| (7 record(s) found) |
| 01 Mar. 2004 |
| Seventh Ordinary Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity |
  | Closing remarks by Dr. Hamdallah Zedan, Executive Secretary
In his closing remarks to the seventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP-7), Executive Secretary, Hamdallah Zedan noted the unprecedented participation, the highest ever for a meeting of the Conference of the Parties. He emphasized that "the results of these meetings have been impressive and will certainly mark a new stage in the life of the Convention: implementation.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| 18 Feb. 2004 |
| Seventh Ordinary Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity |
| | Statement by Hamdallah Zedan, Executive Secretary, to the High Level Segment
In his remarks, Mr. Zedan commented that the ministerial gathering ". . . Provides an excellent opportunity to take stock of accomplishments and to provide an impetus for the next stage in the implementation of the Convention. "
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| 09 Feb. 2004 |
| Seventh Ordinary Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity |
| | Keynote Address by Emile Frison "Biodiversity, nutrition and health: making a difference to hunger and conservation in the developing world"
The world has made great strides in reducing hunger, yet the problem of malnutrition, particularly the "hidden hunger" caused by missing micronutrients, constitues a formidable challenge for the future…
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| 09 Feb. 2004 |
| Seventh Ordinary Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity |
| | Statement by Dr. Hamdallah Zedan, Executive Secretary, to the Opening Session
In his Opening Statement to the seventh meeting of the Conference of the Parties, Hamdallah Zedan, Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity referred to the 10th anniversary of the entry into force of the Convention, noting that " One of the striking aspects of the last ten years has been the change in thinking and perception with regard to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity and, most notably, the growing movement to put biodiversity issues at the forefront of efforts to achieve sustainable development and poverty eradication". Recalling that "The Convention started as a set of principles to which we all agreed to adhere", Mr. Zedan underlined: "It has evolved into a comprehensive programme of work which is now moving fully into a phase of implementation".
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| 07 Feb. 2004 |
| Seventh Ordinary Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity |
| | Statement by Dr. Hamdallah Zedan, Executive Secretary, to the Workshop on the Application of the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment Methods and Tools to the Issues of Relevance to the Convention on Biological Diversity
Mr. Zedan's comments to the MA workshop underline the linkages between the work of the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment. The work on Ecosystems and Human Well-Being is emphasized.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| 07 Feb. 2004 |
| Seventh Ordinary Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity |
| | The Challenge of the Twenty First-Century - Setting the Real Bottom Line
Presentation of Dr. David Suzuki to the opening session
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
| 06 Feb. 2004 |
| Seventh Ordinary Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity |
| | Statement by Dr. Hamdallah Zedan, Executive Secretary, to the 19th Session of the Global Biodiversity Forum (GBF)
This address to the 19th session of the GBF, focuses on the theme of the forum: "Biodiversity and Prosperity" and identifies their fundamental and inseparable relationship.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
