(f) A framework convention with thematic and regional protocols

(j) A legally binding instrument such as a framework convention, with provisions for subsequent protocols

In view of diversity of the risks involved, it was found understandable that the Commission had elected not to prepare a draft general convention or even a mere framework convention.

Doubts were also expressed as to the added value of concluding a framework convention, noting the Commission had managed to strike the right balance in presenting draft principles and the maintenance of such balance was not assured if the draft principles were upgraded into a framework convention, requiring lengthy diplomatic negotiations.

Option 3 A legally binding instrument (LBI) such as a Framework Convention which may establish overarching principles and general objectives and make provisions for subsequent protocols subsidiary to the Convention

Ma had been tilting his government s policies increasingly toward China, concluding a bilateral framework agreement on economic cooperation.

The draft principles offered primary material for a framework convention.

The Conference of the Parties, at its sixth session, requested the Secretariat of the Basel Convention (SBC) to regularize the legal status of the centres, and to formally establish their independence, by concluding framework agreements for the operation of the centres with the host Governments.

Then, there are many frame languages, such as KL ONE.

Swedish national legislation takes the form of either framework legislation or special statutes.

Moreover, it was noted that by its very nature, a text on civil liability had to take the form of a legally binding instrument, such as a framework convention, provided that a clear definition of hazardous activities was adopted to constitute its scope of application ratione materiae.

These initiatives have included sectoral policies, embodied in the following five framework programmes

However, the option lacks flexibility and is quite narrow forests would be constrained by the framework convention losing the holistic approach

This transfer of technologies requires favourable background conditions, in particular effective financing mechanisms and appropriate technical support facilities.

8.3. called on States Parties to agree to give consideration to the legal, technical and political elements required for a nuclear weapons convention or framework convention.

UNCTs now had a helpful tool for preparing Common Country Assessments and United Nations Development Assistance Frameworks (UNDAFs).

The results of the analysis can therefore be used as framework indicators of conditions in particular regions, but not as statistical indicators of the conditions in BiH.

Women Shaping our Future, a national framework document for women in vocational education and training, was launched in 2004.

Some First Nations on Canada are involved in developing a framework policy that would establish the First Nations as the principal authority over the use and management of their indigenous traditional knowledge.

(d) The establishment by the Government of a committee for the prevention of military recruitment of under age soldiers and the adoption in November 2004 of an outline plan of action to address the issues of under age recruitment and child soldiers

A framework committee was developing guidelines on employment equality policies, recruitment and equal status, based mainly on best practices, and disseminating them to employers and organizations.

Some GUF's call the agreements Framework Agreements not Codes of Conduct because there had been only a few principles fixed in the first agreement which often have been extended by additional agreements.

(d) The establishment by the Government of a committee for the prevention of military recruitment of under age soldiers and the adoption in November 2004 of an outline plan of action to address the issues of under age recruitment and child soldiers

With respect to legal provisions prohibiting discrimination, she noted that, when it had regained independence in 1990, Latvia had re established its 1922 Constitution, which was a framework document that stated only general principles.

ICCD COP(7) L.2 Rev.1

To continue its collaboration with other relevant organizations, including at the regional level through the regional coordination units, in order to broaden the support base for the implementation of the UNCCD and

ICCD COP(2) 14 Add.1 Report of the Conference of the Parties on its second session Action taken

UNEP CHW OEWG 4 1.

ICCD COP(6) 2 Add.3

The submission of this document was delayed in order to include consideration of the last submissions received by Parties.

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Weekly Rest (Industry) Convention, 1921 is an International Labour Organization Convention.

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This annex is circulated in the original languages only.

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Biological Weapons Convention

Cases relating to the United Nations Sales Convention (CISG)

developing a protocol under an existing instrument (such as CBD, UNFCCC or UNCCD).

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the seventh meeting of the Conference of the