set up a rapid and transparent destruction mechanism. We share concern regarding the environment, and we believe it is indispensable to seek the assistance of the scientific community in order to find non-polluting methods that will allow us to reduce significantly the period of 10 years which has remained static so far. It would be unforgivable if we did not make every possible effort to minimize the Convention's legal weakness during this period. Linking the destruction of all chemical weapons to accession by certain States would seem to be equally unfavourable to the stability of the instrument. In our view, the purported aim of encouraging accession in this way could turn out to be counter-productive and foster tendencies that would in no way contribute to creating a chemical-weapon-free world. It is also important that we should endeavour to discourage initiatives that might lead a State to deem it prudent to wait until the end of the period of stockpile destruction before studying the desirability of acceding to the convention. As is generally known, the verification system provided for in the draft convention is unprecedented in multilateral and bilateral disarmament treaties. It is clearly important to achieve an adequate verification system. But it is equally important to take into account the costs and benefits so that it does not constitute an excessive financial burden. In this regard, it might be necessary to consider, for example, whether it is appropriate to continue having a broad definition of chemical weapons embracing all toxic chemicals and not just those listed in the schedules, since that would mean that chemical activities in general would be subject to control and verification. It is necessary to draw a distinction between the need to implement an adequate inspection system and the aim of regulating chemical 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the destruction of chemical weapons and the implementation of a verification system, with a focus on finding non-polluting methods and minimizing the period of destruction. The language used suggests a concern for the environment and the need for cooperation with the scientific community. This suggests that the category should be related to natural resources and environment, with a possible overlap with international relations.

**Category**
Natural resources and environment