AHEG1 established pursuant to paragraph 48 of ECOSOC resolution 2015/33

25-27 April 2016, UNHQ, NY

AHEG1 Documents

• Report on the first meeting of the Open-ended intergovernmental ad hoc expert group established pursuant to paragraph 48 of Economic and Social Council resolution 2015/33 [ Arabic | Chinese | English | French | Russian | Spanish ]
• Provisional Agenda [ Arabic | Chinese | English | French | Russian | Spanish ]
• Note by the Secretariat [ Arabic | Chinese | English | French | Russian | Spanish ]
• Provisional Organization of Work
• Compilation of views and proposals from Member States and other relevant stakeholders on the matters referred to in paragraph 44 of ECOSOC resolution 2015/33 (PDF)

AHEG1 Speeches and Presentations

Monday 25 April 2016 | 10am – 1pm

• AHEG Co-Chairs: Mr. Hans Hoogeveen | Ambassador Gholamhossein Dehghani
• Mr. Manoel Sobral Filho, UNFFS Director
• Mr. Rene Castro Salazar, ADG Forestry and CPF Chair
• Ms. Stephanie Caswell and Dr. Ivan Tomaselli: Background Paper on Elements for the Strategic Plan 2017-2030
• Mr. Toshimasa Masuyama: Expert panel on the IAF strategic plan, summary of discussions

Inputs and Views: Brazil | Indonesia

Monday 25 April 2016 | 2pm – 6pm

Inputs and Views: Brazil | European Union | Germany | International Family Forestry Alliance | International Union of Forest Research Organizations

Tuesday 26 April 2016 | 10am – 1pm

Inputs and Views: Brazil | European Union | Indonesia | Republic of Korea

Tuesday 26 April 2016 | 2pm – 6pm

Inputs and Views: China | European Union

Wednesday 27 April 2016 | 10am – 1pm

Inputs and Views: Brazil | European Union | Russian Federation

Other relevant documents

• Information Note: New York Resource Guide for Member States
• UN grounds pass issuance procedures
• Expert panel discussion on the IAF Strategic Plan, 7-11 March 2016, Tokyo: Concept Note | Moderator’s summary
• Background Paper on Elements for the preparation of the IAF Strategic Plan 2017-2030
• Report of the Secretary-General on critical milestones towards coherent, efficient and inclusive follow-up and review at the global level [ Arabic | Chinese | English | French | Russian | Spanish ]
• Report of the Inter-Agency and Expert Group on Sustainable Development Goal Indicators [ Arabic | Chinese | English | French | Russian | Spanish ]

AHEG Background

In accordance with paragraph 46 of the Economic and Social Council resolution 2015/33, an UNFF open-ended intergovernmental ad hoc expert group was established to develop proposals on matters referred to in paragraph 44 of the same resolution. This includes proposals on: (a) replacement of the reference to the Millennium Development Goals in the Non-Legally Binding Instrument on all Types of Forests with an appropriate reference to the Sustainable Development Goals and targets; and (b) the strategic plan for the period 2017-2030 and the quadrennial programme of work for the period 2017-2020. The expert group is expected to develop and submit its proposals for consideration by the working group of the Forum.