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Webinar on Goals and Targets in the OWG Context

Webinar on Goals and Targets in the OWG Context. Simon Hoiberg Olsen Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES ) olsen@iges.or.jp. Outline. Some information about IGES Mission and Vision The IRF: Who, what and why? Mission and Vision

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Webinar on Goals and Targets in the OWG Context

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  1. Webinar on Goals and Targets in the OWG Context Simon Hoiberg Olsen Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) olsen@iges.or.jp www.irf2015.org

  2. Outline • Some information about IGES • Mission and Vision • The IRF: Who, what and why? • Mission and Vision • Focus Issues: Integrated approach, universality, • Guidance for designing an integrated goal framework • Criteria for targets • Key considerations on transformation? www.irf2015.org

  3. About IGES • Independent and not-for-profit organization dedicated to environmental policy research. • Launched in 1998 by the Government of Japan. • IGES undertakes practical and solution-oriented research focusing on Asia Pacific: • to develop innovative policy approaches; • propose policies to achieve sustainable development in the region and beyond; • IGES aims to act as a change agent, promoting the global transition towards a sustainable society. • Also active in supporting a number of global policy processes like those on the SDGs www.irf2015.org

  4. Some more details • IGES HQ (Japan) works on: • Climate and Energy (CE) • Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) • Natural Resources and Ecosystem Services (NRE) • Green Economy (GE) • Integrated Policies for Sustainable Societies (IPSS) • Two satellite offices in Japan are also working on: • Business and Environment (Kansai Research Centre) • Sustainable Cities (Kitakyushu Urban Centre) • IGES also hosts IPCC’s Technical Support Unit, Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research known or APN, and Japanese Center for International studies in Ecology, JISE. • We have two overseas operations: • Beijing Office • Bangkok Regional Centre (BRC) www.irf2015.org

  5. The Independent Research Forum Critical thinking for a post MDG world 11 international research institutions working together to provide analysis and debate. www.irf2015.org

  6. www.irf2015.org

  7. What we do IRF2015 provides an independent source of critical thinking, integrated analysis and awareness-raising on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the post-2015 development agenda. We combine expertise across the economic, social and environmental dimensions of development. www.irf2015.org

  8. Why we do it We aim to create a compelling, practicaland solution-oriented vision of well-being for people and the Earth by offering expert advice on sustainable development that is useful to the following key groups: • UN bodies • National governments • Local government • Civil society • Business www.irf2015.org

  9. Key issues Recent IRF work has focused on: - ‘Unpacking’ key concepts - Principles and approaches to forging an integrated and universal Goal framework - Universality and differentiation - The integrated approach - Criteria for goals and targets - Creating a transformative goal framework www.irf2015.org

  10. Recent collaborations IRF2015 works with other organisations and networks to achieve our aims. Recently we have: • Convened 3 informal retreats for key government and UN representatives to: • increase mutual understanding and • think through ways that the new Goals can be formulated. • Worked with government representatives to develop analytical thinking on key post-2015 concepts, including: • what a ‘universal goal set’ can mean in practice, and • how the principle of ‘common but differentiated responsibilities’ (CBDR) might be applied to the new Goals. www.irf2015.org

  11. Guidance for Designing an Integrated Global Goal Framework:A Synthesis www.irf2015.org

  12. GLOBAL / REGIONAL LEVEL Means of implementation Global goals, targets and indicators Policy and investment frameworks Measuring progress Vision: Poverty eradication and sustainable development Monitoring and reporting frameworks Towards a Transformative Post-2015 Development Agenda National goals, targets andindicators Policy and investment frameworks Monitoring and reporting frameworks NATIONAL / LOCAL LEVEL www.irf2015.org

  13. Towards a Transformative Post-2015 Development Agenda Integrated Universal Transformative www.irf2015.org

  14. An Integrated Approach to Goals and Targets Integrated goal framework: * Synergies and trade-offs: (i) across targets; (ii) with other goal areas www.irf2015.org

  15. MDGs SDGs Unpacking ‘universality’ in the context of the post 2015 development agenda www.irf2015.org

  16. Applying a Universality Lens to Goals and Targets Universal goal framework: * In terms of: (i) country relevance; (ii) policy and other actions www.irf2015.org

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  18. Defining Goals and Targets www.irf2015.org

  19. Key considerations indeveloping targets Ensuring targets are ‘well-designed: • Quantitative • Time-bound • Ambitious • Attainable • Policy-relevant www.irf2015.org

  20. Key considerations indeveloping targets Targets that can be implemented and measured: • Based on available data • Incorporating new data • Comparable to a baseline • Defined (or able to be defined) at country level • Can be disaggregated amongst sub-groups • Assessed globally • Cost-effective www.irf2015.org

  21. Assessing transformative potentialof targets and goals Levers of change: • Technology innovation and transfer • Develop regional cooperation mechanisms • Empower women and marginalized peoples • Ensure equitable access and opportunity for all • Invest in human capabilities • Adopt inclusive economic growth strategies • Optimize social and environmental co-benefits of economic activity www.irf2015.org

  22. Assessing transformative potentialof targets and goals Levers of change: • Create decent jobs and promote small/micro enterprise development • Include natural resource values in accounting systems • Use resources efficiently • Halt depletion and degradation of natural resources • Facilitate participatory and democratic governance • Ensure accountability and transparency • Integrate development planning and policy – horizontal (across sectors) and vertical (local to global www.irf2015.org

  23. Assessing transformative potential of targets and goals www.irf2015.org

  24. Contact us For any enquiries, please contact: Peter Hazlewood World Resources Institute Office:  +1 (202) 729-7887 Email:  phazlewood@wri.org www.irf2015.org twitter.com/IRF2015 www.irf2015.org

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