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Promoting the Application of the Principles of the Aarhus Convention in
International Forums
Cross-cutting Issues
Sébastien DuyckSenior Attorney, Climate & Energy ProgrammeCenter for International Environmental Law
Raising Awareness of Governmental Delegations regarding the Principles and Obligations of the Aarhus Convention
“Civil society is to a great extent the only reliable motor for driving institutions to change at the pace required.”
IPCC Special Report on 1.5ºc (2018)
UN SG Summit on Climate Action –
Sept. 2019
UNFCCC COP-25, Dec. 2019
SAICM, Oct. 2020 CBD COP-15, Nov. 2020
Hosting International Events related to the Environment
Hosting international events
• Host countries of UN Secretariats• Host country of specific events
• Much good practice - including some already reporting through the Aarhus Convention (Paris 2015...)
• What support / knowledge sharing to contribute to the planning of future events?
Participation of the PUBLIC
Rightsholders & Stakeholders
Almaty Guidelines – Para. 15:
Where members of the public have differentiated capacity, resources, socio-cultural circumstances or economic or political influence, special measures should be taken to ensure a balanced and equitable process.
Processes and mechanisms for international access should be designed to promote transparency, minimize inequality, avoid the exercise of undue economic or political influence, and facilitate the participation of those constituencies that are most directly affected and might not have the means for participation without encouragement and support.
Participation of the Public, Rightsholders & Stakeholders
Participation of members of the public should:Ensure that representatives of impacted communities can share their experience and voice their concernsEmpower representatives of communities to have their say in decision-making, not only in the international process but also more broadlyBe designed so as to implement guideline 15 – ensuring that all segments of society can participate
Participation of members of the public should not involve:Selection of members of the public without consultation with civil society organizations and structuresThe use of the participation of the members of the public to validate outcomes / to promote agendas
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Thank You for Your Attention