Mainstreaming Green Growth in Development PlanningMaricor MuzonesNational Convention of the League of Local Planning and Dev Coordinators of the PhilippinesNaga City, 12 March 2019

Outline of Presentation

1. GGGI overview2. Green growth defined3. Highlights of the mainstreaming green growth in development

planning initiative4. Considerations- challenges, opportunities and some ways forward

1. GGGI OverviewGGGI’s Vision & Mission

Dr. Ban Ki-moon, 8th Secretary-General of the United Nations hasbeen elected as the President of the assembly and chair of theCouncil of GGGI in February 20th, 2018.

A resilient worldof strong, inclusive, andsustainable growth

Vision

• Economicperformance

• Social Inclusion• Environmental

Sustainability

What

• Developing countries• Emerging countries

Who

Headquartered in Seoul,Republic of Korea, GGGIhas 31 members withoperations in 30countries.

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Green Cities

Sustainable Landscapes

Water & Sanitation

Sustainable Energy

Four ThematicPriorities:

Thematic Priorities & Strategic Outcomes

StrategicOutcomes:

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2. Defining Green GrowthNo single definition: initial reviews of green growth, green

economy, low emission, low carbon and climate resilientdevelopment plans confirm there is none (OECD, 2013;UNEP, 2011; WB, 2012; and UNESCAP, 2012)

For GGGI: green growth is a development model thatintegrates, balances and sustains economic growth,environmental sustainability, and social inclusion

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Green growth reminds us of the economic and social costs of inaction

If WE DO NOTHING/IF WE DO NOT ACT WITH URGENCY to reduce resourceconsumption, emissions, environmental degradation could result in very high economic losses andsometimes catastrophic and irreversible changes

reduce long-term productivity and slow down economic growthexacerbate persistent poverty and inequality

adversely affect human healthdestroy jobs and livelihood sources and opportunities

threaten food, water and energy securityincrease exposure and vulnerability to shocks

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Green Growth Strategies Outcomes• Green growth aims to simultaneously achieve the following desired outcomes:

GREENGROWTH

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Sector/Sub-Sector Strategy & PlanningSector/Sub-Sector Strategy & Planning Design, Financing & ImplementationDesign, Financing & ImplementationGreen Impact AssessmentGreen Impact Assessment

GGGI’s value chain based delivery model enables asystematic approach for green growth

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3. Highlights – green growth mainstreamingGGGI’s Initiatives in the Philippines

Project

Demonstration of Ecotown Framework

Partner(s)Climate Change Commission (CCC)San Vicente, Palawan; 4 Municipalities, SurigaoDel Norte

Status

Completed2011~ 2014

Ecotown Scale-Up: Climate Resilient GreenGrowth Planning at the Provincial Level(CRGG Project)

CCC; Provincial Government of Palawan;Provincial Government of Oriental Mindoro

Completed2015 ~ 2018

Mainstreaming Green Growth in DevelopmentPlanning

National Economic and Development AuthorityPilot Agencies: DTI-BSMED, ProvincialGovernment of Bataan, and ProvincialGovernment of Dinagat Islands

Completed2016 ~ 2018

Support to the Operationalization of thePeople’s Survival Fund (PSF) Climate Change Commission (CCC)

Completed2016 ~ 2018

DTI and GGGI Green Growth Cooperation Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)Ongoing

2015 ~ 2020

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Enhance climate resilience and promote inclusivegrowth in the Philippines

Municipal Provincial National

Demonstration of theEcotown Framework

Climate Resilient andGreen Growth Planning

(CRGG) Project

Support to theOperationalization of the

People’s Survival Fund(PSF) Project

Mainstreaming GreenGrowth in Development

Planning (MGGDP)

Development Planning(LTV, PDP, NCCAP, NDCs, SDGs, GGGI SOs)

• Planning based onscience and localknowledge of thecommunity

• Analyzed thevulnerabilities andidentifiedappropriate CCAmeasures

• Scale up of theEcotown Frameworkat the provinciallevel (Palawan andOriental Mindoro)

• Capacitate LGUsand communitiesto access the PSF

• Mobilize resourcesthat increase thevalue of the PSF

• Institutionalization ofgreen growth toolsand guidelines in thenational and localdevelopment plans

• Pilot-tested thetoolkits in LGUs andNGA’s sectoral plans

Mainstreaming, defined.

integration into the policymaking processes which will lead to the transformation ofthe institution itself

an iterative process of learning, engagement, action, experimentation andreflection.

consists of interrelated set of dominant ideas and development directions and theorganizations that make decisions about resource allocation

development of policies, structures, tools and process guide to provide equalopportunities

Dictionary: ideas, attitudes, or activities that are shared by most people andregarded as conventional or normal (Oxford); prevailing or current direction ofactivity or influence (Merriam-Webster); and, considered normal, and having orusing ideas, beliefs, etc that are accepted by most people (Cambridge)

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Why mainstream green growth in development planning?

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Overall Project Objective• Promote climate resilience and inclusive growth through the institutionalization of green growth tools and

guidelines in the national and local development planning

• Specific Objective: To support NEDA’s mandate in the localization of the Long Term Vision 2040

(AmBisyon Natin) by mainstreaming green growth in national, regional and local development plans, andenhancing the capacity of LGUs in development planning using green growth lens.

ComponentsGreen Growth Planning Toolkit Mainstreaming Green Growth in Development Planning Toolkit draft prepared

Pilot-Testing the Green GrowthToolkit in Selected Sectoral/ThematicDevelopment Plan

Recommendations to enhance and update the selected development sectoral or thematic plan to besubmitted

Capacity Building towardsInstitutionalizing Green GrowthPlanning Processes

• Capacity needs assessment and sensitization workshops

• Training module on green growth planning developed

• Training in pilot national agency and pilot LGUs in the use of relevant green growth tools fordevelopment planning commenced

The Green Growth Mainstreaming in DevelopmentPlanning Framework Takes into account and supports existing planning mandates and policies

Reference: P/L PEM Guidelines, Volume 2, NEDA

Builds on and complements the Local Planning Process

The Green Growth Mainstreaming in DevelopmentPlanning Framework

Regional Agency Plans andPrograms

Regional Agency Plans andPrograms

National (N)

Physical Framework andComprehensive Land Use Plans

Socio-Economic Development Plans (DPSs) Investment Programs(IPs)

PDP(5)PDP(5)

NPFP(1)NPFP(1) MTPIP(3)MTPIP(3)National Agency Plans and

ProgramsNational Agency Plans and

Programs

RPFP(1)RPFP(1) RDPRDP RDIPRDIP

LTVLTV

Regional (R/RD)

PDPFP(1)PDPFP(1) PCDP(4)PCDP(4) PDIP/CDIPPDIP/CDIP

Provincial Agency Plans andPrograms

Provincial Agency Plans andPrograms

C/M CLUP(2)C/M CLUP(2) C/M CDPC/M CDP PDIP/CDIPPDIP/CDIP

City/Municipal Agency Plans andPrograms

City/Municipal Agency Plans andPrograms

Provincial (P/PD)City (C/CD)

Local (L/LD)Municipal (W)

Notes:(1) PFP = (N/R/P) Physical Framework Plan(2) CLUP = (P/C/M) Comprehensive Land Use Plan(3) MTPIP = Medium Term Philippine Investment Plan(4) CDP = (P/C/M) Comprehensive Development Plan(5) PDP = Philippine Development Plan

Source: HLURB 2013

Integration of CCA and DRRM Plans

Supports the alignment and integration of plans

The Green Growth Mainstreaming in DevelopmentPlanning Framework

Figure 1. Green Growth Mainstreaming in Development Planning Framework

The Green Growth Mainstreaming in DevelopmentPlanning Framework

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Output 1: Green Growth Planning ToolkitVolume 1 – Operational Guide- showcases green growth entry points in each of the key planning steps- lists analytical tools and features some of its uses to evaluate planning and policy

options- presents a robustness checklist for use when drafting or updating sectoral or thematic

plans

Volume 2 – Resource Note- elaborates on the concept of green growth principles, approaches, strategies and

outcomes- features international and local green growth experiences- showcases good practices on energy, tourism and MSME (as these were the sectoral or

thematic focus selected by the two pilot LGUs and NGA)

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Green Growth Planning ToolkitVolume 1: Operational Guide

• Designed to complement the P/LPEM. Facilitates conduct ofgreen growth robustness checks to ensure the vertical andhorizontal integration of the local plans and PPAs

• Builds on the intent of the SD Handbook. Ensures developmentplanning more responsive to sustainability goals

• Takes a simplified approach. Use of checklists and guidequestions to ensure coherence across the three green growthpillars of sustainability, and across plans

Features of theOperationalGuide

• Step by step guide for mainstreaming at eachplanning stage (from organization; situationalanalysis; vision and goal setting; strategiesformulation; action planning; and M&E)

• Provides the analytical tools, templates andchecklists

• Generic guide applicable at local and sectorallevels to review plans and development initiatives

• Facilitate identification and assessment ofdevelopment issues vis-à-vis the LTV 2040 andSDG 2030

• Review horizontal and vertical complementationof strategies and PPAs

Volume 1: Operational Guide

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• Initially drafted through a desk review• Pilot-tested for relevance, clarity, and appropriateness in enhancing

plan formulation in MSME, energy, and tourism sectors• Specific nuances and capacity and resources may need to be

considered when applied in other sectors and LGUs

Limitations of the Operational Guide

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Volume 2: Resource Note

Conceptual foundations andapplications of green growth

Framework for MainstreamingGreen Growth in the Philippinedevelopment planning

Can be enhanced and updated

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Structure and Content of the Volume 2: Resource Note

Recognizing Development ChallengesRecognizing Development Challenges

Green Growth ConceptGreen Growth Concept

Learning Experiences from Other CountriesLearning Experiences from Other Countries

Learning Experiences: Tourism, MSMEs and Energy SectorsLearning Experiences: Tourism, MSMEs and Energy Sectors

Green Growth Related Initiatives in the PhilippinesGreen Growth Related Initiatives in the Philippines

Framework for Mainstreaming Green GrowthFramework for Mainstreaming Green Growth

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Output 2: Capacity building initiativesConduct of CNA and sensitization workshops to introduce the green

growth concepts, principles and approachesDevelopment of Training Module Design for the implementation of the training

modules – Bataan, Dinagat Islands and DTI-BSMEDImplementation of Training Modules

Output 3: Recommendations to enhance the selecteddevelopment planCoaching Sessions to identify green growth entry points (alignment of plans and

identification of output and outcome indicatorsMRV indicators for M&E)Green Growth Recommendations to the Targeted National and Local

Sectoral/Thematic PlansFinal Evaluation Workshop

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Pilot LGU 1: Province of Bataan (Region 3) Energy/Low CarbonPlanning

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Training Module Design

Part 1 – Sensitization sessionthat focuses on:i. broadening the knowledge

and understanding ongreen growth concepts andpractices;

ii. familiarization of greengrowth planningmethodologies, tools andapproaches; and

iii. knowledge of sectorallinkages to enhance greengrowth planning.

Part 2 - more focusedcoaching related to theLGU-identified priorityarea to be pilot-tested,e.g. energy planning,eco-tourism, MSMEdevelopment

Pilot-testing of theGreen Growth

Planning Toolkit(2018)

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Pilot LGU 2: Province of Dinagat Islands (Region 13/Caraga)Tourism/Ecotourism Planning

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Mainstreaming Green Growth in Development Planning Project --“incubating” green strategies and PPAs

Knowledge Sharing andCapacity Building

Policy and StrategyFormulation

Project Development andFinancing/Promotion of

Green Investments

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Example: Proposed 50MW-Solar Farm• Diversification of power mix, reduce carbon emissions, improve air quality• Local Mandate : RDP, PDPFP, Proposed Environment Code• Proposed Next Step: conduct of a pre-feasibility/technical feasibility study

Mainstreaming Green Growth in the Planning Process Project

4. Summary of Project Outputs and Outcomes and Next Steps

Developmentand Pilot-Testing of theGreen GrowthToolkit;Trainings in GGmainstreaming

Outputs and OutcomesProvince of Bataan:• Alignment and identification of green entry

points (PPAs) in the PDPFP, PDIP, CDPs andLDIPs

• Recommendations for the enhancement ofthe energy & environment sectors of thePDPFP and the draft Provincial EnvironmentCode

• Identification of priority PPAs that support theprovince’s Carbon Neutral Plan: a) 50 MWsolar project; b) e-trikes project; and c) wasteto energy project

• Development of Project Concept Notes on thesolar project

Province of Dinagat Island:• Alignment and identification of green entry

points (PPAs) in the PDPFP, PDIP, CDPs andLDIPs

• Recommendations for the enhancement ofthe provincial tourism development plan(PTDP)

• Identification of priority PPAs that support theprovince’s PDTP

• Development of Project Concept Notes on theGaas Inlet Development Project

MSMED Local Action Planning:• Identification of green entry points (PPAs) under the

National MSMED Plan strategic goals: business capacity,business environment, human capital development andimproving access to markets and finance

• Identification of green indicators relevant to MSMEs e.g.e.g. resource efficiency and productivity, waste andpollution generation, & renewable energy development

• Recommendations for mainstreaming green growth inMSMED local action planning, e.g. conduct of rapidassessment as basis for action planning, exposure ofMSMEs to good green business practices and adoption ofgreen technologies, institutionalization of GG 101

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Considerations (towards successful mainstreaming of green growth in localplanning)

Build on existing working institutions, mechanisms, processes; need notreinvent the wheel

Align, integrate, coordinate, review plans Strengthen and tighten communication M&E as an integral component of planning (data organization) Adopt MRV’able indicators; evidence-based tools

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Some thoughts on contributing factors: success and constraints• A fully engaged partnership with NEDA and pertinent Regional Offices• Levelled off context, objectives and clear expectations and timeline on what are

doable and otherwise)• LGU commitment or buy-in/ownershipmandate• Reliable and consistency of representation by different Offices within the LGU,

and by different Municipalities• Power of communication/efficiency in coordination• Data organization/efforts towards an organized database build up and

maintenance• Allocation of resources: manpower, capacity and time• Presence of local champions• Openness towards innovation and learning/solution-driven approach• Awareness of context/introspective attitude/approach• Attuned with emerging opportunities/challenges• Financing for implementation

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Thank you.