Universities and the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda

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1 Universities and the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda Institute for Sustainability Annual Conference Sustainable Futures: Research, policy and practice 8th November 2016 Patrick Paul Walsh Chair of International Development Studies in University College Dublin, Ireland. Senior Advisor, UN SDSN Association, New York. UN Major Group for Science and Technology Chair of the Academic Steering committee of the Global Association of MDPs, Earth Institute, Columbia University in New York.

2 UN Conference on Environment and Development in 1992 (Earth Summit) recognized that achieving sustainable development would require the active participation of all sectors of society and all types of people. Agenda 21 formalized nine sectors of society as the main channels through which broad participation in UN activities related to sustainable development would be facilitated, called "Major Groups": Women Children and Youth Indigenous Peoples Non-Governmental Organizations Local Authorities Workers and Trade Unions Business and Industry Scientific and Technological Community Farmers

3 The Rio+20 outcome Future we Want (2012) emphasized the importance of MGoS also invites other stakeholders to contribute to UN processes related to sustainable development including: Local communities Volunteer groups and foundations Migrants and families Older persons Persons with disabilities This is echoed in the resolution on the format and organizational aspects of the HLPF (A/RES/67/290) which encourages the engagement of major groups identified in Agenda 21 and other stakeholders, such as Private philanthropic organizations, Educational and academic entities, Persons with disabilities, Volunteer groups and Other stakeholders active in areas related to sustainable development. The HLPF is one of the most inclusive intergovernmental entities. General Assembly resolution 67/290 decides that, while retaining the intergovernmental character of the forum, the representatives of the major groups and other relevant stakeholders shall be allowed: To attend all official meetings of the forum; To have access to all official information and documents; To intervene in official meetings; To submit documents and present written and oral contributions; To make recommendations; To organize side events and round tables, in cooperation with Member States and the Secretariat A self-organized Major Groups and Other Stakeholders ( )

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5 Post 2015 Process The process of arriving at the post 2015 development agenda was Member State-led with broad participation from Major Groups and other civil society stakeholders. Building on the outcome document of RIO+20 - THE FUTURE WE WANT There has been numerous intergovernmental inputs to the agenda, notably a set of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) proposed by an Open Working Group of the General Assembly, the report of an intergovernmental committee of experts on sustainable development financing, GA dialogues on technology facilitation and many others. There have also been notable non- intergovernmental inputs to the agenda, The High-Level Panel of Eminent Persons on the Post-2015 Development Agenda and the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN). The General Assembly called upon the Secretary-General to synthesize the full range of inputs and to present a synthesis report before the end of 2014 as a contribution to the intergovernmental negotiations.

6 52. We the peoples are the celebrated opening words of the Charter of the United Nations. It is we the peoples who are embarking today on the road to Our journey will involve Governments as well as parliaments, the United Nations system and other international institutions, local authorities, indigenous peoples, civil society, business and the private sector, the scientific and academic community and all people. Millions have already engaged with, and will own, this Agenda. It is an Agenda of the people, by the people and for the people and this, we believe, will ensure its success.

7 Key Messages Over 150 world leaders gathered at an historic summit in New York in September 2015 to adopt a universal and transformative agenda and commit to 17 Sustainable Development Goals that aim to end poverty in all its forms The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development will spur actions by governments, the private sector, civil society and other stakeholders to end poverty and build a more sustainable world over the next 15 years for all people. This is the people s agenda, a plan of action for ending poverty in all its dimensions, irreversibly, everywhere and leaving no one behind. The Sustainable Development Goals are universal and indivisible, and call for action by all countries and all people. Taking action to achieve the sustainable development agenda will ensure a life of dignity for all and build greater shared prosperity. It s in everybody s interest.

8 UN 2030 SD Agenda Sustainable Development Goals: Economic, Social and Environmental Finance- National/Global levels Duty- Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships at all levels

9 MDGs Social Goals- Household Indicators- National Aggregates Finance- ODA- Donor & Recipient Duty- National Recipient Governments

10 Goal 1. End poverty in all its forms everywhere Goal 2. End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture Goal 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages Goal 4. Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all Goal 5. Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls Goal 6. Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all Goal 7. Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation Goal 10. Reduce inequality within and among countries Goal 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable Goal 12. Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns Goal 13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts* Goal 14. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development Goal 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss Goal 16. Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels Goal 17. Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development

11 At the core of the Agenda is a set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 Targets to end poverty in all its forms, in all nations, by Households everywhere will have access to nutrition, education, healthcare, face no gender discrimination, will have access to safe drinking water, sanitation and sustainable energy. Companies in every country will provide decent work for all and their investments will build inclusive societies and sustainable environments in addition to giving a decent rate of return on capital. Cities everywhere will to be safe, inclusive and resilient and offer decent jobs and housing. Our Common Home Planet Earth will be cared for. We will move to carbon neutrality. We will conserve the oceans and forests, halt the expansion of deserts, stop land degradation and prevent biodiversity loss.

12 Work plan for the UN 2030 Agenda is quite comprehensive. 1) Science Policy Interface 2)Statistical Indicators-Goals and Targets 3) Finance for Development 4) Partnerships ) Technologies 6) Training Young Professionals 7) Follow up and Review 8) UN Academic Impact Education-Research- SPI 9) UN Major Group

13 Universities & 2030 SD Agenda UN System Major Group Participation: Economic and Social Council Accreditation UN Academic Impact E- Discussions and Consolations HLPF SD Learning TFM- Innovation Academy GSDR- Policy Briefs Internships

14 The Global Sustainable Development Report (GSDR) aims to strengthen the Science-Policy Interface (SPI) at the High Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development. HLPF is the main platform providing political leadership and guidance on sustainable development issues at the international level. Dr Purity Mwendwa: UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems UCD Volunteers Overseas: r=872&type=12&menu=1807&template=1042&play=3048 Global Sustainable Development Report 2016 Edition

15 Universities & 2030 SD Agenda Education/Research/Innovation/Policy Outreach Undergraduate- Structured Electives Volunteering i.e. UCDVO s Masters i.e. MDP Ph.D- Sustainable Development Development TFM- Innovation Academy Research (EC Intra-Africa Academic Mobility Scheme) - CAROLINE) GSDR- Policy Briefs Governance of Partnerships National scientific bodies

16 Holistic Approach to SD Research The Europe - Africa Research Network for Evaluation of Second-line Therapy (EARNEST) is a partnership between 14 African clinical research sites and 6 European organisations. It is funded by the European and Developing Countries Clinical Trials Programme (EDCTP) and European national research funding agencies.

17 Universities & 2030 SD Agenda Universities and SD Funding SMT inside Universities (Resource Allocation- Research Agenda Setting) Government and Agencies Science Europe (39 Billion Research) Horizons 2020 (7 Billion Research) Foundations Private Sector

18 Universities & 2030 SD Agenda Universities as a Community Political Parties SD Campus (Energy-Plastic) Business (Contracts) Volunteers

19 Global Goals The Future Starts Now Science Policy Interface 4 th International Conference on Sustainable Development

20 SDG Academy Glob Free online SD Courses

21 TED "Everyday Citizens and the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda" A Global Vision that needs Local Action-YOU