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THIRD MEETING OF THE FOCAL POINTS APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE SIGNATORY COUNTRIES OF THE DECLARATION ON THE APPLICATION OF PRINCIPLE 10 OF THE RIO DECLARATION ON ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN

Lima, 30-31 October 2013

Third meeting of the working groups established under the Plan of Action to 2014 Lima, 29 October 2013 Training workshop on the implementation of Principle 10 in Latin America and the Caribbean Lima, 28 and 29 October 2013

GENERAL INFORMATION

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INTRODUCTION The third meeting of the focal points appointed by the Governments of the signatory countries of the Declaration on the Application of Principle 10 of the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean will be held in Lima on 30 and 31 October 2013. Prior to the meeting, a training workshop on the implementation of principle 10 in Latin America and the Caribbean will be held (28 and 29 October 2013) as well as the third meeting of the working groups established under the Plan of Action to 2014 (29 October 2013). The purpose of this document is to provide delegations with useful background information to facilitate their participation at these meetings. The meeting coordinators will be pleased to answer any questions you may have concerning the logistics or organization of the event whether before or during the meeting.

1. Basic information on Peru Location Peru, whose official name is Republic of Peru, is located at the western tip of South America. With a surface area of 1,285,215.6 km and an estimated 29 million inhabitants, Peru is the twentieth largest country in the world in terms of surface area and the thirty-ninth in terms of population. Peru shares borders with five other South American countries and its maritime dominion extends for 200 nautical miles. Climate Unlike other countries close to the equator, Peru is not exclusively tropical but has a variety of climates. Lima has a very particular climate, with practically no precipitation and warm temperatures averaging 19°C over the year.

Official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: http://www.rree.gob.pe/

Useful information for visitors

Local currency Nuevo sol (S/.)

The currency unit is the nuevo sol (plural nuevos soles). Peru maintains a floating exchange rate with daily variations. The rate of exchange against the dollar for August 2013 was approximately S/ 2.8. There are no restrictions on currency exchange in Peru. Money may be exchanged in hotels, banks and authorized bureaux de change. Normal banking hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Local time

UTC or GMT – 5 hours.

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Electricity

220 volts (60 cycles), but most hotels have 110-volt (60 cycle) connections or transformers.

Airport tax

Airport tax for both domestic and international flights is included in the ticket price.

Tipping

A percentage service charge is added to hotel bills. In restaurants, general sales tax (IGV) is added automatically by law. It is not usual to tip taxi drivers.

Taxis/remises

Many taxis are not attached to firms or agencies and in general do not use meters. Visitors are therefore advised to use the services of agencies authorized by hotels and airports.

2. Venue of the meeting The third meeting of the Focal Points appointed by the Governments of the signatory countries of the Declaration on the Application of Principle 10 of the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development in Latin America and the Caribbean, the training workshop and the meetings of the working groups will be held in the meeting rooms of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, located in the Carlos García Bedoya building: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru Jr. Lampa 535, Cercado de Lima Switchboard number: (51 1) 204 2400

3. Coordination of the meeting The meeting is being organized by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) and the Government of Peru through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Questions on substantive matters relating to the meeting may be addressed to Carlos de Miguel, Chief, Policies for Sustainable Development Unit, and Valeria Torres, Economic Affairs Officer, Sustainable Development and Human Settlements Division of ECLAC ([email protected]; tel. (56-2) 2210-2224 and (562) 2210-2310). Questions on operational matters relating to the meeting may be addressed to María Eugenia Barozzi, ([email protected]; tel. (56-2) 2210-2520).

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4. Hotel reservations The Conference Services Unit of ECLAC has reserved a limited number of rooms at a special rate at the following hotels: 

Sheraton Lima Hotel & Convention Center Avenida Paseo de la República 170, Lima 1, Perú Tel: (511) 315 5020 Fax: (511) 315 5024 www.sheraton.com.pe Single room US$ 154 Double room US$ 165 Both single and double room rates include 10% service tax. Foreign guests are exempt from sales tax (18%).

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Hotel Meliá Lima Av. Salaverry 2599, San Isidro Tel.: (511) 411 9000 ext 2525 Fax: (511) 411 9022 www.Melia.com Single room US$ 143 Double room US$ 165 Both single and double room rates include 10% service tax. Foreign guests are exempt from sales tax (18%).

Requests for reservations should be addressed directly to the hotel by 11 October 2013. After that date, the hotel reserves the right to change the rate and cannot guarantee that rooms will be available. Kindly use the form on page 6 to request your reservation. Delegates are responsible for their own reservations. It is advisable to check that the hotel has processed your reservation and to request a reservation number or confirmation code. A credit card number is required in order to make a reservation. Hotels in Peru apply a no-show policy. In the case of the Sheraton hotel, reservations may be cancelled up to 24 hours prior to expected arrival, and in the case of the Meliá hotel, up to 48 hours prior to expected arrival, failing which cardholders who do not show up will be charged for the first night as a penalty. All delegates must settle their own hotel bill at the end of their stay.

5. Entry requirements for Peru Citizens of most countries require only a valid passport, but not a visa, to enter Peru. For those nationalities that do require a visa, bearers of regular, diplomatic or official passports should get in touch with the nearest Peruvian embassy or consulate (www.rree.gob.pe).

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6. Local transport Participants will be responsible for their own transport between the airport and the hotel.

7. Registration of participants An online registration system will be set up on the (www.cepal.org/rio20/principio10) with effect from 9 September 2013.

ECLAC

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Registration of participants will take place from 8 a.m. on Wednesday 30 October in the hall of the meeting rooms of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, located in the Carlos García Bedoya building. Participants will be given identification badges, which, for security purposes, must be shown at all meetings. Further information on accreditation may be requested from Paula Warnken ([email protected]; tel. (56-2) 2210-2651) or María Eugenia Barozzi ([email protected]; tel. (56-2) 2210-2520). Online registration does not exempt participants from the requirement to send an official note indicating the names of the head of delegation and accompanying members.

8. Opening session The opening session of the third Meeting of the Focal Points will commence at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, 30 October.

9. Internet The offices set aside for the meeting and the conference rooms will have Wi-Fi Internet access.

10. Languages The official language of the meeting will be Spanish. Simultaneous interpretation into English will be provided. 11. Medical service The Government of Peru will arrange for first aid services to be available in the event of an emergency at the venue of the meeting.

12. Documents This will be a paper-smart meeting. All the documents and official statements will be available for consultation and download at the website: www.cepal.org/rio20/principio10. Participants are advised to bring their laptop, tablet or other mobile device as there will only be a limited number of printed documents available.

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UNITED NATIONS THIRD MEETING OF THE FOCAL POINTS APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNMENTS OF THE SIGNATORY COUNTRIES OF THE DECLARATION ON THE APPLICATION OF PRINCIPLE 10 OF THE RIO DECLARATION ON ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN, Training workshop on the implementation of principle 10 and meetings of the working groups

Lima, 28-31 October 2013 REQUEST FOR HOTEL RESERVATION First name Head of delegation 

Surname Delegate 

Observer 

Special guest 

Official title: Organization or institution: Address: City: Telephone:

Country: Fax:

E-mail:

I hereby request a reservation at: SHERATON LIMA HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER (5*)

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HOTEL MELIÁ LIMA (5*) 

Avenida Paseo de la República 170, Lima 1, Perú Tel: (511) 315 5020-Fax: (511) 315 5024 Single room  US$ 154 Double room  US$ 165 E-mail: [email protected], with a copy to: [email protected] Contact: Susana Granda, Corporate Account Manager The rates include the 10% service charge and a buffet breakfast. Internet service is not included. Foreign visitors are exempt from the 18% general sales tax. (IGV).

Av. Salaverry 2599, San Isidro Tel.: (511) 411 9000 ext 2525 Single room US$ 143 Double room US$ 165

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E-mail: [email protected] , with a copy to [email protected] Contact: Pamela Canto / Valeria Noriega The rates include the 10% service charge, a buffet breakfast and Wi-Fi Internet. Foreign visitors are exempt from the 18% general sales tax (IGV).

Date of arrival in Peru:

Flight no.:

Approx. time:

Date of departure:

Flight no.:

Approx. time:

I authorize the use of my credit card to guarantee my hotel reservation: American Express  Card number/security code:

Master Card 

Visa 

Other  Expiry date:

Reservation requests should be addressed directly to the hotel selected by 11 October. Delegates are responsible for their own reservations. They are advised to check that the hotel has processed their request and to ask for a reservation number or confirmation code. To secure their reservation, delegates are required to indicate their flight number, time of arrival in and departure from the country as well as credit card type and number.

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