At the meetings of the UN CSD, major civil society groups recognized by the Commission (farmers, women, NGOs, indigenous peoples, scientists, youth, workers, business and local authorities) have opportunities to actively work with government delegations and international agencies to articulate their views and recommendations on sustainable development issues.

The CSD has made availabe the final adopted text from CSD 17 outlining policy options and practical measures to expedite implementation in agriculture, rural development, land, drought, desertification and Africa.