y el CaribeEdificio 103, Ave. Morse, Ciudad del Saber, ClaytonPanamá, República de PanamáSr. Luis Enrique MudarraUnidad de SistemasPrograma de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio AmbienteOficina Regional para América Latina y el CaribeEdificio 103, Ave. Morse, Ciudad del Saber, ClaytonPanamá, República de PanamáSra. Alejandra PascalAsistente de la Iniciativa de Pobreza y Medio AmbientePrograma de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio AmbienteOficina Regional para América Latina y el CaribeEdificio 103, Ave. Morse, Ciudad del Saber, ClaytonPanamá, República de PanamáSra. Paulett CastilloAsistente de Programas One UN/UNDAFPrograma de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio AmbienteOficina Regional para América Latina y el CaribeEdificio 103, Ave. Morse, Ciudad del Saber, ClaytonPanamá, República de PanamáSra. Susana SánchezAsistente de LegislaciónPrograma de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio AmbienteOficina Regional para América Latina y el CaribeEdificio 103, Ave. Morse, Ciudad del Saber, ClaytonPanamá, República de PanamáSr. Kevin GallardoAsistente de Programa de OzonoPrograma de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio AmbienteOficina Regional para América Latina y el CaribeEdificio 103, Ave. Morse, Ciudad del Saber, ClaytonPanamá, República de PanamáSra. Lizbeth ChengAsistente Administrativa de OzonoPrograma de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio AmbienteOficina Regional para América Latina y el CaribeEdificio 103, Ave. Morse, Ciudad del Saber, ClaytonPanamá, República de PanamáPhone: (+507) 305-3144, 305-3100 ext. 3144Fax: (+507) 305-3105E-mail: shaherah.cumberbatch@unep.orgPhone: (+52-55) 5263-9640Fax: (+52-55) 5531-1151E-mail: jorge.ronzon@cepal.orgPhone: (+507) 305-3162, 305-3100 ext. 3162Fax: (+507) 305-3105E-mail: joella.hayams@unep.orgPhone: (+507) 305-3118, 305-3100 ext. 3118Fax: (+507) 305-3105E-mail: luis.mudarra@unep.orgPhone: (+507) 305-3129, 305-3100 ext. 3129Fax: (+507) 305-3105E-mail: alejandra.pascal@unep.orgPhone: (+507) 305-3121, 305-3100 ext. 3121Fax: (+507) 305-3105E-mail: paulett.castillo@unep.orgPhone: (+507) 305-3142, 305-3100 ext. 3142Fax: (+507) 305-3105E-mail: susana.sanchez@unep.orgPhone: (+507) 305-3172, 305-3100 ext. 3172Fax: (+507) 305-3105E-mail: kevin.gallardo@unep.orgPhone: (+507) 305-3163, 305-3100 ext. 3163Fax: (+507) 305-3105E-mail: lizbeth.cheng@unep.org

UNEP/LAC-IG.XVII/6Page 79Sr. Harold GuerraAsistente de AdministraciónPrograma de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio AmbienteOficina Regional para América Latina y el CaribeEdificio 103, Ave. Morse, Ciudad del Saber, ClaytonPanamá, República de PanamáSra. Elizabeth OsorioConsultoraPrograma de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio AmbienteOficina Regional para América Latina y el CaribeEdificio 103, Ave. Morse, Ciudad del Saber, ClaytonPanamá, República de PanamáSra. Montserrat ValeirasCooperantePrograma de las Naciones Unidas para el Medio AmbienteOficina Regional para América Latina y el CaribeEdificio 103, Ave. Morse, Ciudad del Saber, ClaytonPanamá, República de PanamáPhone: (+507) 305-3102, 305-3100 ext. 3102Fax: (+507) 305-3105E-mail: harold.guerra@unep.orgPhone: (+507) 305-3167, 305-3100 ext. 3167Fax: (+507) 305-3105E-mail: elizabeth.osorio@unep.orgPhone: (+507) 305-3114, 305-3100 ext. 3114Fax: (+507) 305-3105E-mail: montserrat.valerias@unep.org