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Earth Negotiations Bulletin                                                                                                UNCSD
                                       .........................                                                                                                         #6
                                        A Reporting Service for Environment and Development Negotiations
                                                  Online at http://www.iisd.ca/uncsd/iinzod2/
    Vol. 27 No. 30                  Published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)                              Monday, 30 April 2012
       UNCSD INFORMAL CONSULTATIONS:                              development. The G-77/CHINA bracketed text on requesting the
             FRIDAY 27, APRIL 2012                                UN Secretary-General to report on options for strengthening the
                                                                  science-policy interface.
    On Friday, delegates continued informal negotiations on the       Capacity Building: On building resource-efficient economies
draft outcome document for the UNCSD. WG1 completed its           and promoting SCP patterns (CST 123 bis), the EU suggested
first reading on Section V (Framework for Action) in morning      text on “supporting public-private partnerships.” On enabling
and afternoon sessions. WG2 continued discussions on Section      developing countries to undertake effective adaptation
IV (IFSD), and exchanged views on IFSD reform options in the      strategies (CST 123 ter), the US, with CANADA, proposed
afternoon. A stocktaking plenary was held in the afternoon to     language on “the importance of” financial, technological and
discuss progress made and organization of work for the coming     capacity-building assistance, whereas NORWAY proposed
week. A number of side events were also convened.                 “urging all developed countries to increase” such assistance.
WORKING GROUP 1                                                   SWITZERLAND added reference to “disaster risk reduction and
    SECTION V: MEANS OF IMPLEMENTATION: Finance: preparedness.”
On the provision of financing to developing countries (CST pre        Trade: On the importance of trade (CST pre 124), the G-77/
112), the US, with CANADA, removed reference to “substantial CHINA proposed, and NEW ZEALAND opposed, deleting
increases in.” The EU added new text resolving to seek “new       reference to “meaningful trade liberalization.”
partnerships and promising innovative sources of development          The G-77/CHINA asked to retain its proposals on market
finance” that can be used alongside traditional MOI.              access (pre 124 bis), access to medicines (pre 124 ter),
    The G-77/CHINA proposed a new subparagraph on increasing inclusiveness and transparency at the World Trade Organization
“the core resources of UN funds and programmes as part            (WTO) (124 bis), and implementing aid for trade commitments
of wider efforts to mobilize new, additional and predictable      (127 bis).
resources.”                                                           On trade in environmental goods and services
    On the role of international finance institutions (IFIs) (CST (CST 125 bis), the G-77/CHINA asked to delete the paragraph.
113 quat), the G-77/CHINA deleted reference to, inter alia,       SWITZERLAND added text on the relationship between WTO
IFIs fostering national efforts towards sustainable development   rules and MEA trade obligations.
through the incorporation of environmentally and socially sound       On subsidies (CST 126), the G-77/CHINA asked to delete the
criteria.                                                         paragraph. JAPAN, with the US, sought deletion of reference
    On innovative sources of finance (CST 114 ter), the G-77/     to agricultural and fisheries subsidies. CANADA modified
CHINA added language on mobilizing “necessary and                 reference to reducing fossil fuel subsidies to those that are
predictable resources to the tune of US$XXX, by 2020 for          inefficient and cause wasteful consumption.
meeting the goals” agreed to at Rio+20.                               On aid for trade (CST 127), the G-77/CHINA, supported by
    On public and private sources of finance (CST 116),           NEW ZEALAND, sought deletion of text on trade facilitation
NORWAY added “tax reform” and the EU added “trade” to the         assistance associated with green economy.
list of possible means of finance apart from ODA. NORWAY,             Registry/compendium of commitments: The US introduced
with the EU, asked to retain reference to the UN Convention       its proposal for a compendium of commitments (128 alt) and
against Corruption from the compilation text (114 bis).	          encouraged all participants to register voluntary commitments
    Science and Technology: On intellectual property rights and   and make them publicly available. SWITZERLAND generally
identifying options for an appropriate mechanism to facilitate    supported the idea, but asked to retain a proposal from the
clean technology dissemination (CST 118 ter), the US, supported compilation text detailing a follow-up mechanism (128).
by CANADA and JAPAN, asked to delete the paragraph. The           WORKING GROUP 2
G-77/CHINA recommended a separate paragraph on clean                  SECTION IV: INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR
technology dissemination.                                         SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: Regional, national,
    On strengthening international cooperation to promote         local: On sustainable development strategies (CST 59), the
investment in science, innovation and technology (CST 120),       G-77/CHINA, supported by the REPUBLIC OF KOREA,
the G-77/CHINA added reference to “cleaner fossil fuel            proposed deletion of “commitments” in reference to sustainable
technologies.”                                                    development commitments.
    On strengthening the science-policy interface (CST 120            On regional and sub-regional organizations (CST 60),
ter), CANADA asked to delete reference to the option of           KAZAKHSTAN requested mention of the Green Bridge
establishing an intergovernmental panel of experts on sustainable Partnership as a regional initiative. The REPUBLIC OF KOREA
                                                                  suggested this initiative be referred to elsewhere and the
This issue of the Earth Negotiations Bulletin © <enb@iisd.org> is written and edited by Leila Mead, Delia Paul, Keith Ripley, Nathalie Risse, Ph.D., and
James Van Alstine, Ph.D. The Digital Editor is Manu Kabahizi. The Editor is Pamela S. Chasek, Ph.D. <pam@iisd.org>. The Director of IISD Reporting
Services is Langston James “Kimo” Goree VI <kimo@iisd.org>. The Sustaining Donors of the Bulletin are the European Commission (DG-ENV), the
Government of the United States of America (through the Department of State Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs),
the Government of Canada (through CIDA), the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and
Development (BMZ), and the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU). General Support for the
Bulletin during 2012 is provided by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Government of Australia, the Ministry of Environment of Sweden, the
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, SWAN International, the Swiss Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN), the Finnish Ministry
for Foreign Affairs, the Japanese Ministry of Environment (through the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies - IGES), the Japanese Ministry
of Economy, Trade and Industry (through the Global Industrial and Social Progress Research Institute – GISPRI), and the United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP). Funding for translation of the Bulletin into French has been provided by the Government of France, the Belgium Walloon Region,
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Earth Negotiations Bulletin
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relevant text was moved to a separate paragraph (CST 62 ter).            KENYA and the EU expressed support for upgrading UNEP to
MEXICO proposed additional text urging “the strengthening             a specialized agency based in Nairobi, with KENYA specifying
of UN regional commissions and sub-regional offices,” and             that this agency could, inter alia, take a leading coordinating role
emphasizing “resource allocation.” The EU, the US and JAPAN           of MEAs in the UN system, and provide wide strategic planning
did not support Mexico’s proposal, and CANADA reserved.               for the environment.
   On strengthening institutions (CST 61), the G-77/CHINA                TURKEY, the US, AUSTRALIA, JAPAN and others
requested deletion of “multistakeholder councils,” emphasizing        expressed support for strengthening UNEP. NORWAY
that the nature of institutions and processes is decided by           proposed improving UNEP’s governance structure. JAPAN
member States.                                                        presented a step-by-step approach, which would prioritize
   A new paragraph (CST 62 bis) was suggested based on an             enhancing collaboration of UNEP and the MEA Secretariats.
earlier proposal from the G-77/China on undertaking concrete          CANADA favored improving UNEP’s current effectiveness.
actions including through an international mechanism to bridge        KAZAKHSTAN supported strengthening environmental
the technology gap. BELARUS said this paragraph is one of the         institutions at all levels.
essential elements of the outcome document. MEXICO added
language on, inter alia, supporting existing international centers    STOCKTAKING PLENARY
for technology transfer.                                                  During the afternoon stocktaking plenary, the EU, with
   Another new paragraph (CST 62 quat) was suggested, based           CANADA, supported the current process of two working groups.
on an earlier proposal from Switzerland on ensuring long-term         CANADA proposed redistributing the workload between the two
political commitment and undertaking actions to enact clear and       groups, and was open to the idea of contact groups.
effective legislation for sustainable development.                        SWITZERLAND suggested thematic issues in Section V-A
   Conceptual discussion on IFSD: Co-Chair Ashe invited               be addressed by experts in small groups, and highlighted that
delegates to exchange views on options for IFSD (paragraphs           further conceptual thinking is needed on topics, including IFSD
48 to 51 of the compilation text). The EU said that functionality     and MOI. The REPUBLIC OF KOREA asked whether the
should be considered, before institutional arrangements.              Co-Chairs could streamline the text at the end of next week.
MEXICO suggested the UN requires “a common space” to                  NEW ZEALAND suggested giving part of Section V-A to WG2
review an integrated agenda for development. He argued for            if the latter substantially finished its work on Sections I and II,
ECOSOC to play a key role in follow-up of the Rio agenda.             and having a stocktaking plenary on Wednesday morning.
   SWITZERLAND said that the two aspects on which reform                  The US suggested leaving questions of placement of text to
is needed (IFSD and international environmental governance)           the Co-Chairs, and perhaps having small groups of interested
should be addressed through a similar approach, which includes:       delegations work on particular paragraphs or sections with
recalling the main functions to be achieved; and identifying          deadlines to produce compromises. Co-Chair Kim suggested a
measures that will help deliver these functions. He highlighted       contact group could look at Section V-A. After the plenary was
the need for agreement on these two elements before deciding on       suspended for informal consultations, the G-77/CHINA said
the most appropriate institutions.                                    that they would prefer to continue working in the two working
   TURKEY stressed the need for making use of existing                groups, with the active facilitation of the Co-Chairs.
structures, such as ECOSOC. The US expressed a strong                 IN THE CORRIDORS
preference for working with existing institutions.                       A colorful flowchart was displayed on Friday afternoon,
   AUSTRALIA stressed better integration of the three pillars         indicating the shrinking of text from 278 pages on Monday
of sustainable development, and said reform should, inter alia,       morning to 157 pages by Friday afternoon, a percentage decrease
provide a high political level of engagement, deliver results         of 44%. “We still have much work to do, but thankfully, we
on the ground, and consider the role of existing institutions.        finished a first reading of Section V earlier than expected so
CANADA called for ECOSOC to play a more integrated role in            we don’t have to spend the weekend in these rooms,” said one
sustainable development, including seeking strategies for private     relieved observer.
sector engagement.                                                       WG2 finally began to address IFSD reform options in
   KAZAKHSTAN and NORWAY supported the SDC option.                    the afternoon. As expected, an exchange of views ensued,
NORWAY recommended replacing the CSD with a SDC, which                rather than negotiation of any text, as governments are still
should: attract high-level ministerial participation; introduce       developing their positions on this issue. A veteran of the first
a periodic peer review mechanism; and have a cross-sectoral           Rio process commented that 20 years ago, the refrain was “no
mandate, such as follow-up of SDGs.                                   new institutions.” “I feel like we have been here before,” he said,
   The REPUBLIC OF KOREA supported the creation of a                  noting, however, that current structures are widely observed not
SDC and a close working relationship with ECOSOC. JAPAN               to be working. Referring to the proposals of some to upgrade
proposed reforming the CSD. LICHTENSTEIN suggested                    UNEP to a specialized agency, one participant said “If, in the
that IFSD should include: integration of the three pillars;           view of some, there is undue emphasis on strengthening one
accountability mechanisms to ensure implementation of previous        pillar, then we are doing nothing but paying lip service to
policies and commitments; and more inclusive and high-level           integration.”
participation.                                                           Nonetheless, most felt that the IFSD debate was “lively and
   KENYA proposed undertaking reforms within the CSD                  productive.” One delegate emerging from the room noted that the
without transforming it into a SDC, and also said that improving      Co-Chair engaged and challenged delegates to “think outside the
ECOSOC would help to achieve better integration of the three          box” on some of the key points. Discussions will continue on the
pillars.                                                              periphery of the negotiations in efforts to achieve an “ambitious
   ECOSOC Vice-President Luis Alfonso de Alba (Mexico)                outcome” in Rio. Mexico and Indonesia are reportedly convening
highlighted that ECOSOC would be the natural place for                an informal meeting for interested parties early next week,
integrating the three pillars of sustainable development, but noted   and Switzerland is convening another meeting. Workshops
the challenge of convening relevant ministries.                       on IFSD will also be held this weekend, with participation of
   The RUSSIAN FEDERATION favored strengthening existing              Major Groups. Major Groups are also looking forward to a
institutions, and supported universal membership of the CSD and       meeting with the Bureau Monday morning, which will include
the UNEP Governing Council.                                           engagement with governments as well.

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IISD Earth Negotiations Bulletin 27 April

  • 1. Earth Negotiations Bulletin UNCSD ......................... #6 A Reporting Service for Environment and Development Negotiations Online at http://www.iisd.ca/uncsd/iinzod2/ Vol. 27 No. 30 Published by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) Monday, 30 April 2012 UNCSD INFORMAL CONSULTATIONS: development. The G-77/CHINA bracketed text on requesting the FRIDAY 27, APRIL 2012 UN Secretary-General to report on options for strengthening the science-policy interface. On Friday, delegates continued informal negotiations on the Capacity Building: On building resource-efficient economies draft outcome document for the UNCSD. WG1 completed its and promoting SCP patterns (CST 123 bis), the EU suggested first reading on Section V (Framework for Action) in morning text on “supporting public-private partnerships.” On enabling and afternoon sessions. WG2 continued discussions on Section developing countries to undertake effective adaptation IV (IFSD), and exchanged views on IFSD reform options in the strategies (CST 123 ter), the US, with CANADA, proposed afternoon. A stocktaking plenary was held in the afternoon to language on “the importance of” financial, technological and discuss progress made and organization of work for the coming capacity-building assistance, whereas NORWAY proposed week. A number of side events were also convened. “urging all developed countries to increase” such assistance. WORKING GROUP 1 SWITZERLAND added reference to “disaster risk reduction and SECTION V: MEANS OF IMPLEMENTATION: Finance: preparedness.” On the provision of financing to developing countries (CST pre Trade: On the importance of trade (CST pre 124), the G-77/ 112), the US, with CANADA, removed reference to “substantial CHINA proposed, and NEW ZEALAND opposed, deleting increases in.” The EU added new text resolving to seek “new reference to “meaningful trade liberalization.” partnerships and promising innovative sources of development The G-77/CHINA asked to retain its proposals on market finance” that can be used alongside traditional MOI. access (pre 124 bis), access to medicines (pre 124 ter), The G-77/CHINA proposed a new subparagraph on increasing inclusiveness and transparency at the World Trade Organization “the core resources of UN funds and programmes as part (WTO) (124 bis), and implementing aid for trade commitments of wider efforts to mobilize new, additional and predictable (127 bis). resources.” On trade in environmental goods and services On the role of international finance institutions (IFIs) (CST (CST 125 bis), the G-77/CHINA asked to delete the paragraph. 113 quat), the G-77/CHINA deleted reference to, inter alia, SWITZERLAND added text on the relationship between WTO IFIs fostering national efforts towards sustainable development rules and MEA trade obligations. through the incorporation of environmentally and socially sound On subsidies (CST 126), the G-77/CHINA asked to delete the criteria. paragraph. JAPAN, with the US, sought deletion of reference On innovative sources of finance (CST 114 ter), the G-77/ to agricultural and fisheries subsidies. CANADA modified CHINA added language on mobilizing “necessary and reference to reducing fossil fuel subsidies to those that are predictable resources to the tune of US$XXX, by 2020 for inefficient and cause wasteful consumption. meeting the goals” agreed to at Rio+20. On aid for trade (CST 127), the G-77/CHINA, supported by On public and private sources of finance (CST 116), NEW ZEALAND, sought deletion of text on trade facilitation NORWAY added “tax reform” and the EU added “trade” to the assistance associated with green economy. list of possible means of finance apart from ODA. NORWAY, Registry/compendium of commitments: The US introduced with the EU, asked to retain reference to the UN Convention its proposal for a compendium of commitments (128 alt) and against Corruption from the compilation text (114 bis). encouraged all participants to register voluntary commitments Science and Technology: On intellectual property rights and and make them publicly available. SWITZERLAND generally identifying options for an appropriate mechanism to facilitate supported the idea, but asked to retain a proposal from the clean technology dissemination (CST 118 ter), the US, supported compilation text detailing a follow-up mechanism (128). by CANADA and JAPAN, asked to delete the paragraph. The WORKING GROUP 2 G-77/CHINA recommended a separate paragraph on clean SECTION IV: INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR technology dissemination. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: Regional, national, On strengthening international cooperation to promote local: On sustainable development strategies (CST 59), the investment in science, innovation and technology (CST 120), G-77/CHINA, supported by the REPUBLIC OF KOREA, the G-77/CHINA added reference to “cleaner fossil fuel proposed deletion of “commitments” in reference to sustainable technologies.” development commitments. On strengthening the science-policy interface (CST 120 On regional and sub-regional organizations (CST 60), ter), CANADA asked to delete reference to the option of KAZAKHSTAN requested mention of the Green Bridge establishing an intergovernmental panel of experts on sustainable Partnership as a regional initiative. The REPUBLIC OF KOREA suggested this initiative be referred to elsewhere and the This issue of the Earth Negotiations Bulletin © <enb@iisd.org> is written and edited by Leila Mead, Delia Paul, Keith Ripley, Nathalie Risse, Ph.D., and James Van Alstine, Ph.D. The Digital Editor is Manu Kabahizi. The Editor is Pamela S. Chasek, Ph.D. <pam@iisd.org>. The Director of IISD Reporting Services is Langston James “Kimo” Goree VI <kimo@iisd.org>. The Sustaining Donors of the Bulletin are the European Commission (DG-ENV), the Government of the United States of America (through the Department of State Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs), the Government of Canada (through CIDA), the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU). 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  • 2. Earth Negotiations Bulletin .................................. Monday, 30 April 2012 Vol. 27 No. 30 Page 2 relevant text was moved to a separate paragraph (CST 62 ter). KENYA and the EU expressed support for upgrading UNEP to MEXICO proposed additional text urging “the strengthening a specialized agency based in Nairobi, with KENYA specifying of UN regional commissions and sub-regional offices,” and that this agency could, inter alia, take a leading coordinating role emphasizing “resource allocation.” The EU, the US and JAPAN of MEAs in the UN system, and provide wide strategic planning did not support Mexico’s proposal, and CANADA reserved. for the environment. On strengthening institutions (CST 61), the G-77/CHINA TURKEY, the US, AUSTRALIA, JAPAN and others requested deletion of “multistakeholder councils,” emphasizing expressed support for strengthening UNEP. NORWAY that the nature of institutions and processes is decided by proposed improving UNEP’s governance structure. JAPAN member States. presented a step-by-step approach, which would prioritize A new paragraph (CST 62 bis) was suggested based on an enhancing collaboration of UNEP and the MEA Secretariats. earlier proposal from the G-77/China on undertaking concrete CANADA favored improving UNEP’s current effectiveness. actions including through an international mechanism to bridge KAZAKHSTAN supported strengthening environmental the technology gap. BELARUS said this paragraph is one of the institutions at all levels. essential elements of the outcome document. MEXICO added language on, inter alia, supporting existing international centers STOCKTAKING PLENARY for technology transfer. During the afternoon stocktaking plenary, the EU, with Another new paragraph (CST 62 quat) was suggested, based CANADA, supported the current process of two working groups. on an earlier proposal from Switzerland on ensuring long-term CANADA proposed redistributing the workload between the two political commitment and undertaking actions to enact clear and groups, and was open to the idea of contact groups. effective legislation for sustainable development. SWITZERLAND suggested thematic issues in Section V-A Conceptual discussion on IFSD: Co-Chair Ashe invited be addressed by experts in small groups, and highlighted that delegates to exchange views on options for IFSD (paragraphs further conceptual thinking is needed on topics, including IFSD 48 to 51 of the compilation text). The EU said that functionality and MOI. The REPUBLIC OF KOREA asked whether the should be considered, before institutional arrangements. Co-Chairs could streamline the text at the end of next week. MEXICO suggested the UN requires “a common space” to NEW ZEALAND suggested giving part of Section V-A to WG2 review an integrated agenda for development. He argued for if the latter substantially finished its work on Sections I and II, ECOSOC to play a key role in follow-up of the Rio agenda. and having a stocktaking plenary on Wednesday morning. SWITZERLAND said that the two aspects on which reform The US suggested leaving questions of placement of text to is needed (IFSD and international environmental governance) the Co-Chairs, and perhaps having small groups of interested should be addressed through a similar approach, which includes: delegations work on particular paragraphs or sections with recalling the main functions to be achieved; and identifying deadlines to produce compromises. Co-Chair Kim suggested a measures that will help deliver these functions. He highlighted contact group could look at Section V-A. After the plenary was the need for agreement on these two elements before deciding on suspended for informal consultations, the G-77/CHINA said the most appropriate institutions. that they would prefer to continue working in the two working TURKEY stressed the need for making use of existing groups, with the active facilitation of the Co-Chairs. structures, such as ECOSOC. The US expressed a strong IN THE CORRIDORS preference for working with existing institutions. A colorful flowchart was displayed on Friday afternoon, AUSTRALIA stressed better integration of the three pillars indicating the shrinking of text from 278 pages on Monday of sustainable development, and said reform should, inter alia, morning to 157 pages by Friday afternoon, a percentage decrease provide a high political level of engagement, deliver results of 44%. “We still have much work to do, but thankfully, we on the ground, and consider the role of existing institutions. finished a first reading of Section V earlier than expected so CANADA called for ECOSOC to play a more integrated role in we don’t have to spend the weekend in these rooms,” said one sustainable development, including seeking strategies for private relieved observer. sector engagement. WG2 finally began to address IFSD reform options in KAZAKHSTAN and NORWAY supported the SDC option. the afternoon. As expected, an exchange of views ensued, NORWAY recommended replacing the CSD with a SDC, which rather than negotiation of any text, as governments are still should: attract high-level ministerial participation; introduce developing their positions on this issue. A veteran of the first a periodic peer review mechanism; and have a cross-sectoral Rio process commented that 20 years ago, the refrain was “no mandate, such as follow-up of SDGs. new institutions.” “I feel like we have been here before,” he said, The REPUBLIC OF KOREA supported the creation of a noting, however, that current structures are widely observed not SDC and a close working relationship with ECOSOC. JAPAN to be working. Referring to the proposals of some to upgrade proposed reforming the CSD. LICHTENSTEIN suggested UNEP to a specialized agency, one participant said “If, in the that IFSD should include: integration of the three pillars; view of some, there is undue emphasis on strengthening one accountability mechanisms to ensure implementation of previous pillar, then we are doing nothing but paying lip service to policies and commitments; and more inclusive and high-level integration.” participation.  Nonetheless, most felt that the IFSD debate was “lively and KENYA proposed undertaking reforms within the CSD productive.” One delegate emerging from the room noted that the without transforming it into a SDC, and also said that improving Co-Chair engaged and challenged delegates to “think outside the ECOSOC would help to achieve better integration of the three box” on some of the key points. Discussions will continue on the pillars. periphery of the negotiations in efforts to achieve an “ambitious ECOSOC Vice-President Luis Alfonso de Alba (Mexico) outcome” in Rio. Mexico and Indonesia are reportedly convening highlighted that ECOSOC would be the natural place for an informal meeting for interested parties early next week, integrating the three pillars of sustainable development, but noted and Switzerland is convening another meeting. Workshops the challenge of convening relevant ministries. on IFSD will also be held this weekend, with participation of The RUSSIAN FEDERATION favored strengthening existing Major Groups. Major Groups are also looking forward to a institutions, and supported universal membership of the CSD and meeting with the Bureau Monday morning, which will include the UNEP Governing Council. engagement with governments as well.