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 Delegates
heard a report from the LDG's Chair Patrick Szell (UK) who said the
group would act carefully in addressing articles as policy issues
may arise, and be flexible in order to follow substantive discussions
in Plenary (excerpts) |
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IPEN'S WOMEN'S WORKING GROUP supported
complete elimination and expressed concern over breast milk contamination
from POPs. She also requested inclusion of language to address the
role of women. |
| On Article
D, FINLAND, on behalf of the EU, called for clear obligations to prohibit
production and use, and stressed the ultimate aim of elimination |
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WWF said
the message of elimination must be in specific control measures and
supported a two-annex approach to highlight the ultimate goal of elimination.
He said import or export of POPs should be consistent with the Basel
Convention and only for environmentally sound disposal. He highlighted
a new report on disease vector management for public health and conservation.
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The USA
statement on Article, in which it supported several
exemptions and allowing individual end users to deplete remaining
stocks
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| CHINA supported common
but differentiated responsibilities and different phaseout schedules
for developed and developing countries. |
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The INTERNATIONAL
COUNCIL OF CHEMICAL ASSOCIATIONS (ICCA) supported two annexes for
prohibition and restriction |
| POLAND supported prohibition
of all ten intentionally produced POPs |
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The WHO
recommended exportation of DDT stockpiles to countries that
use DDT for malaria control as a cost-effective manner for disposal.
He
supported including a definition of "alternatives" in the convention.
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The INUIT CIRCUMPOLAR CONFERENCE (ICC)
called for elimination, cost-effective alternatives, financial and
technical assistance and new funding through a reformed GEF or through
a multilateral fund. |
| GREENPEACE
INTERNATIONAL underscored elimination as the ultimate goal, called
for a provision requiring use of practicable alternatives when available
and supported implementing the polluter pays principle. |
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The DOMINICAN REPUBLIC expressed concern
that developing countries could become POPs dumping grounds with a
two-track system of obligations |
| The BASEL CONVENTION announced
that its work programme includes a proposed classification of obsolete
pesticides needing reformulation, in close cooperation with UNEP Chemicals
to avoid possible gaps or overlaps. He added that under Basel, there
are provisions that request environmental management of POPs, and
that criteria for those are included in annex documents or technical
directives. |
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