PAME published the document "Observer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in February 2024. These FAQs were developed by the USA, Poland, South Korea, and the Northern Forum as co-leads of the PAME project titled “A Framework for More Systematically Engaging with Observers on Shipping Related Matters."
- What is PAME?
- Who are PAME’s members?
- What role do Arctic States play?
- What role do Permanent Participants Play?
- How often does PAME meet?
- Where does PAME meet?
- How many Observers does PAME have?
- What role may Observers play at PAME meetings?
- May Observers speak at PAME meetings?
- May Observers submit papers in advance of PAME meetings for consideration by the Working Group?
- May Observers access documents submitted for consideration at PAME meetings?
- May Observers participate in or lead PAME projects?
- May Observers contribute funding to PAME projects?
- May Observers host PAME project webinars and workshops?
- May Observers participate in PAME Shipping Expert Group (SEG) calls?
- May Observers participate in PAME’s Arctic Shipping Best Practice Information Forum?
- May Observers influence decisions made at PAME? If so, how?
- What rules apply to Observer participation in PAME meetings?
- How else may Observers contribute to PAME’s work?
- What role does the PAME Secretariat play?
- Does PAME have any relationships with outside bodies?
- What is the role of the Indigenous People’s Secretariat?
- How is PAME funded?
- May PAME adopt legally binding measures?
- What is PAME's relationship with the International Maritime Organization (IMO)?
- What are some examples of PAME projects to which Observers have contributed?