Welcome to the GPA Stakeholder Forum website
The purpose of this website is to provide a resource for stakeholders about the Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-based Activities (GPA) and the Second Intergovernmental Review Meeting (IGR-2). Because the sources of marine pollution are diverse and the effects far-reaching, stakeholders have a vital role to play in developing solutions to prevent the degradation of the marine environment from land-based activities. Stakeholders will have numerous opportunities to input into the IGR-2, namely through regional preparatory events and multi-stakeholder dialogues at the IGR-2. We look forward to your active involvement in the preparation for IGR-2 and at the IGR-2 meeting itself. We hope this website will provide you with all the necessary information to make this happen!
Highlights
Outcomes of the Second Intergovernmental Review Meeting (IGR-2) of the GPA
The Second Intergovernmental Review Meeting (IGR-2) of the Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land-based Activities (GPA) was held in Beijing, China on 16-20 October 2006. The meeting was attended by over 400 delegates, representing governments, international and regional organisations, and non-governmental organisations. More
GPA Outreach IGR-2 Outcomes Edition
This edition of GPA Outreach reviews the outcomes and accomplishments of the IGR-2.
Analysis: Stakeholder Influence at the IGR-2
This paper aims to offer an analysis of the contribution of stakeholders to the Beijing Declaration. It shows that stakeholders directly contributed nearly 20% of the text of the Beijing Declaration. In addition, stakeholders likely had an influence on a further 6% of the text, by offering suggestions which were adapted in the final Declaration. Stakeholders offered suggestions on the inclusion of numerous important issues. More
GPA Outreach at IGR-2
The IGR-2 Special Series aims to highlight the important contribution of stakeholders to the implementation of the GPA. Over the week, this newsletter will include articles on the role of Major Groups and other stakeholders in implementing the GPA and provide space for representatives to express their views and policy recommendations for the IGR-2 and beyond.
Edition 1
Key Documents
- IGR-2 Meeting Report
This is the report of the IGR-2. The report contains a number of attachments, including Annex III Stakeholder Submission to the IGR-2 and Annex VI Beijing Declaration on Furthering the Implementation of the GPA.
- Stakeholder Forum Briefing Paper # 1: GPA Backgrounder
This briefing paper provides background information on the Global Programme of Action and the GPA's Intergovernmental Review Meetings. A useful resource for stakeholders new to the GPA.
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All China Environment Federation
All China Environment Federation (ACEF) is a nation-wide civil society organisation based in Beijing, China, working in the field of environment. It is working with Stakeholder Forum to raise awareness about the Global Programme of Action and the IGR-2 in China. Their website contains information about the GPA and IGR-2 in Chinese, including GPA Outreach.