The New CSD Framework for the further implementation of Agenda 21

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The NewCSD Framework forthe further
implementationof Agenda 21
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The New CSD Framework

• Two-year implementation cycles
• Review Session
• Policy Session

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The Review Session

• Objectives
• Evaluate progress in implementation of a select
  thematic cluster of issues
• Identify constraints and obstacles to
  implementation
• Recommend strategies for remedial action for
  consideration in the policy year

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Review SessionOrganization of Work

• High-Level Segment
• Regional Implementation Forums
• Dialogue with Experts
• Sharing Best Practices, Lessons Learned
• Capacity Building Activities

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Review Session Reports

• Reports of the Secretary General
• Contribution of UN and other agencies
• Outcomes of regional and subregional meetings
• Contribution of major groups

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Policy Session

• Objectives
• Discuss policy options
• Take decisions on practical measures to expedite
  implementation

Intergovernmental Preparatory Meeting will
prepare draft negotiating document
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Whats New

• Enhanced role for Regional Commissions and
  regional and subregional organizations
• Regional Implementation forums
• CSD Member Participation in Regional Meetings
• Enhanced role for Civil Society
• More integral involvement in debate
• Partnerships
• Summary Report on Implementation

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CSD Work Programme

• 2004/5 Water Sanitation Human Settlements
• 2006/7 Energy for SD Industrial Development
• Air Pollution Climate Change
• 2008/9 Agriculture Rural Development Land
• Drought Desertification Africa

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CSD Work Programme (Contd)

• 2010/11 Transport Chemicals
• Waste management Mining
• 2012/13 Forests Biodiversity Biotechnology
• Tourism Mountains
• 2014/15 Oceans Seas Marine resources SIDS
• Disaster management and
  vulnerability

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Cross-Cutting Issues

• Poverty eradication
• Changing unsustainable patterns of consumption
  and production
• Protecting and managing the natural resource base
  of economic social development
• Globalization and sustainable development
• Health and sustainable development

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Cross-Cutting Issues (Contd)

• Sustainable development of SIDS
• Sustainable development of Africa
• Regional initiatives
• Means of implementation
• Institutional framework for sustainable
  development
• Gender equality
• Education

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CSD 12Preparatory Meeting April 14-16

• In-depth assessment of implementation of the BPOA
• Finalize preparations for Mauritius, including
  the agenda

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Documents

• Report of the Secretary General
• National Assessment Reports
• Expert thematic workshop reports
• Reports of the Regional and Interregional meetings