National Workshop to Advance Green Development and Implementation of PAGE in Mongolia

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1 MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, GREEN DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM National Workshop to Advance Green Development and Implementation of PAGE in Mongolia June 2015 The Blue Sky Hotel and Tower

2 AGENDA WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES Take stock of policy developments and processes in Mongolia to advance green development; Review progress on workstreams and actions supported by PAGE; Agree on further actions and medium-term results under PAGE; and implementation. Mobilize commitment and partnerships for implementation; Date Topics Presenters Tuesday, June 16, :00-09:20 Opening Remarks 09:20-09:30 09:30-10:00 OPENING CEREMONY Z.Batjargal, Former Minister of Environment, Adviser Workshop s, Tour de Table and Brief Statements of Interests D.Oyunkhorol, Member of Great Khural of Mongolia, Minister of EGDT Thomas Eriksson, Deputy Resident Representative, UNDP (on behalf of PAGE) Achim Halpaap, Senior Manager, Environment and Green Development, UNITAR SESSION 1: GREEN DEVELOPMENT POLICY, PROCESSES AND PAGE IMPLEMENTATION IN MONGOLIA To provide an update on the implementation of Mongolia s Green Development Strategy, relevant policy developments and PAGE implementation in Mongolia Z.Batjargal, Former Minister of Environment, Adviser Achievements and Perspectives Towards Green Development 10:00-10:30 Discussion 10:30-10:45 Coffee break National Green Development Policy and Status of Implementation T.Bulgan, Director, Department of Green Development and Strategic Planning, MEGDT

3 10:45-11:15 11:15-11:30 Discussion 11:30-12:45 Status of PAGE Implementation in Mongolia PAGE Implementation and Progress Panel with Representatives from Key Ministries and Stakeholder Groups National Policy Developments and Processes Relevant for Green Development Policy 12:45-13:00 Wrap Up and Follow-Up Actions 13:00-14:00 Lunch 14:00-14:30 14:30-14:45 14:45-15:15 S.Altantsetseg, PAGE Coordinator, Mongolia MOF, MOI, MPDSW, MOFA, Mongolian Environmental and Civil Council, Mongolian Banking Association, Mr.B. Khuldorj, Independent Consultant Asad Naqvi, Head, Green Economy Advisory Services Unit, Division on Technology, Industry and Economics, UNEP SESSION 2: GREEN ECONOMY MODELLING AND POLICY ASSESSMENT To review status on the implementation of macro-economic T 21 modelling in Mongolia to support Green development policy implementation, discuss key elements of a National Green Policy Assessment Report and identify further actions G.Batkhurel, Director of Economic Policy Department, MOF Macro economic T 21 Modelling, Simulations and Analysis 15:15-16:00 Discussion 16:00-16:15 Coffee Break 16:15-16:45 Background on T21 Modelling in Mongolia Using T21 Models for Green Economy Policy Making Initial Results of T21 Modelling in Mongolia to Support Green Development Policy Analysis National Green Policy Assessment Report Key Elements and Results of the National Green Policy Assessment Report S.Sanjjav, Officer, EPD, MOF Alice Dauriach, Consultant, UNITAR Prof. B.Altantsetseg, National University of Mongolia Ch.Munkhzul, Officer, DGDSP, MEGDT I.Odonchimeg, General Manager, EPCRC

4 16:45-17:00 17:00-17:30 Discussion International Perspectives on Green Economy Policy Assessments 17:30-17:45 Wrap Up and Follow-Up Actions Wednesday, June 17, 2015 Asad Naqvi, Head, Green Economy Advisory Services Unit, Division on Technology, Industry and Economics, UNEP Thomas Eriksson, Deputy Resident Representative, UNDP SESSION 3: INDICATORS FOR GREEN DEVELOPMENT AND GREEN JOBS AND PERSPECTIVES ON DEVELOPMENT OF INDICATORS FOR SDGs 09:00-09:15 09:15-09:30 09:30-09:45 To provide an update on the development of national indicators for green development and green jobs, indicators for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and identify further actions S.Mendsaikhan, Chairman of NSO Measuring the Green Economy and Its Implications for Growth and Equity 09:45-10:00 Discussion 10:00-10:15 Coffee break 10:15-10:30 10:30-10:45 10:45-11:00 Discussion A role of Statistical Office for Measuring Green Growth Indicators of Green Development, Mongolia International Perspectives on Green Economy Indicators Measuring Green Jobs International Project: Pilot Estimation of Green Jobs International Perspectives on Green Jobs Indicators E.Erdenesan, Director, DMES, NSO D.Oyunbileg, Statistician, DMES Asad Naqvi, Head, Green Economy Advisory Services Unit, Division on Technology, Industry and Economics, UNEP D.Oyunbileg, Statistician, DMES Lurraine Villacorta, Environment and Decent Work Specialist, ILO

5 11:00-11:15 11:15-11:30 Post 2015 Development Agenda and Measuring SDGs 11:30-11:45 Discussion Actions and Perspective for Developing Indicators for Measuring SDGs International Perspectives on SDG Indicators E.Erdenesan, Director, MESD, NSO UNSD 11:45-12:00 Wrap Up and Follow-Up Actions Achim Halpaap, Senior Manager, Environment and Green Development, UNITAR 12:00-13:00 Lunch SESSION 4: GREENING THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY: GREEN SCHOOLS AND KINDERGARTEN 13:00-13:15 13:15-13:30 To share Mongolia s experience on sustainable buildings, discuss cases of Green Schools and Kindergarten in Mongolia, and identify further actions Dr. A.Tsogt, Director, Erchim-Tusul LLC Current Developments and Perspectives of Mongolian Construction Industry Update on Development of Green School Building Guideline 13:30-13:45 Green Kindergarten Building 13:45-14:00 Actions and Perspectives on Green School Building 14:00-14:15 International Perspectives 14:15-14:30 Discussion 14:30-14:45 Wrap Up and Follow-Up Actions 14:45-15:00 Coffee break A.Enkhtuvshin, Officer, DCBMPIC, Ministry of Construction and Urban Development G.Luvsanjamts, National Consultant Jon Lyons, Country Representative, GGGI Ts.Tumurbaatar, Senior Officer, Clean Technology Division, MEGDT Sabin Basnyat, Regional Coordinator, Resource Efficiency, UNEP Lurraine Villacorta, Environment and Decent Work Specialist, ILO

6 15:00-15:15 15:15-15:45 SESSION 5: SUSTAINABLE PUBLIC PROCUREMENT To review Mongolia s legislative system for public procurement and identify further actions to advance Sustainable Public Procurement in Mongolia Ch.Bayarmaa, Senior Officer, DLPP, MOF Incorporating Sustainability into the National Public Procurement Framework The system of Mongolian Public Procurement: Development and Perspectives Update on Status Assessment Report on Current Public Procurement in Mongolia 15:45-16:00 International Perspective 16:00-16:45 Discussion 16:45-17:00 Wrap Up and Follow-Up Actions Thursday, June 18, :00-09:15 09:15-09:30 09:30-09:45 09:45-10:00 SESSION 6: GREEN ECONOMY LEARNING E.Khangai, Director, DLPP, MOF Ts.Tselmuun, Consultant, DLPP, MOF B.Bilguun, Consultant, DLPP, MOF Sabin Basnyat, Regional Coordinator Resource Efficiency, UNEP Adegboyega Ajani, Industrial Development Officer, UNIDO To review current situation of green economy learning in Mongolia and identify further actions to incorporate green economy concepts into teaching and learning processes Ts.Adiyasuren, Adviser to Minister of EGDT Green Economy Learning: Achievements and Perspectives Green Development Policy and Green Learning: Current situation, actions and next steps for strategy development Incorporating Sustainable Development Concepts into Curriculum of Secondary Schools Introduction to Green Economy Learning Manual International Perspectives on Developing Green Economy Learning Strategies Ts.Uranchimeg, Senior Officer, DGDSP, MEGDT Ts.Chimedlkham, Officer, DSP, MESC Dr. D.Nergui, Vice-President of Innovation and Sciences, MNU Achim Halpaap, Senior Manager, Environment and Green Development, UNITAR

7 Discussion on Incorporating Green Economy Concepts into Teaching and Learning 10:00-10:45 Panel Discussion Incorporating Green Economy Concepts into Sustainable Development Curriculum (formal and non-formal education and community outreach) 11:45-11:00 Wrap Up and Follow-Up Actions 11:00-11:15 Coffee break MESC, MEGDT, academia, research institutions, SDC S.Altantsetseg, PAGE Coordinator, Mongolia SESSION 7: PAGE MEDIUM-TERM OBJECTIVES AND LINKAGES WITH RELATED INITIATIVES To review medium term objectives of PAGE in Mongolia and explore linkages with related initiatives and development cooperation M. Khurelsukh, Vice Minister of EGDT Linkages with National Initiatives 11:15-11:30 National Waste Management Policy G.Erdnebayasgalan, Senior Officer, MEGDT 11:30-11:45 Sustainable Agriculture L.Choi-Ish, Director, DSPP, MFA Medium-term s of PAGE in Mongolia 11:45-12:00 12:00-12:30 12:30-13:00 Medium-term s and Actions of PAGE in Mongolia Discussion: Perspectives from Stakeholders and Development Partners WORKSHOP CLOSING AND NEXT STEPS Reflections on Workshop Outcome and Next Steps Key Messages for High Level Meeting Closing Speech Achim Halpaap, Senior Manager, Environment and Green Development, UNITAR International Development Partners Thomas Eriksson, Deputy Resident Representative, UNDP T.Bulgan, Director, DGDSP, MEGDT M.Khurelsukh, Vice Minister of EGDT

8 PARTNERSHIP FOR ACTION ON GREEN ECONOMY The Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) is a principal response to the outcome document of the Rio+20 Conference, which recognizes the green economy as a vehicle for sustainable development and poverty eradication. PAGE aims to support 20 countries to 2020 in building national green economy strategies that will generate new jobs and skills, promote clean technologies, and reduce environmental risks and poverty. Mongolia was the first country to join the PAGE. Specific Areas of PAGE Support in Mongolia: Green Economy Modelling and Policy Assessment Working with MEGDT and the Ministry of Finance UNDP, UNITAR and UNEP are supporting capacity building for long-term macro-economic planning and forecasting through system dynamics modelling linked to the GDP. Green Development Indicators The National Statistics Office of Mongolia and MEDGT, together with ILO, UNEP and UNITAR are developing and supporting the adoption of green economy indicators and measurements, taking into account the emerging Sustainable Development Goals. Sustainable Public Procurement Led by the Ministry of Finance and with the support from UNEP, this work stream focuses on the inclusion of sustainability in the national legal framework for public procurement. Green Schools and Kindergarten In collaboration with the MEGDT, UNEP is supporting the development of green building codes and policies in Mongolia starting with new education building constructed with public funds. NATIONAL PAGE PARTNERS Ministry of Environment, Green Development, and Tourism (MEGDT) Ministry of Finance (MoF) The National Statistical Office (NSO) Economic Policy and Competitiveness Research Center (EPCRC) Mongolian National University (MNU) INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) Tongji University Millennium Institute (MI) Sustain Labour National Waste Management Strategy PAGE partners, through UNEP and UNIDO, are supporting applied research to explore recycling opportunities under the National Waste Programme. Green Economy Learning Strategy MEGDT and UNITAR are working together to develop a National Green Learning Strategy and deliver green economy learning through national institutions.