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1、QUESTIONNAIREMajorGroups31Augforcomment1Questionnaire for the Major Groups on Experiences, Success Factors, Risks and Challengeswith Regard to Objective and Themes of UNCSDI. Introduction1. This Questionnaire has been prepared in response to the decisions of the First Preparatory Committee Meeting (

2、1st Prepcom) held on 17-18 May 2010 which invite the major groups and other stakeholders to contribute to the preparatory process, inter-alia, on experiences, success factors, challenges and risks. Contributions and information collected will lead to the preparation of a Synthesis Report which will

3、be discussed at the first intersessional meeting scheduled to take place on 10-11 January 2011.II. Objective and Themes of UNCSD2. UNCSD is being organized in pursuance of General Assembly Resolution 64/236. The Conference will take place in Brazil in 2012 on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of

4、the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), in Rio de Janeiro, and the 10th anniversary of the 2002 World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) in Johannesburg3. The objective of the Conference is to secure renewed political commitment for sustainable development, a

5、ssessing the progress to date and the remaining gaps in the implementation of the outcomes of the major summits on sustainable development, and addressing new and emerging challenges. To this end, the focus is on two themes: (a) a green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty e

6、radication; and (b) the institutional framework for sustainable development.III. Questionnaires for Providing Contributions4. Separate questionnaires have been prepared for the objective and two themes of the Conference (see Attachments A-E). A list of these questionnaires is provided below. Questio

7、nnaire A: Renewing political commitment for sustainable developmentQuestionnaire B: Assessing the progress to date and the remaining gaps in the implementation of the outcomes of the major summits on sustainable development Questionnaire C: Addressing new and emerging challengesQuestionnaire D: Gree

8、n economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradicationQuestionnaire E: Institutional framework for sustainable developmentEach questionnaire is divided into two parts. The first part provides a brief introduction with regard to current thinking on the issues embedded in each obj

9、ective and theme, while questions for which contributions are sought are presented in part 2. These questions are grouped under experiences, success factors, challenges and risks. IV. Process for Submitting Contributions5. There are two ways of submitting contributions, on-line or by email: Online:

10、Questionnaires will be posted on the UNCSD website in a writeable form. Focal points of organizations in consultative status with ECOSOC or on the CSD roster can request a secure password from the secretariat (UNCSD2012un.org). Stakeholders will be able to enter information on their secure location,

11、 submit completed portions and attachments in real time, while saving incomplete work for later submission. By email: The questionnaires can be downloaded from the website or obtained electronically from the secretariat (UNCSD2012un.org), and completed offline. They can be submitted, together with r

12、elevant attachments, by e-mail to UNCSD2012un.org, with a copy to Mr. Arthur de la Cruz: (delacruzaun.org).6. In addition to solicited inputs through the questionnaires for the preparation of Synthesis Report, the Major groups and other stakeholders are invited to submit additional material on case

13、studies, best practices, lessons learned, assessments made, specific programmes/ projects implemented, institutions developed which are relevant to the objective and themes of the conference. This information can be submitted electronically, as pdf attachments or weblinks (urls). If electronic copie

14、s are not available, hard copies can be sent by mail to: Mr Arthur de La Cruz, Division for Sustainable Development, Two UN Plaza, 22nd Floor, Room DC2-2200, New York, NY 10017, USA, or by fax: +(1-212) 963-1267.V. Deadlines for Submission of Inputs through Questionnaires7. The deadline for the subm

15、ission of questionnaires is 31 October 2010. All submissions received by that date, together with supporting materials, will be posted on the UNCSD website as requested by the Preparatory Committee.8. To streamline the process of preparing the Synthesis Report to the 1st intersessional and 2nd Prepc

16、om meetings, the following schedule and deadlines have been established: 30 August 2010: Questionnaires for different stakeholders finalized 30 August 2010: Secretariat posts draft questionnaires on the UNCSD 3 September 2010: Deadline for comments on draft questionnaires 10 September 2010: Final qu

17、estionnaires posted on the website and placed in e-room30 September 2010: Reminder sent to all Stakeholder to alert them of the deadline for submission of inputs30 October 2010: Final deadline for contributions through questionnaires1 December 2010: Slot date for submission of Synthesis Report for p

18、ublication; advance copies posted on website and circulated to all stakeholders.VI. Information Management System9. In the UNCSD preparatory process, the information management system established by the Secretariat seeks to accomplish two purposes. First, it creates a structure through which all Sta

19、keholders can provide their contributions in a transparent, coordinated, and organized manner. Second, it seeks to create a structure through which all relevant institutions in the UN system can participate effectively during the process of Report preparation. 10. Separate public pages will be estab

20、lished in the information management system for every major groups sector. Major groups organizing partners will be issued unique passwords to manage their sectors web page. VII. Essential Background Materials11. The following have been placed on the UNCSD website to assist Stakeholders in providing

21、 their contributions and completing the Questionnaires: ANNEX 1: Co-Chairs Summary, 1st Prepcom ANNEX 2: Report of Contact Group 1, 1st Prepcom (Preparatory Process)ANNEX 3: Report of Contact Group 2, 1st Prepcom (Draft Rules of Procedure) ANNEX 4: List of Questions circulated by the Bureau to guide

22、 the discussions at the 1st PrepcomANNEX 5: GA Resolution 64/236 Implementation of Agenda 21, the Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21, and the Outcomes of the World Summit on Sustainable DevelopmentANNEX 6: Secretary Generals Report for the 1st Prepcom (Document A/CONF.216/PC/2) AN

23、NEX 7: Secretary Generals Report on the UNCSD Preparatory Process (Document A/CONF.216/PC/3) ANNEX 8: Secretary Generals Report on Draft Rules of Procedure (Document A/CONF.216/PC/3)Attachment AQuestionnaire on Renewing political commitment for sustainable developmentI. IntroductionThe overarching o

24、bjective of UNCSD is to renew political support for sustainable development, assessing the progress to date and the remaining gaps in the implementation of the outcomes of the major summits on sustainable development, and addressing new and emerging challenges.The issue of renewed political commitme

25、nt will need to be addressed in the longer term context of how agreement among governments and other stakeholders at UNCSD could help accelerate progress towards, inter alia: (i) the demographic goal of stabilizing the global population; (ii) the developmental goal of extending the benefits of devel

26、opment equitably to all segments of global society; and (iii) the decoupling goal of ensuring that the use of materials and generation of wastes is within the regenerative and absorptive capacities of the planet. II. QuestionnaireMajor groups and other stakeholders are invited to provide contributio

27、ns on experiences, success factors, challenges and risks pertaining to the UNCSD objective “Renewing Political Commitment to Sustainable Development” in response to the following questions which have been developed based on the discussions which took place at the first Prepcom.Experiences1. Are ther

28、e objective ways of measuring political commitment? What are the relevant indicators? Which indicators are most useful from your perspective? (e.g., New legislation enacted, Policy announcements, Budgetary allocation and support, Prominence of relevant institutions, Level of media interest, etc.)2.

29、Based if possible on these indicators, how would you evaluate the political commitment today to sustainable development in the country(ies)/region(s) of interest to your group, compared to 1992? How would you evaluate the political commitment of the international community compared to 1992?Success F

30、actors3. What actions have been introduced in your country to strengthen political support for sustainable development?4. Are there specific sectors or areas (e.g., water, energy, biodiversity, other) where national political commitment to achieve sustainable development goals has been especially st

31、rong? If so, what factors explain that commitment? 5. What examples or experiences from other areas demonstrate how political support for critical issues was enhanced (e.g., MDGs, climate change)? How could they be applied to SD?Challenges 6. Looking forward to the next 10 years, what are yours high

32、est priorities for accelerating progress towards sustainable development?7. How can international cooperation ensure support for sustainable development? What are your expectations for UNCSD in this regard?Risks8. Among senior national policy makers in the country(ies) or region(s) of interest to your group, would you say the predominant view of the three pillars of sustainable development is that: _there are difficult trade-offs among them? _ they are strongly complementary? Please briefly elaborate on