Consultation in Progress

FORTH SESSION OF UNITED NATIONS FORUM ON FORESTS (UNFF4)

When and Where: Geneva, Switzerland, from 3-14 May 2004
Number of Delegate sought: 1 ENGO representative
Subsidies: Travel, accommodation, meals and incidentals are covered to attend meeting.

Delegate Selection Results: Boris Romaguer from the Sierra Club of Canada has been selected to attend this event.

ENGO Report: Boris' Report is available here. A report by Russel Diabo, Advisor, National Aboriginal Forestry Association, is also available.

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The Canadian Environment Network (CEN) has been invited to nominate one ENGO representative for the official Canadian Delegation for the forth session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF4) to be held in Geneva, Switzerland, from May 3 to 14, 2004.

More information and documents are now available on the UNFF's web page. The main topics for discussion include: traditional forest-related knowledge; forest related scientific knowledge; social and cultural aspects of forests; monitoring assessment and reporting, concepts terminology and definitions; and criteria and indicators for sustainable forest management.

ENGO Representative Expectations:

• Review materials given by the government in advance of the UNFF4
• Solicit views from the Canadian NGO community
• Adequately reflect the views of Canadian NGOs
• Seek guidance from Canadian NGOs during the UNFF4 via email through CEN
• Prepare a report following the Forum to be distributed to ENGOs by the CEN
• Participate actively in the Canadian Delegation meetings
• Abide by the rules of conduct and confidentiality determined by the government

ENGO Representative Requirements:

• Experience with UN inter-governmental negotiation
• Broad knowledge and understanding of forest related issuesSpecific expertise on UNFF43 themes that will be discussed
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to remain in close email contact with the CEN and NGOs during the Forum

Also, all members in the Canadian delegation will be contingent upon signing a participation agreement prior to departure for UNFF4. The conditions of this agreement will be strictly enforced by the Head of delegation. Travel, meals and accommodation will be covered for the ENGO representative as per Treasury Board Rules.