Training on Developing National Action Plans on Sustainable Consumption

1. Training on Developing National Action Plans on Sustainable Consumption Adriana Zacarias & Fu Lu UNEP SC. Asia Project 17 March 2005 Manila

2. Introduction to NAP Idea • Awareness and concern on SC, but not much implementation. • Some policies, but a lack of a coherent framework/plan that integrates various activities for a common goal. • Need for more concrete outputs (decoupling consumption from environmental degradation) • Capacity building on drafting national action plans on sustainable consumption (sector specific). Training on Developing NAP

3. NAP EXERCISE • Country team exercise (12 teams) • Each team supported by one resource person • Go through the 6 steps and fill out the NAP sheet • This is an exercise to test the NAP, If you do not have the information, assume you do. • Plenary: the main findings of each country will be summarized in a matrix Training on Developing NAP

4. NAP exercise • Areas to be included & discussed • Priority areas • Concrete actions • Difficulties of drafting & implementing NAP • Assistance needed from SC. Asia project Training on Developing NAP

5. Follow-up Support • UNEP is interested in supporting the real implementation of NAP. • Looking for champions (lead countries) • The Asian NAP important input for the 10 Year Programme on SCP (Costa Rica, Sept 2005) and example for other regions Training on Developing NAP

6. Purpose of the Booklet • Developed as part of SC. Asia project for this seminar. • Provide guidance on how national action plans on sustainable consumption (NAPs) may be developed. • The model proposed in this booklet: • provides a step-by-step approach • includes basic elements that should be included in NAPs • each section contains generic text & explanation about what country specific information is needed. • The model draws on the UN Guidelines & input from the European and Asian reviews. Training on Developing NAP

7. Contents of NAP Model • Part 1: Introduction • Part 2: Overview & Priority Area • Part 3: Objective & Targets • Part 4: Actions to Promote SC • Part 5: Role of Stakeholders • Part 6: Monitoring & Evaluation Training on Developing NAP

8. Elements Background To introduce basic information about sustainable consumption SC history SC definition UN Guidelines SC. Asia project Consumption patterns in your country To explain why sustainable consumption is importation for your country Your Role Use the generic text in the booklet as an introduction for your NAP Describe the consumption patterns in your country Add any information you think is important to explain why your country need to address SC NAP Model – Part 1Introduction Training on Developing NAP

9. Elements Status of sustainable consumption in your country Policies & regulations Programs Challenges Priority areas Identify a specific focus to make the NAP realistic & workable Your Role Collect information about the status of sustainable consumption initiatives in your country Identify a priority area - product/service/sector NAP Model - Part 2Overview & Priority Areas Training on Developing NAP

10. Elements Objective of NAP A short statement containing information Focus Purpose Stakeholders Specific targets Realistic Measurable Quantifiable Your Role Develop the targets for the priority area selected in part 2 In the actual process of drafting NAP, consultation with stakeholders is essential to develop a realistic target!!! NAP Model - Part 3Objective & Targets Training on Developing NAP

11. Elements Introduction to how actions can contribute to the overall objective of SC using the model developed by Asian Review Awareness, education & marketing Waste management Certification & product information Sustainable government practices Impartial product testing Your role Decide what concrete actions are needed Description of the actions at least identify: What – targets How – i.e. institutional set up, scale of the action Who– role of stakeholders When – timetables Potential funding sources NAP Model - Part 4Actions to promote SC Training on Developing NAP

12. Elements Role of government Lead agency Other concerned agencies Role of other stakeholders Industry Consumer organizations Your Role Identify lead government agency & other concerned agencies Assign responsibilities between stakeholders for each action developed in part 4 NAP Model - Part 5Role of Stakeholders Training on Developing NAP

13. Elements Indicators Indicators to be used Methods of collecting the indicators Periodic review Timeframe Responsible agency Your Role Develop specific indicators & indicate the assessment Who – responsible agency How – indicators collection How often- timeframe In the actual process of drafting NAP inter-agency consultation is indispensable to deciding who, how and how often. Developing appropriate partnership with industry to get the right data to measure the progress is needed. NAP Model - Part 6Monitoring & Evaluation Training on Developing NAP

14. Any feedback & suggestions on the booklet at & after the seminar are much appreciated! Thank You