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V. The draft of the Qatari Framework for Environment Statistics. Structuring environmental data according to agreed rules. Outline. Why do we need a Framework? Guiding Principles Outline of the Framework Environmental Policies Indicators Statistics Data Sources.
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V The draft of the Qatari Framework for Environment Statistics Structuring environmental data according to agreed rules
Outline • Why do we need a Framework? • Guiding Principles • Outline of the Framework • Environmental Policies Indicators Statistics Data Sources
Why do we need a framework? • Definition of scope and goals of environment statistics in Qatar • Identification of users and producers of statistics • Clarification of institutional roles and responsibilities • Definition of standards and classifications • Linking the frameworks of data producers with output frameworks • Facilitation of efficient data sharing and dissemination of statistical outputs
Indicators Analytical & monitoring frameworks (DPSIR, MDG, thematic or issue based Accounting Systems (SEEA) Environment Statistics of Qatar (Qatari Framework QFES) We need a common framework to be consistent, coherent and efficient QNDS 2011 - 2016 State of Environment Reports (UNEP-ROWA, Arab League) Green Growth Ecological Footprint MDG Goals Etc. UNSD Environment Questionnaire . . SNA . Environmental data from different sources (statistical and non-statistical)
Guiding principles • Consideration of environment policy priorities, regular review • Ensure the management of data from various sources according to statistical rules, concepts and definitions • Facilitate integration of data • Facilitate multiple use of data • Consider national classifications and standards • Based on international (UN) standards
Draft Outline of the Qatari Framework on Environment Statistics (QFES) Chapter 1: Purpose of the Framework Chapter 2: Environment Statistics in the State of Qatar: Vision, Purpose, Goals, Producers and Users Chapter 3: Environmental Policies and Priorities: National, Regional, Global Chapter 4: Data items and Indicators: Structured lists of statistics and indicators, data sources, policy links, priorities Chapter 5: Standards, Classifications and Guidelines: National, Regional, Global Chapter 6: Data Access and Dissemination: Analytical and dissemination frameworks (MDG, DPSIR,…), access to information Your input is needed – group work
Environmental Policies Indicators Statistics Data Sources • Priority environmental issues of Qatar*: • Freshwater quantity and quality • Air Quality • Air Pollution • Waste • Biodiversity • Human Habitat *according to QNDS 2011-2016 and Environmental Sector Strategy 2011-2016
Environmental Policies Indicators Statistics Data Sources • Priority environmental issues of the Arab Region*: • Natural Hazards • Atmosphere • Land and Agriculture • Coastal and Marine Environment • Water • Biodiversity *according to selected SDI of ESCWA, UNEP, LAS (2011)
Environmental Policies Indicators Statistics Data Sources • Signed or ratified UN Treaties, Conventions, Agreements: • Convention on the Law of the Non-Navigational Uses of International Watercourses • Convention on the International Maritime Organization • Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer • Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer • Convention on biological diversity • Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change • Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants • Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal • United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification
Environmental Policies Indicators Statistics Data Sources • Millennium Development Goals: • 7.1 Proportion of land area covered by forest • 7.2 CO2emissions, total, per capita and per $1 GDP (PPP) • 7.3 Consumption of ozone-depleting substances • 7.4 Proportion of fish stocks within safe biological limits • 7.5 Proportion of total water resources used • 7.8 Proportion of population using an improved drinking water source • 7.9 Proportion of population using an improved sanitation facility • 7.6 Proportion of terrestrial and marine areas protected • 7.7 Proportion of species threatened with extinction • 7.10 Proportion of urban population living in slums
Environmental Policies Indicators Statistics Data Sources CONCLUSION FROM ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES RELEVANT FOR QATAR Environment Statistics (and indicators) needed in Qatar are • Water quantity and quality • Air emissions and air quality • Land use, Agriculture and Forestry • Biodiversity, marine and protected areas • Waste • Use of chemicals • Human habitat • Natural hazards and Desertification
Environmental Policies Indicators Statistics Data Sources WE NEED YOUR INPUT AND FEEDBACK NOW! • Feedback on the outline of the Qatari Framework for Environment Statistics • Identification of priority topics for Qatari Environment Statistics • Identification of data sources, gaps and shortcomings
Thank you for your attention! michael.nagy@qsa.gov.qa