Located
in Vienna, the Interim Secretariat of the Carpathian Convention
(ISCC) was established in 2004.
ISCC
supports the implementation of the Carpathian convention, promotes
ratification and facilitates cooperation between the signatory states
as well as other relevant international bodies and conventions,
encourages and supports research, communication and information
exchange between partners, coordinates the preparation and implementation
of the work programme under the Convention, prepares relevant documentation
and supports further institutional development.