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Participation in CSD-2
New York, 16 - 27 May 1994

Summary

Major groups contribution to and participation in the CSD prior to the introduction of the multi-stakeholder dialogue sessions was characterized by a series of interactions, including:

  • executing projects and activities highlighting the role of major group sectors (special days, collections of case studies
  • reading statements in plenary meetings
  • influencing the decision-making processes through lobbying
  • strategizing through issue-based caucuses or major group sectors
  • other informal contacts with delegations such as holding briefings, press conferences, and side events.