The question concerning Haiti.

And with that, I saw the potential to begin doing other stories about ocean problems.

Mr. Journès (France) (spoke in French) I am taking the floor with regard to paragraph 46 of the draft resolution A 60 L.22, Oceans and the law of the sea , under section VIII, on maritime safety and security.

In that regard, one delegation noted that the issue was directly linked to the protection of the marine environment, the balancing of the needs of present and future generations, the equitable access of all States to fishing resources and the relations between coastal and high seas fisheries.

In some areas, Customs offices have had to be shut down at times because of security concerns.

This system has the potential to exchange real time information on all sorts of Customs offences, alert Customs world wide on a timely basis on Customs related issues including security and allows carrying out regional and global risk analysis, based on the information contained in the CEN database.

The question concerning Haiti

The question of Haiti

It adopted legislation addressing critical issues such as the media, banking, customs and investment.

Given its geography, my country is particularly interested in issues relating to the seas and oceans.

We are pleased with the attention given to the issues, such as maritime security, the sustainable management and conservation of marine living resources, and the work of the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS).

During recent discussions on oceans issues, much attention has been devoted to integrative approaches, including an ecosystem approach to the management of the marine environment.

Calvin Bolster Well, Ed, this problem concerns the Navy's Viking rocket.

We are also concerned by the continuing problem of crimes committed on the sea.

2005 Question of detainees in the area of the United States naval base in Guantánamo

Question of detainees in the area of the United States naval base in Guantánamo

Issues concerning oceans, fisheries and the law of the sea are of great importance to Pacific Island Forum countries.

It should also be noted that the talks held by the parties on the topic of delimitation of marine and undersea areas in the Gulf of Venezuela which therefore covers the very important matter of sovereignty over the Los Monjes archipelago are, as agreed by the parties themselves, confidential.

The descriptions are intended solely as a starting point for the discussions and to identify important issues that the discussion panels may wish to consider, in particular by reference to the annual reports of the Secretary General on oceans and the law of the sea.

(a) Recall its previous resolutions related to oceans and the law of the sea and sustainable fisheries

The focus of the Informal Consultative Process on cross cutting and practical oceans issues makes an invaluable contribution to the annual oceans debate.

Peru is particularly concerned by the issue of the maritime transportation of radioactive materials.

The negotiations shall also aim to achieve effective cooperation between customs and any other appropriate authorities on trade facilitation and customs compliance issues.

Recently, in the international debate on the sustainable management of marine resources and the protection of marine ecosystems, there has been a strong focus on the high seas.

Welcoming further the 2005 Rome Declaration on Fisheries and the Tsunami adopted by the Ministerial Meeting on 12 March 2005, which addressed the issue of rehabilitation in relation to the tsunami disaster,

This year, as always, the Secretary General's reports on the law of the sea and related issues are of the highest quality.

106. Welcomes the work done by the secretariats of relevant United Nations specialized agencies, programmes, funds and bodies and the secretariats of related organizations and conventions to enhance inter agency coordination and cooperation on ocean issues, including through UN Oceans, the inter agency coordination mechanism on ocean and coastal issues within the United Nations system

On 12 January, the Security Council held an open debate on the question concerning Haiti.

At the international level, Viet Nam continues to attach great importance to the discussion of developments and issues relating to oceans and the law of the sea.

Customs declaration cards completed by all departing and arriving passengers include a question relating to the transfer of currency.

One of the areas which still raise concerns relates to the seafarers shore leave and access to ships.

This state of fact raises fundamental questions about the identity and self projection of the Haitian society, a question that only the Haitians themselves can answer in an appropriate and relevant way.

Turning to the draft resolution on oceans and the law of the sea, we are pleased with the progress made this year on an array of diverse issues.

On the topic of security, I should not fail to mention the problem of human rights and the human rights situation in Haiti.

A short overview of activities of the United Nations Environment Programme related to addressing the problem of marine litter

About 12 million was spent in the Republic of Korea during 2003 on issues related to marine litter.

Ocean related issues are closely interlinked and must be addressed in an integrated and holistic manner.

123. Decides that, in its deliberations on the report of the Secretary General on oceans and the law of the sea at its forthcoming meetings in 2007 and 2008, the Consultative Process will focus its discussions on the topics Marine genetic resources in 2007 and Maritime security and safety in 2008

144. Welcomes the work done by the secretariats of relevant United Nations specialized agencies, programmes, funds and bodies and the secretariats of related organizations and conventions to enhance inter agency coordination and cooperation on ocean issues, including through UN Oceans, the inter agency coordination mechanism on ocean and coastal issues within the United Nations system

126. Welcomes the work done by the secretariats of relevant United Nations specialized agencies, programmes, funds and bodies and the secretariats of related organizations and conventions to enhance inter agency coordination and cooperation on ocean issues, including through UN Oceans, the inter agency coordination mechanism on ocean and coastal issues within the United Nations system

It is also an issue that is connected to other marine environmental, economic and health problems, including the possible distribution of toxic substances, the destruction of marine habitats and biodiversity, and the transfer of invasive species.

5284th meeting The question concerning Haiti

5285th meeting The question concerning Haiti

He noted the same concerns regarding illegal fishing in Somalia's coastal areas.

UNEP GPA, IMO, FAO, the Basel Convention, IOC, Regional Seas Conventions and Action Plans and other concerned global and regional organizations as well as the numerous NGOs could all play an important role in such a coordinated attack on marine litter, given their varied and respective unique expertise and knowledge of different aspects of the matter.