World summit on sustainable development outcomes walter h. Plan of implementation of the world summit on sustainable. To read the full research paper download the pdf document. Johannesburg summit 2002 the world summit on sustainable development brought together tens of thousands of participants, including heads of state and government, national delegates and leaders from nongovernmental organizations ngos, businesses and other major groups to focus the worlds attention and direct action toward meeting difficult challenges, including improving peoples lives and conserving our natural resources in a world that is growing in population, with everincreasing. Almost everyone said that the media described the summit as a failure that several nations stonewalled certain issues and the environmental groups called it rio. The united nations was the conferences main organizer. Speakers at the summit welcomed the adoption of the 2030 agenda for sustainable development and its 17 sustainable development goals sdgs. Measures must be taken to protect the natural base of economic and. The objective of the world summit on sustainable development wssd was to examine the implementation of resolutions made at the conference in rio, with a particular focus on agenda21. According to general assembly resolution ares55199 20 december 2000, this summit conference and its preparation should strive for a balance between economic development, social development and environmental protection as these are interdependent and mutually reinforcing components of sustainable development. We express our determination to address the themes of the united nations conference on sustainable development, namely, a green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication, and the institutional framework for sustainable development. Recommends to the general assembly that it endorse the johannesburg. Adopts the plan of implementation of the world summit on. The johannesburg declaration on sustainable development.
Background and summary issues the world summit on sustainable development wssd, held august 26 september 4, 2002, was charged by the united nations general assembly with assessing progress and charting a future course regarding implementation of agenda 21, the action plan for sustainable development agreed upon 10 years. The johannesburg world summit on sustainable development took place between august 26 and september 4 2002. The world summit on sustainable development wssd takes place in johannesburg, south africa. By fulfilling the promise made at the 2002 world summit on sustainable development, they have made a significant contribution to the post2015 sustainable development agenda, said mr. Iieds work in preparation for the world summit on sustainable development johannesburg 2002 has been made possible by support from theswedish international development cooperation agency sida. World summit on sustainable development wssd 4th preparatory committee session, may 27 june 7, 2002 talking points of the ecumenical team in our recommendations, we are guided by our vision of the sacred nature of all creation. Health is both a resource for, as well as an outcome of, sustainable development. Johannesburg summit 2002 the world summit on sustainable development brought together tens of thousands of participants, including heads of state and government, national delegates and leaders from nongovernmental organizations ngos, businesses and other major groups to focus the worlds attention and direct action toward meeting difficult challenges, including improving. The 55th session of the united nations general assembly resolved in december 2000 to hold the world summit on sustainable development wssd in johannesburg, south africa in 2002. The events held during this period went far beyond the official intergovernmental negotiations at the sandton convention centre. The similarity between the eus approach and that mooted in the oecd s report on the critical issues, is that they attempt to provide definition to sustainable development by settling on a core set of substantive. Oct 25, 2002 world summit on sustainable development wssd. Panel discussions designed around select themes of import relating to the overall theme of the summit. In this regard, the need for cooperation amongst diverse stakeholders, peer to peer learning and exchange of knowledge was emphasised, along with the.
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We, the representatives of the peoples of the world, assembled at the world summit on sustainable development in johannesburg, south africa, from 2 to 4 september 2002, reaffirm our commitment to sustainable development. Report of the world summit on sustainable development, johannesburg, south africa, 26 august4 september 2002. August to 4 september 2002 has been prepared for the international institute. Defining sustainable development after earth summit 2002. Johannesburg declaration on sustainable development from our origins to the future 1. Sep 04, 2002 the world summit on sustainable development wssd met from 26 august 4 september 2002, at the sandton convention centre in johannesburg, south africa.
Ten years after rio,the united nations world summit on sustainable development is being held in johannesburg from 26 august to 4 september 2002. The world summit on sustainable development wssd met from 26 august 4 september 2002, at the sandton convention centre in johannesburg, south africa. United nations conference on sustainable development. During this summit, world leaders should promote policies that combine environmental concerns with poverty eradication. World summit on sustainable development 2002 parliament. Marvin talked about his views on issues to be discussed at the upcoming world summit on sustainable development in johannesburg, south africa. World summit on sustainable development international. The world sustainable development summit wsds has been conceptualised as a single platform to accelerate international coordinated action against climate change and towards sustainable development. Sustainable development in johannesburg, south africa from 24 september 2002, reaffirm our.
More than 65,000 people from over 180 countries are attending the summit to discuss efforts to achieve simultaneous economic, environmental, and social progress. Introduction in august 2002, over 22,000 people met in johannesburg, south africa, to attempt progress on a vast cluster of issues that the international community terms sustainable development. Pdf energy and sustainable development at global environmental summits. The world summit on sustainable development, johannesburg 2002. This understanding is foundational for our critique of the concept of sustainable development and. The new sustainable development agenda builds on the outcome of the 2002 world summit on sustainable development, the 2010 summit on the mdgs, the outcome of. They reflected on the millennium development goals mdgs and outlined the impressive international and national achievements in implementing them, yet. World summit on sustainable development johannesburg, south africa 26 august4 september 2002 distr limited 26 june 2002 original. Environmental conflict, participation and movementsjohannesburg, south africa 30 aug 2002. At the 2002 world summit on sustainable development wssd held in johannesburg, south africaone of the largest gatherings of heads of state ever to take placethe world took stock of its progress toward this common cause. Over 10 million scientific documents at your fingertips. Unlike its predecessor, it was primarily concerned with implementation rather than with new treaties and targets, although a number of new targets were agreed, for example one on sanitation.
Report on the world summit on sustainable development wssd. United nations summit on sustainable development 2015. Jul 17, 2014 i commend the member states that have ratified this important international legal instrument. The artifices of 20th century history oil watch if we have to. The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this publication. Sep 04, 2002 it is 10 years since the earth summit in rio, where the international community adopted agenda 21, a global plan of action for sustainable development. Good governance within each country and at the international level is essential. Note symbols of united nations documents are composed of capital letters combined with figures.
The world sustainable development summit wsds is a platform to accelerate action towards sustainable development and especially towards addressing the challenges posed by climate change. Ecosystem conservation a neglected tool for poverty reduction by simon rietbergen, joshua bishop and sue mainka1 w hile one cannot say with any. I commend the member states that have ratified this important international legal instrument. The paper, written by senior legal policy analyst christine elwell, is based on the wssd draft plan of action, which aims to promote the three components of sustainable development economic development, social. Johannesburg declaration on sustainable development. Adopts the johannesburg declaration on sustainable development, which is annexed to the present resolution. The world summit on sustainable development, having met in johannesburg, south africa, from 26 august to 4 september 2002, 1. Report of the world summit on sustainable development. Background and summary showing 14 of 14 pages in this report. It is 10 years since the earth summit in rio, where the international community adopted agenda 21, a global plan of action for sustainable development. Despite an unwieldy preparation process, the summit delivered three key outcomes.
The world summit on sustainable development will take place in september 2002. The world summit on sustainable development, johannesburg. The ga also decided that the commission on sustainable development would serve as the central organizing body for the summit and coordinate a. Published by the international institute for environment and development iied in collaboration with the regional and international networking group ring. Also called the johannesburg earth summit, the world summit on sustainable development took place in south africa in late august early september 2002, a decade after the famous rio earth summit. To better reflect these objectives, the work and structure of the csd, in its post rio earth summit form, were realigned and revised in specific areas. The sustainable sanitation alliance susana is an informal network of organisations with a common vision on sustainable sanitation. The world sustainable development summit started with the business day to explore methods through which businesses can invest in sustainable development while enhancing their corporate value. The world summit on sustainable development 2002, took place in south africa, from 26 august to 4 september 2002. Report of the world summit on sustainable development pdf, 1009 kb, 07. The world summit on sustainable development johannesburg, south africa, august 26 september 4, 2002 was an unprecedented opportunity to strengthen the role of health in sustainable development.
Measures must be taken to protect the natural base of economic and social development. Sustainable development of small island developing states. Arabic chinese english french russian spanish other documents. Awarded every year since 2005 to an eminent global leader, felicitating their contributions in the field of sustainable development. Secretarygeneral kofi annan to the world summit on. The concept of sustainable development, presented in agenda 21, recognized that economic development must be balanced with growth that meets peoples needs and protects the environment. The johannesburg declaration on sustainable development from our origins to the future 1. Plan of implementation of the world summit on sustainable development.
We provide a platform for knowledge exchange, networking and discussion on all sustainable sanitation topics. Dear geni friend, having just returned from the johannesburg united nations earth summit, i was intrigued by the conversations with people back home. Presentation and recommendations pdf 35k for the panel discussion on science and sustainable development organised by the european commission and the uk presidency in new york on 22 april 1998 to explore ways to improve discussion between science and policy making. Pdf production, consumption and the world summit on sustainable development. The world summit on sustainable development wssd takes place in johannesburg, south africa from 26 august to 4 september 2002.
Defining sustainable development after earth summit 2002 hari m. At the beginning of this summit, the children of the world spoke to us in a simple yet. The multiple challenges to development in africa have necessitated the use of a holistic approach that. The wsds series seeks to bring together the finest minds and leading thinkers from around the. Triple wins for sustainable development 5 countries and sectors that are restoring the global environmental commons while also providing employment, energy, and other basic services to vulnerable people, and building resilience in vulnerable communities, whose legitimate development aspirations must not go unmet. Just as the earth summit provided an opportunity for many nongovernmental. Pdf the world summit on sustainable development wssd, held in. Kansteiner, iii, assistant secretary for african affairs. Summit on sustainable development as an opportunity to take stock. Plan of implementation of the world summit on sustainable development contents chapter paragraphs page. Unlike its predecessor, it was primarily concerned with implementation rather than with new treaties and targets, although a number of new targets. For the international institute for sustainable development summary of key points this briefing on the world summit on sustainable development wssd 26 august to 4 september 2002 has been prepared for the international institute for sustainable development. Symbols of united nations documents are composed of capital letters.
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