The 2nd Committee concluded its general discussion on sustainable development (Agenda item 19), which covered sub-items including:- Implementation of Agenda 21 and the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD);
- follow-up to and implementation of the Mauritius Strategy for the Further Implementation (MSI) of the Programme of Action for the Sustainable Development of SIDS;
- International Strategy for Disaster Reduction;
- protection of global climate for present and future generations of humankind;
- implementation of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD);
- the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD);
- the report of the Governing Council of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) on its 11th special session;
- Harmony with Nature;
- sustainable mountain development; and
- promotion of new and renewable sources of energy (sub-items (a)-(j)).
The Committee will meet on 10 November 2011 to begin consideration of draft texts on these issues.
UN Press Release on Introductory Session, 31 October
UN Summary, 31 October
UN Summary, 1 November
UN Summary, 3 November
Draft Texts under Consideration
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Oceans Forum: Progress up to Rio+20
The Global Forum on Oceans has published "Oceans at Rio+20: How Well Are We Doing in Meeting the Commitments from the 1992 Earth Summit and the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development? - Summary for Decision Makers,” A full report of the assessment is expected to be released shortly.
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