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Leadership, Learning and Innovation for EMS

UrbanEnvironmentalManagement

United Nations Environment ProgrammeDivision of Technology, Industry and Economics

The UNEP-International Environment Technology Centre (IETC)

Leadership, Learning and Innovation for EMS

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First edition 2003 The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the United Nations Environment Programme, concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. Moreover, the views expressed do not necessarily represent the decision or the stated policy of the United Nations Environment Programme, nor does citing of trade names or commercial processes constitute endorsement. UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMMEINTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY CENTRE

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What does it all mean?Summary:

and EMS•Leadership•Learning•Innovation

Leadership

Learning

Innovation

Governance Education Technology

DecisionMaking

AwarenessBuilding

FosteringCreativity

Support

Systems

Team

Working

Problem

Solving

Inspiration Knowledge

Information

Technology

Themes

Systems

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1. Leadership

2. Learning

3. Innovation

4. Summary

Slides 4 ~ 16

Slides 17 ~ 29

Slides 30 ~ 42

Slide 43

Contents

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LEADERSHIP

Contextualizing Leadership

in an EMS Perspective


1

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Leadership and EMS

Leadership is a talent for Transformation – the ability to bring out the best

in others for the greater good of all. It means inspiration and illumination –

guiding others through personal example and charisma. It also means defining and designing a direction and then enabling

others to reach the goal.

Leadership: What is it?

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Leadership and EMS

The GET Formula brings together GOVERNANCE, EDUCATION

and TECHNOLOGY.

???So where does Leadership fit into the GET Formula?

Leadership and the GET Formula

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Leadership and EMS

Leadership and Governance

Governance in the perspective of LEADERSHIP:

Decision-making

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Leadership and EMS

Leadership and Governance: So what?

Governance in the perspective of LEADERSHIP:

This helps in generating inclusive and

implementable decisions:What needs to be done?

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Leadership and EMS

Leadership and Education

Education in the perspective of LEADERSHIP:

Team Working

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Leadership and EMS

Leadership and Education: So what?

Education in the perspective of LEADERSHIP:

This helps in clear understanding of roles and

responsibilities:What can I do?

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Leadership and EMS

Leadership and Technology

Technology in the perspective of LEADERSHIP:

Problem-solving

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Leadership and EMS

Leadership and Technology: So what?

Technology in the perspective of LEADERSHIP:

This helps in utilizing skills and abilities better:

How can it be done?

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Leadership and EMS

Leadership: Do not forget …

Leadership

is more than

Leaders

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Leadership and EMS

How can leadership becultivated for the development

and implementation of anUrban EMS?

Leadership: Key Question #1

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Leadership and EMS

What kinds of leadership skillsare needed for an Urban EMS,

and who has them?


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Leadership and EMS

What kinds of barriers andproblems are faced by leaders,

and how can they be overcome?


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LEARNING

Contextualizing Learning



2

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Learning and EMS

Learning is an active process in which learners construct new ideas or concepts based upon their current/past knowledge.

The learner selects and transforms information, constructs hypotheses, and makes decisions, relying on a cognitive

structure to do so.

Learning: What is it?

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Learning and EMS


and TECHNOLOGY.

???So where does Learning

fit into the GET Formula?

Learning and the GET Formula

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Learning and EMS

Learning and Governance

Governance in the perspective of LEARNING:

Support systems

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Learning and EMS

Learning and Governance: So what?

Governance in the perspective of LEARNING:

This helps in collating and analyzing information better:

What does it mean?

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Learning and EMS

Learning and Education

Education in the perspective of LEARNING:

Awareness Building

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Learning and EMS

Learning and Education: So what?

Education in the perspective of LEARNING:

This helps in clarity in understanding the

interlinkages:What is it linked to?

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Learning and EMS

Learning and Technology

Technology in the perspective of LEARNING:

Info Management

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Learning and EMS

Learning and Technology: So what?

Technology in the perspective of LEARNING:

This helps in systematic access and informed action:Who has the info?

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Learning and EMS

Learning: Do not forget …

Learning

is more than

Training

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Learning and EMS

What kinds of capacities andcompetencies are necessary to

develop and implementan Urban EMS?

Learning: Key Question #1

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Learning and EMS

What kinds of organizations areinvolved in an EMS, and what kinds of learning opportunities

do they offer?


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Learning and EMS

What is the special role of local governments in terms of

learning internally, and ensuringlearning externally for

an Urban EMS?


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INNOVATION

Contextualizing Innovation



3

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Innovation and EMS

Innovation is the process of doing new things to transform creative ideas

into useful applications. It goes beyond creativity in including the adaptation and implementation of new ideas.

Innovation: What is it?

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Innovation and EMS


and TECHNOLOGY.

???So where does Innovation fit into the GET Formula?

Innovation and the GET Formula

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Innovation and EMS

Innovation and Governance

Governance in the perspective of INNOVATION:

Inspiration

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Innovation and EMS

Innovation and Governance: So what?

Governance in the perspective of INNOVATION:

This helps in better involvement and participation:How to involve?

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Innovation and EMS

Innovation and Education

Education in the perspective of INNOVATION:

Knowledge

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Innovation and EMS

Innovation and Education: So what?

Education in the perspective of INNOVATION:

This helps in better capacities and skills to be developed:What abilities do I have?

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Innovation and EMS

Innovation and Technology

Technology in the perspective of INNOVATION:

Fostering Creativity

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Innovation and EMS

Innovation and Technology: So what?

Technology in the perspective of INNOVATION:

This helps in generating new ideas and approaches:

What methodology can be used?

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Innovation and EMS

Innovation: Do not forget …

Innovation

is more than

Solutions

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Innovation and EMS

What kind of organizationalculture is necessary to promote

innovation and creativity?

Innovation: Key Question #1

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Innovation and EMS

How can organizations deal with risks (that are starting points

to innovation)?


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Innovation and EMS

What kinds of public facilitiesare needed to foster innovation

and creativity?


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What does it all mean?Summary:


Leadership

Learning

Innovation

Governance Education Technology

DecisionMaking

AwarenessBuilding

FosteringCreativity

Support

Systems

Team

Working

Problem

Solving

Inspiration Knowledge

Information

Technology

Themes

Systems

The UNEP - DTIE International Environmental Technology Centre Established in April 1994, the International Environmental Technology Centre (IETC) is an integral part of the Division of Technology, Industry and Economics (DTIE) of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). It has offices at two locations in Japan - Osaka and Shiga. The Centre's main function is to promote the application of Environmentally Sound Technologies (ESTs) in developing countries and countries with economies in transition. IETC pays specific attention to urban problems, such as sewage, air pollution, solid waste, noise, and to the management of fresh water basins. IETC is supported in its operations by two Japanese foundations: The Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC), which is based in Osaka and handles urban environmental problems; and the International Lake Environment Committee Foundation (ILEC), which is located in Shiga Prefecture and contributes accumulated knowledge on sustainable management of fresh water resources. IETC's mandate is based on Agenda 21, which came out of the UNCED process. Consequently IETC pursues a result-oriented work plan revolving around three issues, namely: (1) Improving access to information on ESTs; (2) Fostering technology cooperation, partnerships, adoption and use of ESTs; and (3) Building endogenous capacity. IETC has secured specific results that have established it as a Centre of Excellence in its areas of specialty. Its products include: an overview on existing information sources for ESTs; a database of information on ESTs; a regular newsletter, a technical publication series and other media materials creating public awareness and disseminating information on ESTs; Local Agenda 21 documents developed for selected cities in collaboration with the UNCHS (Habitat)/UNEP Sustainable Cities Programme (SCP); training needs assessment surveys in the field of decision-making on technology transfer and management of ESTs; design and implementation of pilot training programmes for adoption, application and operation of ESTs; training materials for technology management of large cities and fresh water basins; and others. The Centre coordinates its activities with substantive organisations within the UN system. IETC also seeks partnerships with international and bilateral finance institutions, technical assistance organisations, the private, academic and non-governmental sectors, foundations and corporations.

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