The GEF is the only multipurpose financing facility for MEAs.

As such, it is the only multipurpose, multi convention financing facility for MEAs.

The core staff in Paris help as a hub between the funding bodies (Multilateral Fund and the Global Environment Facility) and the regions.

The main objective of the Multilateral Fund is to assist the compliance of developing (Article 5) country parties to the Protocol by providing them with funding and technology.

The parties to an MEA negotiate the arrangement under which the multipurpose entity will administer the MEA's financial mechanism.

A multipurpose operational entity administers the financial mechanisms of more than one MEA. It may also provide assistance that falls outside the scope of any MEA.

(d) In prep in preparation for submission to the MLF

The mandate of the Multilateral Fund is to

(d) In prep in preparation for submission to the MLF

Progress in MLF projects

Such issues required multilateral cooperation.

But in the multilateral arena we have become paralysed.

It was also fitting to celebrate the international community's lasting political commitment to the Montreal Protocol and the countless, technical and in kind contribution of the Parties.

The Multilateral Fund Purpose and approach

Option 4 Use the Montreal Protocol Multilateral Fund Parties could request the Multilateral Fund to serve as the operational entity for a Rotterdam Convention financial mechanism.

Multilateral Fund, Evaluation (2003), http www.multilateralfund.org evaluation.htm.

We need a multilateral response to that threat.

(d) In prep in preparation for submission to the MLF

(d) In prep in preparation for submission to the MLF

Option 4 Use the Montreal Protocol Multilateral Fund.

They may be an existing entity under the MEA (such as the secretariat), or they may be established solely for the purpose of administering the MEA's financial mechanism.

Forms of cooperation, including at the multilateral level

Impact of MLF projects on MB consumption

The Multilateral Fund is replenished on a three year basis at a level agreed by the parties.

Under agreement with the Multilateral Fund Executive Committee, the GEF applies Multilateral Fund guidelines to the GEF ozone focal area.

Guatemala and Honduras are implementing MLF projects designed to bring compliance rapidly.

Consideration of issues related to the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol

Consideration of methyl bromide related issues

Consideration of issues related to the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol

ODS ozone depleting substances

UNEP United Nations Environment Programme

They also established the Multilateral Fund on an interim basis at that time.

These demands were based on the model of the Montreal Protocol Multilateral Fund.

The Multilateral Fund does not usually seek or assist in the arrangement of co financing however, there have been projects where resulting savings in energy usage have leveraged funding from other institutions.

Most A5 Parties have achieved the MB reductions scheduled in MLF projects.

The Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol helps developing countries comply with their obligations under this multilateral environmental agreement by providing financial and technical assistance in the form of grants or concessional loans.

That will enable us to face that scourge from a multilateral perspective and with a unitary focus.

H. Decision XVII __ Fixed exchange rate mechanism for the replenishment of the Multilateral Fund

(b) Fixed exchange rate mechanism for the replenishment of the Multilateral Fund For the last two replenishments of the Multilateral Fund, the Parties have agreed on a fixed exchange rate mechanism with the objective of promoting the timely payment of contributions and ensuring that there is no adverse impact on the level of available resources of the Multilateral Fund.

So, this is actually based on that. This robot is called MARS Multi Appendage Robotic System. So, it's a hexapod robot.

On the former issue, the Parties were informed that the Multilateral Fund was, in accordance with its terms, limited to addressing compliance with the Montreal Protocol.

Global security must be advanced on a multilateral and multidimensional basis.

Item 5 Consideration of issues related to the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol

H. Draft decision XVII H Fixed exchange rate mechanism for the replenishment of the Multilateral Fund

Sixthly, a strong multilateral and multinational approach made effective peacebuilding possible.