A/HRC/9/28
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ANNEX II
Administrative and programme budget implications of Council
resolutions, decisions and President’s statements
9/1. Mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the adverse effects of
the movement and dumping of toxic and dangerous products
and wastes on the enjoyment of human rights
1.
In paragraph 3 of draft resolution A/HRC/9/L.3 (adopted as resolution 9/1), the Council
decided to extend the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the adverse effects of the movement
and dumping of toxic and dangerous products and wastes on the enjoyment of human rights for a
further period of three years.
2.
In paragraph 8, the Council reiterated its call to the Secretary-General to continue to make
all necessary resources available for the Special Rapporteur to carry out his mandate successfully
and, in particular:
(a) To provide him with adequate financial and human resources, including
administrative support;
(b) To provide him with the necessary specialized expertise to enable him to carry out
his mandate fully;
(c) To facilitate his consultations with specialized institutions and agencies, in particular
with the United Nations Environment Programme and the World Health Organization, with a
view to improving the provision by such institutions and agencies of technical assistance to
Governments that request it and appropriate assistance to victims.
3.
In paragraph 9, the Council stressed the need to ensure adequate financial, technical and
human resources to the Special Rapporteur for the effective fulfilment of his mandate.
4.
It is estimated that a total amount of $58,400 per year would be required to implement the
activities called for in paragraphs 3 and 8, as follows:
(a) Travel of the Special Rapporteur for consultations/to attend the annual meeting of
special procedures and to present a report to the Council and for two field missions per year
($40,900);
(b)
Travel of staff to accompany the Special Rapporteur during field missions ($10,500);
(c) Local transportation, security, communication and other miscellaneous expenses
during field missions ($7,000).
5.
The requirements to implement the activities of the mandate for 2009 have been included
in the programme budget for the biennium 2008-2009. Since the period for renewal of the
mandate extends into the biennium 2010-2011, the requirements related to that period will be
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