Highlights from Gothenburg Protocol Review and Budgetary Matters
Important updates from the recent convention include the presentation and adoption of documents from the Gothenburg Protocol review, highlighting the need for further emission reductions and global methane reductions. Budgetary matters regarding the EMEP budget allocation and the election of Kimber Scavo (USA) as the new chair of the executive body were also discussed and decided upon.
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News from the Convention Laurence ROU L
Gothenburg Protocole review Presentation and adoption of the documents produced by the Gothenburg Protocol review group (main report and technical and scientific annexes) The EB recognized that further emission reductions are necessary in order to achieve the objectives of the protocol, Highlighted the importance of synergies with climate and energy policies and strategies developed outside the ECE region Noted the importance of global methane reductions to reduce ozone levels The subsidiary bodies are requested to include in their 2024-2025 workplan appropriate proposals in response the review WGSR is requested to make recommendations on appropriate policy responses A new ad hoc group is set-up by the WGSR chair to review and address policy options (first draft report expected by mid-2023)
Budgetary matters and MSC-East situation Proposal for the EMEP budget presented by EMEP SB was similar to the one presented the previous years, with similar allocation between the EMEP centers Proposal not accepted by Ukraine which proposed to suspend funds to MSC-East. Canada, EU and UK supported this proposal Finally, after a formal vote, the EB: Adopted the detailed use of resources for 2023 Requested the secretariat to pause the disbursement of the funds for MSC-East activities Until the EMEP SB assesses options for reorganisation and relocation of the activities currently implemented by the center with due consideration for the need to retain geographical balance Has been further discussed during the joint WGE/EMEB SB bureau meeting end of April. A note will be discussed during the joint WGE/EMEP SB meeting in September and delivered to the EB by the end of the year.
Election of officers Kimber Scavo (USA) has been elected as the new chair of the executive body The EB encouraged Parties to propose nomination for the WGE and EMEP SB chair positions
