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Environment officials from CARICOM member countries, Cuba and the Dominican Republic will participate in a training seminar in Saint Lucia from 13 to 14 September as the region continues preparations for the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the Convention of the United Nations. on Biological Diversity (CBD).
Supported by the European Union-funded project on Capacity Building on Multilateral Environmental Agreements in African, Caribbean and Pacific Countries (Phase III), the workshop is expected to familiarize environmental officials with the operational aspects of COP15, scheduled for Montreal, Canada , from December 7 to 9.
It will include a COP simulation exercise for drafting statements and practicing plenary sessions. Environment officials will review the COP15 agenda to identify and analyze the issues most relevant to their national/regional priorities and interests.
A refresher training in MEA negotiations, including the art of drafting statements and interventions, will also take place at the workshop.
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This meeting of environmental officials from CARICOM, Cuba and the Dominican Republic is expected to see the exchange of views on key COP15 issues, desired outcomes and possible negotiating strategies.
SOURCE: Department of Sustainable Development/ SLT
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