10 May 2008: Planning for ICCM2 and Open Ended Legal and Technical WG on SAICM

Dear national focal points in Asia-Pacific countries,

You may be already be aware, but the unofficial record of the teleconference of the regional focal points and other stakeholders is available from the SAICM website.
(http://www.chem.unep.ch/saicm/OELTWG/Open-ended.htm)

The next teleconference is planned on 19th May. At the next teleconference, we are expected to solve the issue on the extension of the OELTWG agenda, and further discuss details of the planning for the ORLTWG meeting. At the past teleconference, I tried to represent the regional views based on my understanding from our regional meeting in Bangkok last year. I understand that we are flexible about using the time at OELTWG in the most efficient way by dealing with other issues than rules of procedures for ICCM, but we are mindful that OELTWG should not deal with substantial decision items that are the business of the ICCM2 itself. I think the current discussion among the regional focal points is in line with this view.

If you have any issues that you would like to convey to this teleconference, please do not hesitate to contact me. I will try to keep you updated on this planning process.

Best regards,
Esak

Eisaku Toda
Asia-Pacific Regional Focal Point for SAICM
E-mail:saicm@iges.or.jp