Dear Colleagues,
In view of the forthcoming GBEP meetings that will take place in Rome, FAO Headquarters (King Faisal Room) on 11-13 December 2013, we are pleased to circulate the updated agenda of the meetings and to inform you that the following background documents can be downloaded from the GBEP website:
- Programme of work of the Activity Group 3 “Study tour for capacity building and training” – expected discussion on the draft agenda of the Maputo Bioenergy Week 2014 – click here to download;
- Programme of work of the proposed Activity Group 4 “Towards sustainable modern wood energy development” – expected establishment of AG4 and discussion/approval of the initial activities – click here to download;
- Programme of work 2014 of the Activity Group 5 “The Global Renewable Energy Atlas – Bioenergy Component” – expected discussion and approval of the 2014 programme of work – click here to download;
- Note on “Achieving sustainable bioenergy development and food security” – background note for the workshop (11 December 2013, a.m.) and related discussion during the WGCB – click here to download;
- Information note on GBEP meetings, including the list of recommended hotels near FAO to facilitate your stay in Rome – click here to download.
We are also pleased to attach herewith additional background documents for your convenience:
- Decision of the Committee on Food Security on “Biofuels and food security” – background information for the workshop (11 December 2013, a.m.);
- FAO statement delivered during the Committee on Food Security on “Biofuels and food security” - background information for the workshop (11 December 2013, a.m.);
- Annotated agenda for the Steering Committee;
- GBEP 2013 Financial Reporting – expected to be presented during the SC; and
- GBEP 2014 Budget estimation – expected to be presented during the SC.
We look forward to welcoming you all in Rome.
Best regards,
GBEP Secretariat
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