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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif">I add a voice of approval to the many.</span><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Lato",sans-serif"> My interest would also be to see how such agreements can
catalyse regional grasslands restoration action. This cooperation could also be useful for regional mobilization for the IYRP and map a way ahead beyond 2026.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Iyrp-gcg <iyrp-gcg-bounces@list.cals.arizona.edu>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Igshaan Samuels<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, September 18, 2023 11:36 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> iyrp-gcg@list.cals.arizona.edu<br>
<b>Cc:</b> Engin Yilmaz <engin@yolda.org.tr><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Iyrp-gcg] MoC with Carpathian Convention<o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">As we approach 2026, more and more institutions are expressing their support for the IYRP. For some, more guidance is needed on how to support the IYRP through specific actions and for others, collaboration
with IYRP has to be formalized. The draft Memorandum of Cooperation between the <b>
IYRP</b> and the Framework Convention on the Protection and Sustainable Development of the Carpathians (<b>Carpathian Convention</b>), representing 7 countries in Central and Eastern Europe sharing the Carpathian Mountains, is in its final stages. The drafting
process was led by Engin Yilmaz from the IYRP, and we seek your comments on the final draft before we as co-chairs can sign the MoC.
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">May we have your comments as members of the IYRP GCG on the MoC with the Carpathian Convention by 25 Sep 2023? </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Kind regards</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Igshaan</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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