Agenda.The meeting focuses on several subjects that were mentioned in a letter of
the Cambodian Environment Minister to the Secretary-General of UNCTAD of early
2005, in which the Minister seeks UNCTAD's assistance in providing training.
The meeting focuses on three key issues:
(i) trade aspects of ISO 9000;
(ii) measures for environmental protection under WTO rules; and
(iii) labeling for environmental purposes.
On the latter subject, the meeting will discuss the experience of Thailand in shaping and implementing its eco-labeling programme.
Agenda.
Quality
and Environmental Management Standards: ISO 9001 and 14001. UNCTADEnvironmental
Protection and WTO Rules. UNCTADThe
Importance and Possible Use of Labeling for Environmental Purposes: Some Lessons
from Thailand's Experience. Pongvipa Lohsomboon, Business and Environment
Program Thailand Environment Institute