Recalling decision VC VI/2, by which the Conference of the Parties to the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer established the General Trust Fund for Financing Activities on Research and Systematic Observations Relevant to the Vienna Convention,

Noting with appreciation the contributions to the Trust Fund by several parties and the joint efforts of the World Meteorological Organization and the Secretariat in the implementation of the activities funded from the Trust Fund since it became operational in 2003,

Noting that important activities, including calibrations, intercomparisons and relevant training, have been implemented successfully under the Trust Fund to date,

Noting with great concern, however, that the resources available in the Trust Fund are not sufficient to enable substantial and sustainable improvements to be made to the global ozone observing system,

Aware that improvements in ozone observations should take into account the existing strong and intricate linkages between ozone and climate, and aware of the need to carry out observations and analyses relevant for both ozone and climate wherever possible,

Noting with appreciation the work of the Advisory Committee of the Trust Fund, including on the long-term strategy and short-term plan of action for the Trust Fund prepared for consideration by the Conference of the Parties pursuant to decision VC X/3,

1. To encourage parties to make contributions to the General Trust Fund for Financing Activities on Research and Systematic Observations Relevant to the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer, for the purpose of improving the global ozone observing system in line with the long-term strategy and short-term plan of action prepared by the Advisory Committee of the Trust Fund;
2. To request the Advisory Committee, with the assistance of the World Meteorological Organization and the Secretariat, to continue to implement its long-term strategy and short‑term plan of action for the Trust Fund, paying particular attention to:
   1. Identifying gaps and needs in research and monitoring of ozone and related climate variables and parameters, complementing the ongoing efforts of the Ozone Research Managers of the Parties to the Vienna Convention and other relevant programmes such as the World Meteorological Organization Global Atmosphere Watch programme;
   2. Facilitating the relocation of unused Dobson and Brewer instruments and the use of ozonesondes to new observation programmes when requested and in line with global and regional observation priorities;
   3. Fostering stronger relationships with scientific institutions and related global networks to build capacity and increase the infusion of knowledge for the activities under its consideration;
   4. Exploring opportunities to leverage and catalyse its resources to safeguard necessary research and observation activities in line with its strategic plan;
3. To request the Secretariat:
   1. To continue to invite parties and relevant international organizations, including space agencies, scientific and research institutions, United Nations entities, international financial institutions and the private sector, as appropriate, to make financial and/or in-kind contributions towards well‑defined and well-budgeted project proposals developed under the Trust Fund;
   2. To report to the Conference of the Parties at its thirteenth meeting on the operation of, contributions to and expenditure from the Trust Fund and on the activities funded from the Trust Fund since its inception, as well as on the activities of the Advisory Committee.