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A more concise format for resolutions focusing largely on future action is a possibility to be investigated. Method of introduction of resolutions 13. (...) The high-level segment should retain the present rules and practices governing participation by dignitaries, such as those on speaking time and the use of the podium, free choice of subject, right of reply and the scheduling of listed speakers based on the dignitaries’ interests and availability (in accordance with E/CN.4/2002/16, paragraph 20). 73. (...) The Bureau will be responsible for organizing the calendar of intersessional meetings of the working groups, in accordance with the following guidelines: − Meetings of the working groups should be spread over the entire intersessional period, in order to avoid a flurry of activity just before Commission sessions; − Meetings of the working groups can be scheduled while the Third Committee of the General Assembly is in session (October-November); − No meetings of the working groups should be scheduled during the four weeks preceding the annual session of the Commission; − There should be at least one week between meetings of one working group and the next; − All the regional groups should be consulted in advance, through the regional coordinators, about the scheduling of working groups; the Bureau should finalize the calendar in June each year; − The documentation for each working group should be made available to delegations, as the resolutions provide, sufficiently in advance and not less than one week before they begin, in at least the three working languages; − Meetings of the Commission and Sub-Commission working groups should not be scheduled in parallel with each other or with briefings, seminars and workshops organized by the secretariat.

It was underlined that the treaty bodies themselves could also take action to reform and streamline their work. Opening statement by the High Commissioner for Human Rights 6. (...) The view was expressed that preference should be given to short-term practical measures which did not require any legal action. After the adoption and implementation of such measures, and the completion of a testing phase of the changes in place, other reform proposals could still be discussed if further, and possibly more far-reaching, measures were needed. (...) The point was also made that OHCHR could play a more active role in addressing a number of the challenges confronting the treaty body system, especially in streamlining reporting procedures and scheduling examination of reports. Harmonization of Working Methods 17.

Non-governmental organizations have individually translated and disseminated the Law into languages understood by indigenous peoples. B. National action plans 1. National action plans to improve the well-being of indigenous peoples 14. (...) Furthermore, government action for indigenous peoples was not part of a cross- sectoral strategy and indigenous peoples themselves were not sufficiently involved in the design and implementation of the action plans. (...) The Special Rapporteur welcomes the existence of such action plans and strongly encourages the Government to seek greater participation by indigenous peoples in their preparation and implementation, to ensure that the action taken responds, in a culturally appropriate manner, to the actual needs of the populations.

The National Human Rights Action Plan for the period 2015-2019, which was launched by the President of Namibia on 9 December 2014, seeks to improve, respect and fulfil human rights in Namibia, in line with paragraph 71 of Part II of the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action of 1993 regarding the desirability of drawing up a national action plan. (...) In 2016, Namibia launched the Action Plan towards Prosperity for All, the so-called Harambee Prosperity Plan 2016/17-2019/20. This development action plan contains, inter alia, a chapter on social progression.

It proposes that incorporating the traditional knowledge element of non-academic knowledge into knowledge synthesized, evaluated and reported in the integration scenario should be 20 As footnote 8 above. 21 As footnote 8 above. 22 As footnote 3 above. 23 As footnote 8 above. 15 ICCD/COP(11)/CST/3 considered separately from documenting traditional knowledge and using it to enhance action on DLDD. Accordingly, the AGSA also proposes that: (a) The Parties should continue to be responsible for actively searching for, and documenting, traditional knowledge in their countries, as agreed in article 18 of the Convention. (...) Outputs could include: (a) regular Land Degradation Assessment Reports, with executive summaries for policymakers produced autonomously by the IGS, at a frequency to be decided; (b) Special Reports; (c) methodological reports, practical manuals and technical papers; (d) customized versions of Assessment Reports and Special Reports for individual regions, with special Application Reports targeted at planners, environmental managers etc.; and (e) other reports to support preparedness by the Parties on short- to medium-term emerging issues. The scheduling of reports required by the UNCCD as deliverables would be decided through discussions at SPI meetings. (...) Other regions may wish to strengthen the institutional structure for coordinating thematic programme networks, regional action programmes and subregional action programmes.

Similarly, some lapses of coordination between relevant Government departments affected the scheduling of important meetings. Of particular regret was that the media briefing, scheduled to take place on the last day of the mission, did not in fact take place. (...) The Government has declared that youth is its priority and has developed a National Plan of Action for Childhood to provide coordination among public entities and civil society. (...) Greater resources and responsibilities need to be transferred to NGOs and a strategy of shared action should be established. 2. Responses of Government and civil society Child Protection Units 56.

The conference encourages States Parties to promote ethical and responsible behaviour of scientists, an action that complements national compliance objectives and contributes to overall international security. (...) The Conference invites States Parties that are in a situation to assist other States in developing such national action plans to offer and provide assistance, if invited to do so. (...) They had agreed on the importance of codes of conduct being: (i) compatible with national legislation and regulatory controls and contributing to national implementation measures; (ii) simple, clear and easily understandable both to scientists and to wider civil society; (iii) relevant, helpful and effective for guiding relevant actors in making decisions and taking action in accordance with the purposes and objectives of the Convention; (iv) sufficiently broad in scope; (v) regularly reviewed, evaluated for effectiveness, and revised as necessary. 94.

Alternatively, its drafting may be undertaken after the first reading of the five sections of the action-oriented part of the draft outcome document by the Preparatory Committee is completed; (h) The Bureau of the Preparatory Committee may consider respective preparations for the negotiating process, including the drafting of relevant decisions. 11. (...) The Durban Programme of Action (DPA) urges States to eradicate poverty and end enslavement and contemporary forms of slavery-like practices (...) [Lack of progress in establishing national institutions mandated to fight racism and in drafting and implementing national action plans against racism] Policies and practices 48.

OHCHR (Tistounet) asked about the possibility for TMBs to capitalise on the presence in Geneva for UPR of smaller countries that do not have Permanent Missions there by scheduling its TMB review to coincide? Professor O Flaherty suggested that it might be better for there to be appropriate space between the two processes so that States’ implementation of recommendations can be properly assessed and for follow-up across the procedures. (...) One panellist spoke of UPR as being the best thing that had happened to the treaty body system for years, and, with others, made suggestions as to the effect it might have on the treaty body system. Scheduling should take into account the UPR schedule; treaty body recommendations should become more precise, concrete and implementable, and perhaps be prioritized so as to be picked up appropriately in the process.

The secretariat will keep the Governing Council informed of such progress reports for any appropriate action that may be required. The Governing Council shall consider what further measures may be necessary to ensure that the funds will only be used for reasonable remediation projects and monitoring and assessment activity, and shall specify any mechanism that may be necessary or take any appropriate action that may be required” (text in italics appears only in decision 248). 4. (...) When a claimant Government modifies a project, the Independent Reviewers should be notified and provided with a summary of the modification, as well as the reasons for the proposed modification and any anticipated environmental, financial/economic and scheduling implications. A claimant Government will notify and consult with the Independent Reviewers regarding any financial or technical problems, as soon as the Government becomes aware of the problem. 13.