Rule 32

Let us not now forget the importance of consensus.

We support its contents and join in the consensus.

Growing consensus on what is needed in Africa

Where there is consensus, let us take big strides.

We commit to translate that consensus into concrete action.

Fourthly, the Uniting for Consensus proposal is simple.

Norway will continue to seek a new consensus and to achieve results.

ICCD COP(5) 11 Report of the Conference of the Parties on its fifth session Proceedings

It reflects the existing consensus on a range of issues.

Consensus must guide decision making in the reform process.

On others, consensus has been reached.

Consensus on definition of issues of concern

There was no consensus on the proposal.

The existing consensus has been characterized as a relic of the past.

That is why we are joining the consensus on this draft resolution.

The Millennium Development Goals and the Millennium Declaration are critical because they represent the clearest indication to date of a global consensus on the need to end extreme poverty.

So we have two proposals on which consensuses are almost emerging.

Let us therefore be realistic and not make the absence of consensus an excuse for inaction.

Processes that move the Organization forward cannot be slowed by the pretext of consensus.

The Chair shall ascertain whether consensus has been reached.

Efforts should be made, through quiet consultations, to explore a possible consensus.

If there is one objection, then there is no consensus.

Proposals to address that matter continue to lack consensus.

We hope that through dialogue and the exchange of views at these meetings, consensus will emerge and will be translated into action.

The fact remains whatever happened in the informal consultations, there was no consensus. If there had been a consensus, at least there would have been an agenda.

It is clear that consensus would have facilitated the process of establishing a universal customary norm.

Perhaps the single greatest virtue of the Uniting for Consensus proposal is its inherent flexibility.

A good beginning has been made by reaching consensus on the date of the elections.

Turkey therefore disassociates itself from the consensus on those particular references.

We have a working group that could be used to follow the path of dialogue, analysis and consensus building.

Consensus was achieved among interested parties through extensive consultations.

Any decisions on financing for development should be taken on the basis of consensus.

The consensus that was reached 60 years ago was a strong one.

The Secretary General's report (A 60 161) describes well the emerging consensus on this matter.

My delegation joined the consensus to adopt the Protocol on the basis of the following understandings.

However, the Committee shall endeavour to work on the basis of the principle of consensus.

There was no consensus on that issue among members of the Committee.

For that reason, her delegation had always joined in the consensus on the draft resolution.

We appreciate these efforts aimed at promoting consensus on a programme of work.

He also states that, although consensus would be preferable, if we are unable to reach consensus, this must not become an excuse for postponing action (ibid., para.

We have already addressed the problem of consensus on other occasions, with a certain spirit of calm.

There is consensus on the need to scale up prevention and treatment simultaneously.

We believe that consensus can be built on the basis of those principles.

Therefore, it is best that we work towards building consensus on all issues.