Membership of the CSTD

The Commission has forty-three Member States elected by the Economic and Social Council for a term of four years. Experts nominated by their respective governments should possess the necessary qualifications and professional or scientific knowledge.

The Commission has:

• Eleven members from African States
• Nine members from Asia-Pacific States
• Eight members from Latin American and Caribbean States
• Five members from Eastern European States
• Ten members from Western European and other States

At each session, the Commission elects a new Bureau (a Chairperson and four Vice-Chairpersons) for the next session. The Bureau assumes responsibilities for the forthcoming activities during the inter-sessional period.

Effective from 8 December 2021, the Council elected Israel as member of the Commission in a secret ballot for a term beginning on 8 December and expiring on 31 December 2024.

Membership