UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR EUROPE Keith Bull UNECE secretariat Keith Bull UNECE secretariat CONVENTION ON LONG-RANGE TRANSBOUNDARY AIR POLLUTION First meeting of the Task Force on Hemispheric Transport of Air Pollution Brussels, 1 – 3 June 2005 First meeting of the Task Force on Hemispheric Transport of Air Pollution Brussels, 1 – 3 June 2005

UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR EUROPE THE SECRETARIAT The Executive Secretary of UNECE, under article 11 of the Convention, carries out the functions of the secretariat for the Convention’s Executive Body. UNECE staff perform the day-to-day functions to support the Convention THE SECRETARIAT The Executive Secretary of UNECE, under article 11 of the Convention, carries out the functions of the secretariat for the Convention’s Executive Body. UNECE staff perform the day-to-day functions to support the Convention

The Convention was adopted in 1979 It is a framework on which has been built eight Protocols – all now in force (since 17 May 2005) The Protocols have aimed to increase ambition levels in a stepwise manner The Convention was adopted in 1979 It is a framework on which has been built eight Protocols – all now in force (since 17 May 2005) The Protocols have aimed to increase ambition levels in a stepwise manner CONVENTION ON LONG-RANGE TRANSBOUNDARY AIR POLLUTION The Convention and its Protocols

UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR EUROPE INFORMATION ON THE CONVENTION ON LONG-RANGE TRANSBOUNDAR AIR POLLUTION The website – The brochure – prepared for the 25 th anniversary The Handbook – treaty texts, Executive Body decisions, other information The history book – “Clearing the Air” prepared for the anniversary The newsletter – also “Clearing the Air” started in 2005 The website – The brochure – prepared for the 25 th anniversary The Handbook – treaty texts, Executive Body decisions, other information The history book – “Clearing the Air” prepared for the anniversary The newsletter – also “Clearing the Air” started in 2005

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Programme Coordinating Centre Implementation Committee ICP Forests Task Force Working Group on Effects Task Force on Emission Inventories and Projections Task Force on Measurement and Modelling Chemical Coordinating Centre Meteorological Synthesizing Centre-West Task Force on Integrated Assessment Modelling Centre for Integrated Assessment Modelling EMEP Steering Body Expert Group on Ammonia Abatement Task Force on POPs Network of Experts on Benefits and Economic Instruments Expert Group on Techno-economic Issues Working Group on Strategies and Review Executive Body ICP Integrated Monitoring Task Force Task Force Health ICP Modelling and Mapping Task Force ICP Materials Task Force ICP Vegetation Task Force ICP Waters Task Force Programme Centre Coordination Center for Effects Main Research Centre Meteorological Synthesizing Centre-East Task Force on Heavy Metals Expert Group on Particulate Matter Task Force on Hemispheric Transport of Air Pollution

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UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR EUROPE TASK FORCE ON HEMISPHERIC TRANSPORT HISTORY Earlier workshops under the Convention (Pallisades, Bad Breisig) Awareness that “background” concentrations of ozone have been increasing Gothenburg workshop (2004) discussed future priorities for the Convention – identified hemispheric transport for further study Executive Body for the Convention decided, December 2004 (decision 2004/3), to establish the Task Force HISTORY Earlier workshops under the Convention (Pallisades, Bad Breisig) Awareness that “background” concentrations of ozone have been increasing Gothenburg workshop (2004) discussed future priorities for the Convention – identified hemispheric transport for further study Executive Body for the Convention decided, December 2004 (decision 2004/3), to establish the Task Force

A NEW TYPE OF TASK FORCE………. Covering pollutant transport within and outside the UNECE region Additional invited participants from outside the UNECE region ……. BUT……. Remember this is a scientific Task Force (reports to the EMEP Steering Body) and operates like other Task Forces under the Convention It has advantages over workshops – a continuing workplan and membership Covering pollutant transport within and outside the UNECE region Additional invited participants from outside the UNECE region ……. BUT……. Remember this is a scientific Task Force (reports to the EMEP Steering Body) and operates like other Task Forces under the Convention It has advantages over workshops – a continuing workplan and membership UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR EUROPE

TF ON HEMISPHERIC TRANSPORT OF AIR POLLUTION The Task Force was established under the leadership of the United States and the European Community The lead Parties appoint Chairs of the Task Force and are principally responsible for coordinating its work, organizing meetings, communicating with experts and for activities associated with the workplan (adopted by the Executive Body) The Task Force was established under the leadership of the United States and the European Community The lead Parties appoint Chairs of the Task Force and are principally responsible for coordinating its work, organizing meetings, communicating with experts and for activities associated with the workplan (adopted by the Executive Body)

UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR EUROPE TF ON HEMISPHERIC TRANSPORT OF AIR POLLUTION Experts participating are: Nominated by Parties to the Convention; Representatives of intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) and accredited non-governmental organizations (NGOs); Representatives of other bodies and centres under the Convention; Invited by the Co-Chairs; Nominated by non-Parties. Experts participating are: Nominated by Parties to the Convention; Representatives of intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) and accredited non-governmental organizations (NGOs); Representatives of other bodies and centres under the Convention; Invited by the Co-Chairs; Nominated by non-Parties.

UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR EUROPE TF ON HEMISPHERIC TRANSPORT OF AIR POLLUTION The Task Force is not a “decision-making” body - it is a group of experts. It reports its conclusions and recommendations to the EMEP Steering Body, which is one of the two main scientific bodies under the Convention It reports through its Co-Chairs who, together with the secretariat, are responsible for preparing and presenting the report (NB Minority views can be reported). The Task Force is not a “decision-making” body - it is a group of experts. It reports its conclusions and recommendations to the EMEP Steering Body, which is one of the two main scientific bodies under the Convention It reports through its Co-Chairs who, together with the secretariat, are responsible for preparing and presenting the report (NB Minority views can be reported).

UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR EUROPE TF ON HEMISPHERIC TRANSPORT OF AIR POLLUTION As well as reporting conclusions and recommendations the Task Force should submit a draft workplan to the EMEP Steering Body. The Steering Body submits its plan (including that of the Task Force) to the Executive Body for approval. The Executive Body is the decision-making body for the Convention. It agrees the Convention’s workplan, budget, etc annually, as well as adopting decisions and, on occasions, protocols As well as reporting conclusions and recommendations the Task Force should submit a draft workplan to the EMEP Steering Body. The Steering Body submits its plan (including that of the Task Force) to the Executive Body for approval. The Executive Body is the decision-making body for the Convention. It agrees the Convention’s workplan, budget, etc annually, as well as adopting decisions and, on occasions, protocols

THE CO-CHAIRS REPORT TO THE EMEP STEERING BODY A short report ( words) consistent with the Secretary-General’s 2004 guidelines Avoiding summaries (presentations can be placed on web site) lengthy discussions and repetition Should be action orientated – focus on conclusions (new developments/findings) and recommendations and decisions A short report ( words) consistent with the Secretary-General’s 2004 guidelines Avoiding summaries (presentations can be placed on web site) lengthy discussions and repetition Should be action orientated – focus on conclusions (new developments/findings) and recommendations and decisions