National Implementation of the Rio Outcomes: Building a Network of National Councils for Sustainable Development to Take Rio Home
28 April 2012, New York, United States
Workshop Report
Organised by the Government of Finland and Stakeholder Forum for a Sustainable Future and partners, the workshop allowed participants to share experiences – both good and bad - about the role and function of existing national sustainable development councils in countries around the world. A new proposal for establishing a Global Network of National Councils for Sustainable Development (NCSDs) was launched, including a website which maps exiting NCSDs and will function as a knowledge sharing platform for the Network. Principles of key elements or success criteria for these councils were identified; these included: