vol. 26 (1987), p. 1541, article 11 (providing for ordinary meetings to be held in conjunction with the Conference of the Parties to the underlying Vienna Convention, previously cited, and extraordinary meetings to be held at the request of at least one third of the Parties). ~/ See especially the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), article XXIII, United Nations, Treaty Series, vol. 55, p. 194. Relevant GATT procedures are discussed in the following chapter of the present report, on the settlement of disputes. 1211 United Nations, Treaty Series, vol. 993, p. 243. A/CN.4/427/Corr.l page 7 3. At the meetings, whether regular or extraordinary, the Parties shall review the implementation of the present Convention and may: (a) make such provision as may be necessary to enable the Secretariat to carry out its duties; (b) consider and adopt amendments to appendices I and II in accordance with article XV; (c) review the progress made towards the restoration and conservation of the species included in appendices I, II and III; (d) receive and consider any reports presented by the Secretariat or by any Party; and (e) where appropriate, make recommendations for improving the effectiveness of the present Convention. 4. At each regular meeting, the Parties may determine the time and venue of the next regular meeting to be held in accordance with the provisions of paragraph 2 of this article. 5. At any meeting, the Parties may determine and adopt rules of procedure for the meeting. 6. The United Nations, its specialized agencies and the International Atomic Energy Agency, as well as any State not a Party to the present Convention, may be represented at meetings of the Conference by observers, who shall have the right to participate but not to vote. 7. Any body or agency technically qualified in the protection, 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the procedures and rules for meetings and the implementation of a convention related to the conservation of species and their habitats. The language used is formal and technical, suggesting a focus on international cooperation and governance. The reference to the Vienna Convention and the GATT also suggests a connection to international law and trade.

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