Aocheng

I, Dr. Aocheng Cao , residing in  China , nominated to MBTOC by Ministry of Ministry of Ecological Environment and Ministry of Agriculture of China declare as follows:

1. I have read the Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Guidelines for the Technology and Economic Assessment Panel, Its Technical Options Committees and Temporary Subsidiary Bodies (“the COI Guidelines”) as adopted by the Meeting of the Parties in Decision XXIV/8.
2. I am a Research Professor at the Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS). My responsibilities include the development of chemical and non-chemical technologies to control soil-borne diseases, nematodes and weeds, and the implement of Stockholm Convention on persistent organic pollutants.
3. This declaration constitutes my written agreement, pursuant to paragraph 8 of the COI Guidelines, to comply with the Guidelines.  I understand that this written agreement is a condition of my service.
4. My interests, and those of my personal partner and dependents include the following (if answer is yes describe briefly)
   • Proprietary interests: I do not have proprietary interest in substance, technology or process to be considered by TEAP or any TOC or any temporary subsidiary body.
   • Financial interests: I do not have ownership, shares or bonds in an entity with an interest in the subject matter of the meeting or work.
   • Employment, consultancy, directorship or other positions: by Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, a non-profit institution.
   • Government advice and other policy development: Provide technical support to Chinese Government.
   • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: Paid by the Institute of Plant Protection, CAAS. CAAS receives funds from Chinese Government to develop new technologies for control of soil pests.
   • Other interests:No.
5. The source of funding for my participation in the work of MBTOC is UNEP.
6. Pursuant to paragraph 11 of the COI Guidelines, I declare that I have not declined to disclose information falling within paragraph 10 of those Guidelines. 
7. I undertake to disclose any material change to any of the above information, pursuant to paragraph 9 of the COI Guidelines, within 30 days of any such change.
8. I undertake to make further declarations of interest annually for so long as I remain a member of the TEAP body.
9. I understand that this DOI will expire no later than one year after I have signed it.

Signed: Aocheng Cao
Date: 18/03/2021