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09JAKARTA1321
2009-08-11 04:15:00
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Embassy Jakarta
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INDONESIA SEEKS U.S. SUPPORT AT UNGA FOR RE-ELECTION TO
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 JAKARTA 001321
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR EAP/MTS, OES, SECC, IO
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: SENV AORC PREL ID
SUBJECT: INDONESIA SEEKS U.S. SUPPORT AT UNGA FOR RE-ELECTION TO
UNEP GOVERNING COUNCIL
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 JAKARTA 001321
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR EAP/MTS, OES, SECC, IO
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: SENV AORC PREL ID
SUBJECT: INDONESIA SEEKS U.S. SUPPORT AT UNGA FOR RE-ELECTION TO
UNEP GOVERNING COUNCIL
1. Embassy received a diplomatic note dated July 30, 2009 from the
Department of Foreign Affairs requesting USG support towards the
candidacy of Indonesia to the Governing Council of United Nations
Environment Program (GC UNEP),an unofficial translation of which is
provided below.
Begin text.
Unofficial Translation
The Department of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia
presents its compliments to the Embassy of the United States of
America and has the honour to inform the latter that the Government
of the Republic of Indonesia has decided to present its candidature
for re-election to the Governing Council of United Nations
Environment Programme (GC UNEP) for the period of 2010-2013, the
election of which will be held during the 64th General Assembly of
the United Nations in New York on September 2009.
As a member of the UNEP, Indonesia has played a significant role and
demonstrated the highest interest and commitment in the promotion of
the enhancement of international cooperation in the field of
environment. One of Indonesia's commitments was shown at the 25th
UNEP GC/GMEF meeting held in Nairobi, on February 2009, where the
Indonesian Delegation initiated decisions on waste management within
the South-South cooperation and negotiated for those decisions to be
adopted. Aside from that, during the 25th GC/GMEF meeting, Indonesia
was also entrusted to be member of the Bureau of the GC/GMEF
representing the Asian Group for the Period of 2009,-2011. The
Government of the Republic of Indonesia believes that through its
continued participation, Indonesia can play a more constructive role
and make valuable contributions to the promotion environmental
protection.
In view of the above, the Government of the Republic of Indonesia
would like to request the support of the Government of the United
States of America towards the candidature of Indonesia to the GC
UNEP. Attached herewith is an Aide Memoire regarding Indonesia's
candidature.
The Department of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia
avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Embassy of the
United States of America the assurances of its highest
consideration.
Jakarta, 30 July 2009
End text.
2. The text of the aide memoire follows below.
Begin text.
Indonesia's Candidature for Re-election to Membership of the
Governing Council of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
for the Period of 2010 - 2013
Aide Memoire
1. The Government of the Republic of Indonesia is seeking support
for re-election as member of the Governing Council of the United
Nations Environment Programme (GC-UNEP) for the period of 2010 -
2013, at elections that will be held during the 64th Session of the
United Nations General Assembly in New York, September 2009.
2. In order to respond effectively to the environmental challenges,
UNEP needs to be strengthened at the global, regional and national
levels in order to enhance its significant role in the achievement
for a better and prosperous world. In this regards, the support from
adequate resources are essential prerequisites for the strengthening
of its capacity and functions and making UNEP a more science-base
organization. This way, UNEP will continue to be able to promote the
coherent implementation of environmental dimension of sustainable
development within the UN system and to serve as an authoritative
advocate for the global environment.
3. Indonesia is of the view that achieving sustainable development
through UNEP's three pillars, namely economics development, social
equity and environment protection, is essential in the attainment of
the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). It is therefore critical
for the UNEP to further continue the full implementation of the Bali
Strategic Plan for Technology Support and capacity Building (BSP)
for developing countries and countries with economies in
transition.
4. Indonesia is committed to the international environmental and
JAKARTA 00001321 002 OF 002
other related internationally agreed development goals. Indonesia
has been actively promoting environment cooperation in various
bilateral, regional and multilateral fora. Indonesia is also active
in strengthening the South-South Cooperation for technical
cooperation including in the field of environment, which complements
the South-North Cooperation.
5. Indonesia will continue to play an active role at the Committee
of Permanent Representatives (CPR) in Nairobi. The Government of
Indonesia has always engaged constructively at the regular and
special sessions of UNEP Governing Council/Global Ministerial
Environment Forum (GC/GMEF) as well as other UNEP and environment
related meetings. In 2007, Indonesia became Chair of the G77 and
China, Nairobi Chapter. Indonesia has always played an active role
in representing the Group in those meetings.
6. At the 25th UNEP GC/GMEF on February 2009 held in Nairobi,
Indonesia was entrusted to be member of the Bureau of the GC/GMEF
representing the Asian Group for the period of 2009-2011. During
that GC/GMEF meeting, the delegation of Indonesia initiated
decisions on waste management within the South-South cooperation and
negotiated for those decisions to be adopted. Indonesia had also
served as President of the 23rd GC from 2005-2007.
7. Indonesia has initiated numerous important activities,
resolutions and decisions at various environmental related meetings.
Climate change, forestry, waste management, biodiversity, oceans,
renewable energy, clean energy, clean air etc. are among issues that
the Government of Indonesia is continuing to invest and mainstream
with its national development objectives.
8. The government of the Republic of Indonesia has offered to host
the 11thSpecial Session of the UNEP GC/GMEF. This has been confirmed
by the President of the GC/GMEF and welcomed by the regional groups.
The 11th Special Session of the UNEP GC/GMEF will be held in Bali,
Indonesia, from 24 to 26 February 2010. It is also scheduled that a
simultaneous extra ordinary meeting of the conference of the Parties
(known as "Super COP') for the 3 conventions of Basel, Rotterdam and
Stockholm will be held on 22-23 February 2010, back-to-back with the
11th Special Session UNEP GC/GMEF in Bali.
9. In its desire to continue its work in the GC-UNEP and given its
strong commitment to the realization of UNEP purposes, goals and
objectives, the Government of the Republic of Indonesia would highly
appreciate the valuable support of the esteemed Government of the
Member States of the United Nations for the candidature of Indonesia
to the Governing Council of the UNEP for the 2010-2013 period.
End text.
HUME
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR EAP/MTS, OES, SECC, IO
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: SENV AORC PREL ID
SUBJECT: INDONESIA SEEKS U.S. SUPPORT AT UNGA FOR RE-ELECTION TO
UNEP GOVERNING COUNCIL
1. Embassy received a diplomatic note dated July 30, 2009 from the
Department of Foreign Affairs requesting USG support towards the
candidacy of Indonesia to the Governing Council of United Nations
Environment Program (GC UNEP),an unofficial translation of which is
provided below.
Begin text.
Unofficial Translation
The Department of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia
presents its compliments to the Embassy of the United States of
America and has the honour to inform the latter that the Government
of the Republic of Indonesia has decided to present its candidature
for re-election to the Governing Council of United Nations
Environment Programme (GC UNEP) for the period of 2010-2013, the
election of which will be held during the 64th General Assembly of
the United Nations in New York on September 2009.
As a member of the UNEP, Indonesia has played a significant role and
demonstrated the highest interest and commitment in the promotion of
the enhancement of international cooperation in the field of
environment. One of Indonesia's commitments was shown at the 25th
UNEP GC/GMEF meeting held in Nairobi, on February 2009, where the
Indonesian Delegation initiated decisions on waste management within
the South-South cooperation and negotiated for those decisions to be
adopted. Aside from that, during the 25th GC/GMEF meeting, Indonesia
was also entrusted to be member of the Bureau of the GC/GMEF
representing the Asian Group for the Period of 2009,-2011. The
Government of the Republic of Indonesia believes that through its
continued participation, Indonesia can play a more constructive role
and make valuable contributions to the promotion environmental
protection.
In view of the above, the Government of the Republic of Indonesia
would like to request the support of the Government of the United
States of America towards the candidature of Indonesia to the GC
UNEP. Attached herewith is an Aide Memoire regarding Indonesia's
candidature.
The Department of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia
avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Embassy of the
United States of America the assurances of its highest
consideration.
Jakarta, 30 July 2009
End text.
2. The text of the aide memoire follows below.
Begin text.
Indonesia's Candidature for Re-election to Membership of the
Governing Council of United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
for the Period of 2010 - 2013
Aide Memoire
1. The Government of the Republic of Indonesia is seeking support
for re-election as member of the Governing Council of the United
Nations Environment Programme (GC-UNEP) for the period of 2010 -
2013, at elections that will be held during the 64th Session of the
United Nations General Assembly in New York, September 2009.
2. In order to respond effectively to the environmental challenges,
UNEP needs to be strengthened at the global, regional and national
levels in order to enhance its significant role in the achievement
for a better and prosperous world. In this regards, the support from
adequate resources are essential prerequisites for the strengthening
of its capacity and functions and making UNEP a more science-base
organization. This way, UNEP will continue to be able to promote the
coherent implementation of environmental dimension of sustainable
development within the UN system and to serve as an authoritative
advocate for the global environment.
3. Indonesia is of the view that achieving sustainable development
through UNEP's three pillars, namely economics development, social
equity and environment protection, is essential in the attainment of
the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). It is therefore critical
for the UNEP to further continue the full implementation of the Bali
Strategic Plan for Technology Support and capacity Building (BSP)
for developing countries and countries with economies in
transition.
4. Indonesia is committed to the international environmental and
JAKARTA 00001321 002 OF 002
other related internationally agreed development goals. Indonesia
has been actively promoting environment cooperation in various
bilateral, regional and multilateral fora. Indonesia is also active
in strengthening the South-South Cooperation for technical
cooperation including in the field of environment, which complements
the South-North Cooperation.
5. Indonesia will continue to play an active role at the Committee
of Permanent Representatives (CPR) in Nairobi. The Government of
Indonesia has always engaged constructively at the regular and
special sessions of UNEP Governing Council/Global Ministerial
Environment Forum (GC/GMEF) as well as other UNEP and environment
related meetings. In 2007, Indonesia became Chair of the G77 and
China, Nairobi Chapter. Indonesia has always played an active role
in representing the Group in those meetings.
6. At the 25th UNEP GC/GMEF on February 2009 held in Nairobi,
Indonesia was entrusted to be member of the Bureau of the GC/GMEF
representing the Asian Group for the period of 2009-2011. During
that GC/GMEF meeting, the delegation of Indonesia initiated
decisions on waste management within the South-South cooperation and
negotiated for those decisions to be adopted. Indonesia had also
served as President of the 23rd GC from 2005-2007.
7. Indonesia has initiated numerous important activities,
resolutions and decisions at various environmental related meetings.
Climate change, forestry, waste management, biodiversity, oceans,
renewable energy, clean energy, clean air etc. are among issues that
the Government of Indonesia is continuing to invest and mainstream
with its national development objectives.
8. The government of the Republic of Indonesia has offered to host
the 11thSpecial Session of the UNEP GC/GMEF. This has been confirmed
by the President of the GC/GMEF and welcomed by the regional groups.
The 11th Special Session of the UNEP GC/GMEF will be held in Bali,
Indonesia, from 24 to 26 February 2010. It is also scheduled that a
simultaneous extra ordinary meeting of the conference of the Parties
(known as "Super COP') for the 3 conventions of Basel, Rotterdam and
Stockholm will be held on 22-23 February 2010, back-to-back with the
11th Special Session UNEP GC/GMEF in Bali.
9. In its desire to continue its work in the GC-UNEP and given its
strong commitment to the realization of UNEP purposes, goals and
objectives, the Government of the Republic of Indonesia would highly
appreciate the valuable support of the esteemed Government of the
Member States of the United Nations for the candidature of Indonesia
to the Governing Council of the UNEP for the 2010-2013 period.
End text.
HUME