Constituency 101

Observer participation is facilitated through the constituencies, so as to aim for a balanced representation of the admitted non-governmental organizations. Constituency focal points are requested by the secretariat to disseminate information on the workshop to their constituencies, draw attention to relevant information on the official web site, provide feedback on perceived interest in attendance, and submit names of qualified persons. A balanced geographic and perspective representation is encouraged.

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Updates from Constituency Listserve discussion

(if you want to join add your name below or email Jo at joanna.dafoe@gmail.com)

 

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Group developments & new information. Our constituency library!

 

1 - Previous efforts to strengthen our relationship with the UN Secretariat.

UNFCCC Youth Stakeholders - Draft Nov 10.doc

 

2 -Email from Barbara Black explaining what is required to become a constituency

Constituency Requirements.doc

 

3 - UNFCC Code of Conduct - these are the rules we must follow when becoming a constituency.  Note that we already agree to follow these rules when participating as representatives of an NGO.

coc_guide.pdf

 

 4 - Rules on NGO accreditation and participation, useful reference.

http://unfccc.int/parties_and_observers/ngo/items/2370.php

 

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 Pros & Cons of becoming an official Youth Constituency

 

 

These are my initial thoughts, I have yet to consult with other Constituencys.  Please add other thoughts/comments that you have.

 

Pros

 

According to UNFCCC the priviledges are (from the 'Constituency Requirements' doc above):

• Meeting rooms for whole period; (AV Equipment)
• Room for meetings, on demand and for limited time slot
• Equipped offices for the whole period (dependent on resources available at the conference facility), not-neccessarily for subsidiary body meetings
• Direct channel of communication with secretariat
• Plenary statements
• Representation at workshops
• Meetings with the Exec Secretary and officials during sessions
• Assistance with representation at any restricted activity

   

 

       It seems to me the only additional priviledge that the Secretariat would afford to us as an official Constituent is access to an office (Whit)

 

Elevating the legitimacy of the youth voice in domestic discussions on climate change (Whit)

 

 

Cons

• Potentially having to abide by the 'Code of Conduct' (Whit)
• Confusion in regards to our role in ENGOs and CAN (Whit)
• Pressure to include youth who we would prefer not to associate with (Whit)
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Call Minutes

 

 

1 - February 5th, 2008

February 5th 2008 Minutes.doc

 

2 - February 27th, 2008

CSWG Minutes 2.doc

 

 

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