"The teams and manufacturers unanimously agreed upon the establishment of a new framework for their participation in grand prix motor racing post-2007, " said the statement.

BBC: SPORT | Motorsport | Formula One | Rival series issues team pledge

Despite the establishment of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Rio two decades ago, the global debate has been dominated almost exclusively by climate scientists and policy-makers.

UNESCO: Communication and Information

For effective implementation of the Fast Track Initiative, the Group recommended the establishment of a specific financial framework under which countries would have "real ownership" of the process, and leadership in planning, monitoring and evaluation.

UNESCO: Bulletin on EFA action worldwide No.45

Within this context, UNESCO has assisted the GEF in the formulation of a conceptual framework for strategic action on groundwater and transboundary aquifers, and in the establishment of a portfolio of groundwater projects addressing key global resources and issues.

UNESCO: Social and Human Sciences

The introduction of lifelong learning in Uzbekistan was marked with the establishment of ten Community Learning Centres, a project supported by UNESCO within the framework of the Asia-Pacific Programme Education for All (APPEAL).

UNESCO: Community Learning Centres

Other actions include the facilitation of international cooperation, preparation of a Global Framework on MIL Indicators, development of Guidelines for Preparing National MIL Policies and Strategies, and establishment of an International Clearinghouse on MIL in cooperation with the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations.

UNESCO: MEDIA SERVICES

Significantly, in terms of Israeli public opinion, Mr Barak is now making it clear not only that he accepts the eventual establishment of an independent Palestinian state but that he is prepared to enshrine this acceptance in the proposed framework agreement.

ECONOMIST: Israel and the Palestinians