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CSD-18 Guidelines for Participation

2.The CSD Reporting Process and Input from the Major Groups

CSD-18 undertakes the review of implementation on the basis of Secretary-General’s state of implementation reports, outcomes of the regional implementation meetings (RIMs), results of inter-sessional meetings, the major groups’ discussion papers and other background documentation prepared by the UN system and other relevant stakeholdders.
The Secretary-General’s state of implementation reports will contain a detailed review of progress of implementation in the thematic areas of transport, chemicals, waste management, mining, and the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns. An additional report will reflect overall progress in the implementation of Agenda 21, the Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21 and the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation, based on information provided in country reports and reports by UN organizations and bodies.
There will also be a separate report on the thematic cluster in relation to Small Island Developing States (SIDS), and one on the status of implementation of the Mauritius Strategy for SIDS. The Secretary-General's reports are limited to 8,500 words each and are produced in the six official languages of the United Nations.

2.1 Tentative List of Reports and Supplementary Materials

    Reports by the Secretary-General:

  • Provisional agenda and organisation of work for CSD-18 (E/CN.17/2010/1)
  • List of Participants at the CSD-18 (E/CN.17/2010/2)
  • Overview of progress towards sustainable development
  • Report of the Secretary-General (E/CN.17/2010/3)
  • Review of implementation of Agenda 21 and the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation (JPOI): Transport
  • Report of the Secretary-General (E/CN.17/2010/4)
  • Review of implementation of Agenda 21 and the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation (JPOI): Chemicals
  • Report of the Secretary-General (E/CN.17/2010/5)
  • Review of implementation of Agenda 21 and the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation (JPOI): Waste management
  • Report of the Secretary-General (E/CN.17/2010/6)
  • Review of implementation of Agenda 21 and the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation (JPOI): Mining
  • Report of the Secretary-General (E/CN.17/2010/7)
  • Review of implementation of Agenda 21 and the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation (JPOI): 10 Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption & Production Patterns
  • Report of the Secretary-General (E/CN.17/2010/8)
  • Review of the Mauritius Strategy Report of the Secretary-General (E/CN.17/2010/9)
  • Outcomes of the regional implementation meetings for the eighteenth session of the Commission on Sustainable Development Note by the Secretariat (E/CN.17/2010/10)
  • Report of the Regional Implementation Meeting for Africa for the eighteenth session of the Commission on Sustainable Development (E/CN.17/2010/10/Add.1))
  • Report of the Regional Implementation Meeting for Asia-Pacific for the eighteenth session of the Commission on Sustainable Development (E/CN.17/2010/10/Add.2)
  • Report of the Regional Implementation Meeting for Europe for the eighteenth session of the Commission on Sustainable Development (E/CN.17/2010/10/Add.3)
  • Report of the Regional Implementation Meeting for Latin America and the Caribbean for the eighteenth session of the Commission on Sustainable Development (E/CN.17/2010/10/Add.4)
  • Report of the Regional Implementation Meeting for Western Asia for the eighteenth session of the Commission on Sustainable Development (E/CN.17/2010/10/Add.5)
  • Major Groups Discussion Papers on Transport, Chemicals, Waste Management, Mining and 10 Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption & Production Patterns: Transmittal Note by the Secretariat (E/CN.17/2010/11)
  • Discussion papers submitted by major groups: Contributions by women - Note by the Secretariat (E/CN.17/2010/11/Add.1)
  • Discussion papers submitted by major groups: Contributions by children and youth - Note by the Secretariat (E/CN.17/2010/11/Add.2)
  • Discussion papers submitted by major groups: Contributions by indigenous people Note by the Secretariat (E/CN.17/2010/11/Add.3)
  • Discussion papers submitted by major groups: Contributions by non-governmental organizations Note by the Secretariat (E/CN.17/2010/11/Add.4)
  • Discussion papers submitted by major groups: Contributions by local authorities Note by the Secretariat (E/CN.17/2010/11/Add.5)
  • Discussion papers submitted by major groups: Contributions by workers and trade unions Note by the Secretariat (E/CN.17/2010/11/Add.6)
  • Discussion papers submitted by major groups: Contributions by business and industry Note by the Secretariat (E/CN.17/2010/11/Add.7)
  • Discussion papers submitted by major groups: Contributions by scientific and technological community Note by the Secretariat (E/CN.17/2010/11/Add.8)
  • Discussion papers submitted by major groups: Contributions by farmers Note by the Secretariat (E/CN.17/2010/11/Add.9)
  • Partnerships for Sustainable Development (E/CN.17/2010/13)
  • Draft programme of work for the 2012-2013 biennium for the Division for Sustainable Development of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs - Note by the Secretariat (E/CN.17/2009/12
(The number and symbols of the reports are subject to change)

Background papers/publications:

  • Trends Report 1
  • Trends Report 2
  • Partnerships Report

2.2. Written Inputs from Major Groups

The CSD Secretariat welcomes written contributions from major group organizations towards the CSD-18 review process in the form of

  • Brief written inputs to the Secretary-General's state of implementation reports, focusing on best practices and lessons learned in implementation.
    Deadline for submissions: 19 August 2009
  • The Major Groups’ Discussion Papers, one from each of the nine major groups summarizing their sector’s progress in relation to the thematic areas, identifying obstacles and constraints to implementation and new challenges to be met by major groups to expedite implementation. These papers are compiled through a consultative process undertaken by the major groups organizing partners and used in interactive discussions.
    Deadline for submission: 30 November 2009
  • Contribute to the reports of the Secretary General being prepared for CSD-18 (serving as a Preparatory Committee during its SIDS day in May 2010)
    Deadline for submission: 15 October 2009
  • Contribute to the National Assessment Reports (NARs) being prepared by the Member States on a voluntary basis, as a vital preparatory step. The guidelines for these written inputs can found by clicking here Your submission can be sent to the Sustainable Development National Focal Points (a full list is available by clicking here).
    Deadline for submission: 30 November 2009     to ensure the inclusion of your report in the documentation being prepared for the review meetings.
  • Case studies and examples of best practices, can be submitted online
    Ongoing
  • For a list of useful contacts, please refer to Annex 4.

In submitting written inputs, please note that recommendations for policy action will not be considered in the review year.

2.3 Expected Outcomes

The outcomes of CSD-18 will be recorded and published in the CSD-18 Report, including:

  • A Chair’s summary aimed at identifying constraints, obstacles and challenges, based on the interactive thematic discussions of Governments with major groups, UN system and other relevant stakeholders
  • Summary of the High-level segment, including the multi-stakeholder dialogue discussion with major groups
  • Record of regional discussions
  • Record of the Partnership Fair
  • Record of the Learning Centre
  • SIDS Preparatory Committee Meeting Report

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