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UNITED NATIONS
Convention to Combat Desertification
Distr. GENERAL ICCD/CRIC(7)/INF.2 ICCD/CST(S-1)/INF.1 18 August 2009 ENGLISH/FRENCH/ SPANISH ONLY
COMMITTEE FOR THE REVIEW OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONVENTION Seventh session Istanbul, 3–14 November 2008 COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY First special session Istanbul, 3–6 November 2008
List of participants
The attached list of participants attending the seventh session of the Committee for the Review of the Implementation of the Convention, held back to back with the first special session of the Committee on Science and Technology from 3 to 14 November 2008, has been prepared on the basis of information received by the secretariat as at 21 November 2008.
GE.09-63171
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PARTIES AFGHANISTAN
H.E. Mr. Ghulam Mustafá Jawad Deputy Minister Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Food
ALGERIA
M. Abdelkader Khelifa Directeur de la Mise en Valeur des Terres et de la Lutte contre la Désertification Direction Générale des Forêts Ministère de l'Agriculture et du Développement Rural
ANGOLA
H.E. Mr. Virgílio Marques de Faria Ambassador Director of International Organizations Ministry of External Relations
Mr. Pedro Lando Bumba Canga Adviser Ministry of Foreign Affairs
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
H.E. Ms. Diann Black Layne Ambassador Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Culture and Environment
H.E. Dr. John Ashe Ambassador Permanent Representative Permanent Mission of Antigua and Barbuda to the United Nations, New York
Ms. Melesha Banhan Senior Environment Technician Environment Division Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Culture and Environment
ARGENTINA
Ing. Octavio Pérez Pardo Director Nacional de Conservación del Suelo y Lucha contra la Desertificacion Secretaría de Ambiente y Desarrollo Sustentable
Sr. Mariano Patricio Álvarez Wagner Secretario de Embajada Dirección General de Asuntos Ambientales Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Comercio Internacional y Culto
Sra. María Laura Corso Dirección de Conservación del Suelo y Lucha contra la Desertificación Secretaría de Ambiente y Desarrollo Sustentable
ARMENIA
Mr. Ashot Vardevanyan Deputy Head Bioresources Management Agency Ministry of Nature Protection
AUSTRIA
Mr. Franz Breitwieser Director Unit VII.3a - Development Policy Aspects of Environment & Sustainability Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs
AZERBAIJAN
Mr. Ogtay Jafarov Head Advisor State Expertise Institution Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources
BANGLADESH
Mr. Ripan Chakma Senior Assistant Secretary Private Secretary to the Honorable State Minister Ministry of Environment and Forest
Mr. Tajkera Khatun Senior Assistant Secretary Ministry of Environment and Forest
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BELARUS
Dr. Uladzimir Sauchanka Head Department for Land, Forest and Landscape Protection Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection
BELGIUM
M. Patrick Hollebosch Chargé du programme Département des affaires environnementales internationales Service public fédéral Affaires étrangères, Commerce extérieur et Coopération au développement
BENIN
Mme Armande Zanou Aïvohozin Point Focal de la Convention Planificatrice aménagiste Ministère de l'Environnement et de la Protection de la Nature
Mme Bernadette Doussou Professeur Université Nationale du Bénin
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Dr. Mihajlo Markovic Director of the Agriculture Institute of the Republic of Srpska Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations
BOTSWANA
Mr. Mokganedi Ntana Natural Resources Officer Department of Environmental Affairs Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism
BRAZIL
Mr. Gustavo Pacheco Environment Division Ministry of External Relations
Sr. José Roberto de Lima Coordenador Técnico Secretaria de Extrativismo e Desenvolvimento Rural Sustentavel Ministry of Environment
Mr. Luiz Novais de Almeida Technical Adviser Ministry of Agriculture and Supply
BULGARIA
Dr. Maria Grozeva Sokolovska Head of Department of Soil Science Forest Research Institute Bulgarian Academy of Sciences Ms. Tatyana Marinova Dimitrova Expert Subsurface and Underground Resources Directorate Ministry of Environment and Water
BURKINA FASO
Mme Delphine Bernadette Ouédraogo Directrice du Partenariat et de la Coordination des Conventions Internationales en Matière d'Environnement Ministère de l'Environnement et du Cadre de Vie
M. Michel Jérôme Tankoano Chargé de la Coordination du Programme National de Partenariat pour la Gestion durable des Terres Ministère de l'Environnement et du Cadre de Vie
M. Michel P. Sedogo Correspondant National du Comité pour la Science et la Technologie Directeur de Recherche Ministère des Enseignements secondaires, supérieures et de la Recherche Scientifique
BURUNDI
Mme Marie-Rose Kabura Point focal national de la convention Directeur Général des Forêts et de l'Environnement Ministère de l'Environnement, l'Aménagement du Territoire et des Travaux Publics
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M. Albéric Ndayisaba Conseiller Direction Générale des Forêts, Tourisme et de l'Environnement Ministère de l'Environnement, l'Aménagement du Territoire et des Travaux Publics
CAMBODIA
Mr. Koum Saron Director General Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Mr. Sam Chinho Vice Chief of the Bilateral and Multilateral Cooperation Office Department of International Cooperation Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
CANADA
Mr. Christopher Braeuel Senior Policy Advisor Environment Division Canadian International Development Agency
Mr. Lawrence Townley-Smith Agriculture Ecologist Prairie Fram Rehabilitation Administration Agriculture and Agri-Food
CAPE VERDE
Eng. Domingos Barros Ingénieur Forestier Direction Générale de l'Agriculture, Silviculture et Elevage Minsitère de l'Environnement et de l'Agriculture
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
M. David Togbiambi Point Focal National Ministère des Eaux, Forêts, Chasse et Pêche, Chargé de l'Environnement
M. Michel César Manzangue Assistant du Point Focal CCD Ministère des Eaux, Forêts, Chasse et Pêche, Chargé de l'Environnement
CHAD
M. Sandjima Dounia Secrétaire Général Ministère de l'Environnement, de l'Eau et des Ressources Halieutiques
M. Maïbe Komandje Coordonnateur National Ministère de l'Environnement et de la Pêche
CHILE
Sra. Milka Castro Lucic Corresponsal ante el Comité de Ciencia y Tecnología Servicio Agricola y Ganadero Sr. Mario Lagos Subiabre Representante Comité Consultivo Nacional Servicio Agricola y Ganadero
Sr. Wilfredo Alfaro Catalán Coordinador Nacional PANCCD-Chile Secretario Ejecutivo Pro-Tempore PASPUNA Ministerio de Agricultura
CHINA
Mr. Xianliang Yi Counsellor Department of Treaty and Law Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Mr. Weixi Yang Chief Engineer Secretariat of China National Committee for Implementation of UNCCD National Bureau to Combat Desertification State Forestry Administration
Mr. Dong Song Deputy Director Department of Treaty and Law Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Mr. Xiang Feng Li Second Secretary Department of Treaty and Law Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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CHINA (CONTINUATION) Mr. Haihua Qu Programm Officer Division of CCD Implementation and International Cooperation Secretariat of China National Committee for Implementation of UNCCD National Bureau to Combat Desertification State Forestry Administration
COLOMBIA
Sra. Zoraida Fajardo Rodríguez Functionaria Ministerio de Ambiente, Vivienda y Desarrollo Territorial
COMOROS
M. Ambadi Issouf Responsable du programme forestier Institut national de recherche pour l'agriculture, la pêche et l'environnement Ministère du Développement Rural, de la Pêche, de l'Artisanat et de l'Environnement
CONGO
M. Henri Okondza Azouangoli Conseiller aux Etudes et Prospectives Point focal de la Convention Ministère du Tourisme et de l'Environnement
COOK ISLANDS
Ms. Heimata Louisa Karika Project Coordinator on Sustainable Land Management Puna Orama - Island Future Division National Environment Service
COSTA RICA
Sr. Mariano Espinoza Camacho Dirección del Sistema Nacional de Areas de Conservación Ministerio de Ambiente y Energia
CÔTE D'IVOIRE
M. Yao Bernard Koffi Directeur de la Qualité de l'Environnement Ministère de l'Environnement, des Eaux et Forêts
CROATIA
Ms. Marija Vihovanec National Focal Point Senior Expert Adviser Soil Protection Section Ministry of Environmental Protection, Physical Planning and Construction
CUBA
Ing. María Nery Urquiza Rodríguez Especialista Centro de Información, Gestión, y Educación Ambiental Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente
Sra. María Elena Rodríguez Fuentes Presidente del Comité Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente
CZECH REPUBLIC
Mr. Jirí Hlavácek Adviser to the Minister Director of Multilateral Relations Ministry of Environment Ms. Ivana Biková Department of Multilateral Relations Ministry of Environment
Ms. Magdalena Kalousová Department for Multilateral Relations Ministry of Environment
Mr. Premysl Stepánek Department of Multilateral Relations Ministry of Environment
DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF KOREA
Mr. Yong U Kim Deputy Secretary-General National Coordinating Committee for Environment
Mr. Song Il Ri Senior Officer Ministry of Land and Environment Protection
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M. Etumesaku Djunganumbe Point Focal National de l'UNCCD Chef de Division - Desertification Ministère de l'Environnement
M. Jean Ilunga Muneng Chef du Bureau Division - Désertification Direction du Développement Durable Ministère de l'Environnement
DOMINICA
H.E. Mr. Lloyd Gabriel Pascal Ambassador National Focal Point Environmental Coordinating Unit Ministry of Health and Environment
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Ing. Pedro Brito Garcia Director Ejecutivo Grupo Técnico Interinstitucional
Ing. Manuel Serrano Subsecretario de Suelos y Aguas Secretaría de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales
ECUADOR
Ing. Jorge Arturo Guzmán Ortega Fonctionario de la Dirección de Biodiversidad Ministerio del Ambiente
EGYPT
Dr. Ismail Abdel Galil Hussein Chairman of Desert Research Center Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation
Dr. Hassan Hamed Mohamed Hendy Chairman of Ecology and Dry Land Agriculture Division Desert Research Center
EL SALVADOR
Sr. Carlos Humberto Salazar Dirección de Patrimonio Natural Ministerio del Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales
EQUATORIAL GUINEA
Sra. Pelagia Abeso Tomo Secretaria General Ministerio de Pesca y Medio Ambiente
Sr. Antonio Micha Ondo Punto Focal Nacional Ambientologo Dirección General de Medio Ambiente Ministerio de Pesca y Medio Ambiente
ERITREA
Mr. Heruy Asghedom Woldemariam Director General Agricultural Promotion and Development Department Ministry of Agriculture Mr. Redae Teclai Coordinator of UNCCD Project Ministry of Agriculture
ETHIOPIA
Mr. Ababu Anage Zeleke Head Ecosystem Department Environmental Protection Authority
Dr. Abuhay Takele Desta Agronomist Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY
Mr. Jozias Blok Policy Officer Sustainable Management of Natural Resources Directorate General for Development European Commission
Mr. Etienne Coyette Policy Officer International Environmental Governance and Developing Countries Directorate General Environment European Commission
Mr. Luca Montanarella Action Leader Land Management and Natural Hazards Institute for Environment and Sustainability Joint Research Centre European Commission
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EUROPEAN COMMUNITY (CONTINUATION)
Mr. Juergen Vogt Land Management and Natural Hazards Institute for Environment and Sustainability Joint Research Centre European Commission
FIJI
Mr. Osea Bolawaqatabu Principal Research Officer Department of Land Resources Planning and Development Ministry of Agriculture, Sugar and Land Resettlement
FINLAND
Mr. Markku Aho Counsellor Department for Development Policy Unit for International Environment Policy Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Mr. Matti Nummelin Environmental Adviser Department for Development Policy Unit for Sectoral Policy Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Dr. Vesa Johannes Kaarakka Lecturer Vitri Centre for Tropical Resources University of Helsinki
FRANCE
S.E. M. Laurent Stefanini Ambassadeur Délégué à l'Environnement Ministère des Affaires Etrangères et Européennes
M. Marc Fagot Chef Bureau de Biodiversité et milieux Ministère de l'Ecologie, de l'Energie du développement durable, et de l'Aménagement du Territoires
M. Moncef Follain Rédacteur Environnement, Développement Durable Direction des Nations Unies et des Organisations Internationales Affaires Economiques Ministère des Affaires Etrangères et Européennes
Mme Sarah Fayolle Chargée de mission Ministère de l'Ecologie, de l'Energie du développement durable, et de l'Aménagement du Territoires
M. Marc Bied-Charreton Président du Comité Scientifique Français de la Désertification Comité scientifique français contre la désertification
M. Richard Escadafal Vice-Président du CST Directeur de Recherche Centre d'Etudes Spatiale de la Biosphère Institut de recherche pour le Développement
M. Antoine Cornet Directeur de recherche Institut de recherche pour le Développement
Mme Isabelle Amsallem Rédactrice scientifique Comité scientifique français contre la désertification
Mme Mélanie Requier-Desjardins Coordinatrice des Programmes Environnement Recherche et Développement Ministère des Affaires Etrangères et Européennes
GABON
M. Martial Agondogo Chargé de Programme Assistant du Point Focal National Ministère de l'Economie Forestière, des Eaux et de la Pêche
GAMBIA
Mr. Jato Sillah Director of Forestry Department of State for Forestry and the Environment
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Mr. Ebrima Darbo Administrative Officer Department of State for Forestry and the Environment
GEORGIA
Mr. Giorgi Kolbin Head Division of International Relations Ministry of Environment Protection and Natural Resources
GERMANY
Dr. Christoph Kohlmeyer Head of Division 314 Rural Development and Global Food Security Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development Ms. Karin Foljanty Desk Officer Rural Development and Global Food Security Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development
Dr. Anneke Trux CCD Project Coordinator German Agency for Technical Cooperation
Mr. Anselm Duchrow CCD Project German Agency for Technical Cooperation
Ms. Levke Soerensen CCD Project German Agency for Technical Cooperation Dr. Reinhard Bodemeyer CCD project German Agency for Technical Cooperation
Ms. Barbara Kunz Convention Project to Combat Desertification Environment and Climate Change Unit German Agency for Technical Cooperation
Mr. Jörg Linke Advisor German Agency for Technical Cooperation
Ms. Ilka Starrost CCD Central Asia National Institute for Deserts, Flora and Fauna German Agency for Technical Cooperation
Ms. Mariam Akhtar-Schuster Biocentre Klein Flottbek and Botanical Garden European DesertNet
GHANA
Ms. Zenabu Wasai-King Director Environmental Protection Agency
GREECE
Mr. Konstantinos Kosmas Professor of Soil Science Agricultural University of Athens Dr. Athena Mourmouris Environmental Engineer-Planner Head of the GIS Department for Physical Planning Ministry of Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works
Ms. Despoina Paitaridou Forester Ministry of Rural Development and Food
GRENADA
Mr. Augustus Ronald Thomas F1 Forestry Officer Forestry and National Park's Department Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Lands and Fisheries
GUATEMALA
Sr. Gabriel Roberto Motta Yat Asesor del Ministro Ministerio de Ambiente y Recursos Naturales
GUINEA
M. Djiramba Diawara Chef de la Division Foresterie Rurale Direction Nationale des Eaux et Forêts Ministère de l'Agriculture, de l'Elevage, de l'Environnement et des Eaux et Forêts
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GUINEA-BISSAU
M. Kaoussou Diombera Conseiller du Ministre Point Focal de l'UNCCD Ministère de l'Agriculture et du développement rural
HAITI
M. Paul Judex Edouarzin Directeur des Sols et Ecosystèmes Ministère de l'Environnement
M. Ostiné Louverture Chef de service Ministère de l'Environnement
HONDURAS
Excma. Yessenia Yamileth Moncada Ponce Vice Ministra de Ambiente Secretaría de Recursos Naturales y Ambiente
Sr. Luis Eduardo Espinoza Mejia Punto Focal de la Convencion Encargado Direccion General de Recursos Hidricos de la SERNA Secretaría de Estado en los Despachos de Recursos Naturales y Ambiente
Excmo. Carlos Humberto Pineda Mejìa Vice Ministro de Ambiente Secretaría de Recursos Naturales y Ambiente
HUNGARY
Ms. Ágnes Gerencsér Councellor Section for International Relations Ministry of Environment and Water
INDIA
Mr. K.B. Thampi Inspector General of Forests Ministry of Environment and Forests
Mr. Debasis Jana Assistant Inspector General of Forests National Afforestation and Eco-Development Board and Desertification Ministry of Environment and Forests
INDONESIA
Dr. Sunaryo Director General for Land Rehabilitation and Social Forestry Ministry of Forestry
Dr. Silver Hutabarat Director for River Basin Management Ministry of Forestry
Dr. Syaiful Anwar Deputy Director of River Basin Management Ministry of Forestry
Mr. Naik Sinukaban Professor of Soil Science Department of Soils Bogor Agricultural University
Mr. Suhartanto Director for Land Management Ministry of Agriculture
IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF)
Mr. Naser Moghaddasi National Focal Point UNCCD - FRWO Forest, Range and Watershed Management Organization
ISRAEL
Prof. Uriel Safriel Professor of Ecology Department of Ecology, Systematics and Evolution Blaustein Institute for Desert Research
Prof. Alon Tal Jacob Blaustein Institute for Desert Research Ben Gurion University of the Negev Prof. Pedro Berliner Jacob Blaustein Institute for Desert Research Ben Gurion University of Negev
ITALY
Mr. Giorgio Sfara Minister Plenipotentiary, Coordinator for Environmental Affairs Directorate General for Development Cooperation Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Mr. Maurizio Sciortino Expert National Body for Environment and Energy Mr. Pierluigi Manzione Division I Directorate General for Environmental Research and Development Ministry of Environment, Land and Sea
Ms. Anna Luise Officer National Agency for Environmental Protection and Technical Service
Prof. Giuseppe Enne Director Research Centre on Drought and Desertification University of Sassari
Prof. Piero Gagliardo Presidente Comitato Nazionale per la lotta alla Siccità e alla Desertificazione
Ms. Orietta Casali Researcher National Body for Environment and Energy
JAMAICA
Mr. Philbert Brown Senior Director Ministry of Local Government and Environment
JAPAN
Mr. Tatsuo Seino Deputy Permanent Representative to UNEP and UN Habitat Embassy of Japan, Kenya
Mr. Koji Hattori Deputy Director Global Environment Issues Division Ministry of Environment
Prof. Atsushi Tsunekawa Director of Arid Land Research Center Tottori University
Mr. Hidekazu Iwamoto Assistant Researcher Global Environmental Forum
JORDAN
Mr. Raed Bani Hani Head Desertification and Land Use Division Ministry of Environment
KENYA
Mr. Patrick Osare Director of Administration Ministry for Environment and Natural Resources Mr. Richard Mwendandu Director Multilateral Environmental Agreements Ministry for Environment and Natural Resources
Mr. Frank Msafiri Technical Officer Department of Resource Surveys and Remote Sensing Ministry for Environment and Natural Resources
KIRIBATI
Mr. Tebutonga Ereata Director Lands Management Division Ministry of Environment, Lands and Agriculture Development
Mr. Mike Sarbane Foon Acting Environment Inspector Environment and Conservation Division Ministry of Environment, Lands and Agriculture Development
KYRGYZSTAN
Mr. Kubanychbek Kulov Director Kyrgyz Research Irrigation Institute National Focal Point for UNCCD Ministry of Agriculture, Water Economy and Processing Industry
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KYRGYZSTAN (CONTINUATION)
Ms. Natalia Mitiakova Scientific Employee Laboratory on Land Improvement and Ecology of Irrigated Lands Kyrgyz Scientific Research on Irrigation Institute
LAO PEOPLE’S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC
Mr. Kongsaysy Phommaxay Deputy Director General Department of Science and Technology National Authority for Science and Technology
Dr. Sithong Thongmanivong Associate Professor Research on Remote Sensing and Integrated Land Use Planning Faculty of Forestry National University of Laos
LEBANON
Mr. Hussein Dib Nasrallah Director of Studies and Coordination Ministry of Agriculture
Ms. Liliane El Khoury Technical Assistant United Nations Development Programme
Dr. Talal Darwish Director of Research and Center of Remote Sensing National Council for Scientific Research
Ms. Faten Adada Assistant National Focal Point Agricultural Expert Ministry of Agriculture
LESOTHO
Mr. Malefetsane Joachim Nthimo Coordinator Ministry of Forestry and Land Reclamation
Mr. Neo Mothokho Chief Conservation Officer Ministry of Forestry and Land Reclamation
LIBERIA
Mr. Varney Conneh Environmental Impact Assessment Coordinator Environmental Protection Agency
LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA
Dr. Bashir Ahmad Nwir Focal Point of UNCCD Ministry of Agriculture Mr. Mohamed Edhaef Ezzeddin Ministry of Agriculture
Dr. Mohamed Saleh Ministry of Agriculture
MADAGASCAR
Mme Herivololona Ralalarimanana Point Focal National Ministère de l'Environnement, des Forêts et du Tourisme
M. Henri Jeferson Andrianiana Rajaonimaria Correspondant National du CST Ministère de l'Environnement, des Forêts et du Tourisme
MALAWI
Mr. Wellings Watson Mtawa Simwela Deputy Director of Forestry Department of Forestry Ministry of Energy and Mines
Mr. Gerald Meke Ministry for Mines, Natural Resources and the Environment
MALI
M. Mamadou Gakou Secrétaire Technique Permanent Cadre Insitutionnel de la Gestion des Questions Environnementales Ministère de l'Environnement et de l'Assainissement
M. Abdoul Yeya Maiga Correspondant du CST Ministère de l'Environnement et de l'Assainissement
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M. Souleymane Cisse Conseiller Technique Ministère de l'Environnement et de l'Assainissement
Mme Michaela Braun-Yao Conseiller technique Ministère de l'Environnement et de l'Assainissement
M. Ibrahim Doumbia Coordinateur du Programme Gestion Durable des Terres Ministère de l'Environnement et de l'Assainissement
MARSHALL ISLANDS
Mr. Warwick Harris National Capacity Self-Assessment Coordinator on the Rio Conventions Office of Environmental Planning, Policy and Coordination Ministry of Foreign Affairs
MAURITANIA
Mr. Cheikh Ould Sidi Mohamed Direction de la Protection de la Nature Ministère de l'Environnement et de l'Aménagement Rural
M. Boubacar Diop Directeur Adjoint et Ingénieur Forestier Ministère Délégué auprès du Premier Ministre chargé de l'Environnement
MAURITIUS
Mr. Vishnu Tezoo Acting Conservator of Forests Ministry of Agro-Industry and Fisheries
MEXICO
Ing. Jorge Luis García Rodríguez Subgerente de Monitoreo de Suelos y Lucha contra la Desertificación Comisión Nacional Forestal
Sr. Alejandro Jacques Director de Cooperación Comisión Nacional Forestal
MICRONESIA (FEDERATED STATES OF)
Mr. Simpson Abraham Sustainable Development Planner Division of Environment and Sustainable Development Office of Environment and Emergency Management
MONGOLIA
Mr. Bayarbat Dashzeveg Secretary National Committee on Desertification Ministry of Nature, Environment and Tourism
Mr. Erdeneburen Ravjikh Adviser to the Minister Ministry of Nature, Environment and Tourism
MONTENEGRO
Ms. Lazarela Kalezic Senior Advisor Ministry of Tourism and Environment
MOROCCO
M. Mohamed Ghanam Chef de Service de Coordination et de Suivi de la CCD Haut Commissariat aux Eaux et Forêts et à la Lutte contre la Désertification
MOZAMBIQUE
Mr. Custódio da Conceição Mário Ministry for Coordination of Environmental Affairs
MYANMAR
Mr. Kyaw Htun Deputy Director General Planning and Statistics Department Ministry of Forestry
NAMIBIA
Mr. Sem Shikongo Deputy Director Directorate of Environmental Affairs Ministry of Environment and Tourism
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NAURU
Mr. Tyrone Deiye National Biodiversity Project Coordinator Department of Commerce, Industry and Resources
NEPAL
Mr. Laxman Prasad Mainali Joint Secretary Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology
Mr. Arjun Kumar Thapa Under Secretary Soil Conservation Officer Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology
NETHERLANDS
Mr. Ronald Peter Havinga Senior Policy Advisor Natural Resources and Ecosystems Ministry for Foreign Affairs
NIGER
M. Mamadou Maman Secretaire General Ministère de l'Hydraulique, de l'Environnement et de la Lutte contre la Désertification
Mme Zalia Yacouba Boubacar Conseillère chargée de la lutte contre la désertification Conseil National de l'Environnement pour un Développement Durable
M. Amadou Yayé Manou Expert Suivi-Evaluation/Capitalisation Conseil National de l'Environnement pour un Développement Durable
M. Azara Malam Sully Ministère de l'Hydraulique, de l'Environnement et de la Lutte contre la Désertification
NIGERIA
Mr. Muntari Abdu Kaita Minister Embassy of Nigeria, Germany
Mr. Ositadinma Anaedu Minister Permanent Mission of Nigeria to the United Nations, Geneva Mr. Sani Katsina Assistant Director Federal Ministry of Environment Ms. Oluwatobi Oluwatoyin Osobukola Second Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs
NORWAY
Mr. Jon Heikki Aas Senior Advisor Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Mr. Michael Angstreich Senior Advisor Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD)
Mr. Frank Eklo Adviser Directorate for Nature Management
PAKISTAN
Mr. Najeeb Khawar Awan Joint Secretary on Development Ministry of Environment
Mr. Rizwan Irshad Technical Officer National Correspondent of the CST Ministry of Environment
PANAMA
Lic. Abril Méndez Jefe Servicio Nacional de Administración de Recursos Autoridad Nacional del Ambiente
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Ing. Israel Torres Jefe del Departamento de Desertificación Punto focal técnico Autoridad Nacional del Ambiente
Sra. Elba Yanell Cortés Bonilla Analista Oficina de Asuntos Internacionales Autoridad Nacional del Ambiente
PERU
Sr. Guillermo José Carlos Avanzini Pinto Asesor de Jefatura Instituto Nacional de Recursos Naturales (INRENA)
PHILIPPINES
Mr. Arnulfo Gesite Engineer IV and Officer-in-Charge Soil Conservation and Management Division Bureau of Soils and Water Management Department of Agriculture Dr. William Dar Director General International Crops Research Institute for the Semi Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)
POLAND
Mr. Jakub Gibek Chief Expert Planning and Water Resources Department National Water Management Authority
PORTUGAL
Dr. Lúcio Pires do Rosário Directorate General of Forests Ministry for Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries
QATAR
Mr. Mohamed Ahmad Al-Rumaihi Wildlife Section Ministry of Environment
REPUBLIC OF KOREA
Mr. Eun Ho Im Deputy Director International Cooperation Division Korea Forest Service
Mr. Sungtae Hwang Assistant Director Forest Land Policy Division Korea Forest Service Dr. Chun-Yong Lee Senior Researcher Forest Soil Conservation Division Korea Forest Research Institute
SAINT LUCIA
Mr. Michel Gaspard Andrew Chief Forestry Officer Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES
Mr. Fitzgerald Providence Manager Integrated Forest Management Program Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
SAMOA
Ms. Eseta Maualaivao Chief Estates and Development officer Samoa Land Corporation
Ms. Fuafiva Enoka Senior Estates Officer Samoa Land Corporation
SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE
M. Heliodoro Pires Quaresma Ingénieur Cartographe Direction des Services Geografiques et Cadastraux Ministère de l'Infrastructure et Ouvre publique
SAUDI ARABIA
Mr. Abdu Gasem Al-Shareef Al Assiri General Director Department of Natural Resources Ministry of Agriculture
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SAUDI ARABIA (CONTINUATION) Dr. Bandar Mohammed Al Otaibi Ministry of Agriculture
SENEGAL
M. Modou Fada Diagne Ministre de l'Environnement et de la Protection de la Nature Ministère des Affaires Etrangères et des Sénégalais de l'Extérieur
M. Amadou Moctar Niang Directeur général du Centre de Suivi Ecologique Ministère de l'Environnement et de la Protection de la Nature
Mme Gogo Banel Ndiaye Macina Conseillère Technique Conseil Supérieur des Ressources Naturelles et de l'Environnement (CONSERE) Ministrère de l'Environnement, de la Protection de la Nature, des Bassins de Retention et des Lacs Artificiels
SERBIA
Ms. Snezana Kuzmanovic UNCCD Focal Point Chief of Soil Unit Department for Environmental Pollution Protection Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning
SEYCHELLES
Mr. Didier Dogley Principal Secretary of Environment Department of Environment Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources
SIERRA LEONE
Mr. Stephen Syril James Jusu Director of the Environment Environment Protection Department Ministry of Lands, Country Planning and the Environment
SLOVAKIA
Dr. Pavol Bielek Director Soil Science and Conservation Research Institute
SLOVENIA
Ms. Andreja Susnik Head of Agrometeorological Department Meteorological Office Agency of the Republic of Slovenia for Environment
SOLOMON ISLANDS
Mr. Joe Horokou Director Environment and Conservation Division Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Meteorology
Mr. Hudson Kauhiona Deputy Director of Climate Change Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Meteorology
SOUTH AFRICA
Ms. Maria Mbengashe Chief Policy Advisor: Biodiversity and Marine International Cooperation Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism
Ms. Malta Qwathekana Senior Policy Advisor Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism
Mr. Jones Muleso Kharika Director of Resource Use Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism
SPAIN
Sr. José Luís Herránz Sáez Director General de Medio Natural y Política Forestal Ministerio del Medio Ambiente, Medio Rural y Marino
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Sr. Francisco Jarabo Sánchez Subdirector General de Política Forestal y Desertificación Ministerio de Medio Ambiente, Medio Rural y Marino
Sr. Leopoldo Rojo Serrano Jefe de Servicio de Formación y Documentación Dirección General de Medio Natural Ministerio de Medio Ambiente, Medio Rural y Marino
Sra. Olga Merino Hernández Jefa de Servicio Coordinador del Programa de Acción Nacional Ministerio de Medio Ambiente, Medio Rural y Marino
Sr. Victor Castillo Sánchez Investigador Científico Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Cientificas Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación Sra. Myriàm Martín Vallejo Oficina Técnica del Programa de Acción Nacional Dirección General de Medio Natural y Politica Forestal Ministerio de Medio Ambiente, Medio Rural y Marino Sra. Paloma Ramos Fernàndez Oficina Técnica del Programa de Acción Nacional Ministerio de Medio Ambiente, Medio Rural y Marino
Sra. Beatriz Bueno González Oficina Técnica del Programa de Acción Nacional Tecnologias y Recursos Agrarias SA Ministerio de Medio Ambiente, Medio Rural y Marino
SRI LANKA
Mr. Ranasinghege Semasinghe Additional Secretary Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources
SUDAN
H.E. Mr. Adil Hassan Ambassador Consulate General of Sudan, Istanbul
Mr. Salaheldin Abdalla Elabaid Director General Natural Resources Administration Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Prof. Mukhtar Ahmed Mustafa Director Desertification and Desert Cultivation Studies Centre University of Khartoum
SURINAME
Ms. Carole-Ann Partoredjo Feurich Faculty of Technology Ministry of Labour, Technological Development and Environment
SWAZILAND
Mr. Bongani Masuku Land Development Officer Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives
SWEDEN
Mr. Gabriel Samuelsson Desk Officer Department for Multilateral Development Cooperation Ministry for Foreign Affairs
SWITZERLAND
Dr. Liliane Ortega Chef Délégation de Négociation Direction du Développement et de la Coopération
Dr. Markus Giger Direction du Développement et de la Coopération
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SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC
Mr. Khaled Al-Shara'a Director Office for Implementation of the Convention and National Coordination Ministry of Local Administration and Environment
TAJIKISTAN
Mr. Nozaninov Nusratullo Bodomovich Deputy Director Agency for Land Management, Geodesy and Cartography
THAILAND
Mr. Worapong Waramit Senior Policy and Plan Analyst Land Development Department Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives
Mr. Siripong Indramangala Director Soil Survey and Land Use Planning Office Land Development Department Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives
TIMOR-LESTE
Mr. Luis Godinho Director of Reforestation and Soil Conservation Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Mr. Manuel da Silva Director of Forest Protection and Resources Management Department of Forestry and Water Resources Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
TOGO
Mme Méry Yaou Géographe Coordinatrice du Secrétariat Technique du Comité National de Coordination et de Suivi de Lutte contre la Désertification Ministère de l'Environnement et des Ressources Forestières
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
Dr. Howard Nelson Biodiversity Specialist Multilateral Environmental Agreements Unit Environmental Policy and Planning Division Ministry of Planning, Housing and the Environment
TUNISIA
M. Hamda Aloui Chef de Service Direction Générale de l'Environnement et de la Qualité de la Vie Ministère de l'Environnement et du Développement Durable
M. Noureddine Kaabi Directeur Ministère du Développement et de la Coopération Internationale
Mlle Jamila El Ouaer Conseiller Ambassade de Tunisie, Ankara
M. Abdelmajid Jemiei Expert National Projet Appui au Programme d'action national de lutte contre la désertification - Coopération technique allemande (PANLCD-GTZ) Ministère de l'Environnement et du Développement Durable
M. Ali Abaab Expert National Ministère de l'Environnement et du Développement Durable
TURKEY
H.E. Dr. Hasan Sarikaya Undersecretary Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Mahir Küçük Deputy Undersecretary Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Hanifi Avci General Director Ministry of Environment and Forestry
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Dr. Cengiz Baykara Head of Department Section of Protocol and Coordination Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Osman Kahveci General Director Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Mehmet Nakkas Deputy Director-General Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Mehmet Emin Birpinar Province Director Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Hamit Kurtulus Assistant Province Director Ministry of Environment and Forestry Mr. Yilmas Altas Deputy Director General Ministry of Environment and Forestry Mr. Yunus Seker Head of Department Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Ms. Aynur Günes Assistant Expert Ministry of Environment and Forestry Ms. Tugce Yüksel Assistant Expert Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Serdar Yegül Division Director Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Erdogan Ozevren UNCCD Focal Point Chief of Section Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Erdogan Sirin Division Director Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Ms. Mediha Özcan Assistant Expert Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Erdogan Sirin Division Director Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Hanifi Akbiyik Division Director Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Ismail Cakiroglu Division Director Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Okan Cancin Division Director Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Arif Akyüz Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Cemal Afacan Ministry of Environment and Forestry Mr. Galip Uzun Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Cemal Tonbul Ministry of Environment and Forestry Mr. Muhsin Köse Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Gürsel Karagöz Division Director Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Yusuf Serengil Lecturer Istanbul University
Prof. Dr. Selim Kapur Department of Soil Science and Archaometry Cukurova University
Dr. Erhan Akça Lecturer Adiyaman University
Ms. Pelin Basarisoy Assistant Expert Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Ms. Serpil Erkmen Assistant Expert Ministry of Environment and Forestry
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TURKEY (CONTINUATION) Mr. Adem Bilgin Assistant Expert Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Cemal Nogay Press and Public Relations Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Kaan Gez Officer Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Abdullah Yürür Technician Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Dr. Kenan Ok Lecturer Istanbul University
Ms. Handan Yilmaz Division Director Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Metin Avsaroglu Division Director Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Faruk Cebi Deputy General Director General Directorate of Afforestation and Erosion Control Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Ekrem Yazici Forest Engineer Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Ahmet Yalvaç Division Director Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Ismail Hakki Bari Division Director Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Yusuf Ziya Ergene Division Director Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Beytullah Fidan Division Director Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Bayram Deniz Division Director Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Ms. Hümeyra Turan Forest Engineer Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Ms. Serap Oytun Engineer Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Hakan Baykal Expert Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Mehmet Ceyhun Aloglu Engineer Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Mr. Mustafa Okur Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Mr. Abdullah Ceylan Mathematician and Geomorphologist Research Division State Meteorological Service
Ms Ayten Karaca Lecturer Ankara University
Dr. Cemil Cangir Lecturer Namik Kemal University Ms. Nilüfer Özkovalak Assistant Expert Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Cetin Tokatçi Assistant Expert Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Mehmet Demir Chief Engineer Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Muammer Kol Forest Engineer Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Mustafa Kendüzler Forest Engineer Ministry of Environment and Forestry
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Mr. Ramazan Bali Division Director Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Ms. Selda Ünal Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Ms. Sibel Cakan Agriculture Engineer Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Fatih Taslak General Secretary Carsamba Organic Hazelnut Producers Cooperation
Ms. Fulya Somunkiranoglu Division Director Ministry of Environment and Forestry Ms. A. Özge Kepenek Expert Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Ibrahim Biroglu Engineer General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works
Mr. Murat Cavusoglu Engineer State Hydraulic Works
Ms. Nihal Kayar Assistant Expert State Planning Organization Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Riza Fikret Yikmaz Assistant Expert State Planning Organization Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Yasar Dinçsoy Engineer State Hydraulic Works
Ms. Pinar Yilmaz Assistant Expert Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Mehmet Ayhan Erkan Engineer Research Division State Meteorological Service
Ms. Sevinç Sirdas University Lecturer Istanbul Technical University Mr. Hüseyin Karaosmanoglu General Director Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Ms. Bengu Kaçira Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Fahri Can Deputy Governor City of Istanbul
Ms. Duygu Boyraz Assistant Professor Namik Kemal University Mr. Cetin Palta Director Ministry of Environment and Forestry Mr. Oktay Okur Assistant Director Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Hasan Özcan University Lecturer Istanbul University
Ms. Ilknur Palasoglu Engineer Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Kemal Asik Engineer Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Ms. Senay Elhüseyni Engineer Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Nursel Berberoglu Head of Environment Department Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ms. Sevinç Madenoglu Engineer Ministry of Environment and Forestry Mr. Yasar Dostbil Advisor Ministry of Environment and Forestry
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TURKEY (CONTINUATION) Mr. Ahmet Ulukanligil Deputy Director Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Ms. Nergis Saglik Expert Turkish International Cooperation and Development Agency Ms. Arzu Zeynep Kayahan Engineer Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Ms. Berrin Özer Engineer Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Ms. Cigdem Bodur Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Ergün Bayraktar Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Erhan Genç Engineer Ministry of Environment and Forestry Mr. Sedat Aykiri Division Director Ministry of Environment and Forestry Ms. Suna Gürler Dedeoglu Engineer Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Bayram Hopur Assistant Expert Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Prof. Dr. Oktay Tabasaran Secretary General Fifth World Water Forum
Ms. Cigdem Kus Fifth World Water Forum
Mr. Yüksel Tekcan Researcher Ministry of Environment and Forestry Mr. Haluk Ersan Assistant Expert Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Fatih Ayan Engineer Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Ms. Fatma Gonca Talu Engineer Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Mehmet Tamer Tap Engineer Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Mehmet Kutlu Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Ms. Merih Uslu Division Director Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Ms. Neslihan Aytek Engineer Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Ms. Nur Oral Engineer Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Ms. Nurten Sari Biologist Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Ismail Uzmez Regional Director of Forestry General Directorate of Forestry Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Mustafa Yildirim Meteorology District Manager Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Ibrahim Gurbuz Forester Ministry of Environment and Forestry Ms. Rezzan Hasanbeseoglu Fifth World Water Forum Ms. Aydin Canan Fifth World Water Forum
Ms. Emine Yilmaz Fifth World Water Forum
Ms. Idil Yilmaz Side Events Team Coordinator Fifth World Water Forum
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Mr. Lutfu Sahsuvaroglu Deputy Undersecretary Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Mr. Cuneyt Gerek Regional Director State Hydraulic Works
Mr. Seddar Ates Assistant Manager State Hydraulic Works
Mr. Mehmet Caglar General Director Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Ms. Yesim Dodanli Fifth World Water Forum
Mr. Yasar Adanali Major Groups Team Coordinator Fifth World Water Forum
Ms. Burcu Dagurkuden Fifth World Water Forum
Ms. Zeynep Saglam Thematic Process Contact Point Fifth World Water Forum
Mr. Ramazan Cakir Adviser Turkish Grand National Assembly
Ms. Nildilek Ozbedel Engineer Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Adnan Emiralioglu Branch Manager Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Mehmet Yaman Engineer Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr. Serpil Genc Engineer Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Ms. Omurbek Vuslat Coordinator Turkish International Cooperation and Development Agency
Mr. Turgut Celikkol Association International Foret Méditerranée Mr. Ender Makineci Soil Science and Ecology Istanbul University
Dr. Aytekin Ertas Forestry Faculty Silviculture Department Istanbul University
TUVALU
Mr. Kilifi Talakatoa O'Brien Environment Officer Department of Environment Ministry of Natural Resources and Lands
UGANDA
Mr. Stephen Muwaya Senior Range Ecologist Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
Dr. James Shergold Epila-Otara Senior Principal Research Officer Forestry Resources Research Institute Mr. Boaz Keizire Blackie Senior Economist Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries
UKRAINE
Dr. Yuriy Kolmaz Head Land Resources Division Directorate of Biotic Resources and EcoNet Ministry of Environmental Protection
UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
Mr. Joseph Kihaule Agricultural Officer Division of Environment Vice-President's Office
Dr. Robert Kiunsi Director of Postgraduate Studies, Research and Publication National Forestry Resources Research Institute Ardhi University
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UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA (CONTINUATION)
Mr. George R. Kafumu Senior Environmental Officer Vice-President's Office
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Mr. Franklin Moore Deputy Assistant Administrator Africa Bureau United States Agency for International Development
Ms. Kelly Milton Foreign Affairs Officer Office of Ecology and Terrestrial Conservation Bureau of Oceans, Environment and Science Department of State
Dr. Mary Rowen Wildlife and Biodiversity Adviser Office of Natural Resources Management Bureau of Economic Growth, Agriculture and Trade United States Agency for International Development
Ms. Maxine Levin Soil Scientist Natural Resources Conservation Service Department of Agriculture Mr. Michael Pellant Great Basin Restoration Initiative Coordinator Bureau of Land Management Department of the Interior
URUGUAY
Sra. Giselle Beja Valent Directora Dirección Nacional de Medio Ambiente Asesoría de Asuntos Internacionales Ministerio de Vivienda, Ordenamiento Territorial y Medio Ambiente
UZBEKISTAN
Dr. Bakhtiyor Kadyrov First Deputy Director of Uzhydromet Cabinet of Ministers (Uzhydromet)
Dr. Raisa Taryannikova Leading Scientific Specialist Head of the Central Asian Countries Initiative for Land Management Secretariat Cabinet of Ministers (Uzhydromet)
VENEZUELA (BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF)
Ing. Saida Rivero Directora de Suelos adscrita Dirección General de Cuencas Hidrográficas Ministerio del Ambiente y de los Recursos Naturales Renovables
Sr. Julio Saviñon Leger Coordinacion Gestion Aguas Cuencas Hidrograficas Ministerio del Poder Popular para el Ambiente
VIET NAM
Ms. Pham Minh Thoa Deputy Director General Department of Forestry Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development
YEMEN
Mr. Ali Mohammed Al-Adhameri Manager Afforestation and Desertification Control Department Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Mr. Abdulwahab Ali Mohssin Wahshan Technical Chief on desertification Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation
ZAMBIA
Mr. Godwin Fishani Gondwe Chief Environmental Management Officer Department of Environment and Natural Resources Ministry of Tourism, Environment and Natural Resources
Mr. Lishomwa Mulongwe Principal Research Officer Forestry Department Ministry of Tourism, Environment and Natural Resources
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Ms. Mutsa Dorothy Chasi Director General Environmental Management Agency Ministry of Environment and Tourism
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OBSERVER STATES
IRAQ
Mr. Fadhil Ali Hilal Al-Farrajii Director General State Board of Combating Desertification Ministry of Agriculture
Mr. Mohammed Obaid Consulate of the Republic of Iraq, Istanbul
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OTHER ENTITY HAVING RECEIVED A STANDING INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE AS OBSERVER IN THE SESSIONS AND THE WORK OF
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND MAINTAINING A PERMANENT OBSERVER MISSION AT HEADQUARTERS
PALESTINE
Mr. Ayed Ghaleb Ahed Salama Associate Professor College of Agriculture Hebron University
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UNITED NATIONS SECRETARIAT OFFICES, SPECIALIZED AGENCIES AND RELATED ORGANIZATION
ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN
Mr. César Morales Economic Affairs Officer Division of Production, Productivity and Management
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Mr. Moujahed Achouri Chief Forest Conservation Service Forest Management Division Forestry Departmen
Mr. Dominique Lantieri Remote Sensing Officer Environmental Assessment and Management Unit Environment, Climate Change and Bioenergy Division
INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
Ms. Sheila Mwanundu Senior Technical Advisor
Mr. Naoufel Telahigue Programme Officer Globel Environment and Climate Change Programme Management Department Ms. Silvia Donato Climate Change Associate Global Environment and Climate Change Programme Management Department
Ms. Tina Frezza Assistant Global Environment and Climate Change Programme Management Department
SECRETARIAT OF THE UNITED NATIONS FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE
Ms. Hanna Hoffmann Programme Officer SBSTA Focal Point Management and Coordination Adaptation, Technology and Science Programme
UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Mr. Philip Dobie Director UNDP-UNEP Poverty Environment Facility
Mr. Elie Kodsi Regional Team Leader for North Africa and Arab States Dryland Development Centre
Mr. Eric Patrick Policy Adviser Dryland Development Centre
Ms. Sarah Anyoti Information and Communication Specialist Drylands Development Centre
Ms. Anna Tengberg Senior Technical Advisor for Land Degradation
Ms. Paula Caballero Task Manager Global Portfolio Project for Capacity Building for Sustainable Land Management for LDC-SIDS
Ms. Veronica Muthui Regional Technical Advisor for Land Degradation
Ms. Masego Madzwamuse TerrAfrica Programme Officer
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Mr. Thomas Schaaf Chief of Section Division of Ecological Sciences and Biodiversity
UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME
Dr. Ahmad Ali Ghosn Natural Resources Officer Regional Coordinator for UNCCD Regional Office for West Asia
Mr. Mohamed Foday Sessay Regional Coordinator for Africa for Land Degradation Division of Global Environment Facility
Ms. Tessa Goverse Programme Officer Division of Global Environment Facility Ms. Barbara Ruis Legal Officer Regional Office for Europe
Ms. Elizabeth Migongo-Bake Programme Officer for Land and Biodiversity Freshwater and Terrestrial Ecosystems Branch Division of Environmental Policy Implementation
UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES
Mr. Tetsuro Yoshida Associate Programme Officer Operations Solutions and Transitions Section
UNITED NATIONS UNIVERSITY
Dr. Richard Thomas Assistant Director for Drylands International Network on Water, Environment and Health
Ms. Brigitte Schuster Project Officer - Threatened Dryland Ecosystems International Network on Water, Environment and Health
Dr. Zafar Adeel Director International Network on Water, Environment and Health
WORLD BANK
Mr. Taoufiq Bennouna Africa Region
Mr. Christophe Crepin Regional Programme Manager Africa Region Ms. Florence Richard Junior Professional Associate Africa Region Mr. Frank Sperling Environmental Specialist Climate Risk Management Africa Region
WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATION
Mr. R. Stefanski Scientific Officer Agricultural Meteorology Division Climate Prediction and Adaptation Branch Climate and Water Department
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INTERGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
AFRICAN UNION
Mr. Almami Dampha Policy Officer for Forestry and Land Management Rural Economy and Agriculture
ARAB CENTER FOR THE STUDIES OF ARID ZONES AND DRY LANDS
Prof. Dr. Khaled Ben Mahmoud Director of Soil and Water Uses Department Head of Programme Assesment, Monitoring and Combating Desertification in the Arab World
ARAB MAGHREB UNION
M. Mohamed Ismail Expert Sécurité Alimentaire et Environnement
COMITÉ PERMANENT INTER-ÉTATS DE LUTTE CONTRE LA SÉCHERESSE DANS LE SAHEL
Prof. Alhousseïni Bretaudeau Secrétaire exécutif
M. Dramane Coulibaly Coordonnateur du Programme Régional d'Appui Securité Alimentaire - Lutte contre la Désertification - Population et Développement
Mme Edwige Botoni-Liehoun Expert Gestion de ressources naturelles
M. Philippe Zoungrana Expert Gestion de Ressources Naturelles
M. Felix de Valois Compaore Expert Gestion de Ressources Naturelle
COMMUNITY OF SAHEL-SAHARAN STATES
Mme Wafa Essahli Directrice Chargée du Développement Rural
COMUNIDADE DOS PAISES DE LINGUA PORTUGUESA
Sr. Domingos Simões Pereira Secretario Ejecutivo
Dr. Jacqueline Andrade
ECONOMIC COMMUNITY OF WEST AFRICAN STATES
M. Bougonou Djeri-Alassani Principal Programme Officer Policies and Regulation of Environment Department of Environment
GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT FACILITY
Mr. Moctar Touré Team Leader Land and Water Unit
Ms. Andrea Kutter Senior Natural Resources Management Specialist
INTER-AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR COOPERATION ON AGRICULTURE
Mr Gertjan Beekman Coordinator Program to Combat Desertification and Mitigate the Effects of Drought in South America
INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH IN THE DRY AREAS
Dr. Christopher Martius Head of Program Facilitation Unit Regional Coordinator
INTERNATIONAL CROPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR THE SEMI-ARID TROPICS
Dr. Mark Winslow Project Development Specialist
Dr. Steve Twomlow Global Theme Leader Agroecosystems Theme
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M. Youba Sokona Secrétaire exécutif
M. Nabil Ben Khatra Responsable de communication et système d'information
Mme Tharouet El Amri Chargée de communication
ORGANISATION INTERNATIONALE DE LA FRANCOPHONIE
Mme Josée Cerone Directrice adjointe
Mme Joana Talafré Experts Insitute de l'énergie et de l'environnement de la Francophonie
Mr. Marc Paquin Experts Insitute de l'énergie et de l'environnement de la Francophonie
SECRETARIAT OF THE CONVENTION ON WETLANDS
Mr. Abou Bakari Bamba Senior Regional Advisor for Africa
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CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS
ALGERIA
Mouvement ecologique Algerien (MEA) Ms. Fouzia Yahiaoui
ANGOLA
Juventude Ecologica Angolana Ms. Cecilia Nkutxi
ARGENTINA
Fundacion Agreste Punto Verde Mr. Julián Rafael Varela Toranzo
Fundacion Hernandiana
Ms. Claudia Favalli
Mr. Juan Horacio Sefercheoglou Grupo Ambiental para el Desarrollo
Mr. Andres Sebastian Ramirez
Sra. Sonia Alejandra Ramirez BELARUS
Belarusian Geographic Society Dr. Valentin Yatsukhno
BENIN
Association Jeunesse et Developpement du Benin
M. Noêl Annonmon Adande
BOLIVIA
Productividad Biosfera y Medio Ambiente
Sr. Miguel Àngel Crespo
BURKINA FASO
Comité régional des unités de production du Sahel
M. Boubacar Cisse
BURUNDI
Propreté, Environnement et Santé M. Jean Donatien Nshimirimana
CAMEROON
Confédération des ONG d'environnement et de développement de l'Afrique Centrale (CONGAC)
Mme Jacqueline Nkoyok
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC
Organisation centrafricaine pour la defense de la nature
M. Patrice Passe Sanand
CHILE
Comité Nacional Pro Defensa de la Fauna y Flora CODEFF
Sr. Jose Miguel Torrico COLOMBIA
Fundación ambiental oasis de vida Ms. Cecilia Leal Franco
CONGO
Association pour l'environnement et le développement durable
M. Benoît Moundaga
CUBA
Asociación Cubana de las Naciones Unidas
Sra. Azalia Loipa Arias González
ETHIOPIA
Ethiopia Association for Combating Desertification
Dr. Menberu Lulu
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Centre d'actions et de réalisations internationales
M. Patrice Burger
International Federation of Agricultural Producers (IFAP)
Ms. Cristina Manzano Ms. Danielle Aletta De Man
GERMANY
Desert*Net Deutschland Ms. Chiara Zanolla M. Gérard Begni Mr. Claudio Zucca Ms. Antje Pannenbecker
GHANA
HATOF Foundation Mr. Samuel Confidence Dotse
HONDURAS
Asociación Hondureña de Juntas Administradoras de Sistemas de Agua
Sr. Omar Esaú Núñez Vásquez
INDIA
Lokhit Pashu-Palak Sansthan Ms. Namitha Dipak
Self-Employed Women's Association (SEWA)
Ms. Chhaya Arunkumar Bhavsar
IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF)
Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Application (CENESTA)
Mr. Asghar Tahmasebi Mr. Vahid Jafarian
ITALY
Ricerca e Cooperazione Mr. Paolo Carlini
Ms. Amira Sghaier
Mr. Arturo Parolini
Ms. Emanuela Soldano
Ms. Dalila D'Oppido
KYRGYZSTAN
Social Fund "Socium" of Support and Realization Youth's Initiatives, The
Ms. Nurgul Nuralieva LEBANON
Makhzoumi Foundation Ms. Sallama Namani
LESOTHO
Participatory Ecological Land Use Management
Mr. Moshe Tsehlo
MALI
Comité de coordination des actions des ONG au Mali CCA-ONG
M. Soumana Tangara
MAURITANIA
Association Mauritanienne pour le Développement Durable
M. Mohamed Ould Sidaty Association pour le développement d'Abbere
M. Isselmou Ould Mohamed Abderrahmane
MOROCCO
International Association for Forest Resources Management
Mr. Mohammed Ellatifi
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NETHERLANDS
International Soil Reference and Information Centre
Dr. Godert van Lynden
NIGER
Jeunesse - Environnement - Democratie - Developpement
M. Elh Saidou Souley Mariama
NIGERIA
Savanna Conservation Nigeria Mr. James Ifeanyi Ubaru
NORWAY
Drylands Coordination Group Mr. Arvid Solheim
PAKISTAN
Society for Conservation & Protection of Environment (SCOPE)
Mr. Tanveer Arif
PERU
Proterra Sr. Carlos Alberto Andaluz Westreicher
REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA
Komrat - Ecological Movement of Moldova
Dr. Liudmila Fedotova
SENEGAL
Environnement et développement du tiers-monde (ENDA-TM)
M. Masse Lo
M. Emmanuell Seck SOS - Sahel international
Mr. Abdoulaye Faty Mbow
SOUTH AFRICA
Environmental Monitoring Group Mr. Noel Maxwell Oettle
SRI LANKA
Saviya Development Foundation Mr. Winston De Silva
SUDAN
Bawadina Rural Women Development Society
Ms. Aziza Kuku Magoun Eidago
Ms. Ibrahim Ahmed Hanan Sudanese Environment Conservation Society (SECS)
Mr. Hashim Mohamed Osman
TURKEY
Turkish Foundation for Combatting Erosion, Reforestation and the Protection of Natural Habitats (TEMA)
Ms. Yesim Erkan Ms. Pinar Aksogan Mr. Halil Güngör Mr. Süreyya Isfendiyaroglu Mr. Ozkan Cimen Mr. Matthias Lehner Mr. Mustafa Uzbilek Mr. Celal Ergün Mr. Hayrettin Karaca Ms. Deniz Ataç Mr. Mahir Gürbüz Ms. Goksen Sahin
UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND
International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)
Mr. Jamie Skinner
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International Central Asian Biodiversity Institute (BIOSTAN)
Ms. Alina Ismailova
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