indicate whu’ -meant by “pr3ce*dings’@. The way the article wa8 drafted, it did not seem to apply to diplom;rtic negotiations and appeared to be limited to instances where the injured party was using judicial means. 3.w These conventions are cited in the sixth report of the Special Rapporteur, document A/CN.4/428, pares. 56-59. 3.l.w See, for example, article X of the Convention on International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects. United Nations, m Se&, vol. 961, p. 187. law See rule 6 of the draft rules of the European Community on Legal Co-operation of the Council of Europe, document CDi:J (89) 60, 6 September 1589, and article 18 of the ECE draft Convention on Civil Liability for Damage caused during Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road, Rail and Inland Navigation Vessels, document TRANS1R.283. - 278 -(e) Chapter V. Civil Liabi 1ity 520. The Special Rspporteur reaalled that, up to now, liability had been envisaged in the articles as primarily falling on the State of origin for extraterritorial harmful consequences of activities conducted under its juriediction or control. m/ Without prejudice to that notion, he felt that these draft articles should provide certain rules in order to ensure a minimum degree of uniformity in the treatment of claims arising from activities under article 1 by national courts, As it wtw, there was nothing to prevent a claimant who suffered transboundary harm from pursuing a claim before the courts of the State of origin. Besides, there might be situations where the affectetl State might wish not to bring any claims on behalf of its citisene against the State of origin. Ire such cases private law remedies wobld be the only channel for individuals to seek redress. He therefore thought that it would be useful to have some articles dealing with civil liability.
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing international law and treaties related to environmental damage and liability, particularly in the context of transboundary harm. It mentions conventions, articles, and draft rules from various international organizations, such as the United Nations and the Council of Europe. The language used is technical and legal, indicating that the topic is complex and specialized. Given the focus on international environmental law and liability, it is likely that the text is related to the field of environmental protection.

**Category**
Natural resources and environment, International trade