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MeetingMeeting documentReport of the Eleventh Session of the Standing Committee on Administration and Finance 2014
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No results found.The 11th Session of the Standing Committee on Administration and Fince (SCAF11) of the Indian Ocean Tu Commission (IOTC) was held in Colombo, Sri Lanka 29 and 31 May, 2014. The meeting was opened by the Vice-Chair, Mr. Benjamin Tabios (Philippines) in the absence of the Chair, Mr. Godfrey Monor (Kenya). The following are a subset of the complete recommendations from the SCAF11 to the Commission, which are provided within Appendix VII. Programme of Work and Budget Estimates for 2014, 2015 and 201 6 (para. 34) The SCAF RECOMMENDED that the ICRU related charges, applied by the FAO, be elimited from the IOTC current and future expenditure accounts, and that the Chair of the Commission communicate this decision to FAO. (para. 46) The SCAF RECOMMENDED that the Commission endorse the IOTC Secretariat’s programme of work for the fincial period 01 January, 2014 to 31 December 2015, as outlined in paper IOTC–2014–SCAF11– 05. (para. 47) The SCAF RECOMMENDED that the Commission adopt the budget for , and the scheme of contributions for 2014 and 2015 as outlined in Appendix IV and Appendix V respectively, with the understanding that areas of potential savings continue to be explored. (para. 49) The SCAF RECOMMENDED that an alysis of the cost and the benefits of IOTC’s existence within and outside of FAO’s structure be undertaken to ascertain the viability of IOTC breaking from the UN administrative structure and mandate. Options for replenishing the IOTC Meeting participation fund Recommend ation/s (para. 57) The SCAF RECOMMENDED that the rules of procedure for the administration of the IOTC MPF be modified to exclude funding for Cooperating Non-Contracting Parties, as they currently do not contribute to the IOTC budget. (para. 58) The SCAF RECOMMENDED that the MPF is budgeted every year and priorities could be set on the use of available funds. Membership of Sierra Leone and Guinea in the IOTC (para. 62) The SCAF RECOMMENDED that the Commission consider paper IOTC–2014–SCAF11–10 ( Membership of Sierra Leone and Guinea in the IOTC) as the SCAF was uble to agree on a course of action. Contributions outstanding (para. 72) The SCAF RECOMMENDED that CPCs that did not reply to the communications sent by the Chair of the Commission, regarding the payment of outstanding contributions shall not benefit from any IOTC related activities in regard to MPF, workshops, training and related support. CPCs in arrears for more than five years and have no interim payment should not benefit f rom any IOTC related activities, with the exception of I.R. Iran on the basis of the difficulties highlighted in para 69. (para. 73) The SCAF RECOMMENDED that all Members with overdue IOTC contributions filise payment of those contributions as soon as possible so as not to hinder the operation of the IOTC. To facilitate this process, the Chair of the Commission, with the assistance of the Secretariat and the FAO Legal Department, shall conduct bilateral discussion with each of the CPCs with cont ributions in arrears totaling more than the previous two years, with a view to recover the outstanding contributions and further assess their interest of continued involvement in the IOTC. Responses from those CPCs should be circulated by the Secretariat to all CPCs for consideration at the 12th Session of the SCAF. Review of the Draft and Adoption of the Report of the 11th Session of the Standing Committee on Administration and Fince (para.78) The SCAF RECOMMENDED that the Commission consider t he consolidated set of recommendations arising from SCAF11, provided at Appendix VII. -
MeetingMeeting documentReport of the 12th Session of the Standing Committee on Administration and Finance 2015
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No results found.The 12th Session of the Standing Committee on Administration and Fince (SCAF12) of the Indian Ocean Tu Commission (IOTC) was held in Busan, Republic of Korea, 23–24 April 2015. The meeting was opened by the Chair, Mr. Benjamin Tabios (Philippines). The following are a subset of the complete recommendations from the SCAF12 to the Commission, which are provided within Appendix VII. Fincial Statement SCAF12–01 (para. 19) The SCAF RECOMMENDED that the IOTC Secretariat should continue to explore all possible avenues with the objective to recover the outstanding contributions and request support from FAO in engagement with CPCs in this regard. Balance of funds SCAF12–02 (para. 25) The SCAF RECOMMENDED that the Commission seeks guidance from FAO in regard to the fincial continuity of operations of the Commission in 2015 and 2016, based on outstanding arrears in contributions, and requests support from FAO in regard to IOTC Secretariat staff contract extensions and advise on collecting arrears . Contributions outstanding SCAF12–03 (para. 29) The SCAF RECOMMENDED that the IOTC Secretariat, in consultation with the Chair of the Commission, to conduct bilateral discussion with the I.R. Iran, and other Contracting Parties with outstanding contributions with a view to find a mutually satisfactory method to recover the outstanding contributions and to detail a plan of action for payment to Membership as soon as the situation allows for this fincial transaction. Deficit Contingency Budget SC AF12–07 (para. 50) The SCAF RECOMMENDED that the Deficit Contingency budget be inserted within the proposed budget for 2016 (US$375,051) and indicative budget for 2017. Programme of work and budget estimates: proposed for 2016 and 2017 SCAF12–10 (para. 55) The SCAF RECOMMENDED that the Commission adopt the budget for, and the scheme of contributions for 2016 as outlined in Appendix IV and Appendix V, while noting the objection of Indonesia. Review of the Draft and Adoption of the Report of the 1 2th Session of the Standing Committee on Administration and Fince SCAF12–14 (para. 66) The SCAF RECOMMENDED that the Commission consider the consolidated set of recommendations arising from SCAF12, provided at Appendix VII. -
MeetingMeeting documentReport of the 12th Session of the Standing Committee on Administration and Finance 2015
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No results found.The 12th Session of the Standing Committee on Administration and Fince (SCAF12) of the Indian Ocean Tu Commission (IOTC) was held in Busan, Republic of Korea, 23–24 April 2015. The meeting was opened by the Chair, Mr. Benjamin Tabios (Philippines). The following are a subset of the complete recommendations from the SCAF12 to the Commission, which are provided within Appendix VII. Fincial Statement SCAF12–01 (para. 19) The SCAF RECOMMENDED that the IOTC Secretariat should continue to explore all possible avenues with the objective to recover the outstanding contributions and request support from FAO in engagement with CPCs in this regard. Balance of funds SCAF12–02 (para. 25) The SCAF RECOMMENDED that the Commission seeks guidance from FAO in regard to the fincial continuity of operations of the Commission in 2015 and 2016, based on outstanding arrears in contributions, and requests support from FAO in regard to IOTC Secretariat staff contract extensions and advise on collecting arrears . Contributions outstanding SCAF12–03 (para. 29) The SCAF RECOMMENDED that the IOTC Secretariat, in consultation with the Chair of the Commission, to conduct bilateral discussion with the I.R. Iran, and other Contracting Parties with outstanding contributions with a view to find a mutually satisfactory method to recover the outstanding contributions and to detail a plan of action for payment to Membership as soon as the situation allows for this fincial transaction. Deficit Contingency Budget SC AF12–07 (para. 50) The SCAF RECOMMENDED that the Deficit Contingency budget be inserted within the proposed budget for 2016 (US$375,051) and indicative budget for 2017. Programme of work and budget estimates: proposed for 2016 and 2017 SCAF12–10 (para. 55) The SCAF RECOMMENDED that the Commission adopt the budget for, and the scheme of contributions for 2016 as outlined in Appendix IV and Appendix V, while noting the objection of Indonesia. Review of the Draft and Adoption of the Report of the 1 2th Session of the Standing Committee on Administration and Fince SCAF12–14 (para. 66) The SCAF RECOMMENDED that the Commission consider the consolidated set of recommendations arising from SCAF12, provided at Appendix VII.
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DocumentOther documentInternational Year of Forests 2011 – Celebrate forests every day 20112011 is a special year for forests and for all who care about them. To inaugurate it, FAO has created a special issue of Unasylva. More than 100 international days are celebrated throughout the year, in recognition of a vast range of issues, occupations, activities and cultural values important to humanity. What better way to demonstrate the myriad functions of forests than to show that forests have a link to almost all of them? The Unasylva Editor, Andrea Perlis, has compiled a collec tion of images that illustrate these links. With only photos and the briefest of stories, the issue expresses the theme of the international year – “Forests for people” – by showing how forests are important to nearly all kinds of human activity. So when you celebrate Peace Day in 2011 – or International Women’s Day, or Human Rights Day, or World Health Day– even International Civil Aviation Day – you can celebrate forests.
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Book (series)Technical reportPesticides residues in food 2010 - Joint FAO/WHO Meeting on Pesticides Residues REPORT 2010
Report of the Joint Meeting of the FAO Panel of Experts on Pesticide Residues in Food and the Environment and the WHO Core Assessment Group on Pesticide Residues Rome, Italy, 21–30 September 2010
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No results found.The annual Joint Meeting of the FAO Panel of Experts on Pesticide Residues in Food and the Environment and the WHO Core Assessment Group on Pesticide Residues was held in Rome, Italy, from 21 to 30 September 2010. The FAO Panel of Experts had met in Preparatory Sessions from 16 to 20 September. The Meeting was held in pursuance of recommendations made by previous meetings and accepted by the governing bodies of FAO and WHO that studies should be undertaken jointly by experts to evaluat e possible hazards to humans arising from the occurrence of pesticide residues in foods. During the meeting the FAO Panel of Experts was responsible for reviewing pesticide use patterns (use of good agricultural practices), data on the chemistry and composition of the pesticides and methods of analysis for pesticide residues and for estimating the maximum residue levels that might occur as a result of the use of the pesticides according to good agricultural practices. The WHO Core Asse ssment Group was responsible for reviewing toxicological and related data and for estimating, where possible and appropriate, acceptable daily intakes (ADIs) and acute reference doses (ARfDs) of the pesticides for humans. This report contains information on ADIs, ARfDs, maximum residue levels, and general principles for the evaluation of pesticides. The recommendations of the Joint Meeting, including further research and information, are proposed for use by Member governments of the respective agencies and other interested parties. -
Book (stand-alone)Technical bookFAO Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries 1995From ancient times, fishing has been a major source of food for humanity and a provider of employment and economic benefits to those engaged in this activity. The wealth of aquatic resources was assumed to be an unlimited gift of nature. However, with increased knowledge and the dynamic development of fisheries after the second world war, this myth has faded in face of the realization that aquatic resources, although renewable, are not infinite and need to be properly managed, if their contribu tion to the nutritional, economic and social well-being of the growing world's population is to be sustained. The widespread introduction in the mid-seventies of exclusive economic zones (EEZs) and the adoption in 1982, after long deliberations, of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea provided a new framework for the better management of marine resources. The new legal regime of the ocean gave coastal States rights and responsibilities for the management and use of fishery re sources within their EEZs which embrace some 90 percent of the world's marine fisheries. Such extended national jurisdiction was a necessary but insufficient step toward the efficient management and sustainable development of fisheries. Many coastal States continued to face serious challenges as, lacking, experience and financial and physical resources, they sought to extract greater benefits from the fisheries within their EEZs.