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  10th Global Civil Society Forum 

14 February 
15 February 
Briefing Note of GCSF-10
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ENB coverage of UNEP GC-25 



10th Session of the  
Global Civil Society Forum 
(GCSF-10) 

14-15 February 2009 | Nairobi, Kenya

Highlights for Saturday, 14 February 2009

The 10th Global Civil Society Forum (GCSF-10), took place from 14-15 February 2009 in Nairobi, Kenya prior to the 25th UNEP Governing Council /Global Ministerial Environment Forum scheduled. The aim of the GCSF is to provide a platform for exchange and consultation on key environmental issues to be addressed by the Member States during UNEP's GC/GMEF, and to facilitate Major Groups' contribution to the GC/GMEF and other international environmental fora. Issues on the agenda include globalization and the environment, and the chemical a agenda relating to mercury.


Above photo: GCSF-10 participants consulting.

Lucien Royer, Chair of GCSF-10
Mildred Mkandla, Vice-Chair of GCSF-10

Olivier Deleuze, UNEP
Achim Steiner, UNEP Executive Director


GCFS-10 participants in a lively discussion.
Yoko Watanabe, Global Environment Facility

 

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GC-25 Related Links

UNEP website for the 25th Session of the Governing Council/ Global Ministerial Environment Forum
Official GC-25 Documents: Working documents
Official GC-25 Documents: Information documents 
Notification by the Executive Director
Overview of GC/GMEF
Information for Participants

Pre-Session Events

Official website: 10th Global Civil Society Forum (GCSF-10)
Network of Women Ministers and Leaders for the Environment (NWMLE)
Exhibition: Green Technology Tent


Links to IISD RS Resources

IISD RS coverage of the 10th Special Session of the UNEP Governing Council/Global Ministerial Environment Forum (GCSS-10/GMEF), 20-22 February 2007, Principality of Monaco
IISD RS coverage of the 9th Special Session of the UNEP Governing Council/Global Ministerial Environment Forum (GCSS-10/GMEF), 4-9 February 2006, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

IISD RS coverage of the GC-25, 16-19 February 2009, Nairobi, Kenya
IISD RS coverage of the GC-24, 4-9 February 2007, Nairobi, Kenya
IISD RS coverage of the GC-23, 21-25 February 2005, Nairobi, Kenya
IISD RS coverage of meetings on Biodiversity and Wildlife
IISD RS coverage of meetings on Chemicals Management
IISD RS coverage of meetings on Climate and Atmosphere 
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Linkages Africa - Fortnightly newsletter reporting on sustainable development events in Africa

 
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