World Health Organisation (WHO) - Date submitted: 1 Nov 2011 -
Stakeholder type: United Nations & Other IGOs - Name: World
Health Organisation (WHO) - Submission Document: Download Full
Submission"Human beings are at the centre of concerns for
sustainable development. They are entitled to a healthy and
productive life in harmony with nature" - Principle 1 of the Rio
Declaration on Environment and Development, 1992. This note
responds to the request by the co-chairs of the UNCSD Bureau
dated 14th March 2011 for contributions and inputs for the
preparation of a compilation document which will in turn be used
to prepare the zero draft of the UNCSD Rio +20 outcome document.
The preamble reflects the fact that WHO's contribution will be
part of a UN-wide effort. The second section places the health -
and the role of the World Health Organization - within this
broader context Preamble 1. As a member of the United Nations
System Chief Executives Board, WHO recognizes the historic
opportunity provided by the United N