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organisations with sound marine and coastal information that will contribute to improved

conservation and sustainable management of coastal and marine resources.

1.2 Regional Field Programme

The Regional Field Programme provides support and services to UNEP through two components:

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Regional Field Programme A, Capacity Building, Assessments, Reporting, Partnerships

activities under this sub-programme focus on integrated environmental assessments; rapid

response assessments; State of the Environment Reports; and national environment outlook

reports produced in collaboration with regions, sub-regions, countries and cities

in Africa and

Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia.

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Regional Field Programme B, Outreach and Media -

activities under this sub-programme focus

on electronic environmental information resources; outreach, publication and media support

services to UNEP such as development of visual materials, organization of outreach events on

findings of assessments, exhibitions for conferences, facilitation of lectures and media events,

and technical publication services.

1.3 Polar & Cryosphere Programme

The Polar & Cryosphere Programme provides support and services to UNEP through two components:

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Polar & Cryosphere Programme A, Global Dimensions of Change

- activities under this

component relate to GA’s role as the Key Polar Centre of UNEP. Activities focus on the Arctic and

involvement in the Arctic Council;

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Polar & Cryosphere B, Ecosystem & Sustainable Development -

activities under this component

focus on

assessment, outreach and capacity building in support of sustainable development and

adaptation related to Polar regions and the cryosphere, including the Himalayas, and relate to

facilitation of indigenous peoples’ interests.

2. Results

The results are structured according to the three programmes of GA and indicate the activities, their

contribution to UNEP’s Medium Term Strategy, UNEP’s Programme of Work, partnerships developed and

resources leveraged. The tables in annex 1 provide more detail as to the countries supported under this

Framework Agreement and how the activities have contributed to UNEP’s Work Plan.

2.1 Marine Programme

Goal:

Promote the responsible and sustainable management of the oceans and coasts.

Purpose:

To provide support and services, in cooperation with UNEP, to address issues of sovereignty, resource

management and protection of the marine and coastal environment (including in the context of climate

change) through assessment, outreach and capacity building