Participation of Indigenous Peoples
in UNEP's Policy Process
UNEP has actively supported the participation
of major groups actors in international environmental
governance for several years, especially in decision-making processes at
the intergovernmental level.UNEP has encouraged major groups organizations,
including indigenous peoples' organizations, to seek accreditation to
the UNEP Governing Council / Global Ministerial Environment Forum (GC/GMEF).
Accredited organizations are continuously provided with information of
our work, they have the opportunity to comment on draft papers being considered
by the governments, they can participate as observers and make oral statements
to the GC/GMEF .
In addition, every year, the Major Groups and Stakeholders Branch
organises the Global Civil Society Forum (GCSF).
The GCSF, which is held prior to the GC/GMEF, is the main entry point for
civil society organizations to the GC/GMEF
UNEP’s 8th Global Civil Society Forum
was held from 3 to 4 February 2007 and the 24th Session of the
UNEP Governing Council / Global Ministerial Environment Forum was held from 5th to 9th February 2007 in Nairobi, Kenya. Dialogue sessions
on the topic of water, chemicals management, gender and the environment,
globalization, environment and human-well-being was carried out between
UNEP, governments and civil society representatives. For the outcomes
of the 8th GCSF please
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A side meeting with indigenous peoples representatives focused on the
future work of IPs and UNEP. UNEP is currently working on a draft strategy
which will include a broader consultation process among indigenous peoples
representatives.
For the upcoming civil society regional consultations
in autumn of 2007, please
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