The fifth meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP5) to the Rotterdam Convention convened for its third day in Geneva, Switzerland on Wednesday, 22 June 2011.

During the morning, plenary delegates considered synergies, trade, and non-compliance. They agreed to establish a contact group to continue deliberations on non-compliance.

During the afternoon plenary, delegates adopted decisions on synergies, financial resources, and membership of the CRC. Plenary was adjourned mid-afternoon to allow delegates to meet in contact groups.

Contact groups on budget and technical assistance and candidate chemicals convened throughout the day.  A contact group on non-compliance convened in the afternoon and into the evening.