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INTERNATIONAL TROPICALTIMBER COUNCIL

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GENERAL
ITTC(LX)/130 August 2024
Original: ENGLISHSIXTIETH SESSION
2-6 December 2024
Yokohama, JapanPROVISIONAL AGENDA
1.

Opening of the Session2.

Ascertainment of the quorum

3.

Adoption of agenda and organization of work4.

Report on Membership of the Council

5.

Distribution of Votes for the 2024-2025 Biennium

6.

Admission of Observers

7.

Statement by the Executive Director

8.

Report of the Informal Advisory Group (IAG) – Decisions 3(XXII), 5(XXVI), 2(XLIX) and 2(LI)9.

Report of the Credentials Committee10.

Matters related to Article 19 of the ITTA, 2006 on the Administrative Account – Decision 3(LVII)
and 4(LIX)

11.

Matters pertaining to Article 44 of ITTA, 2006 – Decisions 4(LVII) and 5(LIX)

12.

Matters related to the Appointment of the Executive Director – Decisions 8(LII) and 6(LIV)

13.

ITTO Biennial Work Programme – Decisions 9(XXXIV) and 3(LIX)

14.

Matters related to Article 15 of the ITTA, 2006 on cooperation and coordination with otherorganizations – Decision 7(LVII)

15.

Special Account and Bali Partnership Fund(a) Pledges to the Special Account and the Bali Partnership Fund(b) Report of the Panel on Sub-Account B of the Bali Partnership Fund (BPF)

16.

Implementation of ITTO’s New Financing Architecture, Phase II - Decisions 4(LVI) and 8(LVII)

17.

Biennial Review and Assessment of the World Timber Situation 2023-2024

18.

Reports of the Committees

19.

Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the Council for 2025

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20.

Dates and Venues of the Sixty-first and Sixty-second Sessions of the Council and theAssociated Sessions of the Committees

21.

Decisions and Report of the Session

22.

Closing of the Session

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ANNOTATIONS TO THE PROVISIONAL AGENDA
Item 1

Opening of the Session

The Sixtieth Session of the Council will be opened by the Chairperson of the Council, Ms. Anna Tyler
from New Zealand.
Item 2

Ascertainment of the Quorum

The Executive Director will report to the Council on the state of the quorum requirement for the startof the Session.
Item 3Adoption of Agenda and Organization of Work
[Document ITTC(LX)/1]

The Council may decide to consider and adopt its Agenda. On the schedule of meetings, the Council
may consider the draft schedule distributed under Decision 5(XXII), the advice of the Informal Advisory Group(IAG) and the due consultations in the Chairperson's Bureau meetings, which will issue the timetable daily andat more frequent intervals as necessary.
Item 4

Report on Membership of the Council[Document ITTC(LX)/13]

The Executive Director will report on the status of membership of the Council as contained inDocument ITTC(LX)/9.
Item 5Distribution of Votes for the 2024-2025 Biennium[Document ITTC(LX)/1 Annex]

The distribution of votes for the 2024 – 2025 biennium is shown in the Annex of the Provisional Agenda[Document ITTC(LX)/1]. The distribution of votes shall remain in effect for the rest of the biennium, except
whenever the membership of the Organization changes or when any member has its voting rights suspended
or restored, in which case the Council shall redistribute the votes within the affected category or categories.
The distribution of votes for the 2024-2025 biennium was approved by the 59th ITTC in Pattaya, Thailand.
In accordance with Article 19(4) of the ITTA, 2006, the approved distribution of votes will be used forthe assessment of the contribution of each Member to the Administrative Budget for the 2024 – 2025 biennium.
Item 6

Admission of Observers[Documents ITTC(LX)/Info.3 and ITTC(LX)/Info.4]

The Council may decide to admit those States and Organizations which request admission to theSession as Observers. Two lists of such applicants will be submitted at the Session for consideration anddecision. The first such list shall contain the names of all States and Organizations which have previously been
admitted to the Council Sessions and the second those States and Organizations who are applying foradmission on the first occasion at this Session.
In accordance with Decision 3(LI), operative paragraphs 2 and 3, the Executive Director has reviewed
applications for compliance with respective requirements and the results of the initial review will be publishedon the ITTO website two weeks prior to the Council Session.
The Council will consider the admission of Observers in accordance with Article 16 of the ITTA, 2006
taking into consideration the initial review.
Item 7

Statement by the Executive Director

The Executive Director will address the Council and report on activities of the Organization and otherdevelopments of relevance to the Organization.

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Report of the Informal Advisory Group (IAG) – Decisions 3(XXII), 5(XXVI), 2(XLIX) and 2(LI)[Document ITTC(LX)/2]

Pursuant to Decisions 3(XXII), 5(XXVI), 2(XLIX) and 2(LI), and in order to organize its work for theSession, the Council may consider the report of the Thirty-eighth Meeting of the Informal Advisory Group (IAG)
as contained in Document ITTC(LX)/2. The report will be presented to the Council by the Chairperson.
Item 9

Report of the Credentials Committee[Document ITTC(LX)/3]

The Council may consider and adopt the Report of the Credentials Committee and approve thecredentials of delegations.
Item 10Matters related to Article 19 of the ITTA, 2006 on the Administrative Account – Decisions3(LVII) and 4(LIX)[Document ITTC(LX/4]

Pursuant to Decision 4(LIX), operative paragraph 5, the Council will receive the report on the progressof the implementation of the trial measure adopted under Decision 4(LIX), operative paragraph 2.
Item 11

Matters pertaining to Article 44 of ITTA, 2006 – Decisions 4(LVII) and 5(LIX)[Document ITTC(LX)/5]

The Council will receive the report of the Preparatory Working Group on the implementation ofDecision 5(LIX) on matters pertaining to Article 44 of the ITTA, 2006, including recommendations from thePWG on the modalities for the ITTA, 2006 review process, including format (including whether virtual or inperson), timing and location/s of proposed meetings guided by the indicative Roadmap Scenario 1.
Item 12Matters related to the Appointment of the Executive Director – Decisions 8(LII) and 6(LIV)

Pursuant to Decision 8(LII), Annex, paragraph (8), ‘the Executive Director shall ensure that the issueof appointment of the Executive Director is on the agenda of the Council Session that occurs at least one year
before the end of his or her term.’ The end of the current term is 31 January 2026. Pursuant to Decision 6(LVII)
the term of the appointment may be extended for up to 2 years if approved by Council.
Item 13

ITTO Biennial Work Programme – Decisions 9(XXXIV) and 3(LIX)[Documents ITTC(LX)/6 and ITTC(LX)/7]

The Council will receive the progress report on the implementation of the ITTO Biennial Work
Programme 2024-2025. The Council will also receive updates/reports on selected BWP activities, including
the fellowship programme as will be informed in the provisional programme of meetings and activities.
Item 14

Matters related to Article 15 of the ITTA, 2006 on cooperation and coordination with otherorganizations – Decision 7(LVII)[Document ITTC(LX)/8]

The Council will receive an update on the implementation of Decision 7(LVII) on matters related toArticle 15 of the ITTA, 2006 on cooperation and coordination with other organizations as contained inDocument ITTC(LX)/8.
Item 15(a)(b)

Special Account and Bali Partnership Fund
[Document ITTC(LX)/9]
Pledges to the Special Account and the Bali Partnership Fund.
The Chairperson may invite Members and Observers to announce any new contributions they
may wish to pledge to the Special Account and the Bali Partnership Fund.
Report of the Panel on Sub-Account B of the Bali Partnership Fund.
The Council will decide whether it is necessary for the Panel on Sub-Account B of the Bali
Partnership Fund established under Decision 4(XXX) to meet during the session, taking accountof the resources available. If the panel does meet during the Session to consider actions/activities,
pre-projects and projects that are eligible for funding under Sub-Account B, the Council may
consider and adopt the recommendations contained in its report [Document ITTC(LX)/9].

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Implementation of ITTO’s New Financing Architecture, Phase II – Decisions 4(LVI), 5(LIV)
and 8(LVII)[Documents ITTC(LX)/10 and ITTC(LX)/11]

Item 16

In accordance with Decision 8(LVII), the Council will receive the progress report on the implementationof ITTO’s new financing architecture, Phase II as contained in Document ITTC(LX)/10. Council will also receive
the report on the review under Decision 5(LIV) of the effectiveness of the operation of ITTO’s financing
architecture (Programmatic Approach and Lines), as contained in Document ITTC(LX)/11.
Biennial Review and Assessment of the World Timber Situation 2023-2024[Document ITTC(LX)/12]

Item 17

The Council may wish to base its discussion on this item on the following:
(a)

(b)

Elements for the 2023-24 Biennial Review and Assessment of the International Timber Situation
The Secretariat will present the draft Review as contained in Document ITTC(LX))/12, comprisingstatistics and available data on production, imports and exports of timber products, emphasizing
tropical timber products, and an analysis of economic and market developments. The Elements
for the 2023-24 Biennial Review will be partly based on information extracted from national
responses to the ITTO/UNECE/FAO/EUROSTAT Joint Forest Sector Questionnaire and partly
from other sources.
A presentation by the Secretariat
Using various sources of information including the Elements for the 2023-24 Biennial Review, thepresentation will give an overview of the world timber situation, focusing on tropical timber,including recent market developments and the short-term outlook based on available forecasts.

The Council may also decide after due discussions the type of statistics and information (and its formatof presentation) that members shall furnish on timber, its trade and the activities aimed at achieving sustainable
management of timber producing forests as stipulated in Article 27(3) of the ITTA, 2006.
Item 18

Reports of the Committees

The Council will have before it the Reports of the Associated Sessions of the Committees presented
by the respective Chairpersons. The Council may consider and adopt the recommendations contained in eachof the Reports.
Item 19

Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the Council for 2025

The Council may decide after due consultations, to elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for2025. Under Article 8 of the ITTA, 2006, the Council is required to elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairpersonfor each calendar year, one from among the representatives of producer countries, and the other from among
the representatives of the consumer countries. Under Article 8, paragraph 3, these offices are required toalternate each year between the two categories of Members, provided, however, that this shall not prohibit there-election of either or both, under exceptional circumstances by the Council.
Item 20

Dates and Venues of the Sixty-first and Sixty-second Sessions of the Council and theAssociated Sessions of the Committees

In order to maintain the established practice of setting Session dates and venues eighteen months ormore in advance to facilitate logistical arrangements, the Council may wish to reconfirm/set the dates andvenues of its Sixty-first and Sixty-second Sessions.
Item 21

Decisions and Report of the Session

The Council shall consider the proposed Decision(s) and adopt it/them in accordance with theprocedures and modalities governing the Fifty-eighth Session of the Council in line with the ITTA, 2006 andthe ITTO Rules of Procedure, as adopted under Agenda Item 10. In accordance with Rule 33 of the Rules ofProcedure, a report on the proceedings shall be prepared by the Secretariat and shall be circulated to all
Members as soon as possible.

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Item 22

Closing of the Session
Following any final statements by Delegates, the Chairperson will close the Sixtieth Session of theCouncil.

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Annex

DISTRIBUTION OF VOTES FOR 2024-2025 BIENNIUM
PRODUCER MEMBERS2023
No. of Votes

2024/2025 Biennium
No. of Votes

AfricaAngola

21

21

Benin

21

20

Cameroon21

21

Central African Republic

21

21

Congo

21

21

Côte d'Ivoire

21

20

Democratic Republic of the Congo

21

21

Gabon

21

21

Ghana

21

21

Liberia

21

20

Madagascar

21

20

Mali

21

20

Mozambique

21

21

Togo

21

20

Cambodia

21

22

Fiji

14

14

India

28

28

Indonesia

93

95

Malaysia

72

61

Myanmar26

25

Papua New Guinea

4442Philippines

15

15

Thailand

52

47

Vietnam

16

24

Brazil122

134

Colombia

23

23

Costa Rica

13

12

Ecuador1921

Guatemala

1212

Guyana1515

Honduras

1212

México2424

Panamá

1313

Peru

2727

Suriname

1516

Trinidad and Tobago

1010

Venezuela

20

20

1,000

1,000

Asia & Pacific

Latin America/Caribbean

TOTAL:ITTC(LX)/1Page 82023
No. of Votes

CONSUMER MEMBERS

2024/2025 Biennium
No. of Votes

Albania

1010

Australia

1615

Canada1515

China305320

European Union

337

318

Austria

1010

Belgium

1515

Bulgaria

1010

Croatia

1010

Cyprus

1010

Czech Republic1111

Denmark

1111

Estonia

1010

Finland1010France

2522

Germany

1919

Greece1111

Hungary

1010

Ireland

1313

Italy

1919

Latvia1010

Lithuania

1010

Luxembourg

1010Malta

1010

Netherlands

25

21Poland

1111

Portugal

1313

Romania

1010

Slovakia

1010

Slovenia

1010Spain

1312

Sweden1111Japan

130

113

New Zealand

1111

Norway1010

Republic of Korea

66

60

Switzerland

1111

United Kingdom

2827

United States of America

76

79

1,000

1,000

TOTAL: