CSD 18/19 will focus on the thematic issues of Transport, Chemicals, Waste Management (Hazardous & Solid Waste), Mining, and the 10 Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption & Production Patterns.  To learn more, visit http://www.un.org/esa/dsd/csd/csd_csd18.shtml 

CSD 18 is the Review year to examine progress on the implementation of goals and targets of the thematic issues. Mark your calendars for May 3-19, 2010, CSD 18 will take place in New York City at the UN Headquarters

We are encouraged to make substantive contributions in the form of:  

1. Brief  written  inputs  to  the  Secretary‐General's  state  of  implementation  reports,  focusing  on  best  practices and lessons learned in implementation.  Deadline for submissions: 17 August 2009; 

2. 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  CSD‐18  major  groups  organizing  partners  and  used  in  interactive  discussions. Deadline for submission: 30 November 2009; (details forthcoming)  

3. Case  studies  and  examples  of  best  practices,  which  can  be  submitted  through  the   CSD  Secretariat’s  website  (Ongoing).   

If you would like to join the Education Caucus drafting team to work on our input to the Secretary-General's Reports, please let us know of your interest and which thematic issue.  We will be calling for further input from the Caucus and post a draft of our SG report regarding education for additional comments and recommendations.

Dr. P. J. Puntenney
Environmental & Human Systems Management
1989 West Liberty        
Ann Arbor, MI  48103  USA
E-mail:  pjpunt@umich.edu
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