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the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on SCP in the Post-2015 Development Framework. Dr. Stefanos F otiou , UNEP. Contents. Update on the 10YFP. Mandate for UN work on SCP.
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the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on SCP in the Post-2015 Development Framework Dr. StefanosFotiou, UNEP
Mandate for UN work on SCP “The major cause of the continued deterioration of the global environment are the unsustainable patterns of consumption and production…” “SCP is one of the overarching objectives of, and essential requirements for, sustainable development.” “Encourage and promote the development of a 10YFP to shift towards SCP patterns” “We adopt the 10-year framework of programmes on sustainable consumption and production patterns, as contained in document A/CONF.216/5.”
The 10YFP on SCP Global Framework for Action Build cooperation Technical and Financial Assistance Capacity Building Support Implementation of Voluntary measures Policies Management practices
The 10YFP today • To date, over 108 countries have nominated their national focal points. • Possible roles: • Support the vision, objectives and goals of the 10YFP. • Share information on the 10YFP • Enhance interministerial and multistakeholder coordination. • Develop project and initiatives • Submit/endorse funding proposals to the Trust Fund Major Groups of ECOSOC Organizing Partners and UNEP Facilitating Committees have been invited to work together and nominate 10YFP stakeholder focal points. Each of the 9 Major groups will nominate in an open and transparent process: • - 1 Global stakeholder focal point and an alternate ,and • - 5 regional focal points and alternates (based on the UN Regional Groups). • To date Secretariat has received nominations from: NGOS, Workers &Trade Unions , Women, and Youth and Children
STEP 1 - Stock Taking & Consultations Status of Programmes STEP 2 - Key partners develop programme proposal SustainableLifestyles & Education Starting: Sept/Oct 2013 Sustainable Buildings and Construction Starting: Sept/Oct 2013 Sustainable Tourism Regional consultations and online surveyJune - Dec 2013 Regional consultation in Asia-Pacific, Q1 2014? STEP 3- Submission of template for on-line final comments Consumer Information Concept note for public consultation and call for participation Oct 2013 • Sustainable Public Procurement • SPPIapplies to become the SPP 10YFP programme • Concept note submittedto Secretariat in Oct 2013 • Funding received from Korea, China, EU, Switzerland and USA Towards4 & 5
Indicators for a Resource Efficient Green Asia 4-7/2013 10/2013 11/2012 9/2013 11/2013
The Policy Domains of Indicators Sustainable development SCP Policies, tools and practices that support the green economy Focus on capacity building and mainstreaming of eco-efficient production and responsible consumption behaviours Green economy A macro-economic approach. Focus on investing in green economic activities, infrastructure and jobs Resource efficiency Achieving greater wellbeing whilst reducing resource use and emissions. Focus on systems performance, technologies and lifestyles
8 (+1) Headline domains and 32 (++) Indicators Natural Resource Use Trade Dependency Resource Productivity Eco-efficiency of Production Consumption Adjusted Resource Productivity Investing in Green Economy Enabling the Green Economy Economic Growth and Human Development
8 (+1) Headline domains and 32 (++) Indicators HDI, Gini, Poverty, GDP, Population, Employment, Investment, Debt, Inflation rate
Prioritization • 32 headline indicators for 8 main indicator domains were proposed and 60 experts (governments, academia, NGOs, provate sector) were asked to prioritize the proposed indicators and assess their feasibility using a 3 digit Likertscale • 10 indicators classified as high priority, 12 indicators as medium priority and 10 indicators as low priority
Priority Indicators • Material, energy, and water that fuel economic development and human wellbeing in Asia • The emission cost of growth and wellbeing • Using Asia’s natural resources most efficiently (resource productivity) • The water for Asia’s food production • Emissions for producing Asia’s energy • The materials for the consumer goods • The materials for Asia’s housing and infrastructure • Emission for getting around • Material footprint of services • The material, energy, and water for consumption • The emission cost of consumption
Relations to Urban Sustainability • Resource Efficiency Cities • Indicators for Sustainable Cities • Rethinking how we organize our daily lives. • Making right procurement choices at the city level • Consumption power of urban citizens as driver of sustainability • City-breaks segment of tourism sector has exponential growth
Thank you! stefanos.fotiou@unep.org @stefanosfotiou