GSP-4: Toward Final Recommendations

The 4th meeting of the UN/S-G's High-level Panel on Global Sustainability (GSP) discussed the first full draft of its report on 18-19 September. Three “anchor areas” have emerged, which will now provide a framework for final recommendations. Panel members confirmed that following the first two sections – “where we are now” and “where we want to be” – their report will present concrete ideas for a way forward. These ideas are likely to be clustered around three areas: a sustainable economy; lifestyles and livelihoods; and institutions and accountability. The Panel’s final meeting will take place on 13-14 December and the final report will be handed over to the UN/S-G in January 2012.

The report from GSP-4 will be available here

UN/GSP Prepares for 4th Meeting

The report of the latest meeting of the “sherpas” to the UN/S-G's High-level Panel on Global Sustainability has been released in preparation for the upcoming 4th meeting (GSP-4). Meeting on 23-24 June, the "sherpas" were presented with a draft of the first two sections of the Panel’s final report – on “where we are” (current challenges and opportunities in sustainable development) and “where we need to be” (the Panel’s vision for the world within several decades) – as well as the “cabinet papers” that will inform the third section, on “how do we get there” (a road map of actions to be taken by governments, international organizations, the private sector and individuals).

UN/GSP-3: Meeting Report

The Secretariat of the High-level Panel on Global Sustainability has released the report of the Panel’s third meeting, as well as the report of the accompanying meeting of the Sherpas and Advisers to the Panel members.

GSP-4 will be held from 18-19 September in New York (USA).

UN/GSP: Moving towards final report

Janos Pasztor, Executive Secretary of the UN/S-G's High-level Panel on Global Sustainability (GSP) has briefed UN delegates on the recent work of the Panel, particularly its 3rd meeting, which met in Helsinki, (Finland) and resulted in two important items: an agreed outline for the Panel's final report; and a clear work programme for its drafting.

More details from IISD

GSP Website

UN/S-G's GSP: Meeting of Sherpa's and Senior Advisers

The Sherpas and Senior Advisors to the members of the UN/S-G's High-level Panel on Global Sustainability met from 13-14 April in Madrid (Spain). The report of the Sherpas’ meeting summarizes the Sherpas’ discussions of implementing the framework articulated at the GSP-2  in Cape Town (South Africa)

GSP-3 will take place in Helsinki (Finland) from 16-17 May.

UN/GA Input to S-G's High Level Panel on Global Sustainability

An Interactive Dialogue between the UN/GA and the UN Secretary-General’s High-level Panel on Global Sustainability (GSP) took place on 16 March 2011 at UN/HQ. UN/GA President Joseph Deiss moderated the meeting, during which member States and NGOs said the problems were known and many solutions existed, and asked the Panel to provide concrete recommendations for putting the solutions into action.

The GSP will hold its third meeting (GSP 3) in mid-May in Helsinki, Finland, followed by GSP 4 in September in New York, US and GSP 5 at the end of 2011. [UN Summary of Dialogue] [Webcast of Dialogue] [Statement of UNGA President] [Statement of UN Deputy Secretary-General] [UN News Center]

Global Sustainability Panel: Overall Goal and Guiding Principles

The Secretariat of the UN S-G's High-level Panel on Global Sustainability (GSP) has issued the report of the 2nd meeting of the Panel (GSP-2), which took place from 24-25 February 2011, in Cape Town (South Africa).

The Panel reached consensus on its overall goal: “To eradicate poverty and reduce inequality, make growth inclusive, and production and consumption more sustainable while combating climate change and respecting the range of other planetary boundaries.” Key sub-goals could include: food security and agriculture; decent jobs; small and medium enterprises (SMEs); access to energy; green growth; disaster risk reduction (DRR) and resilience; health; education; payment of environmental services; and ensuring sustainability in fragile contexts.