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By Anhar Hegazi Director, Sustainable Development and Productivity Division

Regional Discussion Western Asia & Arab Region Outcome of the RIM on CSD-18 Thematic Areas Interactive Discussion Comments on 10-year Framework for SCP. By Anhar Hegazi Director, Sustainable Development and Productivity Division UN ESCWA; Beirut, Lebanon New York, 4 May 2010. A. 1- Status

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By Anhar Hegazi Director, Sustainable Development and Productivity Division

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  1. Regional DiscussionWestern Asia & Arab RegionOutcome of the RIM on CSD-18 Thematic AreasInteractive DiscussionComments on10-year Framework for SCP By Anhar Hegazi Director, Sustainable Development and Productivity Division UN ESCWA; Beirut, Lebanon New York, 4 May 2010

  2. A. 1- Status Significant efforts to adopt and implement policies on SCP in different sectors focusing on: Energy; Water; Rural Development; Tourism; Education and Lifestyles. Results are still limited in general and varies among Member Countries in nature. 10 Years Framework for SCP Status and Progress Achieved

  3. A.2 Progress Achieved On Energy: Increased modern energy services to rural and remote areas; Promoting renewable energy technologies applications; Promoting projects for electric and natural gas networks; 10 Years Framework for SCP Status and Progress Achieved • Encouraging the participation of the private sector • Improving energy efficiency and expanding the use of cleaner fuel.

  4. On Water Resources : Adopting the integrated water resources management approach; Supporting efforts to develop alternative water resources and water quality standards; Increasing public awareness of sustainable water consumption. On rural development and alleviation of poverty: Improving the infrastructure in rural areas and encouraging SME’s; Improving access to education, health services, water and sanitation while achieving gender equality; Encouraging sustainable agricultural practices. 10 Years Framework for SCP A.2 Progress Achieved (Contd.)

  5. On Education and Sustainable Lifestyles: Development of national strategies and programmes for education and eradication of illiteracy; Integrating the SCP issues and sustainable lifestyle in formal curricula; Enhancing the standards of “green” buildings; Raising awareness through the media and NGOs. 10 Years Framework for SCP A.2 Progress Achieved (Contd.)

  6. In the energy sector: Disseminating renewable energy in rural areas Establishing a partnership on energy efficiency in the Arab region In water Resources Management: Improving water efficiency; Managing common water resources; Safe use of sanitation water. In Sustainable Tourism: Achieving the sustainability of tourist processes; Developing integrated management for tourist regions. In Education and Sustainable Lifestyles: Capacity-building of young people in achieving sustainable consumption and production patterns in all sectors; Training government procurement experts on green procurement; 10 Years Framework for SCP Priority Areas for Action

  7. Thank You! 7

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