Noting, in this context, the importance of making use of the media and of electronic or other, future forms of communication,

Noting also that existing multilateral legal instruments do not expressly address such financing,

Noting also that desertification is caused by complex interactions among physical, biological, political, social, cultural and economic factors,

Noting the important contribution of the private and non-governmental sectors to knowledge of the effects associated with these substances and available abatement techniques, and their role in assisting in the reduction of emissions to the atmosphere,

Noting the important contribution of the private and non-governmental sectors to knowledge of the effects associated with heavy metals, available alternatives and abatement techniques, and their role in assisting in the reduction of emissions of heavy metals,

Noting the possibility of employing such a regime to improve openness and transparency, to facilitate the monitoring of compliance with existing or future arms control agreements and to strengthen the capacity for conflict prevention and crisis management in the framework of the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe and in other relevant international institutions,

the findings show that homosexuals greatly differ in their looks, so generalizations are not justified' (76, 1996).

Noting the specific needs of some countries for information on transit movements,

They note the lack of resources for these programmes, given the genuine needs, and suggest they should be increased.

It has been examined whether the deterioration of the situation of the Community industry, namely in terms of profitability, was materially caused by an increase in its cost of production.

NOTING the concentration of marine living resources found in Antarctic waters and the increased interest in the possibilities offered by the utilization of these resources as a source of protein;

NOTING ALSO that where there is a threat of significant reduction or loss of biological diversity, lack of full scientific certainty should not be used as a reason for postponing measures to avoid or minimize such a threat,

NOTING the important contribution of the private and non-governmental sectors to knowledge of the effects associated with these substances and available abatement techniques, and their role in assisting in the reduction of emissions to the atmosphere,

It was found that 1.8 % of girls and 2.2 % of boys were fat at the age of 19.

Such reports shall account for the degree of achievement of the objectives of the Facility, in both qualitative and quantitative terms.

Noting in this regard the special conditions of the least developed countries and small island States,

Noting further that ex-situ measures, preferably in the country of origin, also have an important role to play,

They note that it may not be generally practicable for such places of transit to exercise control over such shipments.

Noting that the operation of such an Open Skies regime will be without prejudice to States not participating in it,

Non-exempt direct payments which are based on factors other than price shall be measured using budgetary outlays.

27.1 Members recognize that subsidies may play an important role in economic development programmes of developing country Members.

Recent epidemiologic studies have ascertained that the firbrinogen level is a significant risk factor for the development of atherosclerosis.

Recognizing none the less that existing measures of protection for United Nations and associated personnel are inadequate,

Noting that sanitary and phytosanitary measures are often applied on the basis of bilateral agreements or protocols;

These duties shall be established on the basis of tariff equivalents to be calculated in accordance with the guidelines prescribed in the attachment hereto.

Noting that abating the emissions of specific heavy metals may provide additional benefits for the abatement of emissions of other pollutants,

Noting furthermore that this Protocol is the first agreement under the Convention to deal specifically with reduced nitrogen compounds,

Noting that the number and seriousness of acts of international terrorism depend on the financing that terrorists may obtain,

The defendant shall submit documents and adduce evidence supporting the statements contained in the defense plea.

The Members note that an input need not be present in the final product in the same form in which it entered the production process.

Acts that are criminal shall be established and the resulting penalties pronounced according to the law that was in force at the time the act was performed, save where a more recent law adopted is more lenient towards the offender.

Noting that it is vital to anticipate, prevent and attack the causes of significant reduction or loss of biological diversity at source,

They are aware of the importance of the evaluation of work efficiency; however, they state that in many health institutions, horizontal promotion is not carried out.

Noting that, ultimately, the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity will strengthen friendly relations among States and contribute to peace for humankind,

Recognizing that United Nations operations are conducted in the common interest of the international community and in accordance with the principles and purposes of the Charter of the United Nations,

The experts of the institute for pension and disability insurance give expert opinions about all the cited facts that are being ascertained in the prescribed procedure.

Urgent investments, determined in accordance with criteria defined by the competent Ministries for each budgetary year, are to be treated as expenditures under the first paragraph.

Noting that the Global Plan of Action for the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture is an internationally agreed framework for such activities;

Noting the importance of adequate product information being provided to consumers to enable them to make informed environmental choices,

Members note that some cases of circumvention may involve shipments transiting through countries or places with no changes or alterations made to the goods contained in such shipments in the places of transit.

The Member States may, however, take into account salaries and emoluments exempted from national income tax when assessing the amount of the tax payable on other income of those in receipt of the said salaries and emoluments.

Noting that the Charter of the United Nations reaffirms faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person and in the equal rights of men and women,

25.7 Members recognize that notification of a measure does not prejudge either its legal status under GATT 1994 and this Agreement, the effects under this Agreement, or the nature of the measure itself.

Noting the high concentration of developing countries, notably the least developed countries, among those experiencing serious drought and/or desertification, and the particularly tragic consequences of these phenomena in Africa,

The frequencies of physical inventories to be taken by facility operators and to be verified for safeguards purposes will be in accordance with those laid down as guidelines in the subsidiary arrangements.

NOTING FURTHER the contribution in this regard by complementary regional and national instruments which aim to protect the marine environment and which take account of specific circumstances and needs of those regions and States,

Several epidemiologic studies have shown that fibrinogen is involved in atherogenesis and that its predictive value is comparable to that of conventional risk factors.

? Noting that the existence of national capabilities for responding to marine pollution incidents, including pollution response equipment and trained personnel, is a an indispensable prerequisite for the efficient regional co-operation and mutual assistance;

NOTING in this regard the achievements within the framework of the Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter, 1972 and especially the evolution towards approaches based on precaution and prevention,

- environmental status indicators or other evaluation criteria on the basis of which short-term or temporary environmental effects during implementation of the plan and medium-term, long-term and permanent effects after implementation of the plan are identified;