A concept paper could be circulated to articulate the rationale for the chosen theme, taking into account the need to (a) carry out the exercise in accordance with the Convention and consistent with the agreements reached at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, particularly chapter 17 of Agenda 21; (b) take into account inputs provided by the Commission on Sustainable Development and other United Nations bodies; (c) avoid the creation of new institutions; (d) avoid duplication and overlapping with specialized forums; (e) consider that it was not intended for the General Assembly to pursue legal or juridical coordination among different legal instruments; (f) bear in mind differing characteristics and needs of different regions of the world; (g) contribute to the annual debate of the General Assembly; and (h) provide an integrated stance of the three pillars of sustainable development.