Translation of "MOC " (French → English) :

BW. whereas the idea underlying the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and Joint Implementation (JI), namely the dissemination of modern and efficient technologies, should work in reality; whereas CDM/JI should be limited to high-quality projects which provide documented additional reductions in greenhouse gas emissions,

The Commission supports the renewal of the Open Method of Coordination (OMC) in the area of youth and the reinforcement of the OMC in the areas of social protection and social inclusion as well as the development of social dialogue, civil dialogue and active European citizenship

In accordance with the UNFCCC, the Kyoto Protocol and any subsequent decision adopted for their implementation, the Commission and the Member States shall endeavour to support capacity building activities in developing countries and countries with economies in transition in order to help them take full advantage of JI and the CDM in a manner that supports their sustainable development strategies and to facilitate the engagement of entities in JI and CDM project development and implementation.

In accordance with the UNFCCC, the Kyoto Protocol and any subsequent decision adopted for their implementation, the Commission and the Member States shall endeavour to support capacity-building activities in developing countries and countries with economies in transition in order to help them take full advantage of JI and the CDM in a manner that supports their sustainable development strategies and to facilitate the engagement of entities in JI and CDM project development and implementation.

1. Considers that it is necessary for the Convention to address the question of the application of the open method of coordination; calls on the Convention to examine the question of defining the field of application of the open method of coordination, as compared to other Community instruments, while setting out its general objectives in the new treaty;

5. Notes that the open coordination method tends to favour the proliferation of the preparatory formations and forums known collectively as "committees"; takes the view, in this connection, that the formal establishment of a high-level working party responsible for equal opportunities issues, made up of representatives/experts of the Member States, the social partners and NGOs, could help to bring a good level of expertise to the framing, implementation and follow-up of equal opportunities policy; takes the view that the Committee on Women's Rights and Equal Opportunities should be fully involved and consulted, in order to guarantee the democratic legitimacy of ...[+++]the open coordination method;