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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 Sunday, 15 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: Festive atmosphere abound the GCSF-10 session at UNEP headquarters.

Above photos: NGO participants of GCFS-10

Bird's eye view of the GCSF-10 plenary session.

GCFS-10 was Chaired by Lucien Royer with Mildred Mkandla as Vice-Chair. Participants in informal consultations.

 

Participants from Tunza. UNON staff with a ready smile.

L-R: ABS Co-Chairs Fernando Casas and Tim Hodges in conversation with ENB writer Asheline Appleton

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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 
Linkages Update - Bi-weekly international environment and sustainable development news
MEA Bulletin - Newsletter on key MEAs and their secretariats
CLIMATE-L - News and information on the actions of international organizations in responding to the problem of global climate change
Linkages Africa - Fortnightly newsletter reporting on sustainable development events in Africa

 
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