Bangladesh: SCP Policy and Plans. Chillaw, Sri Lanka October 2016

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1 Bangladesh: SCP Policy and Plans Chillaw, Sri Lanka October 2016

2 SDG12: Responsible for Consumption and Production Achieving economic growth and sustainable development Efficient management of our shared natural resources, and the way we dispose of toxic waste and pollutants, are important targets to achieve this goal Food security, and shift us towards a more resource efficient economy

3 Selected Policies/Regulations related to SCP in Bangladesh Year Policy 2015 Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDC) 2013 Bangladesh Water Act 2012 Bio-safety Rules 2011 National 3R Strategy for Waste Management 2010 National Agriculture Policy 2009 Bangladesh Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan 2008 Renewable Energy Policy 2005 (R-2010) National Industrial Policy 1999 National Water Policy 1995 National Environment Management Action Plan 1995(R-2010) Bangladesh Environment Conservation Act 1992 (updating..) National Environment Policy

4 Success Stories

5 National Responses Over the last decades, the Government of Bangladesh, with the support of development partners, has invested over $10 billion to make the country less vulnerable to natural disasters. These investments include flood management schemes, coastal polders, cyclone and flood shelters, and the raising of roads and highways above flood level. The Government of Bangladesh has developed state-of-the-art warning systems for floods, cyclones and storm surges, and is expanding communitybased disaster preparedness. Climate resilient varieties of rice and other crops have also been developed.

6 Constitutional Provision Bangladesh Constitution was amended in 2011 to include a constitutional directive to the State to protect the environment and natural resources for current and future generations, and thus creating the path to achieve climate resilience sustainable development. Article 18A: The State shall endeavor to protect and improve the environment and to preserve and safeguard the natural resources, bio-diversity, wetlands, forests and wild lives for the present and future citizens.

7 10-year-Social Economic Development Strategy Outline Perspective Plan of Bangladesh ( ): Making Vision 2021 A Reality is the main strategy for development of the Bangladesh Government. Concrete actions that are needed to implement SEDS are described in the 5-year Socio-Economic Development Plan (SEDP). The Perspective Plan mainly highlights issues related to architecture, resources, competencies, and capacities. Eradication of poverty, inequality, and deprivation are priorities.

8 Five Year Plan The Sixth Five Year Plan (SYFP) for and the Seventh Five Year Plan (SYFP) for follows a development path where the sustainability of development will be ensured through better protection from climate change and natural disasters. The main focus is on agricultural productivity and growth, manufacturing and exports, energy, transport, urbanization, education, environment, climate change and disaster risk management.

9 Bangladesh Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan Bangladesh Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan (BCCSAP) was formulated in This is one of the first landmark documents among the developing countries. Bangladesh Government adopted BCCSAP with the vision to eradicate poverty and achieve economic and social wellbeing through a pro-poor climate change resilience strategy. This Action plan is a 10 year programme, built on six themes/pillars: Theme 1: Food security, social protection and health; Theme 2: Comprehensive disaster management; Theme 3: Infrastructure; Theme 4: Research and knowledge management; Theme 5: Mitigation and low carbon development; Theme6: Capacity building and institutional strengthening) with 44 programmes and 145 actions.

10 Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDC) Bangladesh has formulated and submitted (I)NDC to UNFCCC on 2015 The INDC includes both unconditional and conditional emissions reduction goals for the power, transport, and industry sectors, alongside further mitigationactions in other sectors. Bangladesh has started to prepare (I)NDC implementation road map.

11 Bangladesh Climate Change Trust Fund (BCCTF) Bangladesh government has established BCCTF in the fiscal year to implement the programmes and projects under BCCSAP, Bangladesh is the first country to set up its own Climate Change Trust Fund from its own resources. The Government has allocated nearly $400 million to BCCTF from her own resources since So far, BCCTF has funded over 440 projects of which 129 have already been implemented. With the support of CCTF a good number concrete projects and initiatives have been implemented on the ground during last 7 years.

12 National Communications National Communication is a reflection of aggregate actions on mitigation and adaptation of a country to address the climate change. Bangladesh submitted its Initial National Communication on 12 November 2002 Second National Communication on 26 December 2012 Third National Communication proposed to be submitted on Along with Bangladesh is developing national GHG inventory systems for sustainable consumption and production of GHGs.

13 Clean Development Mechanism Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) is a flexible mechanism of the Kyoto Protocol under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), allows a developed country with an emission-reduction or emission-limitation commitment under the Kyoto Protocol to implement an emission-reduction project in developing countries. From Bangladesh, so far 13 CDM projects have been registered at CDM Executive Board. Additional 08 projects have been approved by DNA and host country approval letter have been issued.

14 Joint Credit Mechanism (JCM) JCM is a bilateral mechanism between Japan and 16 developing countries, including Bangladesh. JCM is almost similar mechanism like CDM but comparatively simplified. Through the initiative Japanese energy efficient technology shall be transferred to Bangladesh and other developing countries. Japanese government shall provide up to 50% grant to partner countries for acquiring energy efficient technologies. So far 01 energy efficient technologies on centrifugal chiller have already been transferred to Bangladesh and 03 others including a 50 MW solar power plant have been selected and are in different stages of implementation.

15 Other Initiatives Solar Power: Installed around 4.0 million solar home systems (SHSs) across the country meaning that almost 18 million beneficiaries are getting solar electricity which is around 11% of the totalpopulation of Bangladesh. Improve Cook Stoves: In order to reduce emissions from biomass burning, more than 1.5 million Improve Cook Stoves (ICSs) have already been distributed to rural households. Improved Rice Parboiling System: Government has taken initiatives to promote improved rice parboiling system in order to reduce the carbon emission and ensure energy efficiency.

16 SL Ongoing Projects in Bangladesh supported by Switchasia Name of the Project 1 Promoting Sustainable Building in Bangladesh 2 Implementation of environmental management systems and eco-labeling schemes in the SMEs of the leather sector in Bangladesh Objective To contribute to a reduction in GHG emissions, deforestation and land degradation in Bangladesh. Seeks to promote sustainable and ecofriendly building materials and practices promotes resource efficiency and sustainability of the leather sector in Bangladesh throughout the whole value chain of the leather related products Lead Partner Oxfam, GB, UK Fundación Tecnalia Research & Innovation, Spain Cost & Duration 2 million Euro (EU contribution 90%) 01/2016 to 06/ million Euro (EU contribution 90%) 03/2014 to 03/2018

17 Ongoing Projects.. SL Name of the Project Objective Lead Partner Cost & Duration 3 Promoting Sustainable Consumptio n and Production of Jute Diversified Products To contribute to pro-poor economic growth through social business promotion with an emphasis on sustainable agriculture sector growth and poverty reduction in Bangladesh To strengthening the exports competitiveness of Bangladesh through promotion of environment friendly jute diversified products. CARE, France 2.22 million Euro (EU contribution 90%) 03/2013 to 08/2016

18 Ongoing Projects SL Name of the Project Objective Lead Partner Cost & Duration 4 Improving consumer awareness and access to certified safe tomato and mango products in Bangladesh To contribute to greater consumer confidence in domestically produced processed horticultural products, reduced food safety incidences and inclusive business development SNV Netherlan ds Developm ent Organizati on, Netherlan ds 2.0 million Euro (EU contributi on 90%) 01/2016 to 12/2019

19 SCP Priority Sectors, Themes and Actions for Bangladesh

20 Priority Sectors, Themes and Actions Theme Sector Water Food & Agriculture Education Energy Transport Waste Research and Information High Medium High High High High Awareness and Advocacy Medium Low High High High High Policy Reforms Low Low High Medium Medium Mediu m Capacity Building Medium Low High Medium High High

21 Thank You