Communication and Information Activities for Astana Conference

Alexander Paperny (UNECE)

Implementing Communication Plan

• Communication plan and Conference slogan “ Save water, Grow Green” discussed at the 16th Session of the CEP in November 2010

• Logo designed by the UNECE in consultation with Kazakhstan

Communication Activities

Newsletters

• Articles in the UNECE Weekly

• Two issues of the Conference newsletter produced in English and Russian

• Astana Conference promoted by UNECE and partners at various international

regional and national events and forums

Communication Activities

•HOST COUNTRY WEBSITE IN ENGLISH AND RUSSIAN

www.efe.kz

Host Country Activities

Host Country Communication Activities

• Media plan developed by the host country

• Focal point for media accreditation appointed

• Procedures for media accreditation are being finalized

COMMUNICATION PLAN

• Publication of Conference leaflet

• Production of poster, video clips, newsletters

• Media package

• International Institute for Sustainable Development

NEXT STEPS

Workshop for journalists Communication Activities

Objective:

Enhance the capacity of journalists to report on key environmental issues, in particular on main issues of the Astana Conference

Target group

Journalists from the UNECE member States, including approximately 35 participants from media from countries from South-Eastern Europe and EECCA

Methodology

Half-day training on Sep. 20 on key issues of the EfE process and Astana Conference agenda

Followed by regular briefings during the Conference

Cooperation with partners – EEA, Kazakhstan, local partners, such as RECs.

Additional resources required