Oceans and the law of the sea A/RES/70/235 XIV Open-ended Informal Consultative Process on Oceans and the Law of the Sea 303. Welcomes the report of the Co-Chairs on the work of the Informal Consultative Process at its sixteenth meeting, which focused on the theme “Oceans and sustainable development: integration of the three dimensions of sustainable development, namely, environmental, social and economic”; 6 304. Recognizes the role of the Informal Consultative Process as a unique forum for comprehensive discussions on issues related to oceans and the law of the sea, consistent with the framework provided by the Convention and chapter 17 of Agenda 21, 8 and that the perspective of the three pillars of sustainable development should be further enhanced in the examination of the selected topics; 305. Welcomes the work of the Informal Consultative Process and its contribution to improving coordination and cooperation between States and strengthening the annual debate of the General Assembly on oceans and the law of the sea by effectively drawing attention to key issues and current trends; 306. Also welcomes efforts to improve and focus the work of the Informal Consultative Process, and in that respect recognizes the primary role of the Informal Consultative Process in integrating knowledge, the exchange of opinions among multiple stakeholders and coordination among competent agencies, and enhancing awareness of topics, including emerging issues, while promoting the three pillars of sustainable development, and recommends that the Informal Consultative Process devise a transparent, objective and inclusive process for the selection of topics and panellists so as to facilitate the work of the General Assembly during informal consultations concerning the annual resolution on oceans and the law of the sea; 307. Recalls the need to strengthen and improve the efficiency of the Informal Consultative Process, and encourages States, intergovernmental organizations and programmes to provide guidance to the Co-Chairs to this effect, particularly before and during the preparatory meeting for the Informal Consultative Proce ss; 308. Also recalls that a further review of the effectiveness and utility of the Informal Consultative Process will be undertaken by the General Assembly at its seventy-first session; 309. Requests the Secretary-General to convene, in accordance with paragraphs 2 and 3 of resolution 54/33, the seventeenth meeting of the Informal Consultative Process, in New York from 13 to 17 June 2016, to provide it with the facilities necessary for the performance of its work and to arrange for support to be provided by the Division, in cooperation with other relevant parts of the Secretariat, as appropriate; 310. Expresses its continued serious concern regarding the lack of resources available in the voluntary trust fund established pursuant to resolution 55/7 for the purpose of assisting developing countries, in particular least developed countries, small island developing States and landlocked developing States, in attending the meetings of the Informal Consultative Process, and urges States to make additional contributions to the trust fund; 311. Decides that those representatives from developing countries who are invited by the Co-Chairs, in consultation with Governments, to make presentations during the meetings of the Informal Consultative Process shall receiv e priority consideration in the disbursement of funds from the voluntary trust fund established 49/53