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UNITED NATIONS Convention to Combat Desertification Distr. GENERAL ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 8 December 2005 ENGLISH/FRENCH/GERMAN/ ITALIAN/PORTUGUESE/ SPANISH ONLY CONFERENCE OF THE PARTIES Seventh session Nairobi, 17 – 28 October 2005 LIST OF PARTICIPANTS The attached list of participants attending the seventh session of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention, held from 17 to 28 October 2005, has been prepared on the basis of information received by the secretariat as at 28 October 2005. GE.05-64616 ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 2 PARTIES AFGHANISTAN H.E. Mr. Ghulam Mustafa Jawad Deputy Minister Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Food Mr. Mohammad Ajmal Rahimy National Coordinator Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Food ALBANIA H.E. Prof. Lufter Xhuveli Minister Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Water Management Mr. Sajmir Hoxha Cabinet Director Specialist for Land Management Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Water Management ALGERIA S.E. M. Chérif Rahmani Ministre Ministère de l'Aménagement du Territoire et de l'Environnement M. Abdelkarim Mihoubi Représentant permanent adjoint Ambassade d'Algérie, Kenya M. Abdelkader Khelifa Directeur de la mise en valeur des terres et de la lutte contre la désertification Ministère de l'Agriculture et du Developpement Rural M. Djemouai Kamel Directeur de la Coopération internationale Ministère de l'Aménagement du Territoire et de l'Environnement M. Djamel Echirc Inspecteur Général de l'Environnement Ministère de l'Aménagement du Territoire et de l'Environnement M. M'hamed Djabalah Directeur Ministère de l'Aménagement du Territoire et de l'Environnement Mme Rahmani Zoulikha Conseiller Ministère de l'Aménagement du Territoire et de l'Environnement ANGOLA Excmo. Sr. Diekumpuna Sita José Ministro Ministério do Urbanismo e Ambiente Mr. João Da Costa Vintém Ministry of Urban Affairs and Environment Ms. Angélica Mateus Marques Da Costa Evangelista Third Secretary International Organizations Direction Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr. Lucas Marcolino Miranda UNFCCC Focal Point Ministry of Urban Affairs and Environment ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA Ms. Joy-Dee Davis Assistant Attaché Permanent Mission of Antigua and Barbuda to the United Nations, New York ARGENTINA Excmo. Sr. Homero Bibiloni Subsecretario de Recursos Naturales, Normativa, Investigación y Relaciones Institucionales Secretaría de Ambiente y Desarrollo Sustentable Ministerio de Salud y Ambiente Ing. Octavio Pérez Pardo Director Nacional de Conservación del Suelo Ministerio de Salud y Ambiente Sr. Ramón Corvera Funcionario Dirección General de Medio Ambiente Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, Comercio Internacional y Culto ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 3 ARGENTINA (continuation) BAHAMAS Ing. Hugo Mendez Casariego Jefe del Departamento de Economía y Sociología Rural Instituto Nacional de Tecnologia Agropecuaria Dr. Donald Cooper Undersecretary Bahamas Environment, Science and Technology Commission Lic. Elena Abraham Instituto para la Investigación de Zonas Aridas Ms. Loraine Cox Technical Officer Bahamas Environment, Science and Technology Commission Mr. Fernando Rolandelli Acting Permanent Representative to UNEP Embassy of Argentina, Kenya ARMENIA Mr. Ashot Vardevanyan Head of Land Protection Division Ministry of Nature Protection AUSTRALIA Dr. Annemarie Watt Natural Resource Management Policy Branch Land, Water and Coasts Division Department of the Environment and Heritage Mr. Brett Aldam Deputy High Commissioner Deputy Permanent Representative to UNEP and UN HABITAT Australian High Commission, Kenya BANGLADESH H.E. Mr. Tariqul Islam Minister Ministry of Environment and Forest H.E. Maj. Gen. Syeed Ahmed, BP High Commissioner High Commission of Bangladesh, Kenya Mr. Ishtiaq Uddin Ahmad Deputy Conservator of Forest Forest Department Ministry of Environment and Forest BARBADOS Ms. Nicole Scholar-Best Environmental Officer Environment Unit Ministry of Housing, Lands and Environment AUSTRIA BELARUS Ms. Aloisia Wörgetter Counsellor Dept. III/6 Federal Ministry for Foreign Affairs Mr. Roland Hauser Federal Ministry for Foreign Affairs Ms. Martina Klenner Federal Ministry for Foreign Affairs Ms. Romana Königsbrun Federal Ministry for Foreign Affairs Dr. Uladzimir Sauchanka Head Department for Land, Forest and Landscape Protection Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection BELGIUM Mme Roxanne De Bilderling Chargée d'Affaires Administration Générale de la Coopération au Développement AZERBAIJAN Mr. Ogtay Jafarov Head Specialist Department of Expertise Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources M. Jozef Buys Conseiller Attaché de la Coopération au Développement Mission permanente de la Belgique auprès des Nations Unies, New York ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 4 BELGIUM (continuation) M. Patrick Hollebosch Chargé du programme Département des affaires environnementales internationales Service public fédéral Affaires étrangères, Commerce extérieur et Coopération au développement Mr. Willem R.J. Van Cotthem Honorary Professor Scientific Adviser Ministry of Foreign Affairs BELIZE Mr. Ramon Frutos Deputy Chief Meteorologist National Meteorological Service BENIN S.E. M. Jules Codjo Assogba Ministre Ministère de l'Environnement, de l'Habitat et de l'Urbanisme M. Théophile C. Worou Directeur de l'Environnement Ministère de l'Environnement, de l'Habitat et de l'Urbanisme BHUTAN Mr. Chencho Norbu Programme Director National Soil Center Ministry of Agriculture Mr. Nidup Peljor Senior Planning Officer Planning and Policy Division Ministry of Agriculture BOLIVIA Excmo. Sr. Erwin Ortiz Gandarillas Embajador Director General de Asuntos Maritimos y Aguas Internacionales Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores y Culto Ing. Jorge Peña Méndez Director General de Cuencas y Recursos Hídricos Ministerio de Desarrollo Sostenible y Medio Ambiente BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA Mr. Hamid Custovic Agricultural Faculty University of Sarajevo BOTSWANA M. Pascal Oude Directeur des Forêts et Ressources Naturelles Ministère de l'Agriculture, de la Pêche et de l'Elevage Ms. Tebogo Nkwe Consul General Ministry of Foreign Affairs M. Thomas Adoumasse Directeur des Organisations Internationales Ministère des Affaires Etrangères et de l'Intégration Africaine Ms. Arabang Kanego Principal Natural Resources Officer Department of Environmental Affairs Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism Mme Armande Zanou Aïvohozin Ministère de l'Environnement, de l'Habitat et de l'Urbanisme Mr. Gaseratwe Mbezhi Keforilwe Principal Forest Officer Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism Ms. Fernande Afiavi Houngbedji Second Counsellor Permanent Mission of Benin to the United Nations, New York Hon. Lebonaamang T. Mokalake Member of Parliament BRAZIL H.E. Mr. Antonio José Rezende de Castro Permanent Representative Permanent Mission of Brazil to UNEP, Kenya ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 5 BRAZIL (continuation) Excmo. Sr. Claudio Langone Vice-Ministro Ministerio del Medio Ambiente Sr. Joao Bosco Senra Secretario de Recursos Hidráulicos Ministerio del Medio Ambiente Mr. Fernando Lyrio International Advisor Ministry of Environment Mr. Pedro de Castro da Cunha e Menezes Deputy Permanent Representative Permanent Mission of Brazil to UNEP, Kenya Mr. André Costa Misi Third Secretary Assistant to the Environment Division Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sr. José Roberto de Lima Coordenador Técnico Secretario de Recursos Hidráulicos Ministerio del Medio Ambiente Sr. Ruth Quadros Ministerio del Medio Ambiente M. Sylvestre Ouedraogo Chargé de Programme Environnement PNUD Mme Delphine Bernadette Ouédraogo Chef de Cellule de coordination des conventions et accords en matière d'environnement Ministère de l'Environnement et du Cadre de Vie BURUNDI S.E. Mme Odette Kayitesi Ministre Ministère de l'Aménagement du Territoire, de l'Environnement et du Tourisme H.E. Mr. Stanilas Nsabuwanka Ambassador Embassy of Burundi, Kenya M. Alexis Niyonzima Directeur Général a.i. Ministère de l'Aménagement du Territoire, de l'Environnement et du Tourisme M. Salvator Ndabirorere Conseiller Ministère de l'Aménagement du Territoire, de l'Environnement et du Tourisme BULGARIA CAMBODIA Ms. Tatyana Dimitrova Expert Subsurface and Underground Resources Directorate Ministry of Environment and Water BURKINA FASO S.E. M. Laurent Sedogo Ministre Ministère de l'Environnement et du Cadre de Vie M. Alain Edouard Traoré Secrétaire Permanent Conseil National pour l'Environnement et le Développement Durable Ministère de l'Environnement et du Cadre de Vie Mme Marguerite Kaboré Conseiller Technique Ministère de l'Environnement et du Cadre de Vie Mr. Tuot Saravuth Director International Cooperation Department Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Mr. Ho Puthea Chief Soil Fertility Improvement Office Department of Agronomy and Land Improvement Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries CAMEROON S.E. M. Pierre Hele Ministre Ministère de l'Environnement et de la Protection de la Nature ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 6 CAMEROON (continuation) Mme Monique Ouli Ndongo Directeur du Développement des Politiques Environnementales Ministère de l'Environnement et de la Protection de la Nature M. Valentin Wagnoun Chef Unité d'Inspection des Milieux Aquatique, Côtier et Marin Ministère de l'Environnement et de la Protection de la Nature M. Joseph Armathé Amougou Enseignant Ministère de l'Environnement et de la Protection de la Nature CANADA Mr. Jim Wall High Commissioner Canadian High Commission, Kenya Mr. Paul Samson Director Canadian International Development Agency H.E. Mr. Jacques Bilodeau Ambassador for Climate Change Environment Canada Mr. Charles Haines Senior Policy Analyst Environment Division Canadian International Development Agency Mr. Jean Boutet Senior Departmental Policy Advisor Minister's Office Environment Canada Ms. Khadija Jarik Policy Analyst Environment Division Canadian International Development Agency Mr. Normand Tremblay Senior Advisor Environment Canada Ms. Johanne Forest Deputy Director Environmental Law Section Foreign Affairs Mr. Chris Plunkett Policy Analyst Foreign Affairs Mr. Lawrence Townley-Smith Agriculture Ecologist Agriculture and Agri-Food Ms. Julanar Green Executive Assistant to the Ambassador Environment Canada Ms. Friederike Knabe President Knabe Konsulting Mr. Laird Hindle Second Secretary Canadian High Commission, Kenya CAPE VERDE Mme Maria Ivone Andrade Lopes Directrice Générale de l'Environnement Ministère de l'Environnement, de l'Agriculture et des Pêches M. Domingos Barros Ingénieur Forestier Direction Générale de l'Agriculture, Silviculture et Elevage Ministère de l'Environnement, de l'Agriculture et des Pêches CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC M. Jean-Eudes Téya Ministre d'Etat Ministère des Eaux, forêts, chasse et pêche, chargé de l'environnement M. Jean-Claude Bomba Coordonnateur du Comité National de Pilotage Ministère des Eaux, forêts, chasse et pêche, chargé de l'environnement M. David Togbiambi Ministère des Eaux, forêts, chasse et pêche, chargé de l'environnement CHAD M. Maïbe Komandje Coordonnateur National Ministère de l'Environnement et de l'Eau ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 7 CHAD (continuation) M. Adoum Mahamat Yahya Directeur adjoint Direction des Organisations et Relations Economiques Internationales Ministère des Affaires Etrangères et de l'Intégration Africaine Mr. Shigang Zhang Deputy Resident Representative Mission of China to UNEP Embassy of China, Kenya Mr. Qingchun Kong Deputy Division Director Office of General Affairs State Forestry Administration CHILE H.E. Mr. Pedro Undurraga Mackenna Ambassador Embassy of Chile, Kenya Sr. Carlos Weber Bonte Director Ejecutivo Corporación Nacional Forestal Mr. Patricio Despouy Deputy Head of Mission Embassy of Chile, Kenya Sr. Wilfredo Alfaro Catalán Coordinador Nacional PANCCD-Chile Secretario Ejecutivo Pro-Tempore PASPUNA Corporación Nacional Forestal Sr. Mario Lagos Subiabre Servicio Agricola y Ganadero CHINA H.E. Mr. Yucai Li Vice-Minister State Forestry Administration Ms. Xiaoxia Jia Deputy Division Director National Bureau to Combat Desertification State Forestry Administration Mr. Zhongze Wu Deputy Division Director National Bureau to Combat Desertification State Forestry Administration Mr. Haibo Gou Deputy Division Director Department of Treaty and Law Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr. Hedong Chen Senior Official Department of Nature and Ecology Conservation State Environmental Protection Administration Ms. Qian Zhou Third Secretary Department of Treaty and Law Ministry of Foreign Affairs H.E. Mr. Shiqiu Chen Ambassador Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ms. Hua Wang Program Officer Department of International Cooperation State Forestry Administration Mr. Tuo Liu Director General National Bureau to Combat Desertification State Forestry Administration Ms. Xin Liu Programme Officer Department of International Cooperation State Forestry Administration Mr. Hongcun Liu Deputy Director General Department of International Cooperation State Forestry Administration Mr. Ruoxun Guan Counselor Embassy of China, Kenya COLOMBIA Sr. Jaime Giron Duarte Representante Permanente Embajada de Colombia, Kenia Sr. Edgar Lenin Gonzalez Segundo Secretario Embajada de Colombia, Kenia ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 8 COLOMBIA (continuation) Sra. Flor Angela Durán Tercera Secretario de Relaciones Exteriores Oficina de Asuntos Ambientales Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores COMOROS M. Ambadi Issouf Ministère du Développement Rural, de la Pêche, de l'Artisanat et de l'Environnement CONGO COSTA RICA Sr. Mariano Espinoza Camacho Dirección del Sistema Nacional de Areas de Conservación Ministerio de Ambiente y Energia COTE D'IVOIRE M. Yao Bernard Koffi Directeur de la Planification et de l'Evaluation Ministère d'Etat Ministère de l'Environnement et du Cadre de Vie S.E. M. Henri Djombo Ministre Ministère de l'Economie Forestière et de l'Environnement M. Patrick Léon Pédia Chargé du développement durable Ministère de l'Environnement et du Cadre de Vie S.E. M. Bruno Jean Richard Itoua Ministre Ministère de l'Energie et de l'Hydraulique M. Zabi Soko Guillaume Inspecteur Général Ministère de l'Environnement et du Cadre de Vie M. Germain Kombo Conseiller à l'Environnement Ministère de l'Economie Forestière et de l'Environnement M. Régis Komba Attaché du Cabinet Ministère de l'Economie Forestière et de l'Environnement M. Valère Moukoumbou Professeur Direction Générale de l'Environnement Ministère de l'Economie Forestière et de l'Environnement M. Charles Ngangoue Conseiller à l'Hydraulique Ministère de l'Energie et de l'Hydraulique M. Joseph Ngama Collaborateur Ministère de l'Energie et de l'Hydraulique COOK ISLANDS Mr. Vaitoti Tupa Director National Environment Service CUBA Excmo. Sr. Fernando Mario González Bermúdez Ministro a.i. Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente Excmo. Sr. Pedro Luis Pedroso Cuesta Embajador Extraordinario y Plenipotenciario Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores Excmo. Sr. José A. Díaz Duque Viceministro Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente Sr. Jorge Luis Fernández Chamero Director Dirección de Colaboración Internacional Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente Dra. Gisela Alonso Domínguez Presidenta de la Agencia de Medio Ambiente Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 9 CUBA (continuation) Ing. María Nery Urquiza Rodríguez Especialista Centro Información, Gestión, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología y Medio Ambiente Hon. José Amado Castelló González Member of Parliament Mr. Michel Bizimungu Mubare Counsellor and Deputy Permanent Representative Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya M. Djunganumbe Etumesaku Conseiller chargé de l'Environnement Ministère de l'Environnement, Conservation de la Nature, Eaux et Forêts DENMARK CZECH REPUBLIC H.E. Mr. Tomás Novotný Deputy Minister Director General of Foreign Relations Directorate Ministry of Environment Mr. Petr Pomezný Advisor of Deputy Minister Ministry of Environment H.E. Mr. Petr Kopriva Ambassador Embassy of the Czech Republic, Kenya Mr. Jirí Hlavácek Adviser to the Minister Director of the Department of Strategies Ministry of Environment Ms. Ivana Biková Department of Global Relations Ministry of Environment DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF KOREA Mr. Song Il Ri Senior Officer for UNCCD Implementation Ministry of Land and Environment Protection Mr. Kwang Ju Kim National Consultant for UNCCD Implementation Director Central Forest Design and Technical Institute DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO H.E. Mr. Tadumi On'okoko Ambassador and Permanent Representative Embassy of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kenya H.E. Mr. Bo Jensen Ambassador Embassy of Denmark, Kenya Ms. Lisbeth Jespersen Head of Section Ministry of Foreign Affairs DJIBOUTI M. Aboubaker Doualé Waiss Secrétaire Général Ministère de l'Habitat, de l'Urbanisme, de l'Environnement et de l'Aménagement du Territoire M. Mohamed Moussa Mohamed Directeur de l'Agriculture et des Forêts Ministère de l'Agriculture, de l'Elevage et de la Mer, chargé des Ressources Hydrauliques DOMINICA Ms. Kongit Haile-Gabriel Project Manager Multilateral Environmental Agreements Environmental Coordinating Unit Ministry of Agriculture and Environment DOMINICAN REPUBLIC Excmo. Sr. Max Puig Miller Secretario de Estado Secretaría de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales Ing. Ernesto Reyna Alcantara Subsecretaria de Suelos y Aguas Secretaría de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 10 DOMINICAN REPUBLIC (continuation) Sr. Luis Espinosa Director de Cuencas Hidográficas Secretaría de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales Sra. Olga Luciano Directora Oficina Sectorial de Planificación y Programación de Proyectos Secretaría de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales ERITREA H.E. Mr. Arefaine Berhe Minister Ministry of Agriculture Mr. Heruy Asghedom Woldemariam Director General of Agricultural Promotion and Development Ministry of Agriculture Mr. Fkreyesus Ghilay Haile Coordinator of UNCCD Projects Ministry of Agriculture ECUADOR ETHIOPIA Ing. Jorge Arturo Guzmán Ortega Fonctionario de la Dirección de Biodiversidad Ministerio del Ambiente Dr. Tewolde Berhan Gebre Egziabher Director General Environmental Protection Authority EGYPT Dr. Ismail Abdel Galil Hussein President Desert Research Center Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Dr. Mostafa El-Hakim Advisor to the Minister for Environmental Affairs Cabinet of Ministers Egyptian Environmental Affairs Agency Mr. Omar Ali Abou Eish Councillor Sustainable Development and Environment Department Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr. Mohamed Orabi Third Secretary Embassy of Egypt, Kenya Ms. Meseret Tilaye Embassy of Ethiopia, Kenya Mr. Alemseged Daka In charge of Economy Section and UN HABITAT Embassy of Ethiopia, Kenya Mr. Shimeles Sima Soil and Water Conservation Specialist Environmental Protection Authority Mr. Ababu Anage Head, Ecosystem Department Environmental Protection Authority EUROPEAN COMMUNITY Mr. Eric Van der Linden Head Delegation of the European Commission, Kenya EL SALVADOR Sr. Carlos Humberto Salazar Dirección de Patrimonio Natural Ministerio del Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales EQUATORIAL GUINEA Sr. Santiago Francisco Engonga Osono Director General Ministerio de Medio Ambiente Mr. Philip Mikos Head Environment and Rural Development Unit Directorate General Development European Commission Mr. Marco Morettini Policy Desk Officer Environment and Rural Development Directorate General Development European Commission ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 11 EUROPEAN COMMUNITY (continuation) Ms. Jill Hanna Adviser International Affairs Directorate General Environment European Commission Mr. Etienne Coyette Policy Officer International Environmental Governance and Developing Countries Directorate General Environment European Commission Mr. Mario Catizzone Research Programme Officer Policy Aspects of Research and Sustainable Development Directorate General Research European Commission Mr. Alan Belward Head of Unit Global Vegetation Monitoring Directorate General Joint Research Centre European Commission Mr. Andreas Brink Research Programme Officer Global Vegetation Monitoring Directorate General Joint Research Centre European Commission Mr. Andres Tobias y Rubio Principal Administrator External Relations Council of the European Union FINLAND H.E. Mr. Matti Kääriäinen Ambassador Embassy of Finland, Kenya Mr. Markku Aho Counsellor Global Environment Policy Ministry for Foreign Affairs Mr. Pentti Tiusanen M.P. Chairperson Parliamentary Committee on Environment Policy Mr. Matti Nummelin Environmental Adviser Ministry for Foreign Affairs Prof. Olavi Luukkanen Viikki Tropical Resources Institute University of Helsinki Ms. Pia Stjernvall First Secretary Embassy of Finland, Kenya FRANCE M. Denys Gauer Ambassadeur itinérant chargé de l’environnement Ministère des Affaires Etrangères M. Laurent Contini Sous-directeur des Affaires économiques Direction des Nations Unies Ministère des Affaires Etrangères M. Jean-Yves Grosclaude Directeur de département du développement rural, de l'environnement et des ressources naturelles Agence française de développement M. Laurent Viguie Représentant Permanent adjoint Ambassade de France, Kenya Mlle Janaïna Herrera Rédactrice environnement, développement durable Ministère des Affaires Etrangères M. Marc Fagot Chargé de mission Ministère de l'Ecologie et du Développement durable M. Antoine Cornet Comité scientifique français contre la désertification M. Taoufiq Bennouna Conseiller scientifique et technique Observatoire du Sahara et du Sahel Mlle Anne Bourdy Attaché politique Ambassade de France, Kenya ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 12 FRANCE (continuation) Mme Mélanie Requier-Desjardins Comité scientifique français contre la désertification GABON M. Martial Agondogo Chef de service Ministère de l'Economie Forestière, des Eaux et de la Pêche GAMBIA Herr Ralf Wyrwinski Referent für Ländliche Entwicklung und Welternährung Bundesministerium für Wirtschaftiche Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung Mr. Lorenz Barth Embassy of Germany, Kenya Mr. Tilman Hochmüller Embassy of Germany, Kenya Mr. Reemt von Holtz Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs H.E. Mr. Edward Singhatey Secretary of State for Forestry and the Environment Office of the Secretary of State for Presidential Affairs Mr. Malte Locknitz Embassy of Germany, Kenya Mr. Bubu Pateh Jallow Permanent Secretary Focal Point for UNFCCC Department of State for Fisheries and Water Resources Dr. Reinhard Bodemeyer German Agency for Technical Cooperation Mr. Jato Sillah Director of Forestry Forestry Department Dr. Anneke Trux CCD Project Coordinator German Agency for Technical Cooperation Mr. Momodou Cham Permanent Secretary Department of State for Forestry and the Environment Sr. Anselm Duchrow Consultante Programe de Desenvolvimento Local Sustentavel German Agency for Technical Cooperation Ms. Eljalil Büscher Embassy of Germany, Kenya Mr. Klemens Riha German Agency for Technical Cooperation GEORGIA Ms. Ketevan Tsereteli Head Strategy Planning Department Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Protection GERMANY H.E. Mr. Bernd Braun Ambassador Embassy of Germany, Kenya Dr. Hans Peter Schipulle Deputy Director General Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development Ms. Bertha Mumbi Kamuri German Agency for Technical Cooperation Mr. Ingo Melchers German Agency for Technical Cooperation Mr. Alexander Kastl German Agency for Technical Cooperation Dr. Christopher Martius DesertNet Dr. Benno Pilardeaux Scientific Advisor German Advisory Council on Global Change ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 13 GHANA Mr. Franklin Ashiadey Senior Economist Macroeconomic Policy Analysis Ministry of Environment and Science Mr. Samuel Anku Director Environmental Protection Agency Ms. Zenabu Wasai Director Environmental Protection Agency M. Alkaly Bangoura Chef de la Division Aménagement et Reboisement Direction Nationale des Eaux et Forêts Ministère de l'Agriculture, de l'Elevage, des Eaux et Forêts GUINEA-BISSAU M. Kaoussou Diombera Conseiller du Ministre Ministère de l'Agriculture et du Développement Rural GUYANA Mr. Stephen Osei-Amakye Deputy Director Environmental Protection Agency Mr. Andrew Bishop Commissioner of Lands and Surveys Guyana Lands and Surveys Commission GREECE HAITI H.E. Mr. Polydore Kokonas Ambassador and Permanent Representative to UNEP Embassy of Greece, Kenya Mr. Anastase Papadopoulos Attaché Embassy of Greece, Kenya S.E. M. Yves-André Wainright Ministre Ministère de l'Environnement S.E. M. Philippe Mathieu Ministre Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Resources Naturelles et du Développement Rural GRENADA Mr. Alan Joseph Chief Forestry Officer Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Lands and Fisheries GUATEMALA Sr. Luis Eduardo Granados-Friely Director Nacional Manejo Ambiental Global Comisión Nacional del Medio Ambiente GUINEA S.E. M. Fassou Ellie Damey Vice Ministre Ministère de l'Agriculture, de l'Elevage, des Eaux et Forêts M. Djiramba Diawara Chef de la Division Foresterie Rurale Direction Nationale des Eaux et Forêts Ministère de l'Agriculture, de l'Elevage, des Eaux et Forêts M. Joseph Vernet Ministère de l'Environnement Mme Suze Lubin Expert Sectoriel Environnement et Infrastructure Ministère de l'Environnement HUNGARY H.E. Mr. János Budai Ambassador Permanent Representative of Hungary at the UNEP Embassy of Hungary, Kenya Mr. András Kocsis Attaché Embassy of Hungary, Kenya Ms. Zita Fáskerti Counsellor Department for International Relations Ministry of Environment and Water ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 14 ICELAND Mr. Bjarni Sigtryggsson Counsellor Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Andrés Arnalds Deputy Director Soil Conservation Service INDIA H.E. Mr. Namo Narain Meena Minister of State Ministry of Environment and Forests H.E. Mr. Surendra Kumar Permanent Representative to UNEP and UN HABITAT High Commissioner High Commission of India, Nairobi Mr. Desh Deepak Verma Joint Secretary Ministry of Environment and Forests Mr. Manpreet Vohra Deputy High Commissioner and Deputy Permanent Representative to UNEP and UN HABITAT High Commission of India, Nairobi Mr. Harsh Mitter Deputy Inspector General of Forests Department of Land Resources Ministry of Rural Development Mr. S. D. K. Menon Focal Point to UNEP and UN HABITAT High Commission of India, Nairobi Ms. Ni Made Ayu Marthini Official Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Syaiful Anwar Head Watershed Data and Information Ministry of Forestry Mr. Pangeran Ibrani Situmorang Third Secretary Embassy of Indonesia, Germany Mr. Ardian Budhi Nugroho Third Secretary Embassy of Indonesia, Kenya IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF) H.E. Mr. Mohammad Raeisi Ambassador Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Kenya Dr. Seyed Ata Rezaei Director General for International Affairs and Public Relations Forest, Range and Watershed Management Organization Mr. Hamid Tavoli Expert Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Kenya Dr. Hassan Ahmadi Professor and Senior Expert Forest, Range and Watershed Management Organization IRELAND INDONESIA H.E. Mr. Djismun Kasri Ambassador Embassy of Indonesia, Kenya Dr. Harry Santoso Director Watershed Management Ministry of Forestry Mr. S. Sayoga Kadarisman First Secretary Embassy of Indonesia, Kenya Ms. Karen Lynch Third Secretary Development Cooperation Ireland Department of Foreign Affairs ISRAEL Prof. Uriel Safriel Professor of Ecology Department of Ecology, Systematics and Evolution Hebrew University of Jerusalem ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 15 ISRAEL (continuation) Mr. Shahar Azani Second Secretary and Deputy Head of Mission Embassy of Israel, Kenya ITALY H.E. Dr. Enrico de Maio Ambassador and Permanent Representative to UNEP and UN HABITAT Embassy of Italy, Kenya H.E. Mr. Guido Scalici Minister Plenipotentiary Coordinator for the Environment Directorate General for Development Cooperation Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr. Paolo Soprano Director Division for Sustainable Development Ministry of Environment and Territory Ms. Laura Calligaro Deputy Head of Mission Deputy Permanent Representative Embassy of Italy, Kenya Dr. Alfredo Guillet Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Gianni Lopez Comitato Nazionale per la lotta alla Siccità e alla Desertificazione Mr. Maurizio Sciortino Expert Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Environment Ms. Orietta Casali Expert Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Environment Mr. Gianluca Crispi Embassy of Italy, Kenya Ms. Rocio Danica Condor Golec Ministry of Environment and Territory JAMAICA Mr. Philbert Brown Senior Director Ministry of Land and Environment Ms. Cherryl Gordon Counselor Permanent Mission of Jamaica to the United Nations, New York JAPAN Dr. Lavinia Monti Environment Coordination Ministry of Foreign Affairs H.E. Mr. Satoru Miyamura Ambassador Embassy of Japan, Kenya Ms. Loredana Dall'Ora Division for Environmental Research and Development Ministry of Environment and Territory Mr. Masuo Ono Principal Deputy Director Global Issues Department Climate Change Division Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ms. Francesca De Crescenzo Division for Sustainable Development Ministry of Environment and Territory Prof. Riccardo Valentini University of Tuscia Ministry of Environment and Territory Mr. Giuseppe Enne Full Professor University of Sassari Ms. Anna Luise National Agency for Environmental Protection and Technical Service Mr. Shinji Matsumoto Assistant Director Global Environment Issues Division Global Environment Bureau Ministry of Environment Mr. Kazuhiro Takeuchi Professor Laboratory for Landscape Ecology and Planning Department of Ecosystem Studies Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences University of Tokyo ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 16 JAPAN (continuation) Mr. Naoya Shimizu Research and Design Division Director Overseas Activities Department Japan Green Resources Agency Mr. Tatsuo Seino First Secretary Embassy of Japan, Kenya Ms. Chisa Sato Third Secretary Embassy of Japan, Kenya Mr. Naohiro Hoshino Administrative Staff Embassy of Japan, Kenya JORDAN Mr. Raouf Dabbas Adviser to the Prime Minister Ministry of Environment Mr. Abdel-Majid Khabour Department of Nature Protection Ministry of Environment Prof. George Krhoda Permanent Secretary Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources H.E. Mr. Andrew Kiptoon Ambassador and Permanent Representative Permanent Mission of Kenya to UNEP H.E. Mr. Steven K. Loyatum Ambassador Chief of Protocol Ministry of Foreign Affairs Prof. Ratemo W. Michieka Director General National Environment Management Authority Ms. Saima Ondimu First Counsellor Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr. Justus Ole Naiturie Second Secretary Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ms. Consolata W. Kiragu First Counsellor Permanent Mission of Kenya to UNEP KAZAKHSTAN Mr. Bulat Bekniyazov Ministry of Environmental Protection KENYA H.E. Hon. Mwai Kibaki President of the Republic of Kenya Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces H.E. Hon. Moody Awori Vice-President of the Republic of Kenya Hon. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka Minister Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Hon. Prof. Wangari Maathai Asssitant Minister Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Nobel Prize Laureate Ms. Claire. A. Omolo Deputy Secretary Office of the President Ms. Jeanette Mwangi State Counsel Attorney General's Chambers Mr. Robert Kungu State Counsel Attorney General's Chambers Ms. Elizabeth Nyamai Deputy Secretary Ministry of Finance Mr. David Kibe Kariuki Economist Ministry of Planning and National Development Mr. John Nyangena Economist I Ministry of Planning and National Development ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 17 KENYA (continuation) Mr. Abdullahi Esmail Deputy Director Livestock Production Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Department Mr. Edward Owango Agricultural Economist Ministry of Agriculture Mr. Samuel C. Ondiek Deputy Director Agriculture Ministry of Agriculture Mr. John C. Muchoki Acting Senior Deputy Director Agriculture Ministry of Agriculture Mr. A.M. Hassan Ministry of Agriculture Mr. Julius N. Mungai Engineer Nairobi City Council Ministry of Local Government Mr. Abdulahi Wabera Under-Secretary Ministry of Local Government Mr. Bernard C. Muhangu Assistant Director Ministry of Water and Irrigation Ms. Kelen Mwangi Assistant Director Ministry of Water and Irrigation Dr. Jane Wamuongo Assistant Director, Land and Water Kenya Agricultural Research Institute Dr. John O. Onyatta Chief Science Secretary National Council for Science and Technology Ms. Margaret Maimba Principal Science Secretary National Council for Science and Technology Mr. Naftali Ondijo Senior Deputy Secretary Administration Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Ms. Margaret Martha Byama Chief Finance Officer Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Dr. Timothy U. K. M'mella Deputy Secretary Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Mr. Samuel Gichere Advisor for Planning Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Ms. Joyce Isiaho Under-Secretary Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Mr. Simon N. Muiruri Assistant Secretary Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Mr. Opicho Kawa Chief Information Officer Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Mr. Maurice Mbegera Director National Environment Management Authority Dr. Muusya Mwinzi Director National Environment Management Authority Mr. Simon Mbarire Principal Programme Coordinator Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Mr. Stephen Njambu Njoroge Principal Coordinator National Environment Management Authority Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Mr. Samson Bokea Research Assistant National Environment Management Authority Ms. Betty Nzioka Principal Programme Coordinator National Environment Management Authority ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 18 KENYA (continuation) Dr. Charles P.K. Mbugua Deputy Chief Conservator of Forest Forest Department Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Mr. David K. Mbugua Acting Chief Conservator of Forest Forest Department Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Mr. Emilio Ndwiga Mugo Senior Conservator of Forests Forest Department Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Mr. Samuel Gitonga Ihure Senior Conservator of Forests Forest Department Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Mr. Maurice Wanyiri Conservator of Forests Forest Department Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Dr. Paul Konuche Director Kenya Forestry Research Institute Mr. Gabriel Muturi Principal Scientist Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Mr. Jaspat Agatsiva Director Department of Resource Surveys and Remote Sensing Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Mr. Dan Kithinji Marangu Chief Natural Resource Scientist Department of Resource Surveys and Remote Sensing Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Ms. Ambia Abdi Osma District Forest Officer - Wajir Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Mr. George Oyaro Haya Accountant Ministry of Planning and National Development Ms. Susan Kikwai Director Investment Promotion Centre Mr. Alex Mulwa Marketing Manager Kenya Tourist Board Ms. Grace Mugi Director Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources M. Abdulahi Arbele Forest Consultant Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Mr. Millicent Kabaara Economist Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Mr. George K'Ouma Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Mr. Elias Nkonge Birichi Consultant Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Hon. Kamama Asman Assistant Minister Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Mr. Kutswa Browne Press Office Vice President's Office Ms. Grace Cerere Senior Protocol Officer Ministry of Foreign Affairs ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 19 KENYA (continuation) Mr. Marangu Guantai Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Mr. Tulu Galgidele Public Relations Officer Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Mr. Hassan Gabloran Environmentalist Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Prof. Canute Khamalla Chairperson National Environment Management Authority Ms. Ruth Kiiru Deputy Finance Officer Ministry of Finance Mr. Justus Keesi Press Office Vice President's Office Dr. Stephen Kerongo Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Mr. Humphrey Kaburu Project Coordinator National Environment Management Authority Ms. Janet Kailikia Protocol Officer Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr. Abdi M. Jabane Senior Assistant Secretary Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Mr. Severin Luyali Protocol Officer Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ms. Priscilla Lagat Customer Relations Officer Customer Care Service Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Mr. Richard Kyuma Senior Livestock Production Officer Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Department Ms. Joyce Onyango Principal Planning Coordinator National Environment Management Authority Mr. Namenya Onyango Deputy Chief Finance Officer Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Mr. Oyolla Onyango Press Office Vice President's Office Mr. Gideon Nyamasyo Senior Lecturer University of Nairobi Ms. Elizabeth Nzioka Economist Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ms. Anne Ogola-Mwita Personal Secretary Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Ms. Emily Ojoo-Massawa National Environment Management Authority Dr. Godfrey Olukoye Lecturer Environmental Sciences Kenyatta University Mr. Christopher Njoroge Senior Research Officer Kenya Agricultural Research Institute Ms. Susan Njuguna Chief Information Officer Ministry of Information and Communication Ms. Pauline Mureithi Chairperson Public Complaints Committee Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Ms. Ruth Musembi Chief Public Relations Officer National Environment Management Authority ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 20 KENYA (continuation) Mr. Lawrence Musyoka Press Office Vice President's Office Mr. Richard Muthama Logistics Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ms. Janet Mutiso Assistant Conservator of Forests Forest Department Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Mr. Swaleh Mwachidagaya Protocol Officer Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr. Paul Gatungu Economist Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Department Ministry of East African and Regional Cooperation Mr. Marclus K. Mwai Engineer Superintending Ministry of Local Government Mr. Simon Mwangangi Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Mr. Godrey Mwangi Senior Environment Planning Officer National Environment Management Authority Mr. Edwin Afande Protocol Officer Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ms. Dorcas Wodera Assistant Director Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Ms. Rose Waruinge Chairperson Kenya Industrial Property Institute Mr. J. M. Maina Wanjigi Press Office Vice President's Office Ms. Lilian Wanjira Chairperson Kenya Industrial Tribunal Mr. Martin Wamwea Senior Assistant Secretary Ministry of Finance KIRIBATI H.E. Mr. Martin Puta Tofinga Minister Ministry of Environment, Lands and Agriculture Development Mr. Riibeta Abeta Acting Deputy Director Environment and Conservation Division Ministry of Environment, Lands and Agriculture Development KYRGYZSTAN Mr. Richard Mwendandu Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Mr. Ayub Shaka Meteorologist Meteorological Department Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Mr. Phillis Syengo Secretary to the Minister Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Mr. Daniel Tanui Protocol Officer Ministry of Foreign Affairs H.E. Mr. Abdimalik Anarbaev Minister Ministry of Agriculture, Water Economy and Processing Industry Mr. Kubanychbek Kulov Director Kyrgyz Research Irrigation Institute Ministry of Agriculture, Water Economy and Processing Industry LAO PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC H.E. Prof. Dr. Bountiem Phissamay Minister to the Prime Minister's Office President Science, Technology and Environment Agency ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 21 LAO PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC (continuation) Mr. Soukata Vichit Director General Department of Environment Science, Technology and Environment Agency Mr. Kongsaysy Phommaxay Director of Division Department of Environment Science, Technology and Environment Agency LATVIA Ms. Evisa Abolina Senior Official Environmental Protection Department Ministry of Environment H.E. Dr. Abdul-Hakim Ragab Elwaer Minister President of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) Environment General Authority Dr. Othman Shawesh Chairperson National Committee to Combat Desertification Ministry of Agriculture Mr. Hesham Ali Sharif Chargé d'Affaires Embassy of Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Kenya Dr. Hamouda Salem Mohammed Consultant Environment General Authority MADAGASCAR LEBANON Mr. Hussein Dib Nasrallah Director of Studies Coordination Ministry of Agriculture LESOTHO H.E. Ms. Lebohang Nts'inyi Minister Ministry of Tourism, Environment and Culture Mr. Tebello Metsing Principal Secretary Ministry of Tourism, Environment and Culture S.E. M. Charles Sylvain Rabotoarison Ministre Ministère de l'Environnement, des Eaux et Forêts Mme Herivololona Ralalarimanana Ministère de l'Environnement, des Eaux et Forêts Mme Norohasina Razafindrakoto Adrianjatovo Organe de Coordination Nationale de la CCD Ministère de l'Environnement, des Eaux et Forêts MALAWI Ms. Nthabiseng Majara Principal Environment Officer Ministry of Tourism, Environment and Culture Mr. Seetla Mabaso Director Soil and Water Conservation Ministry of Forestry and Land Reclamation LIBERIA Mr. Jerome G.N. Nyenka Senior Environmental Scientist Environmental Protection Agency LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA Hon. Bubakr A. Al-Mansori Minister of Agriculture and General Inspector of Agriculture and Fisheries Ministry of Agriculture Mr. Martin Mononga Principal Secretary for Mines, Natural Resources and Environment Ministry for Mines, Natural Resources and the Environment Mr. Wellings Watson Mtawa Simwela Assistant Director of Forestry Department of Forestry Ministry for Mines, Natural Resources and the Environment Mr. Custom N. Nyirenda Forestry Extension Officer Ministry for Mines, Natural Resources and the Environment ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 22 MALAWI (continuation) Mr. B. B. Kumwembe Deputy Secretary Ministry for Mines, Natural Resources and the Environment MALAYSIA Mr. Choo Seh Bah Assistant Director Soil Conservation Section Department of Agriculture MALDIVES Mr. Ahmed Ali Manik Senior Environment Analyst Ministry of Environment, Energy and Water Mr. Hussain Naeem Environment Analyst Ministry of Environment, Energy and Water MALI S.E. M. Nancoman Keita Ministre Ministère de l'Environnement et de l'Assainissement M. Mamadou Gakou Secrétaire Technique Permanent Cadre Insitutionnel de la Gestion des Questions Environnementales Ministère de l'Environnement et de l'Assainissement M. Alassane Boncana Maiga Conseiller Technique du Ministre Ministère de l'Environnement et de l'Assainissement M. El Hadrami Ould Bahneine Directeur de l'Environnement Ministère du Développement rural, de l'hydraulique et de l'environnement MAURITIUS Mr. Seemadree Appanah Paupiah Conservator of Forest Forestry Service Ministry of Agro-Industry and Fisheries MEXICO Excma. Sra. Margarita Dieguez Armas Embajadora Embajada de México, Kenia Sra. Erika Del Rocío López Rojas Titular de la Unidad de Cooperación y Financiamiento Comisión Nacional Forestal Ing. Oscar Estrada Murrieta Coordinador General de Conservación y Restauración Comisión Nacional Forestal Sra. Laura Guillermina Espinosa Martínez Jefa de Cancillería Embajada de México, Kenia Sr. Gerardo Javier Guiza Vargas Segundo Secretario Embajada de México, Kenia MICRONESIA (FEDERATED STATES OF) Mr. Simpson Abraham Director Kosrae Island Resource Management Authority MONGOLIA MAURITANIA M. Dahmoud Ould Merzoug Conseiller du Ministre Ministère du Développement rural, de l'hydraulique et de l'environnement Ms. Jargal Batsukh Director International Cooperation Department Ministry for Nature and Environment MOROCCO Mr. Mohamed Mahmoud Ould El Ghaouth Ambassador Ministry of Foreign Affairs M. Mohamed Badraoui Directeur de la Lutte Contre la Désertification et de la Protection de la Nature Haut Commissariat aux Eaux et Forêts et à la Lutte contre la Désertification ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 23 MOROCCO (continuation) M. Jamal Maatougui Chargé d'Affaires a.i. Ambassade du Maroc, Kenya M. Mohamed Ghanam Chef de Service de Coordination et de Suivi de la Convention de lutte contre la désertification Haut Commissariat aux Eaux et Forêts et à la lutte contre la Désertification M. Brahim Jaafar Chef du Service de la Recherche Ministère de l'Aménagement du Territoire, de l'Eau et de l'Environnement MOZAMBIQUE Dr. José Manuel Elija Guambe Permanent Secretary Ministry for Coordination of Environmental Affairs Mr. Caetano Catoera Charge d'affaires Embassy of Mozambique, Kenya Ms. Lolita Hilario Fondo Ministry for Coordination of Environmental Affairs Mr. Rogério Wamusse Adviser to the Minister for Environmental Management Ministry for Coordination of Environmental Affairs MYANMAR Prof. Kyaw Htun University of Forestry Ministry of Forestry Mr. Myint Swe Director Dry Zone Greening Department Ministry of Forestry NAMIBIA H.E. Rev. Willem Konjore Minister Ministry of Environment and Tourism Mr. Sem Shikongo Head of International Environmental Conventions Unit Directorate of Environmental Affairs Ministry of Environment and Tourism Ms. Ndina-Tate Imasiku Directorate of Environmental Affairs Ministry of Environment and Tourism Mr. J.G.S. Steenkamp Deputy Director Agricultural Extension Services Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Rural Development Ms. Martha Mwandingi Environment Unit United Nations Development Programme, Namibia NEPAL Mr. Lok Darshan Regmi Joint Secretary Chief of Environment Division Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology Mr. Jay Ram Adhikari Soil Conservation Officer Under Secretary - Technical Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology NETHERLANDS H.E. Ms. M.W.J.A. van Gool Ambassador and Permanent Representative Embassy of the Netherlands, Kenya Mr. Theodorus Johannes Wessels Head Natural Resources and Ecosystems Management Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr. Jan A. Bauer Deputy Permanent Representative Embassy of the Netherlands, Kenya Ms. Fea Boegborn Senior Policy Officer Natural Resources and Ecosystems Management Division Ministry for Foreign Affairs ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 24 NETHERLANDS (continuation) Mr. Hendrik Johan Lette Forests and Biodiversity Advisor International Agricultural Centre Department of Sustainable Management of Natural Resources Wageningen University NICARAGUA Ing. Edilberto Duarte López Especialista Forestal Dirección General de Recursos Naturales y Biodiversidad Ministerio del Ambiente y Recursos Naturales NIGER S.E. M. Abdou Labo Ministre Ministère de l'Hydraulique, de l'Environnement et de la Lutte contre la Désertification Mme Barre Haoua Secrétaire Général Cabinet du Premier Ministre M. Hassane Saley Secrétaire exécutif Conseil National de l'Environnement pour un Développement Durable Cabinet du Premier Ministre M. Assane Salifou President Conseil National de l'Environnement pour un Développement Durable M. Issa Oumar Direction des Nations Unies et Organisations Internationales Ministère des Affaires Etrangères et de l'Intégration Africaine M. Mamadou Maman Conseiller Direction de l'Environnement Ministère de l'Hydraulique, de l'Environnement et de la Lutte contre la Désertification M. Souley Aboubacar Conseiller Technique en Environnement Ministère de l'Hydraulique, de l'Environnement et de la Lutte contre la Désertification M. Ali Boubacar Doungou Géographe Secrétariat Permanent de la Stratégie de la Réduction de la Pauvreté NIGERIA H.E. Hon. Dr. Iyorchia Ayu Minister Federal Ministry of Environment H.E. Esirekpe Omene High Commissioner Permanent Representative to UNEP High Commission of Nigeria, Kenya Mr. Nkem Ononiwu Director Department of Drought and Desertification Amelioration Federal Ministry of Environment Mr. Orvendega Gberikon Special Assistant to the Minister Federal Ministry of Environment Mr. Bukar Hassan Deputy Director Department of Drought and Desertification Amelioration Federal Ministry of Environment Mr. Ayo Olukanni Deputy Resident Representative High Commission of Nigeria, Kenya Eng. I. Babbaji Technical Adviser Federal Ministry of Water Resources Mr. M.B. Dahiru Assistant Director Ecological Fund Office Mr. Timloh Nkem Assistant Director Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr. Ositadinma Anaedu Head International Organizations Office of the National Security Advisor Mr. Kaigama Umar Commissioner on Environment Yobe State Ministry of Environment ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 25 NIGERIA (continuation) Mr. Mohammed Mahmud Mamudo Director on Drought and Desertification Yobe State Ministry of Environment Mr. Lawan Dilala Ligali Director of Forestry Yobe State Federal Ministry of Environment NIUE H.E. Hon. Bill Vakaafi Motufoou Minister Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Mr. Ernest Nemaia Trade Office Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries NORWAY Ms. Inger Naess Adviser Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr. André Thomas Eid Counsellor Embassy of Norway, Kenya Mr. Ole Reidar Bergum Higher Executive Officer Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr. Odd Arnesen Advisor Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) Mr. Jon Heikki Aas Advisor Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) Ms. Gunn Paulsen Senior Adviser Directorate for Nature Management Mr. Frank Eklo Higher Executive Officer Directorate for Nature Management Ms. Elisabeth Jacobsen Adviser Embassy of Norway, Kenya PAKISTAN H.E. Mr. Syed Zahid Hussain Permanent Representative of Pakistan to UNEP High Commission of Pakistan, Kenya Dr. Amjad Tahir Virk Project Manager Ministry of Environment Mr. Afzaal Mahmood Deputy Permanent Representative of Pakistan to UNEP High Commission of Pakistan, Kenya PALAU Dr. Joel Edward Miles Terrestrial Unit Chief Office of Environmental Response and Coordination PANAMA Sra. Nara Vargas Asesora Técnica de la Administración General Autoridad Nacional del Ambiente PAPUA NEW GUINEA Mr. Robert Norombe Acting Deputy Secretary Department of Environment and Conservation PARAGUAY Sr. Luis Molinas Belén Director de Planificación Estratégica Secretaría del Ambiente PERU Sr. Walter Alejos Calderón Congresista Instituto Nacional de Recursos Naturales Blgo. Ricardo Gutiérrez Quiroz Director Unidad de Gestión Ambiental Transectorial Instituto Nacional de Recursos Naturales ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 26 PHILIPPINES Ms. Bernarditas Müller Chargé d'Affaires a.i. Embassy of the Philippines, Kenya POLAND H.E. Mr. Wojciech Jasinski Ambassador Embassy of Poland, Kenya Mr. Ryszard Debicki Professor Maria Curie Skodowska University, Lublin Mr. Przemystaw Bobak Deputy Permanent Representative Embassy of Poland, Kenya PORTUGAL H.E. Mr. Julio Francisco de Sales Mascarenhas Ambassador Embassy of Portugal, Kenya Mr. Victor Louro Forestry General Directorate Ministry for Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries Ms. Lina Isabel Mota Second Secretary Embassy of Portugal, Kenya Mr. Marco Sarmento Rebelo International Relations Department Ministry of the Environment Sr. Lucio Rosario Comissao Nacional UNCCD Direcçao General das Recursos Florestas Mr. Kyu Tae Lee Director Strategic Planning Team Korea Forest Service Mr. Pal Lee Sang First Secretary Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Kenya Mr. Yu Jeho Senior Deputy Director Global Environment Office Ministry of Environment Mr. Jun-ho Ko Deputy Director International Cooperation Division Korea Forest Service Dr. Chun-Yong Lee Senior Researcher Forest Soil Conservation Division Korea Forest Research Institute REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA Mr. Ilie Boian Prime Vice Director State Hydrometeorological Service Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources ROMANIA H.E. Mr. Emilian Ion Ambassador Embassy of Romania, Kenya Mr. Viorel Blujdea Researcher Forest Research and Management Planning Institute RUSSIAN FEDERATION QATAR Mr. Sultan Hassan Al-Jamali Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Agriculture Mr. Khalid Helal Al-Enazi Supreme Council for the Environment and Natural Reserves H.E. Mr. V.G. Stepankov Deputy Minister Ministry of Natural Resources H.E. Dr. N.L. Ratsiborinsky Acting Permanent Representative Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to the International Organizations in Nairobi REPUBLIC OF KOREA H.E. Dr. Soo-Hwa Lee Deputy Minister Korea Forest Service Mr. V. J. Derenkovsky Member Committee on the Environment Lower Chamber of the Parliament ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 27 RUSSIAN FEDERATION (continuation) Mr. Evgeny Gorshkov Head of Division Department of International Cooperation Ministry of Natural Resources Mr. Sergey Kononuchenko First Secretary Department of International Organizations Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr. V.N. Lenev First Secretary Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to the International Organizations in Nairobi Mr. M. V. Ponamorev First Secretary Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to the International Organizations in Nairobi Ms. E.A. Chistyakova Advisor Lower Chamber of the Parliament RWANDA H.E. Mr. George William Kayonga Ambassador and Permanent Representative to UNEP and UN HABITAT Embassy of Rwanda, Kenya Mr. Ephraim Murenzi Deputy Chief of Mission Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda, Kenya M. Claudien Habimana Directeur des Forêts Ministère des Terres, de l’Environnement, des Forêts, de l'Eau et des Mines SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS Mr. Patrick Williams Senior Physical Planner Ministry of Sustainable Development SAINT LUCIA Mr. Michael Andrew Acting Chief Forest Officer Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES Mr. Edmund Jackson Environmental Services Coordinator (Acting) Environmental Services Unit Ministry of Health and the Environment SAMOA Mr. Uesile Amuiamuia Senior Land Management Officer Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Meteorology Mr. Sooialo David Fong Assistant Chief Executive Officer Land Management Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Meteorology SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE M. Heliodoro Pires Quaresma Ingénieur Cartographe Direction des Services Geografiques et Cadastraux Ministère des Ressources Naturelles et Environnement SAUDI ARABIA H.E. Mr. Nabeel Khalaf Ashour Ambassador Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Kenya Mr. Abdu Gasem Al-Shareef Al Assiri General Manager Department of Pastural Land and Forests Ministry of Agriculture Mr. Hussain Al Shuwaish General Manager Ministry of Finance Mr. Naser Al Marri Member Ministry of Agriculture Mr. Saleh Barabah Member Ministry of Finance Mr. Adel Kuste Member Presidency of Meteorology and Environment Ministry of Agriculture ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 28 SENEGAL Mme Gogo Banel Ndiaye Macina Conseillère Technique Conseil Supérieur des Ressources Naturelles et de l'Environnement (CONSERE) Ministère de l'Environnement et de la Protection de la Nature M. Matar Cisse Directeur des Eaux, Forêts, Chasses et de la Conservation des Sols Ministère de l'Environnement et de la Protection de la Nature M. Abdourahmane Samoura Chef Division Reboisement et Conservation des Sols Ministère de l'Environnement et de la Protection de la Nature M. Ndiawar Dieng Conseiller Technique du Ministre Ministère de l'Environment et de la Protection de la Nature Mme Astou Kane Sall Présidente Commission du développement rural et de l'environnement Assemblée Nationale M. Adama Ly Coordonnateur, Projet de Gestion intégrée des écosystèmes dans quatre paysages représentatifs du Sénégal (PGIES) Ministère de l'Environnement et de la Protection de la Nature SEYCHELLES Mr. Didier Dogley Director General for General Nature Conservation Division of Nature and Conservation Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources SIERRA LEONE Mr. Stephen Syril James Jusu Director of the Environment Environment Protection Department Ministry of Lands, Country Planning and the Environment SLOVAK REPUBLIC H.E. Mr. Igor Liska Ambassador Embassy of the Slovak Republic, Kenya Mr. Ivan Jad'ud' Third Secretary Embassy of the Slovak Republic, Kenya Mr. Pavol Bielek Director Soil Science and Conservation Research Institute Ms. Bambi Badibangova Embassy of the Slovak Republic, Kenya Ms. Martina Ciganikova Embassy of the Slovak Republic, Kenya SOLOMON ISLANDS M. Ibrahima Sounkarou Ndiaye Coordonnateur Projet de Recherche pour l'Observation et la Gestion des Ressources Terrestres (PROGERT) Ministère de l'Environnement et de la Protection de la Nature Mr. David Njiki Njiki Executive Secretary Interim Secretariat of the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) Ministère de l'Environment et de la Protection de la Nature Ms. Ellen Iramu Senior Research Officer Department of Agriculture and Livestock SOMALIA H.E. Mr. Khadar Bihi Minister Ministry of Environment and Natural Disasters Mr. Abdo Bahajj Minister Advisor Expert Ministry of Environment and Natural Disasters Ms. Marian Noor Secretary Ministry of Environment and Natural Disasters ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 29 SOUTH AFRICA Ms. Rejoice Mabudafhasi Deputy Minister Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism Ms. Maria Mbengashe Chief Director Biodiversity and Marine International Cooperation Department of Tourism, Environment and Conservation Mr. Jones Muleso Kharika Director of Resource Use Department of Tourism, Environment and Conservation Mr. Tlou Ramaru Environmental Officer Department of Tourism, Environment and Conservation Mr. Livhuwani Matsila Director Office of the Deputy Minister Department of Tourism, Environment and Conservation Ms. Elise Harber Deputy Director Department of Foreign Affairs Mr. Matsobane Richard Selemela Department of Agriculture Mr. Masingita Chauke Resource Conservation Officer Department of Agriculture Mr. Obopeng Gaoraelwe Northern Cape Provinces Department of Tourism, Environment and Conservation Mr. Kule Chitepo Department of Tourism, Environment and Conservation Ms. Julie Clarke Environmentalist Development Bank of Southern Africa Mr. Leon Jordaan Deputy Permanent Representative to UNEP South African High Commission, Kenya Mr. Jonan du Randt Director Office of the Minister Ministry of Environmental Affairs and Tourism Mr. Alfred Wills Deputy Director General International Cooperation and Resources Department of Tourism, Environment and Conservation SPAIN Sr. José Luís Herránz Sáez Director General para la Biodiversidad Ministerio del Medio Ambiente Sra. Anunciada Fernández de Córdova Subdirectora de Programas y Convenios Culturales y Científicos Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores Sr. Eduardo del Palacio Fernández-Montes Jefe del Área de Hidrología Ministerio de Medio Ambiente Sra. Mónica Ruiz Bustos Jefa del Area de Programas y Convenios Científicos Subdirección General de Programas y Convenios Culturales y Científicos Ministerio de Asuntos Exteriores Sra. María Noguerol Álvarez Jefa del Área de Organismos Internacionales y Reclutamiento Subdireción General de Cooperación Multilateral y Horizontal Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional Sr. Leopoldo Rojo Serrano Jefe de Servicio de Formación y Documentación Dirección General para la Biodiversidad Ministerio de Medio Ambiente Sra. Beatriz Bueno González Oficina Técnica del PAN Tecnologias y Recursos Agrarias SA Ministerio de Medio Ambiente ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 30 SRI LANKA H.E. Mr. M.K. Meelaud Keeran Permanent Representative to UNEP and UN HABITAT High Commissioner High Commission of Sri Lanka, Kenya Mr. Poddiwela Marage Leelaratne Secretary Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Ms. J.A.D.S.P. Wijegunasekera Deputy Permanent Representative to UNEP and UN HABITAT Second Secretary High Commission of Sri Lanka, Kenya SUDAN H.E. Ms. Teresa Siricio Iro Minister of State Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning H.E. Mr. Ahmed Hamid Elfaki Hamid Ambassador Director of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr. Fathalrahman Ahmed Mohamed Director General for Natural Resources Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Mr. Salah Elden Abdalla Elabied Director of Land Use and Desertification Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Mr. Kuol Nyok Kuol Arop Arop Third Secretary Embassy of Sudan, Kenya Ms. Neimat Mohamed Bilal Counsellor Embassy of Sudan, Kenya SURINAME Ms. Margret H. Kerkhoffs-Zerp Policy Officer Ministry of Labour, Technological Development and Environment SWAZILAND H.E. Mr. Mtiti Fakudze Minister Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives Mr. Bongani Masuku Soil Scientist Land Development Section Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives SWEDEN Ms. Amalia Garcia-Thärn Deputy Director Department for Global Development Ministry for Foreign Affairs Mr. Lennart Bondesson Head of Division Swedish International Cooperation Agency Mr. Anders Hjort-Af-Ornäs Professor Linköping University Mr. Ola Möller Programme Officer Department for Natural Resources Swedish International Cooperation Agency SWITZERLAND S.E. M. Pierre Combernous Ambassadeur Ambassade de Suisse, Kenya M. Martin Sommer Chef Section Ressources Naturelles et Environnement Direction du Developpement et de la Cooperation Mme Liliane Ortega Conseillière Principale Division des Ressources naturelles et environnement Direction du Developpement et de la Cooperation M. Jacques Borel Collaborateur scientifique Division III Direction Politique ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 31 SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC Mr. Khaled Al-Shara'a Director Office for Implementation of the Convention and National Coordination Ministry of Local Administration and Environment TAJIKISTAN H.E. Mr. Gulmahmadov Davlastsho Kurbonalievich Minister State Committee for Land Management Mr. Nozaninov Nusratullo Bodomovich Head of Department State Committee for Land Management Mr. Somporn Patinavin Soil Surveyor Land Development Department Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives Mr. Dhanatpongse Smitabhindu Counsellor Embassy of Thailand, Kenya Ms. Meera Pandit Focal Point to UNEP and UN HABITAT Embassy of Thailand, Kenya TIMOR-LESTE Mr. Manuel da Silva Director of Forest Protection and Resources Management Department of Forestry and Water Resources Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries THAILAND TOGO Mr. Chaiwat Sittibush Director General Land Development Department Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives S.E. M. Issifou Okolou-Kantchati Ministre Ministère de l'Environnement Mr. Tawatchai Sutibongkot Adviser to the Minister Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives Mr. Djiwonou Yao Folly Directeur des Eaux et Forêts Ministère de l'Environnement Mr. Chatchai Ratanophat Director General Royal Forest Department Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment M. Kossivi Uwolowudu Essiomle Chef Division des Etudes et du Suivi des Conventions Direction de l'Environnement Ministère de l'Environnement Mr. Jesada Luangjame Director of Silviculture Research Division Royal Forest Department Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Mr. Worapong Waramit Policy and Plan Analyst Land Development Department Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives Mr. Somyot Saengnin Technical Forest Officer National Park Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment TONGA Dr. Viliami Fakava Deputy Director Head of Corporate Services Division Ministry of Agriculture and Food TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO Mr. Kenneth Roach Senior Sector Specialist Ministry of Public Utilities and the Environment ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 32 TUNISIA S.E. M. Mohamed Adel Smaoui Ambassadeur Mission Permanente de la Tunisie près du Programme des Nations Unies pour l’Environnement (PNUE), Kenya M. Mohamed Ismail Ministère de l'Environnement et du Développement Durable M. Naceur Hammami Directeur des énergies renouvelables Agence Nationale des Energies Renouvelables (ANER) Ministère de l'Environnement et du Développement Durable M. Noureddine Kâabi Directeur Ministère du Développement et de la Coopération Internationale M. Hamda Aloui Ingénieur Principal Ministère de l'Environnement et du Développement Durable M. Fatin Eleuch Chef de Service Direction Générale des Forêts Ministère de l'Agriculture et des Ressources Hydrauliques M. Abdelmajid Jemai Expert National Projet Appui au programme d'action national de lutte contre la désertification - Coopération technique allemande (PANLCD-GTZ) Ministère de l'Environnement et du Développement Durable UGANDA H.E. Ms. Mary R. Mugyenyi Minister of State for Animal Industry Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries H.E. Ms. Agnes Kalibbala Ambassador High Commision of Uganda, Kenya Ms. Rhoda Tumusime Commissioner for Agricultural Planning Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries Mr. Stephen Muwaya Senior Range Officer Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries Mr. Rauben Byereta Foreign Service Officer Desk Officer UNCCD Department of Multilateral Organizations and Treaties Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. James Shergold Epila-Otara Principal Research Officer Forestry Resources Research Institute Mr. Philip Gwage Assistant Commissioner Department of Meteorology Ministry of Water, Lands and Environment UKRAINE Dr. Yuriy Kolmaz Head Land Resources Division Ministry of Environmental Protection TURKEY Mr. Mevlüt Düzgün Head of the Department for Planning and Project Management Board of Research, Planning and Coordination Ministry of Environment and Forestry Mr. Izzet Güçyener First Counsellor and Deputy Resident Representative Embassy of Turkey, Kenya Mr. Mykola Yaremchuk Chargé d'Affaires a.i. Embassy of Ukraine, Kenya UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Mr. Hamad Al-Mazrouei Director Agriculture Department Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 33 UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (continuation) Dr. Lutfi Abdel Gadir Desougi Senior Environmental Researcher Federal Environment Agency UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND Ms. Thu Phan Focal Point for UNEP and UN HABITAT United Kingdom High Commission, Kenya Ms. Jacqueline Arkle Logistical Support United Kingdom High Commission, Kenya H.E. Mr. Adam K. C. Wood United Kingdom High Commissioner United Kingdom High Commission, Kenya Mr. Ned Holborn First Secretary Foreign and Commonwealth Office United Kingdom High Commission, Kenya Mr. Josceline Wheatley Team Leader Global Environment Assets Team Policy Division Department for International Development Dr. Daniel Bradley Adviser Rural Livelihoods Policy Division Department for International Development Dr. Thomas Tanner UNCCD Coordinator, United Kingdom Presidency of the European Union Policy Division Department for International Development Ms. Gemma Cook Deputy Policy Analyst Policy Division Department for International Development Ms. Caroline Harris Policy Support Officer Policy Division Department for International Development Ms. Anna Balance Environment Adviser Environment for Sustainable Development Team Department for International Development Mr. Jolyon Thompson Legal Adviser International Environment Division Department for International Development Mr. Dashanta Hewavitarne Deputy Management Officer Sustainable Development Group Department for International Development Mr. John Virgoe First Secretary United Kingdom High Commission, Kenya UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA H.E. Hon. Arcado D. Ntagazwa Minister of State Division of Environment Vice-President's Office H.E. Judge Hamisi Msumi Tanzania High Commissioner High Commission of the United Republic of Tanzania, Kenya Mr. Richard S. Muyungi Assistant Director of Environment Vice President's Office Mr. Ruzika Niyo Muheto Director of Environmental Planning and Research National Environment Management Council Mr. George R. Kafumu Senior Environmental Officer Vice-President's Office Ms. Adelaida Tillya Minister Counsellor High Commission of the United Republic of Tanzania, Kenya Mr. Katinda Kamando Minister Counsellor Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mr. Joseph S. Nandrie Senior Forest Officer Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 34 UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA (continuation) Mr. Benjamin Andulage Senior Wildlife Officer Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism Mr. Mike McGahuey Natural Resources Policy Adviser Office of Natural Resources Management Bureau of Economic Growth, Agriculture and Trade United States Agency for International Development UNITED STATES OF AMERICA H.E. Ms. Karen T. Levine Permanent Representative to UNEP and UNHABITAT Embassy of the United States of America, Kenya Mr. Franklin Moore Director Office of Environment and Science Policy Bureau of Economic Growth, Agriculture and Trade United States Agency for International Development Mr. Robert A. Sorenson Deputy Director Office of Ecology and Terrestrial Conservation Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Department of State Mr. Daniel K. Balzer Regional Environment Officer Embassy of the United States of America, Ethiopia Ms. Jo Brooks Attorney Adviser Office of the Legal Adviser Department of State Ms. Christine Dawson Senior Conservation Officer Office of Ecology and Terrestrial Conservation Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Department of State Mr. Hari Eswaran National Leader for World Soil Resources Natural Resources Conservation Service Department of Agriculture Ms. Maxine Levin Soil Scientist Natural Resources Conservation Service Department of Agriculture Mr. Michael Pellant Great Basin Restoration Initiative Coordinator Bureau of Land Management Department of the Interior Dr. Mary Rowen Wildlife and Biodiversity Adviser Office of Natural Resources Management Bureau of Economic Growth, Agriculture and Trade United States Agency for International Development Mr. John Tuminaro Foreign Affairs Officer Office of Economic and Development Affairs Bureau of International Organization Affairs Department of State Mr. John Whittlesey Regional Environment Hub Officer Embassy of the United States of America, Jordan URUGUAY Sra. Giselle Beja Directora Asesoría de Asuntos Ambientales Internacionales Ministerio de Vivienda, Ordenamiento Territorial y Medio Ambiente UZBEKISTAN Dr. Zokhidjon Nazirov Deputy Director Main Administration of Hydrometeorology (Glavgidromet) VENEZUELA (BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF) Excma. Sra. María Jacqueline Mendoza Ortega Embajadora Embajada de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, Kenia ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 35 VENEZUELA (BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF) (continuation) H.E. Mr. Jesús Arnaldo Pérez Ambassador Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Canada Sr. Gerardo Carrillo Silva Ministro Consejero Embajada de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, Kenia Sr. Lourdes Pérez Consejero Embajada de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela, Kenia Mr. Pham Trong Hien Senior Officer Department of International Cooperation Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development YEMEN Mr. Mutahar Zaid Mutahar General Director of Irrigation Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Mr. Ahmed Husain Al-Attas Director General Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation ZAMBIA Sr. Alexis Colmenares Tercer Secretario Unidad de Medio Ambiente Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores H.E. Mr. Nedson Nzowa Deputy Minister Ministry of Tourism, Environment and Natural Resources Hon. Luis D'Angelo de Pietri Presidente de la Comisión Permanente de Ambiente, Recursos Naturales y Ordenación Territorial Asamblea Nacional Mr. Godwin Fishani Gondwe Acting Chief Environment Management Officer Department of Environment and Natural Resources Ministry of Tourism, Environment and Natural Resources Hon. Joffre Navas Diputado por el Estado Barinas Asamblea Nacional VIET NAM Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Binh Director General Department for Forestry Development Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Ms. Pham Minh Thoa Deputy Chief of Planning Division Department for Forestry Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Mr. Nguyen Duc Toan Director Department of Science and Education Government's Office Mr. Phan Van Hien Vice Director General Department of External Finance Ministry of Finance Mr. Frederick Mulenga Forestry Department Ministry of Tourism, Environment and Natural Resources ZIMBABWE H.E. Hon. Francis D. Nhema Minister Ministry of Environment and Tourism Mr. F. Tseriwa Acting Permanent Representative Permanent Mission of Zimbabwe to UNEP Ms. Mutsa Chasi Director General Environmental Management Agency Ministry of Environment and Tourism ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 36 OBSERVER STATES IRAQ Mr. Fadhil Ali Hilal Al-Farrajii Director General State Board of Combating Desertification Ministry of Agriculture SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO Ms. Gordana Grujic Directorate for Environmental Protection Ministry of Science and Environmental Protection ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 37 NON-MEMBER STATES MAINTAINING PERMANENT OBSERVER MISSIONS AT UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS HOLY SEE H.E. Archbishop Alain Paul Lebeaupin Apostolic Nuncio Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to UNEP and UN HABITAT, Kenya Rev. Julien Kaboré Second Secretary Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to UNEP and UN HABITAT, Kenya Ms. Belinda Assumpta Rego Adviser Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to UNEP and UN HABITAT, Kenya Rev. Father Gerard Whelan Adviser Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to UNEP and UN HABITAT, Kenya ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 38 UNITED NATIONS SECRETARIAT OFFICES, SPECIALIZED AGENCIES AND RELATED ORGANIZATIONS FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS Mr. Samuel Jutzi Director Animal Production and Health Division Agriculture Department Mr. Dominique Lantieri Remote Sensing Officer Sustainable Development Department Mr. Luc Dubreuil Environment Officer Mr. Freddy Nacthergaele Technical Officer Land Classification Ms. Barbara Cooney Field Programme Development Service INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT Mr. Cyril Enweze Vice-President Mr. Jim Carruthers Assistant President Programme Management Department Ms. Khalida Bouzar Global Environment Facility Coordinator Ms. Sheila Mwanundu Senior Technical Advisor Ms. Farhana Haque-Rahman Chief of Media Relations, Special Events and Programmes Mr. Naoufel Telahigue Globel Environment Facility Programme Officer Mr. David Paqui Events Officer Ms. Silvia Manuela Benedetti Journalist Mr. Benard Ato Otabil Journalist Mr. Bruce Moore Director of the International Land Coalition SECRETARIAT OF THE CONVENTION ON BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY Mr. David Coates Programme Officer Inland Waters UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND Mr. Roger Pearson Senior Programme Officer UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME Mr. Ølav Kjorven Director Energy and Environment Group Mr. Philip Dobie Director Drylands Development Centre Ms. Maryam Niamir-Fuller UNDP/GEF Senior Technical Adviser for Land Degradation Energy and Environment Group Mr. Elie Kodsi Regional Team Leader - Arab States Dryland Development Centre Mr. Alan Rodgers GEF Regional Technical Adviser Land Degradation and Biodiversity for East Africa Mr. Mounkaila Goumandakoye Senior Policy Adviser Drylands Development Centre Mr. Uygar Ozesmi Environment Specialist on Land Degradation GEF Small Grants Programme ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 39 UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (continuation) Ms. Sarah Anyoti Information and Communication Specialist Drylands Development Centre Ms. Ruth Mwathi Programme Associate Drylands Development Centre Ms. Agnes Ndegwa Drylands Development Centre Mr. Joseph Opiyo-Odongo Policy Advisor - Environment Mr. Eric Patrick Policy Adviser Dryland Development Centre Mr. Samson Wasao National Project Manager Department of Sustainability Mr. James Mungai UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION Mr. Emmanuel Naah Programme Specialist Nairobi Office Mr. Thomas Schlueter Programme Specialist Nairobi Office Mr. Trevor Sankey Programme Specialist Nairobi Office UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME Mr. Alex Alusa Deputy Director Division of Environmental Conventions Mr. Bakary Kante Director Division of Policy Development and Law Mr. Ahmed Djoghlaf Director Division of Global Environment Facility Mr. Sekou Touré Director Regional Office for Africa Mr. Timo Maukonen Senior Programme Officer Division of Early Warning and Assessment Mr. Marcus Lee Programme Officer Division of Early Warning and Assessment Ms. Anna Tengberg UNEP/GEF Programme Officer for Land Degradation Ms. Daya Bragante Programme Officer Division of Global Environment Facility Mr. Mohamed Sessay Programme Officer Division of Global Environment Facility Regional Office for Africa Mr. German Velasquez Senior Programme Officer Environmental Conventions Interlinkages and Synergies Branch Division of Environmental Conventions Ms. Sarah Mwendwa Stephen Regional Office for Africa Dr. Klaus Toepfer Executive Director Mr. Torheim Svanhid-Isabelle Regional Office for Africa Mr. Shafqat Kakahel Deputy Executive Director Mr. David Ombisi Regional Office for Africa Ms. Gemma Shepherd Programme Officer Division of Environmental Conventions Ms. Esther Njenga African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) secretariat Mr. Nicholas Nuttall Spokesperson ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 40 UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME (continuation) Mr. Rotich Nehemia African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) secretariat Dr. Eleanor Milne Consultant Mr. Dantsey Koffi Assistant Regional Coordinator for Africa Mr. Sergio Jauregui Programme Officer Division of Environmental Implementation Ms. Teresa Khasakhala Regional Office for Africa Mr. Mohamed Abdel-Monem Natural Resources Officer Regional Office for Africa Mr. Peter Acquah Acting Deputy Director African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN) secretariat Dr. William Critchley Center for Development Cooperation Vrije University Amsterdam Mr. Patrick Haro Regional Office for Africa Dr. Ahmad Ali Ghosn Natural Resources Officer Regional Coordinator for UNCCD SRAP Regional office for West Asia UNITED NATIONS FORUM ON FORESTS Mr. Pekka Patosaari Director SECRETARIAT OF THE UNITED NATIONS FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE Mr. Feng Gao Coordinator Implementation Programme Mr. Festus Luboyera Programme Officer Implementation Programme UNITED NATIONS HUMAN SETTLEMENTS Ms. Elizabeth Mwaniki Intern UNITED NATIONS INFORMATION CENTRE NAIROBI Mr. Nasser Ega-Musa Deputy Director UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL STRATEGY FOR DISASTER REDUCTION Ms. Noroarisoa Rakotondrandria Officer-in-Charge UNISDR Africa Mr. John Harding Programme Officer UNITED NATIONS UNIVERSITY Ms. Caroline King Project Officer International Network on Water, Environment and Health Dr. Zafar Adeel Assistant Director International Network on Water, Environment and Health WORLD BANK Mr. Steve Gorman Lead Environmental Specialist Environment Department Mr. Christophe Crepin Regional Programme Manager Africa Region Mr. Enos Esikuri Technical Specialist Environment Department Mr. Robert Hart Communication Advisor External Affairs Mr. James Schultz Africa Region Mr. Per Ryden Ms. Karen Brooks ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 41 WORLD BANK (continuation) Ms. Christine Cornelius World Climate Programme Department Ms. C. Richard-Van Maele Chief Communications and Public Affairs Office Ms. Kristyn Ebro Mr. James Warren Evans Mr. Erick Fernandes Ms. Faith Kaguamba Mr. John Lambert Mr. Christian Albert Peter Senior Forestry Specialist Mr. Sam Wedderburn WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION Dr. Lucien Manga Health and Environment Area of Work Focal Point Division of Healthy Environments in Sustainable Development Regional Office for Africa WORLD METEOROLOGICAL ORGANIZATION Mr. Michel Jarraud Secretary-General H.E. Prof. M. Mwandosya Ministry of Communications and Transport United Republic of Tanzania Mr. P. Kato Ministry of Communications and Transport United Republic of Tanzania Mr. A. Ndiaye Director Regional Office for Africa Dr. M.V.K. Sivakumar Chief Agricultural Meteorology Division Mr. R. Stefanski Scientific Officer Agricultural Meteorology Division Mr. S. Njoroge National Programme Officer Subregional Office for Eastern and Southern Africa Ms. P. Amimo Office Secretary Subregional Office for Eastern and Southern Africa Dr. J. R. Mukabana Permanent Resident Representative of Kenya Kenya Meteorological Department Mr. S.W. Muchemi Assistant Director Public Weather Services Division Kenya Meteorological Department Mr. A. Shaka Senior Meteorologist International Relations and Human Resources Division Kenya Meteorological Department Ms. R. Ogola Public Relation Officer Kenya Meteorological Department Mr. E. Odada Director Pan African START Secretariat (PASS) University of Nairobi Dr. M. H. Mhita Permanent Resident Representative of the United Republic of Tanzania ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 42 INTERGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK Mr. Hany Raouf Shalaby COMMISSION DES FORÊTS D'AFRIQUE CENTRALE M. Raymond Ndomba-Ngoye Secrétaire Exécutif Adjoint AFRICAN UNION Mr. Foday Bojang Head of Division Environment and Natural Resources Mr. Ali Mohammed Regional Coordinator New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) Coastal and Marine Programmes Mr. Faustin Mwape New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) secretariat Dr. George Gitau Focal Point of the UNCCD Thematic Programme Network Mr. Haile-Gabriel Abebe Director Semi-Arid Africa Agricultural Research and Development (SAFGRAD) M. Martin Tadoum Assistant Technique COMMUNITY OF SAHEL-SAHARAN STATES Mr. Ahmed Khalil Ghartaa EUROPEAN SPACE AGENCY Dr. Olivier Arino Head of the Projects Section Earth Observation Science and Applications Department Dr. Diego Fernández-Prieto Earth Observation Applications Engineer Earth Observation Science and Applications Department Mr. Adam Keith Support FONDATION DES DESERTS DU MONDE ARAB CENTER FOR THE STUDIES OF ARID ZONES AND DRY LANDS Dr. Abdelgawad El Gilani Mhimed Director Soil and Water Uses Division ARAB MAGHREB UNION M. Abdessalem Kallala Conseiller chargé de l'environnement et de la sécurité alimentaire ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK Mr. David McCauley Senior Environmentalist Economist Mr. Robert Everitt Senior Project Specialist Mr. Bruce Carrad Principal Project Specialist Natural Resources M. Benziane Abdou Conseiller GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT FACILITY Mr. Leonard Good Chief Executive Officer and Chairman Mr. Moctar Touré Team Leader Land and Water Unit Mr. Walter Lusigi Senior Advisor Land and Water Resources Ms. Andrea Kutter Senior Environmental Specialist Land and Water Resources Mr. Jozef Lubbers Senior Environmental Specialist ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 43 INTER-AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR COOPERATION ON AGRICULTURE Mr. Gertjan Beekman Coordinator Program to Combat Desertification and Mitigate the Effects of Drought in South America INTERGOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITY ON DEVELOPMENT Dr. Debalkew Berhe Chief Environment Protection Mr. Reuben Sinange UNCCD Expert INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH IN THE DRY AREAS Dr. Richard Thomas Director of the Natural Resources Management Programme Dr. Louis V. Verchot Lead Scientist for Climate Change and Soil Fertility International Centre for Research in Agroforestry INTERNATIONAL CROPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR THE SEMI-ARID TROPICS Dr. Barry Shapiro Director for Project Development and Marketing Dr. Saidou Koala Director for West and Central Africa Desert Margins Programme Coordinator Mr. Eric Manyasa Research Assistant Mr. Peter Kaloki Research Technician Mr. Idiwel Moussa IUCN - THE WORLD CONSERVATION UNION Mr. Joachim Gratzfeld Programme Officer Ecosystem Management Headquarters, Switzerland Mr. Edmund Barrow Coordinator Forest Conservation and Social Policy Regional Office for Eastern Africa, Kenya Mr. Salifou Mahamadou Project Coordinator Niger Ms. Maria Socorro Z. Manguiat Legal Officer Environmental Law Centre Germany Dr. Mike Mortimore Commission on Ecosystem Management Ms. Masego Madzwamuse Country Programme Coordinator Botswana Ms. Caterina Wolfangel Communications Ecosystem Management Headquarters, Switzerland OBSERVATOIRE DU SAHARA ET DU SAHEL Dr. S. N. Silim Director for Eastern and Southern Arica M. Youba Sokona Secrétaire exécutif Dr. Ramadjita Tabo Principal Scientist, Agronomy Mme Wafa Essahli Coordinatrice des Programmes Dr. André François Van Rooyen Regional Coordinator Desert Margins Mr. Aboubacar Issa Coordinateur du programme CCD-Géstion des resources naturelles (GRN) Dr. Mark Winslow Consultant ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 44 ORGANISATION INTERNATIONALE DE LA FRANCOPHONIE Mme Faouzia Abdoulhalik Responsable de programme PERMANENT INTER-STATE COMMITTEE FOR DROUGHT CONTROL IN THE SAHEL Mr. Musa S. Mbenga Executive Secretary M. Dramane Coulibaly Coordonnateur M. Papa Oumar Dieye Responsable de la Communication, Information et Documentations M. Sibiri Jean Ouedraogo Coordonnateur sous-regional Réseau d’Observatoires de Surveillance Ecologique à Long Terme (ROSELT) Mr. André Nonguierma Expert SECRETARIAT OF THE RAMSAR CONVENTION ON WETLANDS Mr. Abou Bamba Senior Regional Advisor for Africa SOUTH PACIFIC REGIONAL ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME Mr. Bruce Chapman Programme Manager Pacific Futures SOUTHERN AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY Dr. Enos Shumba Regional Programme Manager ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 45 NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS ARGENTINA CAMEROON Confédération des ONG d'environnement et de développement de l'Afrique Centrale (CONGAC) Mme Jacqueline Nkoyok Fundacion Del Sur Mr. Ernst Gabathuler Mr. Juan Luis Mérega Fundacion Hernandiana Mr. Juan Horacio Sefercheoglou CHAD Association pour la protection de l'environnment Mr. Facho Balaam Ms. Claudia Favalli BANGLADESH CHINA Asia-Pacific Forum of Environmental Journalists Ms. Fawzia Nasrin China Sand Control and Desert Industry Society Mr. Baoding Sun Mr. Quamrul Islam Chowdhury Mr. Zhou Weidong Zhu Junfeng BELARUS Belarusian Geographic Society Dr. Valentin Yatsukhno Chinese Society of Forestry Economics Ms. Dai Guangcui COLOMBIA BRAZIL AMAVIDA Mr. João Otavio Malheiros Fundación ambiental oasis de vida Ms. Cecilia Leal Franco COSTA RICA Mr. Wouter Van Oosterhout Associação Pernambucana de Defesa da Natureza (ASPAN) Ms. Silvia Picchioni Tropical Agriculture Research and Higher Education Center (CATIE) Mr. Alan Roberto Gonzàlez Figueroa COTE D'IVOIRE Mr. Rubens Born Fundaçao Grupo Esquel Brasil Mr. Silvio Sant'anna Instituto Sertao Mr. Oscar Arruda Dalva BURKINA FASO Association des volontaires pour le développement (A.V.D.) Mr. Seydou Florent Ouedraogo Centre d'actions et de réalisations internationales Mr. Mathieu Savadogo Réseau pour l'environnement et le développement durable en Afrique (REDDA/NESDA) M. Pascal Valentin Houenou ECUADOR Fundación Rainforest Rescue Ms. Maria Lorena Gamboa ERITREA Drylands Coordination Group Dr. Adugna Haile Fetto ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 46 IRAN (ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF) ETHIOPIA Centre for Sustainable Development Studies and Application (CENESTA) Ms. Khadija Catherine Razavi Drylands Coordination Group Mr. Mulugeta Berhanu Bedanea Ethiopia Association for Combating Desertification Mr. Menberu Lulu Mr. Mohammed-Taghi Farvar IRELAND Institute for Sustainable Development Ms. Susan Burnell Edwards Wingspread International Mr. Brendan Nolan FINLAND ISRAEL Dodo - Tulevaisuuden elävä luonto ry Ms. Tuuli Kaskinen Jacob Blaustein Institute for Desert Research (BIDR) Prof. Avigad Vonshak FRANCE Prof. Pedro Berliner Centre d'actions et de réalisations internationales Mr. Patrice Burger Ms. Marjolaine Souchon Eau Vive Ms. Maggie White International Federation of Agricultural Producers (IFAP) Ms. Nora Ourabah SOS - Sahel international Mr. Jean-Marie Blin GERMANY African Youth Foundation Mr. George Otieno Dr. Alon Tal ITALY Ricerca e Cooperazione Ms. Gabriella Rossicrespi KENYA Climate Network Africa Dr. Dorcas Otieno Mr. Godrey Olukoye Ms. King'oo Agnes Muinde Mr. Newton Gitonga Dr. Eunice Auma International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements Ms. Patricia Wangong'u Mr. Wilson Kinoti Mr. James Kithinji Njeru GHANA Mr. Daniel Bunei Friends of the Earth, Ghana Mr. George Bright Kwaku Awudi INDIA Self Employed Women's Association (SEWA) Ms. Umadevi Swaminathan Youth for Action Mr. Ramnayya Emandi Venkat Consolidated Environmental Conservation Organisation Mr. Zablon Mwangangi ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 47 KENYA (continuation) EcoNews Africa Ms. Margaret Mwakima Environment Liaison Centre International Mme Margarita Rosa Pacheco Mr. Moses Mwangi Ms. Mary Lucy Oronje Ms. Emily Osena Ms. Jacqueline Musimbi Ms. Sylvia W. Wachira Dr. Beneah Daniel Odhiambo Mr. Johnson Wachira Mr. Shadrack Omgoba Namba Ms. Dinnah Tallam Ms. Linah Wodera Ms. Ximena Puentes Ms. Noah Ntiati Mr. Peter Ponda Ms. Martha N. Njama Mr. John Scully Ms. Janet Njoroge Ms. Judith Mbau Mr. Michael Obimbu Mr. Kimaita John Machuguma Mr. Richard Maina Mr. Hesbon Mogambi Mr. Elias Mashina Mr. Kennedy Mutunga Meta Ms. Monica Mkamachi Mr. John Muiruri Ms. Sarah Kalumu Mbai Mr. Richard Mokotio Ms. Richard Supeet Mr. Solomon Maisori Mr. Henry Persimei Ms. Juliette Malenge-Page Mr. Joseph Pareiyo Ms. Susan Eisimirdana Ms. Julia Vele Ms. Rachael Ambani Mr. John Wabwire Ms. Florence Kamene Mr. Mathew Labarakwe Mr. John Kangangi Mr. Samson Lekuye Mr. Jesse Gichini Mr. Samuel Kishoyan Mr. Jeremiah Gitonga Mr. Samuel Kimani Mr. Nicky Nzioki Mr. Nankaya Lepitiling Mr. James Ngugi Mwangi Ms. Ntomulan Lesaynya Ms. Rosemary Nyambura Chege Egerton University Mr. William Shivoga Mr. Arthur Wanyoike Ms. Christine Thuvi ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 48 KENYA (continuation) Indigenous Information Network Ms. Lucy Mulunkei Environment Liaison Centre International Mr. Stephen Timbor Ms. Agnes Lox Mr. Hussein Abdulahi Awadh Mr. Titus Tuwott Mr. Stanley Riamit Ms. Bordahani Sunjo Wambile Mr. John Lekupuny Mr. Joseph Ndungu Mr. James Legei Ms. Monica Opole Mr. Edna Kaptoyo Ms. Monicah Musemi Ms. Mary Muthuri International Federation of Agricultural Producers (IFAP) Mr. Kariuki Nduati Mr. Joseph Mutuku Mr. Dennis Ochwada Mr. Peter Lepaikojo Ms. Anne Kilele Mr. Samuel Lepati Mr. Simeon K. Waidhima Ms. Alice Hawo Lesepen Mr. Lucas Sese Ms. Luci Loltome Mr. Julius Kimani Kariara Mr. Phares Karanja Kenya Initiatives for Development Mr. Samson Maudu Kenya Volunteer Development Services Mr. Malaho Alwanga Silvanus Mr. Cyprian Kiriago Mogusu Ms. Josephine Kioko School Dropout Services Mr. David Ngethe Ms. Rosemary Waweru Mr. Richard Twum Barimah Koranteng Mr. Daniel Lago Society for Protection of Environment Mr. Robert Macharia Mr. Patrick Gang Mr. Musyoka Kitheka Ms. Violet Matiru Young Women's Christian Association Ms. Lilian Lwangu Mr. Samuel Waweru LESOTHO Mr. Anthony Mwangi Ms. Herine Ocholla Participatory Ecological Land Use Management Mr. Moshe Tsehlo Mr. Stephen Ng'ang'a MALAWI Green Belt Movement Mr. Mugure Muchai Mr. Wamahiu Philip Wambugu Coordination Unit for the Rehabilitation of the Environment Ms. Ulemu Munthali ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 49 NIGERIA MALI Association de formation et d'appui au développement (AFAD) Ms. Sina Maiga Nigerian Environmental Study/Action Team (NEST) Prof. Okpara Enoch Comité de coordination des actions des ONG au Mali (CCA-ONG) M. Soumana Tangara Savanna Conservation Nigeria Mr. James Ifeanyi Ubaru SOS - Sahel international Mr. Ibrahim Najada Drylands Coordination Group Mme Hawa Sow Cissé Dembelé NORWAY MAURITANIA Drylands Coordination Group Ms. Gitte Motzfeldt Association développement durable Mr. Mohamed Ould Tolba Ms. Lauren Naville MAURITIUS PAKISTAN Mauritius Council for Development Environmental Studies and Conservation Mr. Awotar Rajendranath Society for Conservation andProtection of Environment (SCOPE) Mr. Tanveer Arif NAMIBIA REPUBLIC OF KOREA Desert Research Foundation of Namibia Dr. Mary Seely Northeast Asian Forest Forum Mr. DongKyun Park NETHERLANDS RUSSIAN FEDERATION Both Ends Ms. Aiah Randolph Lebbie Development and Environment Foundation Ms. Elena Ermolova Ms. Yvonne Lozi Mzungu Mr. Moses Mbasu SENEGAL Mr. Allan Aliguli Conseil des organisations nongovernmentales d'appui au développement (CONGAD) Mme Voré Gana Seck Ms. Marie José Van der Werf Ten Bosch Environnement et développement du tiers-monde (ENDA-TM) M. Masse Lo International Soil Reference and Information Centre Mr. Otto Spaargaren SUDAN NIGER Eau Vive M. Noser Morou Hamadou Drylands Coordination Group Ms. Fatima Shoeib Hussein Hassan Femme - Jeunesse - Environnement Santé Mme Haoua Diop Djingarey Sudanese Environment Conservation Society (SECS) Mr. Mohamed Ali Adil ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 50 SUDAN (continuation) Indigenous Information Network Mr. Godfrey Engor Ms. Sandra Opoka SWAZILAND Yonge Nawe Environmental Action Group Ms. Rosemary Mthethwa TOGO Both Ends Mr. Adjima Yawo Kouma Jules TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO Caribbean Network for Integrated Rural Development Ms. Zakiya Uzoma-Wadada UGANDA Biodiversity Conservation Initiative of Uganda Mr. Lawrence Ayebare International Federation of Agricultural Producers (IFAP) Mr. Francis Mugarra Indigenous Information Network Ms. Margaret Lomonyang UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Emirates Environmental Group Ms. Habiba Almarashi UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND Birdlife International Ms. Teresia Njeri UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA Journalists Environmental Association of Tanzania (JET) Mr. John Chikomo ZIMBABWE Both Ends Mr. Owen Maparo Christian Care Rev. Forbes Matonga ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 51 PARTICIPANTS IN THE SIXTH ROUND TABLE OF MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT ALGERIA Hon. Abdelkader Reguig President of Tiers Présidentiel Group Member of the Council of Nation Member of the Commission on Agriculture BANGLADESH Hon. Ebadur Rahmam Chowdhury Former Minister of State Advocate, Supreme Court of Bangladesh Chairperson, Parliamentary Standing Committee Ministry of Information Hon. Tariqul Islam1 Member of Parliament Minister for Environment and Forest ECONOMIC COMMUNITY OF WEST AFRICAN STATES Hon. Prof. Ali Nouhoun Diallo Speaker of Parliament Hon. Adeyemi Oluwole2 Vice-Chairperson of the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources FINLAND Hon. Pentti Tiusanen1 Member of Parliament Chairperson of the Environment Committee ITALY Hon. Valerio Calzolaio Member of Parliament BENIN Hon. Médard Robert N’Tcha Member of Parliament Hon. Massimo Polledri Member of Parliament KENYA BOTSWANA Hon. Lebonaamang T. Mokalake1 Member of Parliament Hon. Prof. Patrick A. Olweny Member of Parliament KIRIBATI CAPE VERDE Hon. Januário Nascimento Member of Parliament Member of the Commission on Development CHINA Hon. Prof. Wang Tao Member of the Standing Committee of National People’s Congress Chinese Academy of Forestry CUBA Hon. José Amado Castelló González1 Member of Parliament Hon. Jose A. Diaz Duque1 Member of Parliament Hon. Martin Puta Tofinga1 Member of Parliament LATIN AMERICAN PARLIAMENT Hon. Rafael Correa Flores Secretary General of the Latin American Parliament LESOTHO Hon. Lefohang Nts’inyi1 Member of Parliament Hon. Betheul Mokhokoli Seutloali Member of Parliament ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 52 Hon. Astou Kane Sall1 Member of the National Assembly Chairperson of the Commission on Rural Development and Rural Management LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA Hon. Dr. Bubakr Al Monsoin1 Member of the General People’s Assembly Hon. Hesham Ali Sharif1 Member of the General People’s Assembly SOUTH AFRICA Hon. Langa Zita Member of Parliament MALI Hon. Ibrahim Boubacar Keita President of Parliament Hon. Mohamed El Maouloud Ag Hamadia Member of Parliament Member of the Commission on Rural Development and the Environment UGANDA Hon. John Peter Esele Member of Parliament VENEZUELA (BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF) Hon. Joffre Navas Silva1 Member of Parliament NAMIBIA Hon. Luis D'Angelo1 Member of Parliament Commission on the Environment Hon. Nora Schimming-Chase Member of Parliament NIGERIA OBSERVERS Hon. Uche Chukwumerije Senator National Assembly Mr. Samuel Anku1 Environmental Protection Agency Ghana PERU Hon. Walter Alejos Calderón Member of Parliament Ms. Zakiya Uzoma Wadada3 Caribbean Network for Integrated Rural Development RIOD Caribbean Subregional Focal Point 1 PORTUGAL RESOURCE PERSON Hon. Melchior Moreira Vice-President of Parliament Prof. Dr. Uwe Holtz University of Bonn Germany Hon. Miguel Ginestal Member of Parliament RUSSIAN FEDERATION Hon. Victor Derenkovsky1 Member of Parliament SENEGAL Hon. Mamadou Lamine Thiam Member of the National Assembly Coordinator of the National Network of Parliamentarians for the Protection of the Environment 1 2 Also member of national delegation. Also Member of Parliament of Nigeria. 3 Also member of non-governmental organization delegation. ICCD/COP(7)/INF.5 Page 53 INVITED GUESTS Dr. David Anthony Mouat Facilitator of the Group of Experts of the Committee on Science and Technology Prof. Ismail El Bagouri Member of the Group of Experts of the Committee on Science and Technology Dr. Harish Pratap Singh Member of the Group of Experts of the Committee on Science and Technology Prof. Fernando Santibáñez Member of the Group of Experts of the Committee on Science and Technology Mr. Even Fontaine Ortiz Inspector Joint Inspection Unit of the United Nations System Mr. Kushal Gangopadhyay UNCCD Photo Contest Winner -----