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Accordingly, this study seeks to take forward this debate by looking at what peer review is, how it works elsewhere, how it could be applied in the context of the BTWC, what would be required to move forward, and what possible advantages or disadvantages a peer-review process would confer to the BTWC in light of the Convention’s recent history (...) The visits would allow the team to speak with staff and observe certain procedures to see how implementation works in practice and then share best practices and lessons learned—a process that is similar to a number of contemporary industry practices such as registration to ISO 14001 or the process of certification for OHSAS [Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series] 18001. 9. After analysis, reviewers and representatives of the reviewed State party could engage in a process of consultation and clarification that would seek to arrive at agreement on a draft report. (...) Depending on whether additional modules were selected, a team comprising the following areas of expertise could be required: customs; law enforcement, biosecurity and biosafety; and public health and BTWC policy. The team would need to be nominated by States parties on the basis of expertise but also language and geographical representation.

The non-economic impacts of trade liberalization: environmental and health dimensions ........................................ 29 - 32 13 VI. (...) All quantitative restrictions or other non-tariff measures except those justified by health and safety reasons should be replaced by tariffs (art. 4.2), which the members are subsequently bound to reduce (art. 4.1). (...) The non-economic impacts of trade liberalization: environmental and health dimensions 29. Reliance on international trade in order to achieve food security cannot ignore its impact on the environment and on nutrition.

Discussion of advantages and disadvantages of the identified measures A1.1 Pressure relief valve Advantages: 1. (...) Can be ripped off 4. Opposite no 2 advantage Remarks: A1.6 Protection against overfilling Advantages: Disadvantages: Remarks: 1. (...) Also water supply near loading and unloading facilities B1.4 Electronic vehicle stability control Advantages: Disadvantages: Remarks: 1. Measure reduces roll-over in curves B1.6 Reduction of fire sources Advantages: 1.

He and delegate members said about advantages, which Cambodia received after entered a OPCW member. 5 . Although Cambodla did not produce and keep chemical and mass-hlled weapons Cambodia imported poisonous chemcal substances to meet agricultural. industrial, commercial and health sectors, etc. Under data received fmm Ministry of Agriculture on chemical substances, which were mostly utilized in apcultural sector for more than 20 metric tons a par. (...) However. the chermcal utilization in agnculiuraI field is the large demand Cambodia prohibited to irnDort 116 items. which caused seriouslv darnazed health of users and 0538832fdae 3 P 0 I I/(zo)/PoozIPP'3vIs

Investing in health and education sector 4.1 Health Myanmar is committed to transforming the health-care system so that millions more people can live better and for longer. The overarching goal is to achieve Universal Health Coverage in Myanmar by 2030. Everyone, regardless of their social or economic circumstances, will have access to the health services they need without financial hardship. National Health Plan (NHP) for 2017 -2021 was launched, and its main goal is to extend access to a Basic Essential Package of Health Services to the whole country by 2020.

In view of the importance of enabling all citizens to enjoy the right to health, a national campaign has been launched on citizens’ rights and responsibilities in the field of health. (...) The national campaign got under way in October 2004 and involves schoolchildren, adults and health providers in the so-called “Health Card” (Carta de la Salud) initiative, which allows members of the public to submit their ideas, needs and requests regarding health. (...) E/CN.4/2005/G/32 page 8 Infosalud consultations by subject area Subject area 2001 % 2002 % 2003 % 2004 % Total % Medication 1 313 12.4 8 217 26.5 11 328 46.2 16 126 34.3 36 984 32.7 Sexual and reproductive health 2 010 19.0 8 244 26.6 3 873 15.8 5 832 12.4 19 959 17.7 Psychological 881 8.3 3 161 10.2 4 057 16.5 10 384 22.1 18 483 16.4 General information 1 691 16.0 3 918 12.7 2 084 8.5 10 572 22.5 18 265 16.2 Comprehensive health insurance 60 0.6 893 2.9 924 3.8 1 422 3.0 3 299 2.9 Campaigns 0 0.0 209 0.7 1 258 5.1 233 0.5 1 700 1.5 Referred complaints 287 2.7 190 0.6 595 2.4 1 079 2.3 2 151 1.9 Social support referrals 0 0.0 74 0.2 59 0.2 897 1.9 1 030 0.9 Emergency/disaster 4 350 41.1 5 853 18.9 52 0.2 15 0.0 10 270 9.1 E-mail consultations 0 0.0 197 0.6 142 0.6 387 0.8 726 0.6 Other 0 0.0 0 0.0 149 0.6 0 0.0 149 0.1 Total 10 592 100.0 30 956 100.0 24 521 100.0 46 947 100.0 113 016 100.0 One of the main advantages of a system of this kind is that it helps reduce the bottlenecks in health facilities caused by consultations on issues such as administrative procedures, medication, social support, complaints and certain types of advice for which a personal consultation is not required (bearing in mind that telephone or web-based counselling services, particularly on medical matters, are not a substitute for personal visits).

While faced with the sluggish recovery of the world economy, a widening development gap between the North and the South and dwindling momentum in international development cooperation, the international community is also confronted with challenges such as the refugee crisis, terrorism, public health threats and climate change. All countries should work together to translate the commitments made by leaders into concrete actions by earnestly promoting and implementing the 2030 Agenda. (...) Improving social security and social services — It is important to improve the public service system, including employment, education and health care, and to ensure equal access to basic public services. (...) Efforts should also be made to provide minimum social protection and expand the coverage of social security. Basic health-care systems should be established and improved to make basic medical and health services more equitable and accessible, which is vital to safeguarding dignity of life for all.

Organize a policy forum, based on survey and analysis, leading to concrete recommendations on the valuation of the public goods provided by forests such as human health and well-being. Cooperate with other communities such as health, biodiversity, climate change, energy, agriculture to exchange knowledge on valuation methodologies. (...) Promote partnerships between forest owners and other actors/stakeholders, for instance to develop forest tourism/ecotourism. 4.3 Forests and human health To review ways in which forests contribute to human health and well being, and ascertain whether this information is properly incorporated into policies and practices Organise a regional forum on forests and human health to review the situation, opportunities and challenges, and make recommendations for future work, at the international and national level. This would constitute a resource for health and planning authorities etc. Study on wellbeing in wooden buildings vs. buildings with other structures.

We also support policies that encourage firms of all sizes, in particular women and youth entrepreneurs, women-led firms and SMEs, to take full advantage of global value chains (GVCs), and that encoura ge greater participation, value addition and upward mobility in GVCs by developing countries, particularly low -income countries (LICs).We welcome the B20’s interest to strengthen digital trade and other work and take note of it’s initiative on an Electronic World Trade Platform (eWTP). 31. (...) We pledge to enhance policy coherence on sustainable development and reaffirm our comm itment to further align our work with the universal implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda on financing for development, based on the comparative advantage and the added value of the G20 and in accordance with our national circumstances, while acknowledging that the global follow -up and review of the 2030 Agenda is a UN-led process. (...) Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a serious threat to public health, growth and global economic stability. We affirm the need to explore in an inclusive manner to fight antimicrobia l resistance by developing evidence- based ways to prevent and mitigate resistance, and unlo

rna- tional Labour Organization, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organiza- tion, and the World Health Organization and the International Trade Organization, when con- stituted, to send representatives in an advisory capacity to the meeting of the ad hoc committee; 6. Invites the ad hoc Committee to examine the Secretary-General's summary and analysis of the information transmitted under Article 73e of the Charter with a view to aiding the General Assembly in its consideration of this information, and with a view to making recommendation~ to the General Assembly regarding the procedures to be followed in the future and the means of ensuring that the advice, expert knowledge and experience of the specialized agencies are used to the best advantage. Sixty-/ourth plenary meeting, r4 December 1946