Nicholas

I, Nicholas Vink, residing in Stellenbosch, South Africa, email address nv[at]sun.acza nominated to MBTOC by South Africa, 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 Professor in Agricultural Economics at Stellenbosch University. My responsibilities include research, teaching and community outreach.
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
   • • Proprietary interests: I do not have any 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) any 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: None related
     • Government advice and other policy development: None related
     • Paid research activities, fellowships or grants: None related
     • Other interests: None related
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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:
Date: 18 March 2021