When we can change things we should do so, and the rest of the world should follow. Johannesburg summit realidad social, actualidad y desarrollo sostenible. The johannesburg declaration on sustainable development was adopted at the world summit on sustainable development wssd, sometimes referred to as earth summit 2002, at which the plan of implementation of the world summit on sustainable development was also agreed upon the johannesburg declaration builds on earlier declarations made at the united nations conference on. From stockholm to new york, via rio and johannesburg core. World summit on sustainable development johannesburg, south africa 26 august4 september 2002 distr general 9 august 2002 original.
The summit has the potential to serve as a turning point in the way that the international community pursues the goal of sustainable human development. The johannesburg world summit on sustainable development marked a continuation of the earlier efforts of agenda 21. The vision attempts to provoke a thoughtful and positive debate both inside and outside the business community. Pdf an assessment of the world summit on sustainable. During the preparations for the 2002 world summit on sustainable development in johannesburg, the wbcsd has restated its vision of the relationships between responsible companies and the goal of sustainable human progress. Cop 6 held in the hague, netherlands from april 7 to 19, 2002. The johannesburg summit agreed that it is necessary to implement natural resource strategies which. At the espoo meeting the saos should continue discussions on the main message of the arctic council, which should be developed on the basis of.
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The main challenge is to restate clearly and unequivocally our commitment to promoting sustainable development by initiating change and by tackling global problems in five main areas. Peter doran this briefing paper has been prepared for the international institute for sustainable development. The world summit on sustainable development people. As was the case with stockholm, rio con the world summit for sustainable development. Johannesburg declaration on health and sustainable development. Sep 05, 2002 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. The johannesburg summit must signal a new, global level, appreciation of the. The johannesburg summit and sustainable development. Iv johannesburg earth summit on sustainable development. Outline of japansouth africa summit meeting september 2, 2002 minister for foreign affairs yoriko kawaguchis visit to ethiopia and angola and attendance at the world summit on sustainable development johannesburg summit august 2002.
The summit outcomes the wssd produced three types of outcomes. The summit will be held in the sandton convention centre, just outside johannesburg. Millennium declaration goals and a limited number of new commitments. The world summit on sustainable development was scheduled to take place from 2 11 september 2002 in johannesburg, south africa.
The johannesburg declaration on sustainable development. At the johannesburg summit, we have achieved much in bringing together a. The ga also decided that the commission on sustainable development would serve as the central organizing body for the summit and coordinate a. A nongovernmental forum will take place at the nearby gallagher estate. The world summit on sustainable development 2002, took place in south africa, from 26 august to 4 september 2002. Wssd web site of the heinrich boell foundation the site contains articles, policy issues, and civil society activities in the run up to and during the summit. Adopted on september 4, 2002, it consists of a collection of general political statements of 37 article.
The johannesburg principles on the role of law and sustainable development adopted at the global judges symposium held in johannesburg, south africa on 1820 august 2002 from 1820 august 2002, members of the judiciary across the globe assembled at the global judges symposium on sustainable development. World summit on sustainable development johannesburg, 2002 oil and war. The world summit on sustainable development wssd, held in johannesburg during 26 august and 4 september 2002, was the biggest event of its kind organised by the united nations to date. The world summit on sustainable development johannesburg, south africa, august 26 september 4, 2002 is an unprecedented opportunity to strengthen the role of health in sustainable development. 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. Linkages portal to the johannesburg summit 2002 access coverage of all wssd regional preparatory meetings. The senior arctic officials in rovaniemi, june 2001 the senior arctic officials gathered in rovaniemi on 12 june 2001 and discussed how to influence on the preparations for the johannesburg 2002 summit on sustainable development and agreed on the following initial steps.
Thirty years and two conferences after stockholm, now is an appropriate time to assess the value of holding environmental megaconferences. They also provide a direct route towards working with the private sector. The world summit on sustainable development, having met. By may 2002, when the final preparatory meeting prepcom iv convened in johannesburg. Johannesburg summit 2002 national implementation of agenda 21. Plan of implementation of the world summit on sustainable development contents chapter paragraphs page. Summit on sustainable development, and for broad dissemination thereof to all member states of the united nations. Johannesburg site of world environment summit 2002 greenbiz. Contents executive summary message from the rector of unu. A report on the world summit on sustainable development for donors and civil society organizations working paper by antonio g.
The substance of the package could be updated as the preparatory process unfolds. Assessing the world summit on sustainable development 5 other stakeholders to overcome the impasse of many government negotiations. Johannesburg declaration on sustainable development from our origins to the future 1. The johannesburg declaration on sustainable development, which is a political declaration. Often dubbed rioplus10, it was meant to reaffirm agenda 21 as well as broaden the sustainable development debate to encourage partnerships between government, business, and civil society. We, the representatives of the peoples of the world, assembled at the world summit on sustainable development in johannesburg, south africa from 24 september 2002, reaffirm our commitment to sustainable development. Health is both a resource for, as well as an outcome of, sustainable development. During the preparations for the 2002 world summit on sustainable development in johannesburg, the wbcsd has restated its vision of the relationships between responsible companies and the goal of sustainable. From august 26 th to september 4 2002, some 22,000 delegates. The summit will take place in johannesburg, south africa from 26 august to 4 september 2002. Global judges symposium from 1820 august 2002, members of. Introduction to johannesburg summit 2002 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. Johannesburg, south africa dhlauth596591 agenda information a57251 87a implementation of agenda 21 and the programme for the further implementation of agenda 21.
Adopts the johannesburg declaration on sustainable. Defining sustainable development after earth summit 2002. Sep 04, 2002 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. The world summit on sustainable development wssd met from 26 august to 4. The summit will now convene from 26 august 4 september 2002 in johannesburg. Unep in 2002 environment for development 3 at the world summit on sustainable development held in johannesburg from 26 august to 4 september 2002, world leaders reaffirmed their commitment to securing a better future for all people, in all countries, for all generations. The roots of this publication also can be found in johannesburg, where on august 29, 2002 the governments of finland and indonesia organised a panel for global forest ethics. Linkages introduction to the johannesburg summit 2002 the essential csd primer to the summit. The johannesburg declaration on sustainable development was adopted at the world summit on sustainable development wssd, sometimes referred to as earth summit 2002, at which the plan of implementation of the world summit on sustainable development was also agreed upon.
The world summit on sustainable development people, planet. 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. A major objective of the wssd was to set out strategies for greater and more effective implementation of agenda 21, negotiated in rio ten years ago, than hitherto. The artifices of 20th century history oil watch if we have to use force, its because we are americans. Introduction in august 2002, over 22,000 people met in johannesburg, south. World summit on sustainable development 2002 from rhetoric. The united nations website for the johannesburg summit 2002, the world summit on sustainable development. Preparation and implementation of the world summit on.
World summit on sustainable development 2002 parliament. Plan of implementation of the world summit on sustainable. World summit on sustainable development global issues. Adopts the johannesburg declaration on sustainable development, which is annexed to the present resolution. One of the main challenges of johannesburg will be how the criteria. Defining sustainable development after earth summit 2002 hari m. Report of the world summit on sustainable development. Jul 25, 2010 the 2002 johannesburg summit, coming ten years after the rio earth summit, was hailed by many as one of the largest political meetings in human history. Chapter i resolutions adopted by the summit resolution 1. Pdf the johannesburg summit and sustainable development.
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