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Day 1\| Day 2 \| Day 3 \| Day 4 \| Day 5	GC Today - 5 February 2007 The 24th Session of the Governing Council convened in Nairobi today with representatives of governments, civil society organizations and the private sector attending. For the first time in the history of the Governing Council, it was attended by dignatries representing six partner agencies and CSOs.
	Coverage of the Day's Proceedings:
		Earth Negotiations Bulletin Day's coverage, with sound clips and speaker photos
		» GC-24 Journal Vol. 1
		Photo Galleries of the Day : - Opening Ceremony - Childrens' Event addressed by ministers - Special Events » More Photo Galleries

Press Releases
»	GEO Year Book 2007 Launched at GC-24/GMEF
	GEO Year Book 2007 Underlines Environmental Risks and Opportunities of Globalization

»	Tara au Forum ministériel sur l'environnement
	The challenge of the polar schooner Tara is to drift on the Arctic pack ice for two years. Aboard, scientists take turns to study the effects of the climate warming
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Special Events
»	Melting Ice- A Hot Topic?

»	Trade and Environment

»	Environment in the Workplace
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Statements
» Message of the UN Secretary-General to GC-24, Mr. Ban Ki-moon
» Statement of the Newly Elected President of the Governing Council , Mr.Roberto Dobles, Minister of Environment and Energy of Costa Rica
» Statement of the Outgoing Governing Council President, Mr. Rachmat Witoelar, Minister of the Environment of Indonesia

Audio Visual
Mr Rachmat Witoelar Outgoing President of the Governing Council [video] [text]	Roberto Dobles President of the Governing Council [video] [text]	Tear of Trees Song by Tree Theater Group (Malaysia), performed at the Opening Ceremony [audio] [ lyrics ]
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Publications

GEO Year Book 2007
GEO Year Book 2007 Underlines Environmental Risks and Opportunities of Globalization
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» More Publications

Today on the Elephants

World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director General Pascal Lamy watching an environmental film while riding a pink elephant carousel at the United Nations Environment Programme Governing Council

» All Photogalleries

GC Today - 5 February 2007