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Entry Points for Major Groups

18th Session of the Commission on Sustainable Development
New York, 3-14 May 2010

Participation of major groups in the official CSD-18 session will be integrated throughout the various activities, consistent with the practice of recent CSD meetings. The following “entry points” for major groups will be recommended to the CSD-18 Bureau for its consideration:

  • Opening statements: Major groups will be included in the list of speakers of the general debate.
  • Interactive discussion with major groups: specific formats will be considered by the CSD-18 Bureau.
  • Thematic discussions on implementation: As per past practice, it is envisioned that major groups will be integrated in all sessions pertaining to the review exercise, which will include discussions on the five themes of transport, chemicals, waste management, mining, and the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns; regional discussions, and a segment addressing SIDS that will serve as the Preparatory Committee for the upcoming High-Level Review session in September 2010. Major groups could be called upon during such discussions to make comments on presentations, pose questions, participate in panels, and serve as resource persons. Furthermore, major groups’ experts and practitioners who are active and knowledgeable in the thematic areas may be invited to share their experiences and lessons learned.
  • High-level segment: At least one segment should be allocated to an interactive dialogue on the state of implementation within the five thematic areas between Ministers and high-level representatives of major groups.
  • Closing session: Overall comments by all major groups on the outcome of the Review Session may be invited during the closing Plenary.

Stay tuned for more information in the coming months.