Final Report on the Framework Agreement for 2008–2009

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: • 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. • 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: • 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; • 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

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