SDG s implementation on Environment In Japan

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1 SDG s implementation on Environment In Japan RYUZO SUGIMOTO D e p u t y d i re c tor, i n ternat i o n al st rategy d i v i s i o n M i n i st r y o f t h e e nviro n m e nt, j a p a n S u stainable d e ve l o p m e nt g o a l s fo r Asia a n d E u ro p e D e l i very o p t i o n s fo r the a genda 20 O C TO B E R, 2016

2 SDGs activities in Japan National Government Citizen International Private sectors Local Government 2

3 1 Background: Japan s previous Implementation of SDGs The Basic Environment Law and Plan Enacted in based on the outcome of the Rio Summit in The 4th Basic Environment Plan(2012); enhances environmental, economic and social aspects of sustainable development in an integrated manner. sets 9 priority areas including domestic and international initiatives. 3

4 2-1 National Implementation Framework SDGs Promotion Headquarters Established in the Cabinet on May 20th Headed by Prime Minster Attended by all Ministers Senior official level steering committee SDGs Implementation Guiding Principles Define Vision, Priority issues, Specific measures, Indicators, Follow-up mechanism etc. Ensure coherence and inclusiveness of various measures by different Ministries. Define roles of stakeholders including private sectors, consumers, academia for SDGs 4

5 8 Priorities in SDGs Implementation Guiding Principles People Prosperity Planet 1. Promotion of dynamic Engagement of All Citizens 2. Domestic and International health and long life 3. Creation of growing market, regional revitalization, scientific Innovation 4. High Quality and resilient infrastructure and national development 5. Energy saving and RE, climate change and Circulated economy 6. Biodiversity, forest, ocean, environment conservation Peace 7. Peace, Security, and Governance Partnership 8. Framework and means to implement SDGs 5

6 SDGs Stakeholders Meeting organized by the MOEJ Key Objective 1. Share pioneering practices among stakeholders 2. Introduce the international trend to Stakeholders in Japan 3. Disseminate best practices domestically and internationally 1 st Stakeholders meeting on 19 August 1. More than 200 audiences mainly from business 2. Updated Government s activities and international trend by Global Compact 3. Main Theme was SDG 12 Sustainable Consumption and Production 4. Two global companies shared their activities 5. Networking event was held and participants exchanged their views 6

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8 Private sector s action for SDGs - Example 1: Itochu (Trading) - Organic Cotton Project (SDGs Goal 1, 3, and 12) Assist cotton farmers to change their farming practice to produce organic cotton in India 1. Provide non-gmo seeds, 2. Dispatch experts on organic agriculture and evaluators for certification, 3. Buy their products with premium prices. Reduce cost, increase yield amount, Education 8

9 Private sector s action for SDGs - Example 2: Sompo Japan (Insurance) - Weather Index Insurance for Southeast Asian farmers (SDGs Goal 2, 13, and 17) Insurance product to reduce agricultural business risk in Southeast Asia. Pay insurance amount when a weather index fulfills certain conditions without certificate of loss Reduce agriculture's risks by climate change, Expand insurance market to farmers 9

10 SDGs activities in Japan National Government Citizen International Private sectors Local Government 10

11 Cities Action for SDGs - Future Cities - Future Cities selected by the Government (11 cities: 2011) Shimokawa Town Toyama City Kashiwa City Kamaishi City Rikuzentakata City, Sumita-cho, Ofunato City Higashimatsushima City City of Yokohama City of Kitakyushu (Outside of disaster-hit regions) Iwanuma City Shinchi Town Minamisoma City (Disaster-hit areas) A variety of ambitious proposals towards a sustainable society Cited from Presentation by Dr. Shuzo Murakami on 6 th International Forum on the Future City Initiative 11

12 - Future Cities 3 Values for Green growth Creation of environmental value, social value and economic value Response to the super-aging of society Health and nursing care Disaster prevention, safety and security Social capital Social solidarity, fairness, etc. Creation of social value Creation of environmental value Creation of economic value Low carbon Biodiversity Resource recycling and 3R (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) Aquatic and aerial environment Super energy-saving society, etc. Accumulation of knowledge and information Knowledge economy Employment and income New industry Minimization of social cost, etc. Cited from Presentation by Dr. Shuzo Murakami on 6 th International Forum on the Future City Initiative 12

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14 Sharing with other countries - High Level Seminar on ESC - High Level Seminar on Environmentally Sustainable Cities (ESC) Flagship collaborative initiative by 18 East Asia Summit (EAS) participating countries Annual regional platform to gather a broad range of stakeholders since 2010 Highlight successes of the front runner cities in ASEAN, discuss current issues and explore opportunities for collaboration. ASEAN ESC Model Cities Programme provides seed funds, capacity building and other support to frontrunner cities since Actions: 1) Education, 2) Innovate and Experiment, 3)Networking, 4) Communications 14

15 SUMMARY OF THE NEW HLS (8th HLS) Date : 7,8 February 2017 Venue : Chiang Rai in Thailand Theme: Implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): Local Innovation, Regional Inspiration and Global Contribution (t.b.c.) Organisers: Governments: Thailand, Japan and Cambodia ASEAN Working Group on Environmentally Sustainable Cities ASEAN Secretariat Participants (~200 persons): National gov. (18 countries) Local gov. (~30 cities) Supporting Org. (~18 orgs.) Private Sector (~ 5) Objectives: Showcase the earliest achievements by ASEAN s frontrunner cities in localising the new global agenda. Highlight the effective program/projects assistance for pilot projects by central ministries and development. Facilitate partnership and explore syneries for collaboration among the participants. 15

16 Challenges to promote SDGs implementation Collect Data and Statistics efficiently for 237 Indicators Outcome for SDGs goals for each activities 2. Apply SDGs to the national Plan for SDG s localization (consistency, 3. Share, plan, and act with Multi-level Stakeholders 16