Chapter II. Treaty provisions concerning the legal status of the United Nations and related intergovernmental organizations

TREATY PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE LEGAL STATUS OF THE

UNITED NATIONS AND RELATED INTERGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS

  1. Treaty provisions concerning the legal status of the United Nation

    1. CONVENTION ON THE PRIVILEGES AND IMMUNITIES OF THE UNITED NATIONS.1 APPROVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE UNITED NATIONS ON 13 FEBRUARY 1946

      The following States became parties to the Convention:2

      Date of receipt

      of instrument of State accession or succession

      Republic of Moldova 12 April 1995

      As at 31October 1995, there were 136 States parties to the Convention.3

    2. AGREEMENTS RELATING TO INSTALLATIONS

      AND MEETINGS

      (a) Agreement between the United Nations and the Government of

      Germany regarding the first session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.4 Signed at Geneva on 24 January 19955

      The secretariat of the United Nations Framework convention on Climate Change (hereinafter referred to as “the Secretariat of the Convention”), as represented by the Interim Secretariat of the Convention in accordance with article

      21.1 and the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany (hereinafter referred to as “the Government”)

      Recalling resolution 48/ 189 of 21 December 1993 whereby the General Assembly of the United Nations decided that the first session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (hereinafter referred to as “the Convention”) would be held from 28 March to 7 April 1995;

      Whereas the General Assembly of the United Nation accepted with deep appreciation the generous offer of the Government to host at Berlin the first session of the Conference of the Parties (hereinafter referred to as “the Conference”);

      Whereas in accordance with article 8, paragraph 1 of the Convention a Secretariat has been established, among the functions of which is to “make arrangements for sessions of the Conference of the Parties and its subsidiary bodies” and “to provide them with services as required;”

      Whereas the Secretariat of the Convention, pursuant to paragraph (f) of article 8 of the Convention, is empowered, inter alia, to enter into contractual arrangements as may be required;”

      Whereas under paragraph 1 of article 21 of the Convention, the functions of the Secretariat of the Convention are carried out on an interim basis by the secretariat established by the General Assembly of the United Nations in its resolution 45/212 of 21 December 1990, until the completion of the first session of the Conference of the Parties (hereinafter referred to as “the interim secretariat”);

      Have agreed as follows:

      Article 1

      DATE AND PLACE OF THE CONFERENCE

      The Conference shall be held at the “International Congress Center Berlin” (ICC Berlin) from 28 March to 7 April 1995.

      Article 2 ATTENDANCE AT THE CONFERENCE

    3. In accordance with the provisions of the Convention, the first session of the Conference of the Parties shall be open to:

      (a) Representatives of the Parties to the Convention; (b) Representatives of observer States referred to in paragraph 6 of article 7 of the Convention;

      (c) Representatives of the United Nations, its specialized agencies and the International Atomic Energy Agency;

      (d) Representatives of the observer organization referred to in paragraph 6 of article 7 of the Convention;

      (e) Other persons invited by the interim secretariat.

    4. The public meetings of the Conference of the Parties shall be open to representatives of the information media accredited to the Conference in consultation with the Government.

      Article 3

      PREMISES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES AND SUPPLIES

    5. The Government shall provide such conference space and facilities at the “International Congress Center Berlin” as are necessary for the holding of the Conference, including conference rooms for informal meetings, office and

      storage space, lounges and other related facilities as well as the necessary space for a registration area, mass media (press, television and radio) and the accredited observers referred to in paragraph 1 (d) of article 2 above as specified in annex I to the Agreement.

    6. The premises referred to above shall remain at the disposal of the interim secretariat, for the purposes of the Conference, 24 hours a day throughout the Conference and for such additional time in advance of the opening and after the closing of the Conference as is agreed between the secretariat of the Convention and the Government for the preparation and settlement of all matters connected with the Conference.

    7. The Conference rooms shall be equipped for simultaneous interpretation and sound recordings in the six languages of the Conference. Each interpretation booth shall have the capacity to switch to all seven channels (the “floor”

      i.e. the speaker-plus each channel). The Arabic and Chinese booths require a system whereby the interpreters can override either the English or French booth so that the Arabic and Chinese interpreters can work into those languages without physically moving to either booth.

    8. The Government shall at its expense adequately furnish, equip and maintain such equipment as word processors and typewriters with keyboards in the languages needed as specified in annex II to the present Agreement and shall furnish and maintain in good repair all the rooms and equipment as are necessary for the effective conduct of the Conference.

    9. The interim secretariat shall provide all stationery supplies as required for the adequate functioning of the Conference.

    10. The Government shall provide and bear the cost of all necessary utility services, such as water and electricity as well as local telephone communications of the secretariat of the Conference and its communications by telex, telefax, electronic mail transmission or telephone with United Nations Office at Geneva and the United Nations Headquarters in New York when such communications are authorized by the Executive Secretary of the interim secretariat or the persons delegated by him.

    11. The Government shall provide and bear the cost of transport and insurance charges from any established United Nations Office to the site of the Conference and return of all secretariat supplies and equipment required for the adequate functioning of the Conference. The interim secretariat, in consultation with the Government, shall determine the mode of shipment of such equipment and supplies. The Government may also provide equivalent equipment at the conference venue instead.

    12. The Government shall provide, if possible within the conference area, on a commercial basis, banking, post office, telephone, telefax and other telecommunications facilities, catering facilities and travel agency, and a secretarial service centre, equipped in consultation with the interim secretariat, for use by the persons referred to in article 2.

    13. The Government shall install, at no cost to the interim secretariat, facilities for written coverage, film coverage, radio and television broadcasting of the proceedings, to the extent required by the interim secretariat.

    14. In addition to the press, film, radio and television broadcasting facilities mentioned in paragraph 9 above, the Government shall provide, at no cost to the interim secretariat, a press working area, a briefing room for correspondents, radio and television studio and areas for interviews and programme preparation.

      Article 4 MEDICAL FACILITIES

      The Government shall provide adequate medical facilities for first aid in emergencies within the conference area. Immediate access and admission to hospital will be assured by the Government whenever required, and the transport shall be constantly available on call.

      Article 5 POLICE PROTECTION

      The Government shall furnish at its expense such police protection that may be required to ensure the efficient functioning of the Conference without interference of any kind. Such police service shall be under the direct supervision and control of a senior officer to be provided by the Government. He shall work in close cooperation with the Security Liaison Officer designated by the interim secretariat for the purpose, so as to ensure a proper atmosphere of security and tranquillity.

      Article 6 HOTEL ACCOMMODATION

      The Government shall ensure that adequate accommodation in hotels or residences is available at reasonable commercial rates for persons participating in or attending the Conference.

      Article 7 TRANSPORTATION

    15. The Government shall ensure the availability of adequate transportation for all Conference participants and interim secretariat staff, as well as other United Nations officials, to and from the airport for time required before and after the Conference, as well as transportation to and from the principle hotels and the Conference premises for the duration of the Conference. This shall be guaranteed by local public passenger transport.

    16. In addition, the Government shall also provide a minibus (including driver) to the interim secretariat and other United Nations officials during the segment of the Conference at the level of senior officials and another minibus (also including driver) during the ministerial segment. The coordination of the use of the buses will be ensured by transportation dispatchers to be provided by the Government (included in annex III).

      Article 8 LOCAL PERSONNEL

    17. The Government shall appoint an official who shall act as a liaison officer between the Government and the interim secretariat and shall be responsible, in consultation with the Executive Secretary of the interim secretariat, for carrying out the administrative and personnel arrangements for the Conference as required under this Agreement.

    18. The Government shall engage and provide at its expense and place under the general supervision of the Executive Secretary of the interim secretariat the local personnel required in addition to the secretariat staff:

      (a) To ensure the proper functioning of the equipment and facilities referred to in article 3 above;

      (b) To...

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