New Developments in Environmental Democracy and Opportunities for EU-UN cooperation

Europe can take justifiable pride in having championed the Aarhus Convention.  With its vast experience gained through the Aarhus process, Europe is well-placed to support other parts of the world to make progress in the recognition and protection of environmental democracy – namely, transparency, inclusiveness and accountability. We invite you to an event on:

New Developments in Environmental Democracy and Opportunities for EU-UN cooperation

 A Briefing on Rio+20 and Principle 10

At the event we will present an overview of the global developments regarding the implementation of Principle 10, taking into account Rio+20; present activities, initiatives & projects, including those focused on implementing the Bali Guidelines; and discuss with participants Principle 10's importance in EU environment and development policy. 

The panel will be made up of:

• Alexander Juras, Head of Major Groups and Stakeholders Branch, UNEP Division of Regional Cooperation
• Jeremy Wates, Secretary General of the European Environmental Bureau (EEB)
• Achim Halpaap, Head of Environment Unit, United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
• Hugo-Maria Schally, Head of Unit, Multilateral Environmental Agreements, Processes and Trade Issues, DG Environment, European Commission

• Lalanath de Silva, Director, The Access Initiative, World Resources Institute (WRI)

When: 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm on 7 May
Where: UN House, Rue Montoyer 14, Brussels
 

This event is brought to you by UNEP, UNITAR, the European Environmental Bureau and the World Resources Institute, whom work in a partnership to further promote the application of Principle 10.