UNEP ROE

Regional Consultation Meeting for Europe
17-18 November 2008, Geneva
(International Environment House,
15 Chemin des Anémones, 1219 Chatelaine, Geneva, Switzerland - Conference Room #3)

Representatives of major groups of civil society met in Geneva in preparation for the 10th session of the UNEP Global Civil Society Forum (GCSF-10).

The European Regional Consultation meeting will provide a platform for civil society participation in and contribution to the preparations for the 25th UNEP Governing Council/ Global Ministerial Environment Forum (GC/GMEF) to be held from 16 to 20 February 2009, in Nairobi, Kenya.

This year’s session will allow the representatives at the regional consultation meetings to discuss the following key topics: UNEP Programme of Work (POW), Globalization and the Environment, Climate Change, Chemicals Management and Mercury, International Environmental Governance, and Opportunities for Major Groups Engagement in the implementation of the POW.

Several major groups will be represented at the meeting, including (Women, Youth, NGOs, Local Authorities, Worker and Trade Unions, Business and Industry, and the scientific community).

Furthermore, UNEP National Committees in Europe will participate in the meeting, that will offer an opportunity for a broad exchange of views and networking between regional and national NGO constituencies.