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Harmonization of Information for Multilateral Environmental Agreements

This conference in Tokyo discussed the implementation of MEAs, the difficulties in monitoring, and the role of information in achieving sustainable development. It also emphasized the importance of building capacity and establishing proper reporting standards.

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Harmonization of Information for Multilateral Environmental Agreements

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  1. Inter-Linkages Conference, Tokyo 14-16 July 1999 Harmonization of Information for Multilateral Environmental Agreements Mark Collins Chief Executive World Conservation Monitoring Centre 14 July 1999

  2. Inter-Linkages Conference, Tokyo, 14-16 July 1999 Implementation of MEAs Set objectives

  3. Inter-Linkages Conference, Tokyo, 14-16 July 1999 Implementation of MEAs Set objectives Establish targets

  4. Inter-Linkages Conference, Tokyo, 14-16 July 1999 Implementation of MEAs Set objectives Establish targets Implement actions

  5. Inter-Linkages Conference, Tokyo, 14-16 July 1999 Implementation of MEAs Set objectives Establish targets Monitor results Implement actions

  6. Inter-Linkages Conference Tokyo, 14-16 July 1999 Solution • Establish clear and measurable environmental targets • Identify indicators of success • Monitor them through the MEAs by dividing up the work & focusing reporting procedures

  7. Inter-Linkages Conference Tokyo, 14-16 July 1999 Constraints • Gaps not covered by any treaty • Duplication • Different party constituents • Lack of agreed baseline data and indicators • Poor capacity for monitoring & reporting

  8. Inter-Linkages Conference Tokyo, 14-16 July 1999 Lessons from the Private Sector • Hostile or friendly take-overs • Specialise & create network organisation • Pay attention to customer needs & pressures • Provide proper reports to shareholders • Act upon those reports to improve performance

  9. Inter-Linkages Conference Tokyo, 14-16 July 1999 Tactics • Review treaties and establish potential for greater cooperation • Be clear about what is needed from MEAs as a whole • Establish proper reporting standards and success indicators

  10. Inter-Linkages Conference Tokyo, 14-16 July 1999 Conference Themes • Information management • Finance • Issue management • Scientific mechanisms • Synergies for sustainable development

  11. Inter-Linkages Conference Tokyo, 14-16 July 1999 Difficulties in monitoring • Parties lack the capacity to do baseline studies or monitor environmental change • Reporting is inconsistent & cannot be aggregated • Some treaties lack enough parties to provide a global picture

  12. Inter-Linkages Conference Tokyo, 14-16 July 1999 Role of Information Working Group Find ways to: • Harmonise information in MEAs • Identify complementarity and gaps • Identify ways to share datasets • Harmonise reporting • Improve collection, organisation and dissemination of information

  13. Inter-Linkages Conference Tokyo, 14-16 July 1999 Achievements so far • UNEP identified as the lead in environmental assessment and early warning • WCMC Feasibility Study on Shared Information Management for Biodiversity Treaties • UNDP/SEED Expert Meeting on Synergies in National Implementation of Rio Agreements

  14. Inter-Linkages Conference Tokyo, 14-16 July 1999 Non-MEA Environmental Reports • Global Environmental Outlook (UNEP) • World Development Report (UNDP) • World Resources Report (UNDP/UNEP/World Bank/WRI)

  15. Shared Information Requirements Across MEAs Information CBD CITES CMS Ramsar WHC ECOSYSTEMS Ecosystems and habitats ecosystems  habitat types  traditional use  SPECIES Classification, names and identification higher taxonomy  scientific name  common names  identification materials 

  16. Modular Reporting Reduces Duplication

  17. Inter-Linkages Conference Tokyo, 14-16 July 1999 Building Capacity at National Level • Systematically assess national needs across all countries • Devise appropriate training programmes • Transfer information technology The UNEP/GEF project Biodiversity Data Management has made a good start & should be extended

  18. Inter-Linkages Conference Tokyo, 14-16 July 1999 Helping the Secretariats • Build IT capacity • Outsource services to specialists • Regular coordination of conventions

  19. Inter-Linkages Conference Tokyo, 14-16 July 1999 Time for Action • Improve national monitoring and reporting procedures • Systematically build capacity for information management • Harmonise the work of the Secretariats

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