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National Priority Setting Workshop to Implement Principle 10 of the Rio Declaration
Arrière plan
The workshop brings together representatives of concerned government sectors and stakeholder groups to set priorities and identify action with the goal to enhance national implementation of Principle 10 of the Rio Declaration and its three pillars: access to information, public participation and access to justice in environmental matters. Discussions build upon the analysis provided in the National Profile on Principle 10 implementation prepared through a participatory process in advance.
Objectifs de l'événement
The workshop has the following objectives:
- Review and endorse the draft National Profile on Principle 10 Implementation
- Determine sectors and issue areas of priority for capacity development
- Identify specific actions to address identified priority capacity gaps
- Agree on workplan to complete the National Action Plan for Principle 10 Implementation
- Obtain commitment of senior government decision-makers and other stakeholders
Contenu et structure
The workshop is a two day event. Day 1 focuses on the analysis of the National Profile and identification of national priorities. Day 2 focuses on the identification of specific action for capacity development and the development of a workplan to complete a National Action Plan through a participatory process.
Méthodologie
The workshop is a face-to-face event. It features a combination of presentations in plenary and a series of working group sessions which allow discussing specific issues in more depth. The final plenary session will present workshop results and facilitate agreement on follow-up action.
Audience visée
Representatives of various government sectors and various stakeholder groups