1st Regional Knowledge-Sharing Workshop: Strengthening the Environment Dimensions of the SDGs in Asia and the Pacific

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1st Regional Knowledge-Sharing Workshop: Strengthening the Environment Dimensions of the SDGs in Asia and the Pacific

21 February 2018 to 22 February 2018
Bangkok
Thailand

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) intentionally place a greater emphasis on environmental issues than the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). However, whether that attention translates into meaningful action depends on how effectively policymakers integrate the environmental dimensions of the SDGs into development policies, plans, and programs. 

In 2017, ADB initiated a Regional Technical Assistance project (RETA 9245) to equip policymakers with the knowledge and tools to integrate select environment-related goals (SDGs 12, 14, and 15) and targets into their development plans, policies, and programs. This workshop shared the preliminary results and findings of the TA's regional stocktaking on the implementation of select environment-related goals and targets in 15 countries from Asia and the Pacific. It also reflected on the next steps to strengthen the implementation of the environmental dimensions of the SDGs through national development policies, plans, and programs. Policymakers from target countries presented and discussed the integration of select environment-related goals and targets into their national policies, plans and programs, the tools and methods they use to support that integration, and shared experiences, issues, and challenges they've encountered. 
 
The workshop comprised of four parts: 

  1. Country perspectives on the integration of select environment-related goals (SDGs 12, 14 and 15) and targets;
  2. Addressing issues and challenges faced;
  3. Regional initiatives; and
  4. Innovative tools and approaches for integrating the environmental dimensions of the SDGs. 
Program and Learning Materials: 
Date Session / Activity Presentation Material Speaker(s)
21 Feb 2018 Opening Plenary TA 9245-REG: Supporting Implementation of Environment-Related Sustainable Development Goals in Asia and the Pacific
This presentation gave an overview of the TA project and the objectives of the workshop, and provided a brief overview of the schedule of the TA project...
Emma Marsden
21 Feb 2018 Context Setting Taking Stock of National Responses to Select Environment-Related SDGs and Targets: A Snapshot of Countries in Asia and the Pacific Region
This presentation discussed the draft results and findings of the TA project’s regional stocktaking that aimed to answer four questions: (i) Which ...
Emma Marsden
21 Feb 2018 Context Setting Regional Perspective on Environmental SDGs
This presentation offered perspectives and efforts on implementation of the environmental dimensions of the SDGs and provided an overview of the status...
Katinka Weinberger
21 Feb 2018 Context Setting Regional Perspectives on the Implementation of the Environment Dimension of the SDGs
This presentation discussed the speaker's perspectives on the implementation of the environmental dimensions of the SDGs.
Jonathan Gilman
21 Feb 2018 Context Setting ADB’s Strategic Approach for the SDGs
This presentation discussed ADB’s perspective on the implementation of the environmental dimensions of the SDGs, as well as ADB's efforts to achieve progress...
Herath Gunatilake
21 Feb 2018 Session I: Country Perspectives: Planning and Finance Ministries Strengthening the Environment Dimensions of the SDGs - Country Perspectives from Planning and Finance Ministries
This presentation discussed Sri Lanka's national development strategy and the country's commitment to the 2030 agenda. It also shared Sri Lanka's approach...
Ahamadh Mubarak
21 Feb 2018 Session I: Country Perspectives: Planning and Finance Ministries Philippine Initiatives on the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
This presentation shared how the Philippines is integrating the environmental dimensions of the SDGs, including the role of NEDA. It also highlighted ...
Mary Jane dela Rosa
21 Feb 2018 Session I: Country Perspectives: Planning and Finance Ministries Sustainable Development Financing Experiences from Indonesia
This presentation discussed climate budget tracking and the climate finance landscape in Indonesia.
Joko Tri Haryanto
Date Session / Activity Presentation Material Speaker(s)
22 Feb 2018 Session II: Country Perspectives: Environment Ministries Country Presentation – Viet Nam
This presentation shared Viet Nam's SDG targets for the environment that are part of their National Action Plan for the Implementation of the 2030 Sustainable...
Kim Thi Thuy Ngoc
22 Feb 2018 Session II: Country Perspectives: Environment Ministries Sustainability Outlook of Mongolia (SOM): Process and Content
This presentation discussed the process of developing Mongolia's Sustainability Outlook (SOM) and gave an overview of its contents.
Ariuntuja Dorjsuren
22 Feb 2018 Session II: Country Perspectives: Environment Ministries Sustainability Outlook of Mongolia
This presentation shared the sequence of activities involved in producing a national sustainability outlook and emphasized the importance of visioning...
Aida Karazhanova
22 Feb 2018 Session III: Innovative Tools and Approaches Inventory of Tools for Integrating Environment Related SDGs into National Development Plans
This presentation presented the TA project’s draft inventory of tools for integrating the select environment-related goals and targets into national development...
Robert Steele
22 Feb 2018 Session III: Innovative Tools and Approaches ESCAP’s Methodology for Integration of the SDGs into National Planning and Application to SDG 6 (Water and Sanitation)
This presentation presentedsome key statistics and trends on water resources in Asia and the Pacific, some systems observations related to water, and ...
Aneta Nikolova
22 Feb 2018 Session III: Innovative Tools and Approaches Supporting the Implementation of Environment-Related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Asia and the Pacific
This presentation discussed the use of Earth Observation (EO) tools for addressing the issues and challenges of integrating the environmental dimensions...
Paolo Manunta
22 Feb 2018 Session III: Innovative Tools and Approaches Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Interlinkages Analysis and Visualisation
This presentation discussed IGES's SDGs Interlinkages and Network Analysis Tool
Xin Zhou
22 Feb 2018 Session III: Innovative Tools and Approaches Accounting for Ecosystem Outcomes
This presentation discussed the System of Environmental-Economic Accounting,
Mark Eigenraam
22 Feb 2018 Session III: Innovative Tools and Approaches Tools for Monitoring and Reporting on SDG Progress
This presentation addressed 10 key points that should be kept at the forefront of the design, assessment, and use of monitoring and reporting tools. Key...
Laszlo Pinter
22 Feb 2018 Session III: Innovative Tools and Approaches Mapping Interactions Between Sustainable Development Goals
This presentation discussed the SDG Interaction Scoring Framework Tool.
Albert Salamanca
22 Feb 2018 Session IV: Regional Initiatives, Tools and Approaches Sustainable Asia: Lessons learned from 10 years of SCP implementation in Asia
This presentation gave an overview of the SCP Centre and their experience in implementing their sustainable consumption and production program in Asia...
Kartika Anggraeni
22 Feb 2018 Session IV: Regional Initiatives, Tools and Approaches PEMSEA’s Sustainable Development Strategy for the Seas of East Asia (SDS–SEA) 2015
This presentation discussed the implementation of SDG 14 through integrated coastal management (ICM). Partnerships in Environmental Management for the...
Aimee Gonzales
22 Feb 2018 Session IV: Regional Initiatives, Tools and Approaches Landscape Management and Regional Collaboration in the GMS
This presentation discussed the Greater Mekong Subregion Core Environment Program's approach to landscape management and promoting green finance opportunities...
Sumit Pokhrel
22 Feb 2018 Session IV: Regional Initiatives, Tools and Approaches Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) Tools and Approaches
This presentation discussed SPREP's regional initiatives, tools, and approaches, as well as their 2017–2026 Strategic Plan’s four regional goals, which...
Jope Davetanivalu
22 Feb 2018 Session IV: Regional Initiatives, Tools and Approaches Poverty-Environment-Climate Mainstreaming Tools
This presentation discussed the range of Poverty-Environment-Climate (PEC) mainstreaming tools and approaches that are available in Asia, as well as an...
Ryan Meintjes
22 Feb 2018 Session V: Moving Forward with Implementing the Environment Dimensions of the SDGs Japan’s efforts in implementing the Environmental Dimensions of the SDGs
This presentation discussed how Japan is working to promote action on the environment dimensions of the SDGs, as well as the challenges, good practices...
Yoichi Fukui
22 Feb 2018 Session V: Moving Forward with Implementing the Environment Dimensions of the SDGs Moving Forward with Implementing the Environment Dimensions of the SDGs in Cambodia
This presentation shared the process of SDG localization and integrating SDGs into Cambodia’s National Sustainable Development Plan (NSDP).
Poch Sovanndy

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