DISTRIBUTION: General
J/98-01/ADV/Rev.3
ORIGINAL: English
Re: Proposed Annual Program and Budget for 1998 of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation (CEC)
The Joint Public Advisory Committee (JPAC) of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation:
IN ACCORDANCE with the request of Council, has reviewed the CEC’s Proposed Annual Program and Budget for 1998 at its meeting of 22-23 January 1998; and,
NOTING the Secretariat’s efforts to (1) advance individual projects based on concrete results, (2) focus on the mandate of the CEC and (3) link projects as results emerge;
HEREBY RESOLVES that the JPAC’s advice to Council on the CEC’s Proposed Annual Program and Budget for 1998 is as follows:
The JPAC
Notes with satisfaction progress toward a more focused and results-oriented program and recommends that:
With regard to 1998 priorities, JPAC further recommends:
a) an activity to facilitate Joint Implementation as a follow-up to the Kyoto Conference on Climate Change,
b) the development of cooperation and information exchange on vehicle emission programs,
c) contributing to the pursuit of ‘state-of -the-art; sustainable, organic agriculture’;
With regard to the budget, JPAC recommends:
DATE/LOCATION
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PRIORITIES IDENTIDIED IN DECEMBER 1997 |
ACTIONS PROPOSED |
22-23 January Montreal, Quebec |
JPAC Working Group: M. C. Castro, M. Simon, J. Wirth
JPAC Working Group: P. Berle, J. Bustamante, M. Simon |
Advice 98-01: 1998 CEC Program and Budget Advice 98-02: NAFEC Evaluation |
March 1998 Via e-mail |
JPAC Working Group: M. Apsey, J. Bustamante, J. Wirth |
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[6-7-8 May 1998 El Paso/Juarez] (*) |
JPAC Working Group: M. C. Castro, M. Cloghesy, J. Plaut
JPAC Working Group: I. Restrepo, J. Richardson, M. Simon Advice to Council to ensure that human health aspects are taken into account in all CEC Program Areas. J. Richardson, an American and a Canadian
JPAC Working Group: P. Berle, M. C. Castro, M. Cloghesy
JPAC Working Group: P. Berle, J. Bustamante, J. Gérin Advice to Council on how to assure compliance with decisions during the Kyoto Conference on Climatic Change held in December 1997.
Advice to Council |
Advice 98-04: Environment, Economy and Trade Advice 98-05: Kyoto Conference on Climatic Change Advice 98-06: Guidelines for Submissions on Enforcement Matters under Articles 14 and 15 of the NAAEC Advice 98-07: Equity Criteria |
DATE/LOCATION |
PRIORITIES IDENTIDIED IN DECEMBER 1997 |
ACTIONS PROPOSED |
[24-25-26] June 1998 Mérida, Yucatán Council Annual Session |
JPAC Working Group: M. C. Castro, J. Gérin, J. Plaut Note: The CEC will offer financial assistance for travel to qualifying participants registered to attend this public meeting. This financial assistance will help to ensure that a broad cross-section of North American interests are represented at this session. Special attention should be addressed to grass roots organisations and local communities with an emphasis on indigenous communities. (*) |
I- Environment, Economy and Trade II- Biodiversity and Ecosystems III- Pollutants and Health IV- Capacity Building and Education V- Enforcement Cooperation and Law
Report on workshops outcome on the CEC programs Report on JPAC current actions and activities
Advice 98-08: CEC Program and Budget for 1999-2000 |
[24-25 September 1998 Yellowknife, North West Territories] (*) |
JPAC Working Group: J. Richardson, an Mexican member and a Canadian member
JPAC Working Group: To be identified |
Advice 98-09: Mercury related Studies Advice 98-10: CEC Proposed Program and Budget for 1999 from the Secretariat Preparation of JPAC 1999-2000 Strategic Action Plan |
[2-3 December 1998 Washington, DC] (*) |
JPAC Working Group: J. Richardson, an Mexican member and a Canadian member
JPAC Working Group: M. Cloghesy, J. Wirth, a Mexican member |
Advice 98-11: Continental Pollutant Pathways Advice 98-12: Transportation |
DATE/LOCATION |
PRIORITIES IDENTIDIED IN DECEMBER 1997 |
ACTIONS PROPOSED |
JPAC Internal Work For 1998 |
Note: Special attention should be addressed to grass roots organisations and local communities with an emphasis on indigenous communities. |
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* Project should be confirmed in function of the 1998 Proposed Program and Budget
Description |
Proposed for 1998 US$ |
Travel & Accommodation / Translator Services (Including Meals and Per diem Allocation) |
89 000 |
Regular Session 98-01: 22-23 January, Montreal, Quebec |
10 000 |
Regular Session 98-02: [6-8 May, El Paso/Juárez] (*) |
20 000 |
Regular Session 98-03: [24-26] June, Mérida, Yucatán |
20 000 |
Regular Session 98-04: [24-25 September, Yellowknife, North West Territories] (*) |
20 000 |
Regular Session 98-05: [2-3 December, Washington, DC] (*) |
17 000 |
Chairperson: Various Meetings |
2 000 |
Interpretation & Equipment / General Translator Services |
24 000 |
Five Regular Sessions (excluding the JPAC Session in conjunction of the Council Annual Meeting) |
20 000 |
Translator Services |
4 000 |
Professional Services |
24 000 |
Consultant |
0 |
Technical Support to the Chair |
24 000 |
Parcel Service / Office Supplies |
1 500 |
Parcel Services |
1 000 |
Office Supplies |
500 |
Hospitality |
500 |
Various |
1 000 |
TOTAL |
140 000 |
NOTE: JPAC Operations Budget approved by the Council in 1997 was US$ 100 000.
* Date and location should be confirmed in function of the 1998 Proposed Program and Budget