The aim of the 12th African MGSF is to provide a platform for exchange and consultation among civil society on key environmental issues, in preparation for the 12th Global Civil Society Forum (GCSF), to be held from 18-19 February 2011, prior to the 26th Session of UNEP’s Governing Council/ Global Ministerial Environment Forum (GC/GMEF); and to facilitate Major Groups' contribution to the GC/GMEF and other international environmental forums.

Objectives

• Provide a platform for exchanges on major environmental issues, including International Environmental Governance (IEG), RIO+20preparation processes as well as green economy and sustainable consumption and production;
• Discuss and reach a consensus on key messages and recommendations from Africa for the IEG consultation meeting in October 2010 in Geneva and GMGSF;
• Brief the African MGS on key regional environment processes: Outcomes of AMCEN 13 and ongoing work on climate change, Health and Environment, AEO-3.

Expected outcomes

• A synthesis of key messages and recommendations of the Regional Consultation Meeting for Africa in preparation for the 12th
• GMGSF – Africa regional Statement
• Selected African representatives to the GMGSF in 2011
• Enhanced collaboration in the delivery of UNEP programme in Africa;
• Greater engagement of African MGS in key environmental issues/debates at regional and global level.