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Qatar Tribune
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar nominated to represent Asia-Pacific region in Bureau of Conference of Parties to Stockholm Convention
DOHA: The Asia-Pacific Group, within the Conference of the Parties on Chemicals and Hazardous Waste Management, has nominated the State of Qatar as its representative in the Bureau of the Conference of the Parties to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants. The nomination came during the Conference of the Parties to the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions, held in Geneva. This nomination reflects the active role played by the State of Qatar on the international stage in protecting the environment and promoting the sustainable management of chemicals and waste. It also embodies its firm commitment to implementing the provisions of international environmental agreements and its active participation in their implementation mechanisms. This achievement is a qualitative addition to Qatar's journey in international environmental work, enhances its position in global environmental forums, and confirms the international community's confidence in its competence and ability to effectively contribute to achieving the objectives of the Stockholm Convention and supporting global efforts to achieve sustainable development.
Arabian Business
07-04-2025
- Health
- Arabian Business
UAE elected to the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs
The United Arab Emirates has been elected to the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) for a four-year term from 2026 to 2029 as a representative of the Asia-Pacific Group following an election at the UN headquarters in New York. The UAE is represented by the Ministry of Interior, and the successful candidacy reflects the nation's strong diplomatic ties with regional and global partners and its influential role in promoting coordinated, integrated efforts to combat narcotic challenges worldwide. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MOI وزارة الداخلية (@moiuae) UAE elected to CND The CND is the primary forum for shaping global drug policy and assists in monitoring the implementation of international drug control treaties. It holds critical responsibilities under various international drug control conventions and guiding international collaboration in addressing drug-related challenges. It also helps maintain a balanced global approach to drug supply and demand. The UAE will join Pakistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan as the Asia-Pacific Group's representatives on the Commission, a key subsidiary body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The country will now play an active role in shaping international drug policies.
Dubai Eye
06-04-2025
- Politics
- Dubai Eye
UAE secures seat on UN narcotics commission representing Asia-Pacific
The UAE was selected as a representative for the Asia-Pacific Group for the 2026-2029 United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) term on Saturday. The UAE joins Pakistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan as the Asia-Pacific Group's representatives on the Commission, a key subsidiary body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The election took place at the UN Headquarters in New York, where new members were voted in for this central policymaking body within the United Nations system. Established under a resolution by ECOSOC, the CND is the primary forum for shaping global drug policy. It holds critical responsibilities under various international drug control conventions, including overseeing the implementation of treaties and guiding international collaboration in addressing drug-related challenges. Membership allows the UAE to play an active role in shaping international drug policies—proposing, contributing to, and voting on resolutions and frameworks. It also underscores the country's growing stature in the global arena and its commitment to enhancing international security, combating the illegal spread of narcotics, and helping maintain a balanced global approach to drug supply and demand. The Commission on Narcotic Drugs was established by ECOSOC Resolution No. 9 (1946) to assist in monitoring the implementation of international drug control treaties. In 1991, the UN General Assembly broadened its mandate to also serve as the governing body of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The Commission's agenda consists of both normative, treaty-based elements and operational components. It meets annually to adopt resolutions that shape international drug control efforts. A major milestone came in 2019 when the Commission adopted the Ministerial Declaration on Strengthening Action at National, Regional, and International Levels to Accelerate the Implementation of Joint Commitments to Combat the World Drug Problem. Under this declaration, member states committed to reviewing progress by 2029, with a midterm review conducted in 2024. Actively implementing the 2019 declaration, the Commission continues to review global trends in drug supply and demand, adopt resolutions, and lead the formulation of policies and action plans. Its work is vital in developing a balanced, integrated global strategy to counter the world drug problem and safeguard communities.
TAG 91.1
06-04-2025
- Politics
- TAG 91.1
UAE secures seat on UN narcotics commission representing Asia-Pacific
The UAE was selected as a representative for the Asia-Pacific Group for the 2026-2029 United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) term on Saturday. The UAE joins Pakistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan as the Asia-Pacific Group's representatives on the Commission, a key subsidiary body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The election took place at the UN Headquarters in New York, where new members were voted in for this central policymaking body within the United Nations system. Established under a resolution by ECOSOC, the CND is the primary forum for shaping global drug policy. It holds critical responsibilities under various international drug control conventions, including overseeing the implementation of treaties and guiding international collaboration in addressing drug-related challenges. Membership allows the UAE to play an active role in shaping international drug policies—proposing, contributing to, and voting on resolutions and frameworks. It also underscores the country's growing stature in the global arena and its commitment to enhancing international security, combating the illegal spread of narcotics, and helping maintain a balanced global approach to drug supply and demand. The Commission on Narcotic Drugs was established by ECOSOC Resolution No. 9 (1946) to assist in monitoring the implementation of international drug control treaties. In 1991, the UN General Assembly broadened its mandate to also serve as the governing body of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The Commission's agenda consists of both normative, treaty-based elements and operational components. It meets annually to adopt resolutions that shape international drug control efforts. A major milestone came in 2019 when the Commission adopted the Ministerial Declaration on Strengthening Action at National, Regional, and International Levels to Accelerate the Implementation of Joint Commitments to Combat the World Drug Problem. Under this declaration, member states committed to reviewing progress by 2029, with a midterm review conducted in 2024. Actively implementing the 2019 declaration, the Commission continues to review global trends in drug supply and demand, adopt resolutions, and lead the formulation of policies and action plans. Its work is vital in developing a balanced, integrated global strategy to counter the world drug problem and safeguard communities.
