Main outcomes of theMain outcomes of the

ECE Regional Preparatory ECE Regional Preparatory MeetingMeetingfor the United Nations Conference on for the United Nations Conference on Sustainable DevelopmentSustainable Development

Geneva, Palais des Nations, 1-2 December 2011 Monika LinnPrincipal AdviserChief, Development Policies andCross-Sectoral Coordination UnitOffice of the Executive Secretary, UNECE

Participation

•More than 400 participants from:

•Member states

•UN system

•Intergovernmental organizations

•Major groups

Inputs• Seventh « Environment for Europe »Ministerial

Conference (Astana, Sept. 2011)

• Meetings of Parties of Aarhus and Espoo Conventions

• Regional Inter-agency Report « From Transition to Transformation. Sustainable and Inclusive Development in Europe and Central Asia »

Format and Outcome of the meeting

A 2-day meeting divided into 3 thematic segments:

1. Assessment of progress in the implementation of the outcomes of the major summits on SD and addressing new and emerging challenges

2. A green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication

3. The institutional framework for sustainable development (IFSD)

A Co-Chairs’ Summary (E/ECE/RPM/2011/2/Add.1)

Main outcomes:Theme 1. Assessment of progress (1)

Progress in the UNECE region on SD since 1992 in the following areas:

Implementation of MEAs at global and regional levels

Five ECE MEAs supporting SD in the region Importance of the “Environment for Europe”

process, including successful Astana Ministerial Conference

Cross-cutting issues: ESD, R&D, transfer of knowledge and technology

Main outcomes:Theme 1. Challenges (2)

Improvement required in the following areas: Addressing equity issues Gender inequality Monitoring of progress in achieving SD Promoting cross-sectoral approaches Economic instruments Implementing Rio Principles Energy efficiency and security, and access to

sustainable energy for the poor Inclusion of disaster risk reduction in development

strategies

Main outcomes:Theme 2. Green economy (1)

•No one-size-fits-all solution•An internationally agreed Green Economy

roadmap, with political and action-oriented components and a policy toolbox

•Sustainable production and consumption patterns•Green economy, poverty and employment• Identifying priorities and designing policy mixes for the

green economy•Promoting innovation and new technologies for

sustainable development•Financial support•Engaging the private sector

Main outcomes:Theme 2. Green economy (2)

•Public procurement•The role of multilateral environmental agreements

•Sustainable energy•Water and sanitation•Food security and sustainable agriculture•Indicators measuring progress towards a green economy

Main outcomes:Theme 3. IFSD

•Consensus on the need for improvement•Reform of IFSD required at all levels

Global• upgrade UNEP• SD Council

Regional• strengthen RCs• intra- and subregional cooperation• regional MEAs

National• ‘whole of government’ approach• national SD Councils• engagement of civil society

Thank you!

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