In past SPREP Meetings, members have requested a forum where they could substantively engage in discussions on specific environmental topics particularly those that are of significant importance to the region.
In response to this request for a forum and to assist members in their preparations for the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD) or Rio+20 which will be held in Rio de Janeiro Brazil in 2012, the Secretariat is organising a one day Forum for members and partners to engage in discussions on the following
selected topics:

• Green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication;
• Environmental governance which is a broad topic that includes institutional frameworks for sustainable development;
• Adapting to climate change which continues to be one of the top priority issues for the Pacific

The Forum will feature key speakers who will present different perspectives on the above selected topics. Panel and break-out group discussions will be conducted to further articulate the main messages and issues that will arise out of the main discussions.

These key messages will form the basis for an Outcome Statement to be presented to the 22nd SPREP meeting for consideration as input to the Rio+20 preparations and other regional and international processes.

Click to download the Final Outcome Document

PLEASE NOTE:  The Pacific Environment Forum 2011 is a planned paperless conference, we thank you for your understanding and cooperation.