1997 Guidelines for Major Groups Input Dear Friends and Colleagues,
We have prepared the 1997 Guidelines for Major Groups to provide your
organization with information on preparing for and contributing to the fifth
session of the CSD (April 1997) and the Special Session of the General
Assembly (June 1997).
1997 will be the five-year anniversary of the United Nations Conference on
Environment and Development (UNCED) which led to the creation of the
Commission on Sustainable Development as well as hundreds of local, national,
regional and international initiatives to implement and monitor Agenda 21.
Some of these initiatives have been reported to the CSD meetings in 1993,
1994, 1995, and 1996 by governments, inter-governmental bodies and by major
group organizations. During 1995 and 1996 special events were also organized
to highlight the on-going efforts of particular major group sectors (Day of
Local Authorities in 1995, Day of the Workplace with business/industry and
workers/trade unions, and Youth Intersessional in 1996).
The Special Session of the General Assembly in 1997 (SSGA-97) will be an
opportunity (i) to take stock of achievements and failures in Agenda 21
implementation since 1992; (ii) to increase the level of world-wide political
commitment to Agenda 21 objectives, (iii) to determine the priorities for the
future in this area; and to assess the institutional mechanisms created for
Agenda 21 follow up including the work of the CSD itself. Your contributions
to this milestone event are not only welcome but are also crucial for its
overall success.
Also enclosed in this package is a copy of the Survey on the Role and
Contribution of Major Groups. This Survey was first distributed last year in
order to develop a systematic baseline of data on major group activities under
Agenda 21. The first distribution involved 1200 copies and produced a 10%
response rate. Given the scope and size of the major group sector, a much
larger response rate is desirable to produce a useful analysis. Hence, we are
continuing to distribute the Survey to increase the response rate.
Your organization may have responded to the Survey last year. If you feel you
do not have additional or updated information please pass your copy to your
partners and encourage them to respond. We welcome and appreciate your
assistance in distributing the Survey as widely as possible.
Thank you for supporting the CSD.
CSD Secretariat
Division for Sustainable Development
Department for Policy Coordination and Sustainable Development (DPCSD)
2 United Nations Plaza, 22nd Floor
New York, NY, 10017, USA
FOR FUTHER INFORMATION, COMMENTS AND INQUIRIES REGARDING MAJOR GROUP
PARTICIPATION IN THE WORK OF THE CSD, PLEASE CONTACT:
Ms. Zehra Aydin
Major Groups Focal Point
Division for Sustainable Development, DPCSD
2 United Nations Plaza, 22nd Floor, New York, NY, 10017, USA
telephone: 212-963-8811; fax: 212-963-1267; e-mail: aydin@un.org
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GUIDELINES for MAJOR GROUPS 1997
Preparations for the 1997 milestone review of Agenda 21 will involve multiple
levels of meetings, events, consultations and contributions. The three main
events of the process are
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Step 1
24 February - 7 march 1997
Ad Hoc Working Group meeting of the CSD
Step 2
7 - 25 April 1997
Fifth Session of the CSD
(Preparatory Committee for the Special Session of the GA)
Step 3
9 - 13 June 1997 (tentative dates)
Special Session of the General Assembly on Agenda 21
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Other related meetings and events launched by major groups, governments and
international organizations as a contribution to the 1997 review process will
be regularly reported in the CSD Update, the bi-monthly newsletter of the CSD
Secretariat.
Contributing to the 1997 review
As a Major Group, you can be part of the 1997 review process in one or more of
the following ways:
(i) contributing to the national preparations for 1997
(ii) contributing to the international reporting process.
(iii)organizing your major group sector to develop independent assessments of
Agenda 21 from your sector's point of view
(iv) participating in or organizing meetings as a contribution to the 97
session at the local, national, regional or international levels
(v) running media campaigns to increase awareness about the 1997 review
(vi) participating in the Ad Hoc Working Group meeting of the CSD (February
1997), the fifth session of the CSD (April 1997) and the Special Session of
the General Assembly (June 1997-- tentative).
This Guidelines package provides detailed information on the above.
I. CONTRIBUTING TO THE NATIONAL REPORTING PROCESS
Country Profiles for 97
The CSD Secretariat has prepared summaries of national information so far
submitted. These summaries will be presented to CSD97 as Country Profiles. The
draft country profiles are sent to the submitting Governments for updates,
corrections and additional information. Government authorities are encouraged
to involve as many stakeholders as possible in the preparations of the Country
profiles in order to provide the 1997 special session of the General Assembly
with a comprehensive picture of national achievements over the past five
years. The deadline for Governments to return their updated country profile is
30 November 1996.
A Blank Country Profile Form is also sent to those Governments that have not
so far submitted information on their Agenda 21 related activities. This blank
country profile form as well as the draft country summaries are available on
the Internet locations (see above), or upon request from the CSD Secretariat.
The content of each Country Profile is organized by Agenda 21 chapters
including those on Major Groups. ANNEX I provides an excerpt of the major
group related sections of the Country Profiles as a way to show what type of
information on participation of major groups has been requested from your
Government.
National assessments and preparations
Taking part in the national information preparation and Agenda 21 assessment
efforts is of crucial importance. The CSD itself has emphasized the importance
of national level involvement of major groups at each of its meetings and has
requested all governments to allow and facilitate this level of participation
as a priority.
You may wish to contact the following to expand your national efforts:
-- The national Sustainable Development Council
-- The Ministry of the Environment and/or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
-- National NGO networks, associations of municipalities, and other network
structures that can guide your efforts to link with the national Agenda 21
assessment processes.
-- local UN offices (such as UNDP Resident Representative offices or the UN
Information Centers around the world)
-- Regional Economic Commissions of the UN, and
-- the CSD Secretariat
The Useful Contacts section at the end of the Guidelines provides contact
information for the last two.
II. CONTRIBUTING TO THE INTERNATIONAL REPORTING PROCESS
This section provides information on (A) contributing to the international
reporting process on Agenda 21 chapters in general and (B) contributing to
reporting related to the Major Groups chapters.
A. CONTRIBUTING TO THE REPORTING PROCESS IN GENERAL
Documentation
The Special Session of the General Assembly in June 1997 will have before it
numerous sets of documents to assist with the discussions on progress achieved
under Agenda 21. Among these are:
Concise (up to 10 pages) reports of the Secretary-General on progress achieved
in the sectoral and cross-sectoral areas of Agenda 21 (a total of 38 reports)
1. Report of the Secretary General on progress made and constraints
encountered at the national level (based on the Country Profiles)
2. Report of the Secretary General on application of the Principles of the
Rio Declaration on Environment and Development
3. Report of the Secretary General on on-going energy oriented programmes
and activities in the UN system
4. Report of the Inter-Governmental Panel on Forests (IPF)
5. Global Freshwater Assessment Report
6. Report on the main trends in sustainable development (the trends
report), and
7. Comprehensive report of the Secretary General on implementation of
Agenda 21 and recommendations for future actions and priorities (based on the
above)
Information on item 2 was provided in the earlier section. Further detail on
the concise reports of the Secretary General, report of the IPF and the Trends
Report (items 1, 5, and 7 respectively ) is provided below.
CONCISE REPORTS OF THE SECRETARY GENERAL
Generic Outline
Each SG's report will consist of the following elements:
I. Selected Key objectives of a given chapter
II. Analysis of success in implementing the key objectives
III. Promising changes
IV. Unfulfilled expectations
V. Emerging Priorities
Process and Lead Actors
The Task Managers of each chapter will lead the preparation of the respective
SG report. The Task Manager system, established and coordinated by the
Inter-Agency Committee on Sustainable Development (IACSD), has been one of the
most positive models of system-wide cooperation for Agenda 21. A list of the
Task Managers for each Agenda 21 chapter is in the Useful Contacts section.
Information content
The SG reports will primarily utilize the existing information collected from
Governments, major groups and inter-governmental bodies between 1993 and 1996.
In effect, the SG reports will be a stock taking exercise to see where we
stand based on what we know. In some cases, the respective Task Managers may
request additional information directly from inter-governmental bodies or
major group organizations. In other cases, the Task Managers may organize
special consultation meetings with governments, inter-governmental bodies,
major groups or other experts depending on the information need. Many Task
Managers have developed consultative processes or groups in fulfilling their
reporting duties for CSD94, CSD95 and CSD96.
Deadline
The SG reports need to be finalized by 30 December 1996. All SG reports will
be in the translation and production process by 1 January 1997 to make sure
documentation is ready for the Ad Hoc Working Group meeting in February 1997
(Step 1 of the official preparations).
If you wish to make a contribution to the analyses to produce the SG reports,
you must submit your input no later than 15 October 1996. If your inputs
relate to a specific Agenda 21 chapter, you may send them directly to the Task
Manager of that chapter. Task Managers for Agenda 21 chapters are listed in
the Useful Contacts section at the end. Further detail on additional inputs by
major groups are provided later in the Guidelines.
REPORT OF THE INTER-GOVERNMENTAL PANEL ON FORESTS (IPF)
The report on the work of the IPF is based on the two-year mandate of the
Panel which started its work in May 1995. The IPF focuses its discussions on:
I. Implementation of UNCED decisions related to forests at the national and
international level including an examination of sectoral and cross-sectoral
linkages.
II. International cooperation in financial assistance and technology
transfer;
III. Scientific research, forest assessment and development of criteria and
indicators for sustainable forest management;
IV. Trade and environment relating to forest products and services.
V. International organizations and multilateral institutions and
instruments including appropriate legal mechanisms;
To make inputs to the IPF reports major groups can contact the IPF Secretariat
separately. Contact points are listed in the Useful Contacts section at the
end of these Guidelines.
THE TRENDS REPORT
The political objectives of the Trends Report will be to attract the attention
of politicians and the media in order to keep, or re-establish sustainable
development high on the international agenda. The Report aims to provide a
clear perspective on where we have come from, where we appear to be going and,
based on past experience, the most promising policy options for achieving a
more sustainable future. An equally important aim of this report is to help
shape the policy agenda of the CSD in the post-97 period such as what key
issues it could focus on and which policies/mechanisms appear most effective
for dealing with them. In this regard, the trends report have important links
to the Comprehensive report (see below).
Substantive objectives of the Trends Report are to:
'look back' by evaluating trends in selected major indicators of sustainable
development over the past 25 years, policy responses and the extent to which
they influenced these trends positively or negatively
'look forward' through development of a conventional development scenario and
exploration of the possible impacts of alternative policy interventions in the
near future, and
provide policy makers concerned with key issues of sustainable development
with a clear overview of socio-economic and environmental trends at the
global, regional and in some case the local level.
The Trends Report will include the following sections:
I. Introduction
II. Stabilizing the world's population
III. Economic transition I: Growth and resource use
IV. Water supply
V. Land use and food security
VI. Economic transition II: wealth and environmental quality
VII. Human welfare
VIII. Conclusions
The Trends Report may be supplemented with background papers and side studies
which will be identified in the course of its preparation. This report is
expected to be finalized by 1 January 1997.
B. CONTRIBUTING TO THE MAJOR GROUPS RELATED REPORTING
Documentation
In its role as the Task Manager for the Major Groups chapters of Agenda 21,
the CSD Secretariat, in consultation with other Task Managers, will produce a
concise Secretary General's Report covering the trends in implementing
selected key objectives in Chapters 24 to 32.
A Background Paper providing an analysis of responses to the Survey on Major
Groups is also being considered, depending on whether a statistically
significant survey response rate is achieved by the end of this year.
In addition, the CSD Secretariat is encouraging, and in some cases, working as
partners with major group organizations, to help generate Independent
Assessments of Agenda 21 by major group sectors.
SECRETARY GENERAL'S REPORT ON MAJOR GROUPS
Outline
The SG report on Major Groups is an Overview Report on the Role and
Contribution of Major groups to Agenda 21 1992-1997. The outline is as
follows:
I. Introduction (institutional background, scope of review etc.)
II. General review of Progress (analysis based on selected key objectives of
chapters 24-32 and trends in their implementation including promising changes
and unfulfilled expectations under each objective. The selected objectives
include those that have a time-bound nature.)
III. Conclusions (the main directions and future needs related to
participation of major groups including emerging priorities)
IV. Recommendations (suggested priority areas and actions for the future and
elements of a work programme on major groups in the post-97 phase.)
The list of selected key objectives from chapters 24 to 32 of Agenda 21 is in
ANNEX II.
Length, Content and Language
The SG's report on major groups will be a 24 page document covering 9
chapters. Its content will be primarily based on the existing information
received from major group organizations, governments, inter-governmental
bodies in 1994, 1995 and 1996. Additional information or updates on the
existing information may be requested as needed. The report will be drafted in
English and produced in the 6 official languages of the UN.
Lead Actor
The drafting of the report will be led by the CSD Secretariat, as the Task
Manager for the Major Groups chapters of Agenda 21, in collaboration with
other Task Managers. Consultations with a number of major group organizations
and experts will be carried out so far as this is practicable within the
limited resources.
Deadline
The SG Report on Major Groups will need to be finalized by 1 November 1996. If
you have updated information on your activities or new information to share
your inputs need to reach the CSD Secretariat no later than 15 October 1996.
BACKGROUND PAPER ON MAJOR GROUPS
A Background Paper on Major Groups is planned. If prepared, it will report on
the results of the Survey on Major Groups.
The CSD Secretariat circulated the first Survey in 1995 by mail to 1200 major
group organizations. The response rate, 10%, was too low to establish a solid
base-line of information on activities, interests and views of major groups on
Agenda 21 related issues. Thus, the CSD Secretariat decided to redistribute a
slightly revised version of the Survey this year.
Survey distribution
To generate more responses, a more aggressive distribution strategy will be
followed. The Survey will be sent out to about 1500 major group organizations
by mail, made available on the Internet (see page 1 for Internet access to CSD
information), and distributed through NGO networks and coordination
structures. A number of NGO networks have made commitments to help disseminate
the Survey. Your organization is invited to join in this effort.
Responses
The Survey responses will be analyzed to develop a base-line information
showing the extent, scope and quality of major group involvement at the local,
national, regional and international levels. The responses will be maintained
in a data-base which will help answer increasing numbers of questions from
Governments, international organizations, major groups and other interested
parties about the role of major groups in sustainable development, within
specific issues or geographic regions. The data-base will be regularly updated
to keep up with the evolving major group sectors and their role in Agenda 21
follow up.
Outline of the Planned Background Paper
I. Introduction (Purpose, background)
II. Methodology (Technical information on the survey, distribution
range, description of the information collection and analysis process)
III. Main Findings
a. type and membership structure
b. participation at the local, national and international levels
c. opinions on a number of cross-sectoral topics (population,
information exchange for decision making, indicators and green accounting,
role in negotiation and implementation of international legal instruments;
d. institutional changes made in response to Agenda 21; and
e. funding information
IV. Conclusions and priorities for future action
ANNEX: List of respondents
Deadline
Deadline for responding to the Survey is 1 December 1996.
INDEPENDENT ASSESSMENTS OF AGENDA 21 PROGRESS BY MAJOR GROUPS
Accountability of the actors involved in sustainable development is an
inherent requirement of Agenda 21 implementation. The CSD process since its
onset emphasized the accountability principle by maintaining an open and
transparent process throughout.
The preparations for the 1997 special session provides an excellent
opportunity to further build on this accountability principle. In this
context, the CSD Secretariat is encouraging all major group actors to
initiative consultation and review processes within their sectors on Agenda 21
issues of their choosing.
Initiatives in this direction need not focus on preparing a written report or
on generating a document that is acceptable to all entities within a given
major group sector. The assessments can be done through meetings (national,
regional or international), consultative processes, research or case studies,
surveys, workshops and other means. The results can be written reports,
presentations at special events, video programmes, strategies for the future,
or other vehicles.
The Independent Assessments are best to be launched by major groups. CSD
Secretariat is prepared to provide some guidance and coordination support for
such initiatives. Some examples of such initiatives include:
* Follow up to the Youth Inter-sessional (involving multiple youth
organizations in partnership with CSD Secretariat)
-----Sustainable Development Indicators for Youth Project, Phase II (led by
Rescue Mission/Peace Child International and youth organizations around the
world, as a follow up to this organization's work in the Youth Inter-sessional
1996) (In progress)
-----Children's State of the Planet TV Report (led by Rescue Mission). (In
progress)
* Rio+5 (led by the Earth Council in collaboration with several NGOs, and
the CSD Secretariat) An International consultation meeting of an estimated 400
major groups organizations around the world, to be held in Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil, 13-19 March 1997. (Preparations in progress).
* Survey of Local Agenda 21 initiatives (led by ICLEI together with the
CSD Secretariat) A comprehensive survey of local efforts. (In progress)
* Survey on the Future of the CSD (Led by World Federalist Movement and
INTGLIM) A study based on a short survey and a series of interviews with
relevant UN staff, as well as governmental and non-governmental experts. (In
progress)
These are only a few of the on-going initiatives. There are similar efforts
planned or in progress at the national and regional levels.
Why should your organization launch or join an independent assessment process?
Independent Assessments are a vehicle to make sure that your experiences as a
major group are heard and influence the outcome of the 1997 process. The more
clearly we can identify the common priorities for the future, the more
successful our joint efforts will be in the future.
If you decide to launch an independent assessment process ...
-- Inform the CSD Secretariat of your initiative. (we can help link your
efforts with other similar initiatives and also report on your initiative in
the CSD Update, our regular newsletter)
-- Inform your partners and NGO Networks in your community, country or
region
Inform your National Sustainable Development Commission, as well as the
Ministry of the Environment or the governmental institution responsible for
sustainable development issues.
-- use electronic networks to disseminate information, promote your
initiative and encourage a broader consultation process
-- write to your local or national newspapers, television stations and
other media informing them about your effort and why this is important
What do you do with the results?
Send a copy of the result to the CSD Secretariat as soon as it is available.
You should disseminate the results of your efforts through your network of
other major groups, the media, or education institutions in your community,
country, or region. If the outcome shows a strong and clear message, such as a
particular area of priority, you could use it to run a well-focused media
campaign. Distribution of the results through any available media is useful to
increase awareness, find new like-minded contacts and partners, educate the
public, and promote your activities as a major group.
What is the timeline?
The results of your independent assessment effort are best to reach the CSD
Secretariat by 1 February 1997. Those that are received by this date will be
summarized and provided as additional information to the Ad Hoc
Inter-sessional Working Group meeting of the CSD (starts on 27 February 1997).
The summaries will be updated with entries made after this date.
IV. CONTRIBUTING THROUGH MEDIA CAMPAIGNS AND INFORMATION DISSEMINATION ABOUT
THE SPECIAL SESSION
The Special Session of the General Assembly is a mile stone for Agenda 21
follow up. it will be particularly successful if it is able to increase global
public awareness and attention on Agenda 21 related issues. Thus media
attention is highly desirable both during the session and especially in the
preparations for the session.
The CSD Secretariat, together with the UN Department of Public Information is
making efforts to increase awareness about the special session among the
media. Your organization's support in this area is crucially important and
very welcome.
As organizations of civil society representing a variety of social sectors
from businesses to local authorities, major groups have a great potential to
increase public awareness about Agenda 21 and about the milestone special
session of the GA. You can take a step in this direction by disseminating
information about the special session and the related local or national
efforts among
-- your membership and the partner organizations in your network
-- local newspapers, television stations and other media organizations in
your community or country.
-- local schools, colleges, universities and other education institutions
You could also
-- prepare your own manuals, posters or brochures about the Special Session
and distribute it among your network
-- launch special events in your community, country or region in
preparation for 1997 let us and other international organizations as well as
the media know about it.
write guest articles or editorial pieces for local publications
-- create electronic discussions to involve organizations like yours in a
global discussion of Agenda 21 review
Any media campaign you decide to run as a major group organizations that is
committed to achieving sustainable development is useful. Please let the CSD
Secretariat know of your efforts in this direction.
V. PARTICIPATING IN MEETINGS OF THE CSD IN PREPARATION FOR THE 1997 REVIEW
A. PARTICIPATING IN THE AD HOC INTER-SESSIONAL WORKING GROUP MEETING OF
THE CSD
The events organized between the fourth session of the CSD and the 1997
Special Session of the General Assembly are referred as the 'inter-sessional
events'. They aim to make contributions to the 1997 special session. There are
two types of inter-sessional events (i) those that are organized by
governments, international organizations and major groups and (ii) those that
are convened by decision of the CSD.
(i) Inter-sessional events organized by partners
These inter-sessional events range from small work-shops and seminars to
regional or international symposia or other meetings where participants share
knowledge and experiences, mobilize efforts, increase awareness and draw their
common priorities for the future.
Regular updates of some of these efforts are available in the CSD Update and
on the Internet locations (see back of the cover page). Some of the
inter-sessional events are small, by-invitation-only meetings. Although these
are not open to public participation their results are often available from
the organizers and obtaining a copy can be useful in your own work. Reports
from these efforts will be presented to the 1997 preparatory process.
(ii) Inter-Sessional Meeting Of The CSD
A particularly important inter-sessional event is the Ad Hoc Working Group
Meeting of the CSD which is the first official step towards the 1997 special
session of the General Assembly. The Working Group will meet between 24
February and 7 March 1997 in New York.
Major Groups representatives from major group organizations that are in
consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) can
participate in the Ad Hoc Inter-sessional Working Group of the CSD.
If your organization is in General or Special Consultative Status or on the
NGO Roster of ECOSOC, please write to the DPCSD NGO Section expressing your
interest in sending your representatives, including their names, to the
Working Group meetings. This letter should reach the NGO Section (see next
page) no later than 3 February 1997.
There has been a growing number of major group participants in the Ad Hoc
Intersessional Working Group meetings of the CSD in last couple of years.
Non-governmental participants at these meetings not only followed the
discussions of the Working Groups closely but also organized various side
events to increase dialogue between major groups and governments. If your
organization is interested in participating in the Working Group meetings and
would wish to organize a side event please refer to the section below for the
applicable rules.
B. PARTICIPATING IN THE FIFTH SESSION OF THE COMMISSION ON SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT
The fifth session of the Commission on Sustainable Development can be seen as
a Preparatory Committee for the Special Session of the General Assembly to
Review Progress in Implementing Agenda 21.
The fifth session is scheduled to take place from 7 to 25 April 1997 in New
York.
Major Groups representatives from major group organizations that are in
consultative status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) can
participate in the meetings of the CSD.
If your organization is in General or Special Consultative Status or on the
NGO Roster of ECOSOC, please write to the DPCSD NGO Section expressing your
interest in sending your representatives, including their names, to the
Working Group meetings. This letter should reach the NGO Section no later than
17 March 1997.
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DPCSD NGO Section
Mailing Address
1 United Nations Plaza, 10th Floor
New York, NY, 10017, USA
Fax:
212-963-4968
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(If you are coming to both the Ad Hoc Inter-sessional Working Group meeting
and to the fifth CSD session, you need not write to the DPCSD NGO twice. One
letter listing who will represent your organization in each of these meetings
will be sufficient.)
In the last four years of CSD meetings, there has been a growing major group
participation. This participation involved not only taking part in the
meetings and working groups of the CSD but also many side events organized by
major group organizations. At the fourth session there were 60 such side
events. In 1995 and 1996 special Days (such as the Day of Local Authorities,
Day of the Workplace etc.) focusing on the role of a particular major group
were also organized through joint efforts of lead actors from the major group
sector, the CSD Secretariat and relevant UN agencies.
Coming to the CSD or related meetings is not easy for many major group
organizations as it is costly. However, when it is possible, sending your
representatives to the CSD meetings have several benefits. It
-- allows participants to make linkages between local and national
activities of major groups with the international processes
-- increases opportunities for dialogue and learning between major groups,
governments and representatives of inter-governmental bodies
-- provides a venue for major groups to share their experiences and display
their accomplishments to the CSD through workshops, presentations, seminars,
demonstrations and exhibitions
-- provides an opportunity to learn about Agenda 21 related activities and
efforts of Governments and international agencies
-- increases the overall transparency and accountability of the CSD's work
hence giving its decisions and policy directions a stronger context.
The quality and quantity of major group contributions at the CSD meetings
have increased the expectations of all participants who feel the fifth session
of the CSD should benefit from the same level of quality contributions from
major group actors.
Getting your pass to enter the UN Grounds
Once you have communicated your interest in sending representatives to the CSD
meeting to the DPCSD NGO Section, you will receive confirmation from this
office including instructions about where to go to get your ID/pass. You can
not enter the UN grounds without a valid pass. The DPCSD NGO Section usually
arranges for a desk at the Public Entrance of the UN to facilitate the
process.
Organizing SIDE EVENTS during the CSD (or at its Ad Hoc Working Group meeting)
Events organized outside the regular meetings of the CSD are considered 'side
events'. These have increasingly taken the center stage as they provide
informal opportunities for dialogue, learning and building common ground.
A number of rules apply to organizing side events. These rules have gone into
effect due in part to the on-going financial crisis of the United Nations. If
your organization plans to organize a side event at the fifth session of the
CSD, please keep the following in mind:
1. You must notify at least one of the following about your plans as early
as possible. (see Useful Contacts section at the end):
CSD Secretariat (Zehra Aydin, Major Group Focal Point)
UN Non-Governmental Liaison Services (NGLS) in New York.
A tentative schedule of side events is kept by these offices to ensure that
the limited time and space during the CSD is utilized with maximum
effectiveness. Entering your side event in the tentative list of events will
not produce an automatic or confirmed room assignment. Availability of rooms
for a given inter-governmental meeting is often not known until shortly before
the meeting starts.
2. If your planned event involves any of the following services please be
advised that your organization must be prepared to cover the relevant costs:
Use of a Slide Projector and Screen
Use of Video Projector with a Television hook up
Use of a Video Projector with a large screen hook up
Use of Sound/microphones
Sound recording of the event
These services require that an engineer is present in the room to, for
example, operate the microphone system or to set up the video projector. The
Meeting Services of the UN needs to know what type of service is requested at
what time and who should be billed for the services of the engineer.
The actual cost of such services can not be determined ahead of time but can
be made available to interested parties prior to their planned side event.
Before the services can be provided, the organizer of the side event must
submit a letter of understanding that it is prepared to cover the cost
including a name to whom the bill should be sent.
Translation services are not available to side events.
3. If your side event requires special equipment such as a computer which
you wish to bring into the UN buildings you must notify the CSD Secretariat to
make the necessary arrangements with the UN Security no later than one week
before the inter-governmental meeting you are attending starts. Delivery of
such equipment just before the side event can not be arranged.
4. If your side event involves Internet connections for demonstration
purposes, you must notify the CSD Secretariat no later than two weeks before
the inter-governmental meeting you are attending starts so that the necessary
electronic hook up can be arranged. Please be advised that electronic
connections will incur costs which you must be prepared to cover.
5. Tables in the back of the meeting rooms will be available to distribute
materials that aim to disseminate information and educate other participants
about your Agenda 21 related activities both during your side event and during
the daily sessions of the inter-governmental meeting. The transportation,
delivery and distribution of such materials must be arranged by your
organization. The CSD Secretariat can not provide assistance with postage,
delivery or distribution of such materials. The materials must be relevant to
the work of the CSD.
6. Displays and exhibitions, unless organized through the appropriate
channels, are not allowed. Exhibitions in the United Nations must be approved
by the Exhibits Committee which receives the proposals through the CSD
Secretariat in the case of the inter-governmental meetings related to the CSD.
Any unauthorized exhibition or display will be removed by UN Security.
7. Serving food or drinks are not allowed in the meeting rooms. If your
planned side event includes a reception, this must be arranged either through
the UN Catering Office or outside the UN compound. Your organization must be
prepared to cover the cost of the Catering service.
8. Any inquiries that you have regarding your planned side event, please
direct them to the offices mentioned above. Calls made independently to
Meeting Services, UN Security or the Exhibits Committee are strongly
discouraged.
VII. PARTICIPATION IN THE 1997 SPECIAL SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
The General Assembly will hold a special session tentatively scheduled for
7-13 June 1997 to assess progress achieved in implementing Agenda 21 between
1992-1997.
Purpose
This session is a significant milestone for the follow up to the first Earth
Summit (Rio de Janeiro, 1992) and for the subsequent work of the Commission on
Sustainable Development. The results of this special review session will help
reaffirm the global commitment to sustainable development, assess the
achievements and shortcomings of efforts so far and set clear priorities of
action for all next phase of the CSD's work.
Participants
All member states of the United Nations as well as Observer states and
organizations are expected to participate in this event. The CSD96 urged all
countries to participate at the highest possible level. All partner UN
Agencies, other non-UN international organizations and representatives from
major groups are expected to participate.
Information on the special session
The CSD Secretariat will provide secretariat services for the special session
of the General Assembly. Please direct all inquiries to the CSD Secretariat
staff listed in the Useful Contacts section at the end of the Guidelines.
Regular information on the preparations will also be available in the CSD
Update, and in the Internet locations described at the beginning of this
package.
Major Group participation
CSD96 invited active participation of all major groups in the preparations for
the 1997 special session of the GA as well as in the 1997 session of the CSD
and in the special session itself. Furthermore, CSD96 encouraged Governments
to involve major group representatives in the preparations for the 1997 review
at the national level and to favourably consider including them in national
delegations to the CSD and "as appropriate and in accordance with the
appropriate rules of procedure" to the special session of the General
Assembly.
The practical arrangements for non-governmental participation in the special
session of the General Assembly are yet to be finalized. These arrangements
will be guided by the decisions of the CSD, the relevant decisions of the
Economic and Social Council as well as the decisions that may be taken in this
area by the General Assembly itself at its 52nd session. As the practical
arrangements are clarified the CSD Secretariat will make this information to
all major group contacts through the CSD Update, the electronic networks, and
through network NGOs and major groups.
Programme of the Special Session
The CSD Secretariat is currently formulating proposals on the programme of the
special session. Further information on this question will be available after
the topic is discussed at the next (52nd) General Assembly meeting starting in
the Fall.
Side Events during the Special Session
Various ideas and proposals are on the table for side events organized by
major groups or other participants during the special session. Among these are
ideas to organize a computer-based exhibition displaying major group
achievements, government-NGO dialogue sessions, special presentations or press
conferences. These ideas are being evaluated. Since the special session is a
one-week meeting, the time and space for side events are extremely limited.
The CSD Secretariat will provide further information on what types of events
are possible when further clarity on the programme of the session is
available.
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE CSD SECRETARIAT DOES NOT PROVIDE FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE FOR TRAVEL OR ACCOMMODATION OF MAJOR GROUP REPRESENTATIVES WISHING
TO ATTEND THE SPECIAL SESSION, THE CSD97, ITS AD HOC WORKING GROUP MEETING OR
OTHER RELATED MEETINGS.
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ANNEX I
The following is a copy of the Major Groups Section of the Country Profiles
prepared for 1997 review process. Governments are requested to submit this
information to the CSD. You may wish to get involved in your Government's
response.
(The following is an EXCERPT from the Country Profiles and not their entire
content.)
AGENDA 21 CHAPTER 23-32: MAJOR GROUPS
The role of major groups are also covered under the various chapters of Agenda
21. The following is a summary of main objectives outlined in Agenda 21.
Please check the appropriate boxes and describe briefly any important steps or
obstacles.
STATUS REPORT ON PARTICIPATION BY MAJOR GROUPS AT THE NATIONAL AND LOCAL
LEVELSCh. 24: GLOBAL ACTION FOR WOMEN TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE
DEVELOPMENT.The Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination
Against Women was (signed on _________________
(ratified on_________________
Date
Date
24.b Increasing the proportion of women decision makers.
Percentage of women: 1992 1996
in government % ____ ____
in parliament % ____ ____
at local government level %____ ____
24.2.e assessing, reviewing, revising and implementing curricula and other
educational material with a view to promoting dissemination of gender-relevant
knowledge.
Curricula and educational material
___(already promote gender ___(is being _____(No action
relevant knowledge revised yet
24.2.f and 24.2.c formulating and implementing policies, guidelines,
strategies and plans for achievement of equality in all aspects of society
including issuing a strategy by year 2000 to eliminate obstacles to full
participation of women in sustainable development. Policies/strategies etc.
have been
___drawn up/ ____are being __ will be in __ no
plans
completed drawn up place by 2000 at present
24.2.d establishing mechanisms by 1995 to assess implementation and impact of
development and environment policies and programmes on women
___Mechanisms are ___Mechanisms are ___No plans
in place being developed at present
Brief comments on this chapter (maximum 100 words) (please, do not exceed this
page):
Ch. 25: CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT.25.4 establishing
processes that promote dialogue between the youth and government at all levels
and mechanisms that permit youth access to information and opportunity to
present their views on implementing A21.
Name relevant youth fora (3-4 most important):
1.
2.
3.
4.
Describe their role in___ Full ___ advisory ____ Ad hoc
the national process: participants
25.6 reducing youth unemployment
Youth unemployment 1992:______________ 1996:________
25.5 ensuring that by year 2000 more than 50% of youth -- gender balanced --
have access to appropriate secondary education or vocational training.
The goal set in Agenda 21:
___ has been ___ will be reached ___ will be reached ___
No goal set
reached by year 2000 by year______
yet nationally
Brief comments on this chapter (maximum 100 words) (please, do not exceed this
page):
Ch. 26: RECOGNIZING AND STRENGTHENING THE ROLE OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLE AND THEIR
COMMUNITIES. 26.3.a establishing a process to empower indigenous people
and their communities -- through policies and legal instruments: _____ in
place _____ not in place
26.3.b strengthening arrangements for active participation in national
policies
___ indigenous people participate fully in appropriate national processes
____indigenous people participate as advisors
___ indigenous people participate on an adhoc basis
___ indigenous people do not yet participate
___not relevant
26.3.c involving indigenous people in resource management strategies and
programmes at the national and local level.
___ indigenous people are
___ mechanisms for involvement being discussed
___ no action yet fully involved
Brief comments on this chapter (maximum 100 words) (please, do not exceed this
page):
Ch. 27: STRENGTHENING THE ROLE OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS: PARTNERS FOR
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT.27.5 developing mechanisms that allow NGOs to play
their partnership role responsibly and effectively.27.6 reviewing formal
procedures and mechanisms to involve NGOs in decision making and
implementation.
27.8 promoting and allowing NGOs to participate in the conception,
establishment and evaluation of official mechanisms to review A21
implementation.
___ mechanisms ___ mechanism ___ NGOs are
participating
exist already planned for 199__ fully
___ NGO inputs ___ NGOs inputs ____ no significant
are important are adhoc
NGO inputs
27.7 establishing a mutually productive dialogue by 1995 at the national level
between NGOs and governments.
Brief comments on this chapter (maximum 100 words) (please, do not exceed this
page):
Ch. 28: LOCAL AUTHORITIES' INITIATIVES IN SUPPORT OF AGENDA 21.28.2.d
encouraging local authorities to implement and monitor programmes that aim to
ensure participation of women and youth in local decision making.There are at
least ------ local agenda 21s. -----% involve representation of women and/or
youthThey involve ----% of populationGovernment support of local agenda 21
initiatives:
___ supports ___ plans to ____ does not
support support
Brief comments on this chapter (maximum 100 words) (please, do not exceed this
page):
Ch. 29: STRENGTHENING THE ROLE OF WORKERS AND THEIR TRADE UNIONS.29.2 full
participation of workers in implementation and evaluation of A21.29.3 a to e
(By year 2000, (a) promoting ratification of ILO conventions; (b) establishing
bipartite and tripartite mechanism on safety, health and sustainable
development; (c) increasing number of environmental collective agreements; (d)
reducing occupational accidents and injuries; (e) increasing workers'
education and training efforts.
____ ILO Conventions have ___ will be ratified
been ratified by year 2000
____ Workers take full part in National ___ Workers take some part
in National Agenda 21 discussions/implementation Agenda
21 discussions/implementation
___ Workers do not yet participate in National
Agenda 21 discussions/implementation
Brief comments on this chapter (maximum 100 words)
30: STRENGTHENING THE ROLE OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY.30.6 increasing the
efficiency of resource use, including reuse, recycling, and reduction of waste
per unit of economic output.___ There are governmental policies____
There are governmental policies encouraging the above objective
requiring recycling etc.30.18.a encouraging the concept of
stewardship in management and use of natural resources by entrepreneurs.
List any actions taken in this area:
30.18.b increasing number of enterprises that subscribe to and implement
sustainable development policies.
__ Most big enterprises have adopted sustainable development policies
__ Number of enterprises (---------) or ---% of enterprises
__ Several big enterprises have adopted sustainable development policies
__ Number of enterprises (---------) or ---% of enterprises
__ A few big enterprises have adopted sustainable development policies
__ Number of enterprises (---------) or ---% of enterprises
__ Most Small and Medium sized enterprises have adopted sustainable
development policies
__ Number of enterprises (---------) or ---% of enterprises
__ Several Small and Medium sized enterprises have adopted sustainable
development policies
__ Number of enterprises (---------) or ---% of enterprises
__ A few Small and Medium sized enterprises have adopted sustainable
development policies
__ Number of enterprises (---------) or ---% of enterprises
Brief comments on this chapter (maximum 100 words)
Ch. 31: SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL COMMUNITY.31.3.b improving exchange of
knowledge and concerns between s&t community and the general public.__
scientific community has already established ways in which to address the
general public and deal with sustainable development__ there is some effort
in this direction brief
description:__________________________________________________________
__ Not much has changed in this area
31.9 developing, improving and promoting international acceptance of codes of
practice and guidelines related to science and technology and its role in
reconciling environment and development.
Brief comments on this chapter not already described in chapter 35 (maximum
100 words)
Ch. 32: STRENGTHENING THE ROLE OF FARMERS.32.5.c promoting and encouraging
sustainable farming practices and technologies.32.5.e developing a policy
framework that provides incentives and motivation among farmers for
sustainable and efficient farming practices.
32.5.f enhancing participation of organizations of farmers in design and
implementation of sustainable development policies.
Brief comments on this chapter (maximum 100 words) (please, do not exceed this
page):
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ANNEX IIList of Selected Objectives from Chapter 24-32 to be reviewed in the
SG's report(Numbers in parentheses indicate the paragraph number from the
relevant Agenda 21 chapter)Chapter 24-WOMEN
Main objectives: increasing the proportion of women decision makers (24.2.b);
assessing, reviewing, revising and implementing curricula and other
educational material with a view to promoting dissemination of gender-relevant
knowledge (24.2.e); formulating and implementing policies, guidelines,
strategies and plans for achievement of equality in all aspects of society
(24.2.f)
Time bound objectives: developing and issuing a strategy by year 2000 to
eliminate obstacles to full participation of women in sustainable development
(24.2.c); establishing mechanisms by 1995 to assess implementation and impact
of development and environment policies and programmes on women (24.2.d)
Chapter 25-CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Main objectives: establishing processes that promote dialogue between the
youth and government at all levels and mechanisms that permit youth access to
information and opportunity to present their views on implementing A21 (25.4);
reducing youth unemployment (25.6); promoting and creating mechanisms for
youth involvement in and influence all UN processes (25.7)
Time bound objective: ensuring that by year 2000 more than 50% of youth --
gender balanced-- have access to appropriate secondary education or vocational
training (25.5)
Chapter 26-INDIGENOUS PEOPLE
Main objectives: establishing a process to empower indigenous people and their
communities --through policies and legal instruments; protection of indigenous
lands from environmental degradation; recognition of indigenous values,
knowledge and resource management practices; national dispute settlement
arrangements; support for their access to sound means of production; capacity
building(26.3a); strengthening arrangements for active participation in
national policies (26.3.b); involving indigenous people in resource management
strategies and programmes at the national and local level (26.3.c)
This chapter does not have time bound objectives.
Chapter 27-NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
Main objectives: developing mechanisms that allow NGOs to play their
partnership role responsibly and effectively (27.5); reviewing formal
procedures and mechanisms to involve NGOs in decision making and
implementation (27.6); promoting and allowing NGOs to participate in the
conception, establishment and evaluation of official mechanisms to review A21
implementation (27.8)
Time bound objective: establishing a mutually productive dialogue by 1995 at
the national level between NGOs and governments (27.7)
Chapter 28-LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Main objective: encouraging local authorities to implement and monitor
programmes that aim to ensure participation of women and youth in local
decision making (28.2.d)
Time bound objectives: undertaking a consultative process toward achieving
consensus on a Local Agenda 21, by 1996 (28.2.a); initiating a consultative
process to increase cooperation between local authorities by 1993 (28.2.b);
increasing cooperation and coordination between associations of cities, and
other local authorities by 1994 (28.2.c)
Chapter 29-WORKERS AND TRADE UNIONS
Main objective: full participation of workers in implementation and evaluation
of A21 (29.2)
Time bound objectives: By year 2000, (a) promoting ratification of ILO
conventions; (b) establishing bipartite and tripartite mechanism on safety,
health and sustainable development; (c) increasing number of environmental
collective agreements; (d) reducing occupational accidents and injuries; (e)
increasing workers' education and training efforts (29.3 a to e)
Chapter 30-BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
Main objectives: increasing the efficiency of resource use, including reuse,
recycling, and reduction of waste per unit of economic output (30.6);
encouraging the concept of stewardship in management and use of natural
resources by entrepreneurs (30.18.a); increasing number of enterprises that
subscribe to and implement sustainable development policies (30.18.b)
This chapter does not time bound activities
Chapter 31-SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL COMMUNITIES
Main objectives: extending the decision making process and broadening the
range of development and environment issues where cooperation between
scientific and technological communities and decision makers take place
(31.3.a); improving exchange of knowledge and concerns between s&t community
and the general public (31.3.b); developing, improving and promoting
international acceptance of codes of practice and guidelines related to
science and technology and its role in reconciling environment and development
(31.9)
This chapter does not have time bound activities
Chapter 32-FARMERS
Main objectives: promoting and encouraging sustainable farming practices and
technologies (32.5.c); developing a policy framework that provides incentives
and motivation among farmers for sustainable and efficient farming practices
(32.5.e); enhancing participation of organizations of farmers in design and
implementation of sustainable development policies (32.5.f)
This chapter does not have time bound activities
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USEFUL CONTACTS
CSD Secretariat
Director: Mrs. Joke Waller-Hunter
Address: Division for Sustainable Development
2 United Nations Plaza, 22nd Floor
New York, NY, 10017, USA
Fax numbers: 212-963-1267, 212-963-4260
general email: dpcsd@igc.apc.org or dpcsd@www.un.org
For Major Groups Related information requests contact:
Ms. Zehra Aydin, Major Groups Focal Point
Tel: 212-963-8811 Email: aydin@un.org
For information on general CSD matters contact:
Mr. Andrey Vasilyev, Special Assistant of the Director
Tel: 212-963-4959Email: vasilyev@un.org
DPCSD NGO Section
Address: 1 United Nations Plaza, 10th Floor
New York, NY, 10017, USA
Fax: 212-963-4968
Email: ayoub@un.org
UN Non-Governmental Liaison Services -- New York Office
Address: 866 UN Plaza, Room 6010A
New York, NY, 10017, USA
Fax: 212-963-8712
Tel: 212-963-3125
Email: ngls@nywork2.undp.org
CSD NGO Steering Committee
Ms. Esmeralda Brown, Southern Co-Chair
Address: c/o Service for Peace and Justice in Latin America (SERPA)
777 UN Plaza, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10017
Fax: 212-682-5354
Telephone:212-682-3633
Mr. Michael McCoy, Northern Co-Chair
Address: c/o Citizens Network for Sustainable Development
75 Spring Street, 402
New York, NY 10012
Fax: 212-431-4427
Tel: 212-431-3922
Email: citizensnet@igc.apc.org
REGIONAL ECONOMIC COMMISSIONS OF THE UN
Economic Commission for Europe (ECE)
Address: Palais des Nations
1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland
Tel: 41-22-917-2670
Fax: 41-22-917-0036
Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP)
Address: United Nations Building
Rajdamnern Avenue
Bangkok, Thailand
Tel: 66-2-288-1234
Fax: 66-2-288-1000
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC)
Address: Casilla 179-D
Santiago, Chile
Tel: 56-2-210-2000
Fax: 56-2-208-0252
Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
Address: Africa Hall
PO Box 3001
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tel: 251-1-51-72-00
Fax: 251-1-51-44-16
Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA)
Address: PO Box 927115
Amman, Jordan
Tel: 962-6-694-351
Fax: 962-6-694-980
List of Task Managers and CSD Secretariat Focal Points for Agenda 21 Chapters
(TM= Task Manager, FP= Focal Point. Where DPCSD is listed as the Task Manager,
the activities are carried out by the Division for Sustainable Development
-DSD- in which the CSD Secretariat is located. Fax numbers for the DSD are
212-963- 4260, -1267, or -1795.)
Chapter 2: Trade and Environment
TM: UNCTAD
FP in UNCTAD: Mr. Rene Vossenaar, fax: 4122-734-6011
FP in DSD: Mr. Kenneth Ruffing, tel.: 212-963-4669, ruffing@un.org
Chapter 3: Combating Poverty
TM: DPCSD
FP in DSD: Ms. Chikako Takase, tel.: 212-963-4735, takase@un.org
Chapter 4: Changing Consumption Patterns
TM: DPCSD
FP in DSD: Mr. Erik Brandsma, tel.: 212-963-0013, brandsma@un.org
Chapter 5: Demographic Dynamics
TM: UNFPA,
UNFPA fax: 212-297-4915
FP in DSD: Mr. Kenneth Ruffing, tel.: 212-963-4669, ruffing@un.org
Chapter 6: Health
TM: WHO,
FP in WHO: Dr. W. Kreisel, tel: 4122-791-3583, fax: 4122-788-4218,
kreiselw@who.ch
FP in DSD: Ms. Hiroko Morita-Lou, tel.: 963-8813, morita-lou@un.org
Chapter 7: Human Settlements
TM: UNCHS/Habitat,
FP in Habitat: Mr. M. Hildebrand, tel: 254-2-623-207/520 268, fax:
254-2-624-264, email: hildebrand@unep.org
FP in DSD: Ms. Zehra Aydin, tel: 963-8811, aydin@un.org
Chapter 8: Integrating Environment and Development in Decision Making
TM: DPCSD
FP in DSD: Ms. Hiroko Morita-Lou, tel.: 963-8813, morita-lou@un.org
Chapter 9: Atmosphere
TM: UNEP and WMO
FP in UNEP: Mr. Peter Usher, tel: 254-2-623-458, fax: 254-2-226-491, Email:
peter.usher@unep.no
FP in WMO: Mr. Victor Boldirev, tel: 4122-730-8269
FP in DSD: Mr. Kyaw-Kyaw Shane, tel: 212-963-3264, shane@un.org
Chapter 10: Integrated Land Management
TM: FAO
FP in FAO: Mr. Robert Brinkman, tel: 39-6-5225-3068, fax: 39-6-5225-6275,
robert.brinkman@fao.org
FP in DSD: Ms Anne Rogers, tel: 212-963-2476, rogersa@un.org.
Chapter 11: Combatting Deforestation
TM: FAO
FP in FAO: Mr. David Harcharik, tel: 39-6-5225-3550, fax: 39-6-5225-5137
FP in DSD: Mr. Jagmohan Maini, tel: 212-973-3160, fax: 212-963-3463,
maini@un.org
Chapter 12: Combating Desertification
TM: UNEP
FP in UNEP: Mr. Franklin Cardy, tel: 254-2-217-149, fax: 254-2-215-615,
franklyn.cardy@unep.org
FP in DSD: Ms Anne Rogers, tel: 212-963-2476, rogersa@un.org.
Chapter 13: Sustainable Mountain Development
TM: FAO
FP in FAO: Mr. El-Hadji SŠne, tel: 39-6-5225-5978, fax: 39-6-5225-5137,
elhadji.sene@fao.org
FP in DSD: Ms Anne Rogers, tel: 212-963-2476, rogersa@un.org.
Chapter 14: Sustainable Agriculture
TM: FAO
FP in FAO: Mr. Timothy Aldington, tel: 39-6-5225-3715, fax: 39-6-5225-5609,
timothy.aldington@fao.org.
FP in DSD: Ms Anne Rogers, tel: 212-963-2476, rogersa@un.org.
Chapter 15: Conservation of Biodiversity
TM: UNEP
FP in UNEP: Mr. Hamdallah Zedan, tel: 254-2-621-234, fax: 254-2-219-270
FP in DSD: Mr. Shem Arungu Olende, tel: 212-963-4661, olende@un.org
Chapter 16: Management of Biotechnology
TM: UNIDO
FP in UNIDO: Ms. Suwana Adth/Ms. A. Tcheknavorian-Asenbauer, fax: 43-1-232-156
FP in DSD: Mr. Dirk Pilari, tel: 212-963-6757, pilari@un.org
Chapter 17: Protection of Oceans
TM: ACC SubCommittee on Oceans
FP in the Sub-Committee: Mr. S . M. Garcia, Chairperson of the Sub-Committee,
tel: 39-6-5225-6467, fax: 39-6-5225-3020, email: serge.garcia@fao.org; Ms. N.
Philippon-Tulloch, Secretary of the Sub-Committee, tel: 33-1-4568-3986, fax:
33-1-4065-9976, email: philippon-tulloch@unesco.org.
FP in DSD: Ms. Anne Rogers, tel: 212-963-2476, rogersa@un.org
Chapter 18: Protection of Freshwater
TM: ACC Sub-Committee on Water
FP in DSD: Mr. Pierre Najlis, tel: 212-963-4800, najlis@un.org
Chapter 19: Management of Toxic Chemicals
TM: UNEP/IRPTC (in Geneva)
FP in UNEP/IRPTC: Mr. Jim Willis, tel: 41-22-797-3460, fax: 41-22-979-9170
FP in DSD: Mr. Fred Neto, tel: 212-963-4826
Chapter 20: Management of Hazardous Wastes
TM: UNEP/IEO (in Paris)
FP in UNEP/IEO: Ms. Jacqueline Aloisi de Larderel, tel: 331-4437-1441, fax:
331-4437-1474, j.aloisi@unep.fr
FP in DSD: Mr. Fred Neto, tel: 212-963-4826
Chapter 21: Management of Solid Wastes
TM: UNCHS/Habitat
FP in Habitat: Mr. M. Hildebrand, tel: 254-2-623-207/520 268, fax:
254-2-624-264, email: hildebrand@unep.org
FP in DSD: Mr. Fred Neto, tel: 212-963-4826, fax: 212-963-1795.
Chapter 22: Management of Radioactive Wastes
TM: International Atomic Energy Agency
FP in IAEA: Ms. Merle Opelz, tel: 41-22-917-2971, fax: 41-22-917-0123,
merle.opelz@itu.ch
FP in DSD: Mr. Shem Arungu Olende, tel: 212-963-4661, olende@un.org
Chapters 23-32: Role of Major Groups
TM: DPCSD
FP in DSD: Ms. Zehra Aydin, tel.: 963-8811, aydin@un.org
Chapter 33: Finance
TM: DPCSD
FP in DSD: Mr. Juergen Holst, tel.: 963-4677, holst@un.org
Chapter 34: Transfer of Environmentally Sound Technologies
TM: DPCSD
FP in DSD: Mr. Dirk Pilari, tel.: 963-6757, pilari@un.org
Chapter 35: Science for Sustainable Development
TM: UNESCO
FP in UNESCO: Mr. Gisbert Glaser, fax: 33-1-4566-9096
FP in DSD: Mr. Dirk Pilari, tel.: 963-6757, pilari@un.org
Chapter 36: Education
TM: UNESCO
FP in UNESCO: Ms. Jeanne Damlamian, tel: 33-1-4568-0569, fax: 33-1-4566-9684,
j.damlamian@unesco.org
FP in DSD: Ms. Hiroko Morita-Lou, tel.: 963-8813, morita-lou@un.org
Chapter 37: Capacity Building
TM: UNDP
FP in UNDP: Ms. Karen Jorgensen, tel: 212-906-5008, fax: 212-906-6973,
karen.jorgensen@undp.org
FP in DSD: Ms. Hiroko Morita-Lou, tel.: 963-8813, morita-lou@un.org
Chapter 38: International Institutional Arrangements
TM: DPCSD
FP in DSD: Ms. Hiroko Morita-Lou, tel.: 963-8813, morita-lou@un.org
Chapter 39: International Legal Instruments
TM: DPCSD
FP in DSD: Ms. Mary Pat Silveira, tel: 212-963-8428, silveira@un.org
Chapter 40: Information for decision making
TM: DPCSD
FP in DSD: Ms. Mary Pat Silveira, tel: 212-963-8428, silveira@un.org
National Information
National Information Analysis Unit, DSD
For inquiries contact Ms. Karina Gerlach, tel: 212-963-6692, gerlach@un.org
Secretariat of the Inter-governmental Panel on Forests
Director: Mr. Jag Maini
Address: 2 UN Plaza, 12th Floor
New York, NY, 10017
The work programme of the IPF has 11 elements in five clusters. The following
provides the focal points and lead agencies working on these elements:
Programme elements I.1, I.4, I.5, III.1 and III.2 (Progress through national
forests/land use plans; Afforestation, reforestation and restoration of
fragile eco- systems; Needs and requirements of countries with low forest
cover; Assessment, scientific knowledge, valuation of benefits; Criteria and
indicators)
Lead Agency: FAO. FP in FAO: Mr. David Harcharik, tel: 39-6-5225 3550, fax:
39-6-5225 5137, email: david.harcharik@fao.org
FP in IPF Secretariat: Ms. Milagre Nuvunga, tel: 212-906 5822, fax: 212-906
6973, email: milagre.nuvunga@undp.org
Programme Elements I.2, II, and V.1 (Underlying causes of deforestation;
Transfer of technology, financial resources; Institutions and instruments)
Lead Agency: UNDP. FP in UNDP: Mr. Ralph Schmidt, tel: 212-906 5088, fax:
212-906 6973, email: ralph.schmidt@undp.org
FP in IPF Secretariat: Ms. Elisabeth Barsk-Rundquist, tel: 212-963 3263, fax:
212-963 3463, email: barsk-rundquist@un.org
Programme elements I.2, I.3 and I.5 (Underlying causes of deforestation;
Traditional forest related knowledge; Needs and requirements of countries with
low forest cover)
Lead Agencies: Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity and UNEP
FP in CBD: Mr. Calestous Juma, tel: 514-288 2220, fax: 514-288 6588
FP in UNEP: Mr. Hamdallah Zedan, tel: 254-2-624011/623494, fax: 254-2-
227055/624260
FP in IPF Secretariat: Mr. Jaime Hurtubia 212-963 4219 212-963 3463
hurtubia@un.org
Programme Elements I.4 and Valuation issue under III.1 (Afforestation,
reforestation and restoration of fragile eco- systems; Assessment, scientific
knowledge, valuing multiple benefits)
Lead Agency: the World Bank. FP in the World Bank: Mr. Jim Douglas, tel:
202-458 2273, fax: 202-522 3308, email: Jdouglas@worldbank.org
FP in IPF Secretariat: Mr. Tage Michaelsen, tel: 212-963-5294, fax: 212- 963
3463, email: michaelsen@un.org
Programme Elements II and IV (Transfer of technology, financial resource;
Trade and environment, cost internalization, certification and labelling)
Lead Agency: ITTO. FP in ITTO: Mr. Jimmy Aggrey-Orleans, tel: 81-45-223 1110,
fax: 81-45-223 1111, email: pehana@itto.or.jp
FP in IPF Secretariat: Mr. Roslan Ismail, tel: 212-963 1972, fax: 212-963
3463, email: ismailr@un.org
Programme Elements III.2, V.1 and V.2 (Criteria and Indicators; Institutions
and Instruments; Legal mechanisms)
Lead Agency: IPF Secretariat. Focal Point in IPF Secretariat: Mr. Jag Maini,
tel: 212-963 3160, fax: 212-963 3160, email: maini@un.org
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