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The UNU Inter-linkages Initiative

The UNU Inter-linkages Initiative. Jerry Velasquez United Nations University. What will be discussed. Briefly – What is the UNU Inter-linkages Initiative What have we observed and learned Focusing on a) the regional and national levels; b) Asia and Pacific regions

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The UNU Inter-linkages Initiative

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  1. The UNU Inter-linkages Initiative Jerry Velasquez United Nations University

  2. What will be discussed • Briefly – What is the UNU Inter-linkages Initiative • What have we observed and learned • Focusing on a) the regional and national levels; b) Asia and Pacific regions • What do we think can be done (and how)?

  3. UNU Inter-linkages Initiative • Forum for discussion • Analytical research on issues and themes • Role of inter-linkages in compliance and enforcement, financing, capacity development, Ozone/CC, BP/WTO/Codex, etc. • National/regional case studies • 15+ countries in Asia and Pacific • 3 sub-regions (Pacific, SEA, South Asia) • Demonstration follow-up activities

  4. What have we learned? (1/2) • Strategic planning  Links to SD • Varied responses (institutions, plans, laws, approaches) • Institutional roles and responsibilities • Often, “structure” is not enough • Often confusing and conflicting (sometimes with good reason) • Inherent “social” challenges to synergies  difficult to change • Politics, culture, etc. • Turf wars, nepotism, etc.

  5. What have we learned? (2/2) • Donor driven activities • Sometimes uncoordinated • Often takes framework approach • Taking advantage of regional frameworks • LRTAP, Barcelona, Waigani, Bamako, Cartagena Conventions • ASEAN, SPREP, SAARC, SACEP, etc.

  6. So, how can we synergize? • Synergies should not be for synergies sake • Should be guided by these principles • Demand driven • Value added • Support sustainable development • Subsidiarity principle

  7. What are we doing now? • Partnership on Integrated Capacity Building in Asia and Pacific • SPREP, ASEAN, UNU, UNDP Cap2015, UNDP/GEF, UNEP, IGES, UNIDO

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