Chikako Takase Director

UNCRD 〜 its activities in Asia and the Pacific towards SDGs

Session 7: Regional and city-to-city cooperation for the SDGs

Workshop on the implementation fot eh2030 Agenda for sustainable develoment and Asian and Pacific cities

30 November – 1 December 2016 UN ESCAP

United Nations Centre for Regional Development

• Established in 1971

- based on the ECOSOC resolution 1582(L)

- based on the MOU between UN and GOJ

• HQs: Nagoya

Background of Nagoya as a location

The United Nations decided to locate UNCRD in Nagoya, Japan, since Chubu Region had presented a very well formulated Regional Development Plan and demonstrated to be a very practical model for regional hub of development, integrating economic, social and spatial aspects of development.

Understandings of RD in ECOSOC Resolution 1582(L)

• RD can be an important instrument for achieving the goals and objectives of International Development Strategy for 2nd UN Development Decade

• RD is being used to achieve more effective integration of social, economic and spatial aspects of development

Resolution 1582(L), 1971

ECOSOC Resolution 1582 (L) -expected functions of RD-

• Broader distribution of returns from development among less privileged groups

• Popular participation in setting development goals and decision making processes

• Creation of more effective institutional and administrative arrangements

• Better distribution of population and activities through effective urban and rural development

• More environmental considerations

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Objectives and Activities of UNCRD

In regional development and planning and related fields for developing countries: • To serve as a training and research center; • To provide advisory services; • To assist in promoting the exchange of data and

information; and • To assist and co-operate with other organizations.

Advisory Services The current main areas of work: 1. Integrated regional/urban development planning;

2. Environment; and

3. Disaster management planning.

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Planning & Implementation of Integrated Regional Development

Planning and Management of Integrated Urban Development

(1) Integrated Regional and Urban Development

Projects:

Training Course on Sustainable Urban Management and Planning

In-country Training Courses

Mayors Forum

Expert Group Meetings

Management and Administration of Local Government Institutions

for Bangladesh, Aichi

13-14 Nov. 2013, 19-20 February 2014, 19-20 March 2014

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Expert Group Meeting on “Regional Development in the Context of

the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”

30-31 August 2016, Nagoya, Japan

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Conservation of Global Environment

Promotion of Resource Efficiency

Establishment of Circular Economy

(2) Environment

Projects:

Sustainable Production and Consumption (SPC)

Environmentally Sustainable Transport (EST)

3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle)

International Partnership for Expanding Waste Management Services of Local Authorities (IPLA)

Ninth Regional EST Forum in Asia, Kathmandu, Nepal, Nov. 2015

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Sixth Regional 3R Forum in Asia and the Pacific, Male, Maldives,

August 2015

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Sixth Regional 3R Forum in Asia and the Pacific, Male, Maldives,

August 2015

Maldives 3R Day

H.E. Mr. Thoriq Ibrahim,

Minister of Environment and

Energy, Maldives

7th Regional 3R Forum in Asia and the Pacific

Theme: Advancing 3R and Resource Efficiency for the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

Venue: Adelaide Convention Centre, Australia Date: 2-4 November 2016

Co-organizers: Australian Government, Office of Green Industries SA on behalf of South Australia Government, CSIRO, MOEJ, UNCRD

Activities for cities at 3R Forums

Organized by host countries

Indonesia Waste Care Day: 26 Mayors and other stakeholders signed a declaration to reduce waste by 20 % by 2020

Maldives National 3R Day ~ Our Environment-

Our Economy, Our Future: signing of “Saafu

Raajje Declaration by the City and Atoll Councils of

the Maldives” as well as “Declaration on the

Promotion of 3Rs and Resource Efficiency towards

Protection of Local Environment and Marine

Ecosystems” by 99 resort operators.

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Activities for cities at 3R Forums

• Co-organized by MOE-J

- High Level Seminar on Environmentally Sustainable

Cities (HLS-ESC): Fourth and fifth seminars were

organized in conjunction with 3R Forums;

- Workshop on Multilayer 3R Partnerships and

Cooperation among Asia-Pacific Cities:

2015 Male Workshop

2016 Adelaide Workshop

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Adelaide 3R Declaration towards the Promotion of Circular Economy in Achieving Resource Efficient Societies in Asia and the Pacific under

the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

3. Promote sustainable urban planning and practices which can lead to highly profitable and employment generating business opportunities; create enabling policies, institutions, multi-stakeholders partnerships and an investment atmosphere to expand markets for environmental goods …;

10. Promote inter-municipal or city-city cooperation to integrate different production and consumption systems in the region so that … creating circular economic opportunities, entrepreneurial spirit and new employment opportunities, ultimately contributing to the well-being of the local communities;

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Eighth Regional 3R Forum in Asia and the Pacific

will be

in India in 2017

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Greater focus on safe, smart, low carbon and resilient transport solutions for livable

society in Asia in line with Post-2015 Development Goals/SDGs.

Environmentally

Sustainable

Transport

ASIAN EST INITIATIVE

24 EST Member Countries

EST

1

2005

EST

3

2008

EST

4

2009

EST

5

2010

EST

6

2011

EST

7

2013

EST

2

2006

Aichi Statement

(defining core EST areas)

Bangkok 2020 Declaration (20 goals)

Mayors

2007

Kyoto Declaration (endorsed first by 22, now 47 Asian Mayors with addendum 2014)

Seoul Statement (climate change)

8 South Asian countries join EST

Bali Declaration on Vision Three Zeros (Zero Congestion,

Zero Pollution, Zero Accidents)

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& Mayors

2014

Post-2015 Sustainable Development Agenda/SDGs

Colombo Declaration for Next Generation Low-

carbon Transport Solutions in Asia

EST

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2015

To build a common understanding across Asia on essential elements of EST and to create a political consensus on the need for an integrated approach to deal with multi/cross-sectoral environment, health and transport issues, including disaster and climate change, through interagency coordination among MoE, MoT, MoUD, MoH, and other stakeholders. UNCRD has been promoting the Asian EST Initiative since 2004 with the strong support of MOE-Japan.

Awareness Raising on Sustainability Transport in Asia

Formulation of National EST Strategies (Philippines, Viet Nam, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Indonesia, Nepal)

Development Banks start shifting funding to Sustainable Transport

Promotion of Green Freigh in Asia/Green Freight Agreement in Asia

Avoid trips

Shift to most efficient mode

Improve efficiency

Rio+20

Kyoto Declaration (2007)

• Adopted by 22 Asian Mayors and city authorities in order to demonstrate their leadership and goodwill to take up voluntary actions in transport areas to achieve sustainable cities

• Subsequently 22 more Asian cities joined the Kyoto Declaration in 2008 and 2010, thus total 44 cities from 16 countries joined the initiative

Key messages of Kyoto Declaration

• Acknowledge the important role that Mayors could play in implementing local-level actions to make cities healthy, green, and environment- and people-friendly

• call for various partnerships among national governments, city authorities, the private sector, civil society, and the donor and international community

• Building upon Aichi Statement (2005), and commit to implementing integrated policies, strategies, and programmes addressing key elements of EST

• Pay special attention to socially vulnerable people (women, children, elderly, people with disability), and emphasize needs to develop inclusive social services to ensure safe and comfortable mobility

Indonesia: 9 (Banjarmasin, Batam, Makassar, Palembang, Semarang, Surabaya, Surakarta,Tangerang, Yogyakarta)

Japan: 2 (Kyoto, Nagoya)

India: 6 (Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, Surat, Navi Mumbai)

Bangladesh: 1 (Sylhet, Dhaka North)

Cambodia: 2 (Siem Reap, Phnom Penh)

PR China: 3

(Suzhou, Tianjin, Shanghai)

Lao PDR: 2 (Luang Prabang, Vientiane)

Malaysia: 2 (Kuching, Penang)

Mongolia:1 (Ulaanbaatar)

Nepal: 1 (Kathmandu)

Pakistan: 2 (Karachi, Islamabad)

Philippines: 4 (Baguio, Cebu, Makati, Quezon)

Republic of Korea: 4 (Chuncheon, Donghae, Jeju, Seoul)

Singapore:1 Sri Lanka: 3 (Colombo, Kandy, Matale)

Thailand: 3 (Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Korat)

Note: The boundaries and the names shown and the designations used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations

1st 22 Signatories

2nd 12 Signatories

3rd 10 Signatories

Addendum to Kyoto Declaration (2014)

• Adopted at the Special Session of Asian Mayors and Local Authorities in the 8th Regional EST Forum in Asia

• Opportunities for signing ceremony for the cities to be organized

Key messages of Addendum to Kyoto Declaration

•Further demonstrate the leaderships and renew the commitments of Asian cities in realizing next generation transportation systems, by making reference to and addressing the recent developments and outcomes in regional and global discussions on sustainable development, such as the Bangkok 2020 Declaration (2010), Rio+20 outcome – The Future We Want (2012), Bali Declaration on Vision Three Zeros (2013), UN SG’s Climate Summit (2014)

•More focus and attentions are paid into contemporary discussions for the post-2015 Development Agenda/SDGs including “Climate and Disaster Resiliency” and “Sustainable Cities”

17 cities adopted (underlined: signed)

Dhaka North (Bangladesh), Shanghai PR China), Navi Mumbai (India), Tangerang (Indonesia), Yogyakarta (Indonesia), Vientiane (Lao PDR), Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia), Kathmandu (Nepal), Karachi (Pakistan), Baguio (Philippines), Cebu (Philippines), Singapore, Colombo (Sri Lanka), Matale (Sri Lanka), Bangkok (Thailand), Chiang Mai (Thailand), Kyoto (Japan)

Tenth Regional Environmental Sustainable

Transport (EST) Forum in Asia

Theme: 2030 Road Map for Sustainable Transport ~

Aligning with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

14-16 March 2017

Don Chan Palace Hotel & Convention, Vientiane, Lao PDR

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10th Regional EST Forum in Asia (Lao EST Forum)

Hosted by the Ministry of Public Works and Transport (MPWT) of the Government of Lao PDR, and co-organized by the Ministry of the Environment of the Government of Japan (MOE-Japan), UN ESCAP, SLoCaT and UNCRD;

Approx. 400 participants expected, including senior government representatives, city mayors, international experts;

Major objectives of the 10th Regional EST Forum in Asia are to:

identify and discuss how Asian EST member countries can contribute in achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development/SDGs through their sustainable transport solutions and actions, including:

- Achieving greater food security, women empowerment, poverty eradication through improved, inclusive and equitable transport system - Rural-urban connectivity in achieving sustainable regional development; and

review and evaluate countries’ progress, initiatives, achievements and best practices in addressing the Goals of the Bangkok 2020 Declaration (2010-2020), among others.

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International Partnership for Expanding Waste Management Services of Local

Authorities (IPLA) - A SDGs Partnership- #SDGAction267

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• Enable LAs share experience on institutional, business and

financial models in addressing waste issues and opportunities. • Help mainstreaming integrated and sustainable waste

management strategies such as ISWM and 3R. • Create "green jobs" and stimulate "green investments.“ • Encourage awareness raising and capacity building programs

targeting LAs and other stakeholders. • Provide guidelines to support local action plans and strategies

for sustainable waste management.

• Complement city/municipality level efforts for improved urban management towards realizing sustainable and liveable cities.

Objectives

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Provide opportunities for multi-stakeholder dialogues through international, national and regional level forums and workshops.

Assist cities/municipalities in formulating roadmap and strategies towards zero waste (e.g. Ahmedabad, India).

Promote public-private partnership (PPP).

Formulate capacity building and training programmes.

Assist LAs in developing and implementing projects and activities on sustainable waste management.

Core Activities

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Global Secretariat

Regional Secretariat for Africa, Asia and Latin America

Sub-Regional Secretariat for the region covering Australia and New Zealand

Sub-Regional Secretariat for Central and Eastern Europe

Sub-Regional Secretariat for Mashreq and Maghreb Countries

Sub-Regional Secretariat for the Pacific SIDS

Sub-Regional Secretariat for South Asia

Sub-Regional Secretariat for Northern Latin America

International Coordinating Secretariat

Sub-Regional Secretariat for the Caribbean SIDS

Sub-Regional Secretariat for Southern Latin America

Global, Regional, and Sub-Regional Secretariats

Sub-Regional Secretariat for Russia and EurAsEC countries

ICBET

Sub-Regional Secretariat for Southern Africa

Sub-Regional Secretariat for Western Africa

Sub-Regional Secretariat for East-Asia

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Official partners around the world (423 members from 73 countries

- as of October 2015)

IPLA Global Forum 2015 on Science-policy-Business-

Community Interface Towards a Resource Efficient

Nation: minimum Landfilling and Maximum Resource

Recovery Moscow, The Russian Federation, 6-8 October 2015

Co-organized by:

Moscow IPLA Declaration on Regional

Cooperation for Waste Exchange and

Resource Recovery towards Circular

Economic Development

The primary objective was to minimize the landfilling by transitioning to industrial processing and maximizing the use of waste as resources with a view to global shortage of non-renewable raw materials, energy, and other natural resources. The secondary objective was to identify enabling conditions and key policy drivers to promote dynamic interaction between science, policy, business, and community towards such endeavor. The Forum also addressed various cases of successful Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) systems in the world and lessons they can provide for developing countries and emerging economies in the world.

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Primary beneficiaries are LAs, mainly (but not limited to) those in developing countries and emerging economies.

All interested entities that align with its mission of expanding waste management-related services of LAs.

e.g., LAs, governments, the private sector and industry, NGOs/CBOs, research institutions, international organizations, UN agencies, among others.

IPLA membership is fully free of charge or any fees Register with IPLA :http://www.uncrd.or.jp/index.php?menu=378 For any inquiry about IPLA, please email: ipla@uncrd.or.jp

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