Summary Record of the 2nd Meeting of the 3rd Phase of CCICED

摘要

1. The China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development ("the Council") was established by the State Council of the Chinese Government in April 1992 to facilitate cooperation between China and the international community in the fields of environment and development. 2. The Council is a high-level advisory body that puts forth recommendations for the Chinese Government's consideration on the integration of environment and development. It has so far held five annual meetings in the First Phase, five annual meetings in the Second Phase and two meetings in the Third Phase. The Council supports the development of an integrated, coherent approach to environment and development and encourages close cooperation between China and other countries. 3. The Council is a non-governmental body but with strong government involvement. At present the Council comprises 25 Chinese Members and 21 International Members, all chosen for their expert knowledge and their experience. 4. The Members of the Council attended the 2nd Meeting of the 3rd Phase at the invitation of Zeng Peiyan, Vice Premier of China's State Council.