From UPSC perspective, the following things are important :
Prelims level: Commission on Population and Development (CPD)
Mains level: NA
Why in the news?
India’s Elected Women Representatives (EWRs) are participating in the Commission on Population and Development (CPD57) 57th session at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
About Commission on Population and Development (CPD)
| Details | |
| Establishment | Established by United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) resolution 18(IV) in 1946 to advise on population and development issues. |
| Mandate | Provides guidance and recommendations on population and development policies to ECOSOC and the UN General Assembly. |
| Membership | Comprises 47 member states elected by ECOSOC for 4-year terms, based on geographic representation and expertise. |
| Meetings | Holds annual sessions at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, typically in April. |
| Themes | Focuses each session on specific population and development themes, such as youth empowerment and gender equality. |
| Reports and Resolutions | Prepares reports and adopts resolutions containing recommendations for action by ECOSOC and the UN General Assembly. |
| Linkage to SDGs | Closely aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 3, 5, 10, and 17. |
| Regional Collaboration | Collaborates with regional commissions and expert groups to analyze population trends and develop strategies at regional and national levels. |
PYQ:[2017] What are the main functions of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)? Explain different functional commissions attached to it. [2017] With reference to the role of UN-Habitat in the United Nations programme working towards a better urban future, which of the statements is/are correct? 1. UN-Habitat has been mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities to provide adequate shelter for all. 2. Its partners are either governments or local urban authorities only. 3. UN-Habitat contributes to the overall objective of the United Nations system to reduce poverty and to promote access to safe drinking water and basic sanitation. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 only |
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