Regional Consultation Overview: West Asia Regional Multi-Stakeholder Consultation for Stockholm+50
The West Asia Regional Multi-Stakeholder consultation for Stockholm+50 took place in a virtual format on the 11th and 12th of May 2022 with around 200 participants. It included two panels and four working groups. The regional consultation was organized by UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and GO4SDGs (Global Opportunities for SDGs).
Some of the key messages and recommendations emerging from plenary include:
- National initiatives, such as recycling and incineration, to help manage issues around garbage and waste.
- Early warning systems and disaster risk reduction plans.
- Limited seasons to ensure animal and fish stocks are not depleted.
- Citizens to use solar power and other renewable power sources.
- Reforming the energy sector to end reliance on fossil fuels and transition to renewable energy.
- Taking the economy into account when promoting a green recovery.
- Promoting multi-stakeholder partnerships for a green recovery; and
- Cooperation and collaboration between CSOs and governments, particularly in drafting legislation.
There are also key messages and recommendations from the working groups. See full report.