Governance Papers
"Governance is the framework of social and economic systems and legal and political structures through which humanity manages itself"
World Humanity Action Trust
Governance and sustainable development are intimately tied together. The future role and architecture of institutions, from local to international levels, will be crucial determinants of whether policies and programmes for sustainable development will succeed. The following papers and resources outline a range of viewpoints: Current problems with institutional architecture; Options for alternative frameworks; Recommendations for future debate.
2007
Options for Strengthening the Environmental Pillar of Sustainable Development
2006
Stakeholder Forum Report: Strengthening the Johannesburg Implementation Track
2005
Reflections on World Summit 2005.
Report on the 6th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organisation.
Report of the Thirteenth Session of the UN Commission on Sustainable Development
2004
Review of UNECE Regional Implementation Forum.
UNEP Workshop Form to Follow Function.
CSD Crisis in Global Governance Report.
June Conference - Crisis in Global Governance Report.
Intergovernmental Startegic Plan for Technology Support and Capacity Building.
Reform of UNEP - Form to Follow Function.
2003
International Environmental Governance.
2002
The future of the UN Commission on Sustainable Development.
Report on "The Future of the CSD" side event held during the 57th UN General Assembly.
Governance for Sustainable Development: Outcomes from Johannesburg. Presentation at Global Governance 2002: Redefining Global Democracy.
Comments on the WSSD Prep Com 4 text “Institutional framework for Sustainable Development”
A Contribution to the WSSD Working Group III Text "Sustainable Development Governance"
The Future of the Commission on Sustainable Development
Governance for Sustainable Development
2001
Inter-linkages Among Multilateral Environmental Agreements Report to International Eminent persons meeting
Analysis of UNEP Executive Director’s Report on International Environmental Governance
International Environmental Governance: The Role of UNEP