Overview of the ESCAP Methodology for the Integration of the SDGs: SDG 6 at the Core

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1 Overview of the ESCAP Methodology for the Integration of the SDGs: SDG 6 at the Core South-East Asia Training Workshop on Integration of the SDGs into National Planning Aneta Nikolova, Christian Mortelliti, Mallory Bellairs, EDPS, EDD

2 2030 Agenda - requires integrated policy approaches

3 The 2030 Agenda for SD with Emphasis on SDG 6

4 Interlinkages of SDG 6 with other SDG targtets

5 ESCAP Methodology for Integration of the SDGs into National Planning

6 Achieving the SDGs require shifts in implementation strategies The achievement of SDGs requires fundamental transformations at all levels Beyond finance, a much more comprehensive means of implementation needs to be mobilized to enable implementation Meaningful stakeholder engagement will be critical in achieving the SDGs There is an urgent need for integrated policy approaches

7 ESCAP Methodology supporting the Implementation of the 2030 Agenda

8 INTERCONNECTEDNESS A system is a set of related components that work together in a particular environment to perform whatever functions are required to achieve the system s objective -Donella Meadows-

9 System Thinking System mindsets are needed for dealing with complex problem solving 4 fundamental concepts: INTERCONNECTEDNESS SYNTHESIS FEEDBACK LOOPS CAUSALITY

10 Analysis Is about dissection of complexity into manageable components. Analysis fits into the mechanical and reductionist worldview, where the world is broken down into parts Synthesis sees the interconnectedness Synthesis Is about understanding the whole and the parts at the same time, along with the relationships and the connections that make up the dynamics of the whole.

11 The Tools of Systems Thinking

12 The tools of Systems Thinking

13 CAUSALITY To understand the feedback loops we need to gain perspective of causality: how one thing results in another thing in a dynamic and constantly evolving system. The cause and effect concept in system thinking is about being able to understand the way things influence each other in a system (on agency, feedback loops, connections, and relationships)

14 System mapping Systems mapping is one of the key tools of the systems thinker.

15 System mapping System Dynamics System is stagnant or stalled Strategic Intervention Look for constraints Vicious cycles Identify brakes Examine intervention points to return process to virtuous cycle Reinforce virtuous feedback cycles Find the strongest feedback structure operating then review the implications and generic leverage points. Examine each link and consider the consequences of strengthening it or weakening it

16 Addressing Trade-offs through Systems Thinking

17 Examples of Addressing the Trade- Offs

18 Creating Synergies during Public Policy Cycle

19 Aspirational Envisaging Policy Cycle

20 Developing causal Loop Diagram based focused on SDG 6 targets

21 Developing causal Loop Diagram based focused on SDG 6 targets

22 SDG 6 Interlinkages with other SDGs Target Achieve Improve universal water quality and equitable by reducing access pollution, to safe eliminating and affordable dumping Target drinking and minimizing 6.a 6.2 water Expand Achieve for release all. international access of hazardous to adequate cooperation chemicals and equitable and and capacity-building materials, sanitation halving and support hygiene the to and Target developing Target 6.4 Substantially increase water-use efficiency across all sectors and Third end proportion open most 6.b 6.6 defecation, inter-linked countries of Support Protect untreated and in (special target; water- restore wastewater strengthen attention and water-related sanitation-related the and to participation substantially the ecosystems, needs of activities of increasing women local including communities and recycling programmes, girls). mountains, and improving including ensure Target 6.5 sustainable Implement withdrawals integrated and water supply resources of freshwater management to address at all water levels, forests, Direct safe reuse causal wetlands, water globally. inter-linkages harvesting, and rivers, sanitation aquifers, with desalination, management and other lakes targets water efficiency, from SDGS; wastewater treatment, Fourth recycling scarcity including and through substantially transboundary reduce the cooperation number of as people appropriate. suffering from water The Indirectly Second most most and inter-linked reuse with technologies. another target; target; targets; Fifth scarcity Direct causal inter-linkages with 37 other targets from 14 SDGS; Directly most causal drive/influenced inter-linked inter-linkages target; by with other other targets targets and from is a key driver SDGS; / influencer of 710 Indirectly Direct Direct Indirectly causal linked inter-linkages with another with 2841 targets; other targets from 14 SDGS; other targets; causal linked inter-linkages with another with targets; other targets from 16 SDGS; Directly Indirectly Indirectly Directly driven/influenced linked with another by other targets; targets and is key driver influencer of 20 Most strongly driven/influenced linked influenced with another by by SDG other targets; 1 (Poverty); targets Eradication); SDG and 6 is a (Water key SDG driver & 6 Sanitation); (Water / influencer & SDG of other Directly Directly other targets; driven/influenced by 34 other targets and is key driver influencer of Sanitation); (Resilient targets; driven/influenced Infrastructure, SDG 9 (Infrastructure Sustainable by 14 other & Industrialization); targets and is a & SDG key Innovation); driver 11 (Cities / influencer SDG and Human 11 (Cities of 39 Most other other Most strongly targets; influenced by SDG 6, 16, 17 Settlements); and Human strongly targets; Settlements); SDG influenced 15 (Sustainable by and SDG SDG 5, 6, Use 17 16, 7, 8, 12, 9, (Means of and 11, Terrestrial 13, 17 12, 15, of 16, Implementation); Ecosystems); and SDG 16 (Peaceful, Has Most Most Has the strongly most direct influenced influence by SDG on SDG 6, 7, 9, 6, 12, 11, 17 14, and 15 Inclusive, the strongly most and direct influenced Just Societies influence by with SDG on SDG Accountable 16, and 1, 311, (Human 6, 17 and 11, Institutions); 12, 15 Health 13, and and 14. and Wellbeing); SDG 17 and (Means SDG SDG 6 of 11 Has Has the most direct influence on SDG Implementation); (Cities (Water the and & most Sanitation); Human direct Settlements) influence SDG 14 (Sustainable on SDG 3, 6, Use 8, 9, of 12, Oceans); 13, and and 14 SDG 15 (Sustainable Has Use the of Terrestrial most direct Ecosystems) influence on SDG 3 (Human Health and Wellbeing)

23 Leverage Points Meadows (2009) stressed that often the best results come not from large-scale efforts but from small well-focused actions. Thus, there can be low impact leverage points and high impact leverage points. High impact leverage points resolve underlying causes of undesired system behavior.

24 High Leverage points for SDG 6.3 target

25 Quantitative Modelling Purpose Process Options Optimal Alternate

26 Quantitative Modelling SEM results Model 1: Perfect replication of KUMU Model 4: Governance Transparency & Partnerships Model 9: FA Original Variables

27 Qualitative Modelling In the absence of ideal data correlational analysis

28 Lessons learned from the quantitative modelling Globally Agreed Indicators: These are linear and were created to measure the progress of individual targets or aspect of these. These do not support sufficiently analysis of inter-linkages. Since the SDGs are viewed as one indivisible whole, additional variables that reflect inter-linkages and integration may need to be identified. Availability of Data: While a substantive amount of data is available, there are some gaps within the data, which has cased inconclusive results. In order to improve upon our findings new data would need to be produced. (E.g. 6.3 Annual treatment of wastewater flows.) Water Storyline: Unfortunately, several SDG indicators were not tailored for the water context and therefore, do not fit our storyline. Although secondary indicators (e.g. World Bank) were identified, which fit the storyline, they are not globally-agreed. Systems-Thinking: The analytical framework is addressing inter-relationships based on causality and can be a valuable tool for policy makers to identify the leverage points for most effective interventions.

29 Transformation towards Sustainable and Resilient Societies

30 Transformation with focus on human rights

31 Low Carbon Green Growthtransformation to the New Climate Economy

32 The Way Forward Integrated SDG planning with transformative stakeholder engagement Sustainable financing, including for climate resilient development and infrastructure Integrated planning to optimize resources; scale up the use of nature-based solutions, including green and blue infrastructure in urban and peri-urban areas Circular economy approaches to reduce waste and address pollution issues Low carbon green growth/new climate economy for sustainable development

33 ESCAP Knowledge Products Integrating the Three Dimensions of Sustainable Development: A Framework and Tools tainable%20development%20a%20framework.pdf Analytical Framework for Integration of Water and Sanitation SDGs and Targets Using Systems Thinking Approach Integrated Approaches for Sustainable Development Goals Planning: The Case of Goal 6 on Water and Sanitation Low Carbon Green Growth Roadmap for Asia and the Pacific E-Learning Course: Low Carbon Green Growth Roadmap E-Learning Course: Integration of SDG Into National Planning NEW!

34 A one-stop shop, partnership-based, online gateway to knowledge products. Access it now: sdghelpdesk.unescap.org; and