AHEG2 established pursuant to paragraph 48 of ECOSOC resolution 2015/33
24-28 October 2016, Bangkok, Thailand
The second meeting of the Open-ended intergovernmental ad hoc expert group (AHEG2) established pursuant to paragraph 48 of ECOSOC resolution 2015/33.
AHEG2 Documents
- Report on the second meeting of the Open-ended intergovernmental ad hoc expert group established pursuant to paragraph 48 of Economic and Social Council resolution 2015/33 – E/CN.18/2016/AHEG/5 [ | | | | | ]
- AHEG Co-Chairs revised proposals (11 October 2016): Building Blocks/Options for The United Nations Strategic Plan for Forests 2017-2030 | Quadrennial Programme of Work for 2017-2020
- Provisional Organisation of Work (as of 11 October 2016)
- AHEG2 Information Note for Participants
- AHEG2 Provisional Agenda and Annotations – E/CN.18/2016/AHEG/4 [ | | | | | ]
- Report on the first meeting of the Open-ended intergovernmental ad hoc expert group established pursuant to paragraph 48 of Economic and Social Council resolution 2015/33 – E/CN.18/2016/AHEG/3 [ | | | | | ]
Comments and Views on the AHEG Co-Chairs proposals
- East African Community (EAC) Secretariat
- European Union
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN
- FOREST EUROPE Liaison Unit
- International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO)
- International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
- Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (SCBD)
- 缅北禁地Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) Secretariat
- 缅北禁地Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat
Other Relevant Documents
- Background Paper on Elements for the preparation of the IAF Strategic Plan 2017-2030
- Expert panel discussion on the IAF Strategic Plan, 7-11 March 2016, Tokyo, Japan: Concept Note | Moderator’s summary
- Report of the Secretary-General on critical milestones towards coherent, efficient and inclusive follow-up and review at the global level [ | | | | | ]
- Report of the Inter-Agency and Expert Group on Sustainable Development Goal Indicators [ | | | | | ]
- Expert Meeting on Enhancing Regional and Sub-Regional Involvement in the Work of the International Arrangement on Forests, 26-28 September 2016, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran: Facilitator’s summary
- Expert Meeting on Strengthening Major Groups and Other Stakeholders鈥� Engagement in the International Arrangement on Forests, 5-6 October 2016, Ottawa, Canada: Summary of discussions
AHEG Background
In accordance with paragraph 46 of the , an UNFF open-ended intergovernmental ad hoc expert group was established to develop proposals on matters referred to in paragraph 44 of the same resolution. This includes proposals on: (a) replacement of the reference to the Millennium Development Goals in the Non-Legally Binding Instrument on all Types of Forests with an appropriate reference to the Sustainable Development Goals and targets; and (b) the strategic plan for the period 2017-2030 and the quadrennial programme of work for the period 2017-2020. The expert group is expected to develop and submit its proposals for consideration by the working group of the Forum.