The Eleventh Session of the Global Major Groups and Stakeholders Forum (GMGSF) was held from 21-22 February 2010, prior to the 11th Special Session of the UNEP Governing Council/ Global Ministerial Environment Forum (GCSSXI/GMEF) which took place from 24-26 February 2010, in Bali Indonesia. The name of Global Civil Society Forum has been replaced with GMGSF to be more inclusive of all stakeholders.
The objective of the GMGSF was to provide a platform for exchange and consultation on key environmental issues to be addressed by the Member States during the GCSSX1/GMEF, and to facilitate Major Groups’ contribution to the GC/GMEF and other international environmental fora.
General information:
Key messages from Major Groups:
- Business and Industry
- Children and Youth
- Farmers
- Indigenous Peoples and their communities
- Local Authorities
- Non-governmental organizations
- The Scientific and Technological Community
- Women
- Workers and Trade Unions
