Opening of the meeting. The meeting was opened by Xx. Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Director of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC).
Opening of the meeting. The Chair of the Standing Committee will open the meeting. The Secretariat will be invited to make introductory remarks.
Opening of the meeting. Xx. Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Director of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC), which provides the Secretariat for the Agreement on the International Dolphin Conservation Program (AIDCP), opened the meeting.
Opening of the meeting. The meeting was opened by Xx. Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Director of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Com- mission (IATTC), which provides the Secretariat for the AIDCP.
Opening of the meeting. The Chair of the Ad Hoc Group, Xx. Xxxxx Xxxxxxx of Venezuela, opened the meeting after confirming that a quorum was present. He recalled that this group had been established because of concerns about the accounting, financial and budgetary management system applied by the IATTC Secretariat to the AIDCP in its capacity as Secretariat, including the recording of expenses and the impact on the AIDCP budget in view of the restructuring of the Commission in 2021, the time devoted by IATTC staff to the work of the AIDCP and the salary increase for Commission staff in early 2022, which was not disclosed to the Parties at the IATTC and AIDCP meetings in Arizona, USA, nor at the AIDCP meeting in La Jolla in October, both in 2022, as it was first reported in the documents for the IATTC and AIDCP meetings in Victoria, Canada, in 2023.
Opening of the meeting. The meeting was opened by Xx. Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Director of the IATTC, which provides the Secretariat for the AIDCP.
Opening of the meeting. The meeting was opened by the chair of the Meeting of the Parties to the AIDCP, Xx. Xxxxx Xxxxxxx of Venezuela.
Opening of the meeting. The meeting was opened by Xx. Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxx, Director of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Com- mission (IATTC), which provides the Secretariat for the AIDCP, after confirming that the data for with 9 Parties present at the meeting: Belize, Colombia, Ecuador, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, United States, and Venezuela.
Opening of the meeting. 1. In her capacity as Head of Section, Norwegian Environment Agency, Xx Xxxx Xxxxxxx opened the meeting and warmly welcomed the delegates and representatives of the UNEP/AEWA and UNEP/CMS Secretariats to the new premises of the Norwegian Environment Agency, a subsidiary body of the Norwegian Ministry of Environment in Oslo. Xx Xxxxxxx stressed the importance of wetlands and clean water and working in close cooperation with NGOs. She mentioned Norway’s long-term support of the AEWA International Single Species Action Plan for the Conservation of the Lesser White-fronted Goose, which reflects the urgent need for international cooperation. Finally, Xx Xxxxxxx thanked the Secretariat for the excellent and professional assistance and preparation of all activities and meetings.
2. In his capacity as Chair of the Standing Committee and representative of the host country, Xx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx also welcomed the delegates to Trondheim. He had worked very closely with the Secretariat, which was highly dedicated and had been doing an excellent job. Xx Xxxxxxxxxx stressed that one of the most important initiatives that the Secretariat had been very much involved in since MOP5 had been the African Initiative, strongly supported by the French Government and the Parties involved. He also stressed the importance of the Implementation Review Process (IRP), which was an important tool in supporting countries in dealing with issues that have adverse effects or potential adverse effects on either migratory waterbirds or on their habitats as a result of human activities.
3. The Executive Secretary of the UNEP/CMS Secretariat, Mr Xxxxxxx Xxxxxxxx referred to the close and growing collaboration between the UNEP/CMS and UNEP/AEWA Secretariats. The CMS family consists of a broad group of agreements, in which XXXX has played a prominent role over the years. The UNEP/AEWA Secretariat has taken the lead in a number of innovative initiatives, such as the Online Reporting System (ORS), common e-community and IRP. He noted the Future Shape of CMS process initiated by the CMS COP and, in that context that ongoing synergies and links within the CMS Family should be strengthened institutionally. Another common project was the development of a strategic plan targeting all migratory species. He went on to thank the hosts for providing the excellent venue and looked forward to working with all those present.
4. The AEWA Acting Executive Secretary, Xx Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx welcomed the participants o...
Opening of the meeting. 1. The Meeting was opened by Xx. Xxxx Xxxxxx, Deputy Executive Secretary of CMS. He introduced Ms. Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Acting Agreements Officer of the CMS Secretariat, and Xx. Xxxxxx Xxxxx, who had been assisting with the Gorilla Agreement since July as a result of financial support received from the Government of Germany.
