When: February 2010
Number of ENGO Delegates sought: 1 Researcher-Writer and 1 Editor
Deadline to apply: February 1st, 2010
The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade has invited the RCEN to coordinate the development of a Canadian ENGO Priorities Paper in advance of the eighteenth session of the UN Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD-18) from 3-14 May 2010. The RCEN is seeking one Researcher-Writer and one Editor to complete the paper during the month of February.
The paper will explore, from a Canadian ENGO perspective and through a sustainable consumption and production lens, gaps and best practices related to the CSD-18/19 thematic cluster of transport, chemicals, waste management, mining and the 10 Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production.
This paper will be presented to the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade’s Sustainable Development Division to inform the Government of Canada’s Priorities Paper for CSD-18.
The ENGO Researcher-Writer will be compensated $750 and the ENGO Editor will be compensated $250.
To apply, please complete the online delegate application form. Please indicate in your form if you are applying for the Researcher-Writer or Editor position and any previous relevant experience.
For more information on the Commission on Sustainable Development, please visit www.un.org/esa/dsd/csd/csd_csd18.shtml.
For more information, please contact Sarah Heiberg, National Caucus Coordinator, at 514-833-9810 or at sarah@cen-rce.org.
Selection Criteria
- Experience and proven ability to work professionally, constructively and collaboratively in a multi-stakeholder setting;
- Previous involvement and/or a solid understanding of the CSD Process
- Ability to bring a national and strategic perspective to the Table; particularly in the areas of transport, chemicals, waste management, mining and the 10 Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production
- Senior representative of an ENGO
- Ability to reach out to constituent community;
- RCEN member in good standing; and
- Commitment to the process.
Researcher-Writer Delegate Expectations
- Consult with the wider ENGO community to gather views and ENGO best practices related to the CSD-18/19 thematic cluster
- Research and review preparatory material
- Participate in relevant ENGO teleconferences
- Adequately reflect the views of Canadian ENGOs
- Submit the draft ENGO CSD Priorities Paper by February 17, 2010
Editor Delegate Expectations
- Assist the Researcher-Writer in developing the paper
- Participate in relevant ENGO teleconferences
- Edit the ENGO CSD Priorities Paper prepared by the Researcher-Writer
- Submit the final ENGO CSD Priorities Paper by February 25, 2010
Background Information
The Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD) emerged from Agenda 21, the programme of action for sustainable development adopted in June 1992 by the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), also known as the “Rio Earth Summit.” Agenda 21 called for the creation of the CSD to ensure effective follow-up of UNCED, enhance international cooperation, and examine progress in the implementation of Agenda 21 at the local, national, regional and international levels. Initial CSD meetings focused on all aspect of Agenda 21. More recently, a decision was made to focus on thematic areas in a two-year cycle. The first year of the cycle is considered a “review” year, focusing on information sharing and dialogue that sets the stage for the second, “policy” year. During the policy year, countries attempt to negotiate commitments that are not legally binding but aim to ensure the implementation of Agenda 21.
