Delegates get down to work and begin negotiations.
The formal session was immediately adjourned, and informal consultations followed. These informal consultations continued during the afternoon and into the evening. In the evening, delegates began consideration of Secion C on Key Issues. A representative of the NGO Energy and Climate Change Caucus said he expected CSD-9 to move toward an equitable sustainable development future with government support for information access. He hoped for diverse participation by all stakeholders including women in rural areas, indigenous peoples and integrated sustainable energy projects.