RT null T1 Background note on credentials — Informal technical meeting on the draft rules of procedure of the Plenary of the ISP-CWP A1 United Nations Environment Programme, YR 2026 FD 2026-08-26 LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/49875 UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/49875 NO This background note examines the unresolved issue of credentials in paragraph 3 of draft rule 12 for the Plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Panel on Chemicals, Waste and Pollution. It explains the meaning of credentials, compares approaches used by selected intergovernmental bodies, and outlines possible formulations concerning the authority responsible for issuing or signing credentials for members’ consideration. NO https://www.unep.org/events/conference/informal-technical-meeting-draft-rules-procedure-plenary-isp-cwp DS UN Environment Document Repository RD Sep 17, 2026