The letter raises concerns about civil societies limited digital access, and the negative impacts of such.
"It's crucial that civil society actors have access to UN fora, particularly where such access has been available before. Many individuals from civil society who wish to follow these meetings are unable to participate physically due to travel restrictions, political engagements, or security reasons. Hence, ForUM has signed this letter,” explains Ingrid Rostad, senior advisor and acting head of politics.
The organisation urge the UN to make the necessary arrangements to allow digital participation for all meetings, both formal and informal, in all its sessions in 2024.
Contact:
Ingrid Rostad
Senior Advisor / Acting Head of Politics
Contact for: nature and biodiversity (CBD), UN Environment Programme (UNEP), meaningful participation for civil society
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