JAPAN The SDGs Implementation Guiding Principles

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1 JAPAN The SDGs Implementation Guiding Principles December 22, 2016 SDGs Promotion Headquarters The 2 nd meeting of the SDGs Promotion Headquarters (December 2016) Cabinet Public Relations Office, the Government of Japan Affaires March 2017

2 Outline Vision Set out a vision for Japan to be the champion of sustainable and resilient society in which no one is left behind. Japan intends to be a leader in creating a better future, in which the three dimensions of sustainable development, namely, economic, social, and environmental are improved in an integrated manner. Implementation Principles (1) Universality (2) Inclusiveness (3) Participatory (4) Integration (5) Transparency and Accountability Follow-up Cycle Expected to conduct a first follow-up by Priority Areas and Policies 1.Empowerment of All People 9 Realization of Dynamic Engagement of All Citizens / Promotion of Women s Role in Society / Measures against Child Poverty / Assistance to People with disabilities for Social Participation and Self-reliance / Promotion of Quality Education 2.Achievement of Good Health and Longevity 14 Measures against Antimicrobial Resistance / Enhancing Developing Countries Health Sector and Improving Their Public Health and Measures against Infectious Diseases / Tackling the Issues Associated with Aging Populations in Asia 3.Creating Growth Market, Revitalization of Rural Areas, and Promoting Technological Innovation 18 Creating Markets with Potentials / Revitalizing Villages around Seas, Mountains, and Farmlands / Improving Productivity / Science and Technology Innovation / Sustainable City 4.Sustainable and Resilient Land Use, Promoting Quality Infrastructure 23 Creating Resilient Land and Promoting Disaster Risk Reduction / Water Resource Development and Measures on Water Circulation / Promoting Quality Infrastructure Investment 5.Energy Conservation, Renewable Energy, Climate Change Countermeasures, and Sound Material-Cycle Society 26 Introduction and Promotion of Renewable Energy / Measures against Climate Change / Establishing Recycling-based Society 6.Conservation of Environment, including Biodiversity, Forests and Oceans 30 Measures against Environmental Pollution / Biodiversity Conservation / Sustainable Use of Forest, the Oceans, and Land Resources 7.Achieving Peaceful, Safe and Secure Societies 34 Tackling Organized Crime, Human Trafficking, and Child Abuse / Peacebuilding and Assistance for Reconstruction / Promotion of the Rule of Law 8.Strengthening the Means and Frameworks of the Implementation of the SDGs 37 Multi-Stakeholder Partnership / Mainstreaming SDGs in International Cooperation / Assisting Developing Countries to implement SDGs 1

3 Provisional translation Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Implementation Guiding Principles 1. Introduction (1) Background on the adoption of the 2030 Agenda and its implications for Japan Today s global economy is driven by the worldwide movement of people, goods and currency, and an economic crisis in one country can have immediate impact on other countries. In addition, climate change, natural disasters, infectious diseases and other global issues can set off chain reactions, hampering social and economic growth and causing serious impacts across the globe. In light of these facts, the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (the 2030 Agenda) in September 2015 to not only address the issues faced by developing countries, but also to encompass global agendas that are integrated and indivisible, harmonizing the three dimensions of sustainability economic, social and environmental sustainability. The 2030 Agenda was thus adopted to describe the universal goals of the entire international community, both developed and developing countries, should achieve together. It comprises 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets. Accordingly, in order to implement the 2030 Agenda, it is not enough for developed countries to merely support developing countries. The 2030 Agenda begins with transforming our world and further states in its preamble that We are determined to take the bold and transformative steps which are urgently needed to shift the world on to a sustainable and resilient path. We renew our resolution to further accelerate our efforts based on the principle of international cooperation. We also bear in mind that our work to bolster domestic efforts on economic, social and environmental sustainability as well as cross-dimensional issues are part of global efforts to tackle the challenges to sustainable development. (2) Establishment of the SDGs Promotion Headquarters and the SDGs Implementation Guiding Principles The Government of Japan has established a Cabinet body, the SDGs Promotion Headquarters, headed by the Prime Minister and composed of all ministers on May 20, 2016, in order to ensure a whole-of-government approach to implementing the 2030 Agenda in a comprehensive and effective manner. At the first meeting of the Headquarters on the day of its establishment, the decision was made to set Japan s SDGs Implementation Guiding Principles. Following this decision, the government has widely sought the opinions of citizens and has held dialogues with a range of stakeholders to draft the Implementation Guiding Principles. The Implementation Guiding Principles represent Japan s national strategy to address the major challenges for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. The document sets out Japan s vision, priority areas, implementation principles, implementation framework and approach to the follow-up and review processes, as well as concrete measures clustered under priority areas. It aims to mobilize all ministries and government agencies by partnering with all relevant stakeholders to implement a wide variety of measures and resources in an effective and coherent manner, based on an analysis of the present situation in Japan and abroad. 2. Analysis of the Present Situation (1) Japan s efforts to date In the years since World War II, Japan has steadily achieved economic growth and built a highly advanced society. The Basic Environment Act was enacted and the Basic Environment Plan was formulated in accordance with the outcome of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development held in 1992, and the government has been implementing measures in an integrated manner to build a sustainable society through environmental, economic and social improvements. In addition, the Government of Japan has been working to prepare for large-scale natural disasters under the Basic Act for National Resilience. Moreover, Japan has embarked on creating an inclusive and participatory society in which every individual can achieve his or her 2

4 full potential. In line with this ideal, Japan has forged ahead by reforming the relevant systems by enforcing the Basic Act for Gender Equal Society, the Act on Promotion of Women s Participation and Advancement in the Workplace, and the Basic Act for Persons with Disabilities. On international cooperation, the Government of Japan began its Official Development Assistance (ODA) in 1954, soon after the end of World War II, and 35 years later was the world s top ODA donor country in Japan has proactively contributed to the peace, stability and prosperity of the entire international community for over 60 years. Since 2000, Japan has set human security as the guiding principle that lies at the foundation of its diplomacy and development cooperation, and has extended support for people who have been left behind, such as refugees or persons displaced due to conflicts. Japan has placed issues such as health, disaster risk reduction and gender equality, which are listed in the SDGs as major challenges to be addressed, at the core of its international cooperation. Based on this experience, Japan has played a leading role in formulation of the 2030 Agenda, including the individual goals and targets. In February 2015, prior to the adoption of the 2030 Agenda, the Government of Japan established the Development Cooperation Charter to define its development cooperation philosophy and principles, which also serves as its basic policies to implement the 2030 Agenda. (2) Assessment of the present situation As a result of its past efforts, Japan has continued to achieve an extremely high level of development. However, some areas in which Japan must continue its efforts have also been noted. For example, in the 2016 joint report by the Bertelsmann Foundation of Germany and the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), Japan received low achievement scores regarding some of the indicators for Goal 1 (Poverty), Goal 5 (Gender Equality), Goal 7 (Energy), Goal 13 (Climate Change), Goal 14 (Marine Resources), Goal 15 (Terrestrial Resources) and Goal 17 (Means of Implementation). Japan has already begun addressing many of the aforementioned issues in its policy agenda, but there still remain areas in which Japan should further strengthen its efforts. It is indeed necessary for Japan to re-identify the issues to be tackled in relation to the SDGs and make better use of its past experiences, both domestically and internationally, to forge a sustainable future for Japan as well as for the international community. For example, the key principle of the 2030 Agenda that no one will be left behind is embodied in the goals of the entire international community, and reflects the concept of human security, for which Japan has been a leading advocate. This notion is in line with Japan s domestic policies that promote a society where all citizens can participate and play an active role through its Plan for Dynamic Engagement of All Citizens decided by the Cabinet in June Under the plan, the government is implementing measures to create virtuous cycles of growth and distribution, i.e. to build a new economic system where we enhance childcare support and social security as a broader economic policy which will lead to a more robust economy. Many countries across the world are now confronted with aging populations, and Japan is striving to provide a Japan model for a sustainable economy and society ahead of other developed countries. In the environmental field, the Government of Japan clarified its stance in the Basic Environment Plan to aim for integrated environmental, economic and social improvements. Similarly, through the Paris Agreement adopted at the 21st session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (held in December 2015) and the Plan for Global Warming Countermeasures developed in line with Japan s Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC), the Government of Japan is committed to fostering measures for integrated environmental, economic and social improvements. In addition, the Fundamental Plan for Establishing a Sound Material-Cycle Society and the National Biodiversity Strategy of Japan are already developed and serving as the basis for various policy measures which are underway. These Plans and Strategy are consistent with the spirit of the 2030 Agenda. 3

5 Moreover, in the area of global health, Universal Health Coverage (UHC) was included in the SDGs targets. Japan attaches great importance to UHC as a country that established its own universal health insurance coverage (Kokuminkaihoken) as early as 1961 and has maintained the system for more than 50 years. Japan will demonstrate leadership in this field as a clear testimony to its commitment to human security in the context of international cooperation. 3. Vision and Priority Areas (1) Vision In regard to our efforts to implement the SDGs, the 2030 Agenda states the following: We resolve, between now and 2030, to end poverty and hunger everywhere; to combat inequalities within and among countries; to build peaceful, just and inclusive societies; to protect human rights and promote gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls; and to ensure the lasting protection of the planet and its natural resources. We resolve also to create conditions for sustainable, inclusive and sustained economic growth, shared prosperity and decent work for all Japan wishes to contribute to the world as a leading solution provider by sharing its successes and lessons learned in building a sustainable economy and society at home. Japan aims to become a role model for the world in the implementation of measures to achieve the SDGs and will make efforts both in Japan and in cooperation with other countries to achieve sustainable societies worldwide where no one will be left behind. With the above in mind, Japan has established the following vision: Become a leader toward a future where economic, social and environmental improvements are attained in an integrated, sustainable and resilient manner while leaving no one behind. (2) Priority areas In order to achieve the aforementioned vision, Japan has set out eight priority areas. While Japan has already achieved some of the targets of the SDGs domestically, there still remains a range of issues to address in cooperation with other countries to achieve all the goals and targets on a global scale. The eight priority areas outline what areas among the goals and targets of the SDGs Japan should focus on, in light of the national context. These priority areas include both domestic measures and those to be implemented through international cooperation. The priority areas are clustered into the Five Ps, upheld in the 2030 Agenda: People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace and Partnership. All SDGs and targets are indivisible and should therefore be attained in an integrated manner; similarly, the eight priority issues are closely related and inseparable. Based on the recognition that the aforementioned national vision will not be achieved if any one of the priority issues is not successfully addressed, Japan will implement related measures under the priority areas in an integrated manner. Specific measures to be implemented to this end and other related information are described in the Annex. "5Ps" upheld in the 2030 Agenda and Japan's 8 priority areas People 1. Empowerment of All People 2. Achievement of Good Health and Longevity Prosperity 3. Creating Growth Markets, Revitalization of Rural Areas, and Promoting Science Technology and Innovation 4. Sustainable and Resilient Land Use, Promoting Quality Infrastructure Planet 5. Energy Conservation, Renewable Energy, Climate Change Countermeasures, and Sound Material-Cycle Society 6. Conservation of Environment, including Biodiversity, Forests and the Oceans Peace 7. Achieving Peaceful, Safe and Secure Societies Partnership 8. Strengthening the Means and Frameworks for the Implementation of the SDGs 4

6 4. Major Principles for Implementation Japan will implement the measures for the priority areas in accordance with the following principles, which are directly described in or derived from the 2030 Agenda. These principles should be taken into account in all priority areas in the course of implementation. The eight priority areas and the concrete measures listed in the Annex will be appraised based on the principles in the course of action, as well as in considering the necessity of new measures or revising measures. (1) Universality Japan will take further steps domestically and internationally in order to fully implement the 2030 Agenda. Domestic efforts have multifaceted effects that will help achieve international goals at the same time. Likewise, international cooperation is not merely a form of assistance abroad, but also has positive impacts on Japan s domestic prosperity. We should also note the significance of linking domestic measures with international cooperation to effectively address individual priorities. (2) Inclusiveness The key phrase, no one will be left behind, encapsulates the philosophy that underpins the 2030 Agenda, demanding actions for all people, including children, youth, persons with disabilities, people living with HIV/AIDS, older persons, indigenous peoples, refugees, internally displaced persons, and migrants. Japan will pay due attention to the most vulnerable individuals in all of its efforts, both domestic and those implemented through international cooperation. In addition, the concept of human security will continue to be a guiding principle for Japan s development cooperation on the implementation of the SDGs. Additionally, respect for human rights as a universally accepted value in the international community, as well as gender equality and mainstreaming a gender perspective, are indispensable as cross-sectorial values in attaining all goals. They should be included and reflected in all measures. In connection with the advancement of gender equality and mainstreaming a gender perspective, well-developed gender statistics are crucially important, and efforts shall be made to collect as much gender disaggregated data as possible in the implementation of the SDGs. (3) Participatory approach In addition to ensuring that no vulnerable people will be left behind in any of the measures, the Government of Japan will foster a participatory approach in which all stakeholders play a role in our efforts to build a sustainable society. (4) Integrated approach As emphasized in the 2030 Agenda, the goals and targets of the SDGs are indivisible and their implementation should be carried out in an integrated manner. Accordingly, the Government of Japan will take an integrated approach to solve the issues related to the three dimensions of economy, society and the environment, while attaching importance to fostering interactions and synergies among various issues in each priority area. Measures shall be carried out in an integrated and organic manner, bearing in mind the significance of linking different priority areas. (5) Transparency and accountability Transparency and accountability are important in ensuring the participation of all stakeholders. The Government of Japan will therefore ensure high transparency in the implementation of its measures and will publicly disclose assessments on the progress made on a regular basis to promote accountability. A list of concrete measures will be revised and updated based on the findings of these assessments. 5. Implementation Framework (1) Governmental system The SDGs Promotion Headquarters established within the Cabinet will foster close cooperation among relevant agencies and lead the comprehensive and effective implementation of related measures. The Headquarters will focus in particular on the following items, while cooperating closely with the relevant agencies that are individually implementing the related initiatives: Monitor the progress of measures taken in line with 5

7 the SDGs Implementation Guiding Principles and review the Guiding Principles, including adjustments of and addition to the current indicators, based on the monitoring results (follow-up and review) Promote exchange of opinions and cooperation/collaboration with stakeholders Conduct awareness raising PR activities for the 2030 Agenda and the Implementation Guiding Principles. (2) Mainstreaming the SDGs The 2030 Agenda states that Each government will also decide how these aspirational and global targets should be incorporated into national planning processes, policies and strategies. Accordingly, the Government of Japan and related agencies will incorporate the SDGs into their plans, strategies and policies as much as possible. At the same time, the government will explore means to achieve necessary systemic reforms and endeavor to appropriately secure financial resources as policy incentives to foster both individual and collective efforts of the ministries and other government offices to implement measures in achieving the SDGs. (3) Cooperation with stakeholders The 2030 Agenda also states as follows: Agenda. These SDGs Promotion Roundtable Meetings are attended by representatives from the related agencies and other stakeholders. Through these meetings, the Government of Japan aims to cooperate more closely with all stakeholders. The Government of Japan will also pursue efforts to establish platforms to exchange views and to foster partnerships with relevant stakeholders by linking them with the SDGs Promotion Round Table Meetings established under the auspices of the SDGs Promotion Headquarters in dealing with issues to be addressed by individual ministries and other cross-sectorial issues to be dealt by multiple ministries and agencies. Preceding examples of such platforms are the Stakeholders Meeting established by the the Environment and the Roundtable Meeting on the Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) to which both the Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and the the Environment, are serving as the secretariat. The Government of Japan will also enhance close cooperation with a range of stakeholders engaging in philanthropic activities and various other initiatives in support of the SDGs. 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. As described above, the Government of Japan needs to implement measures for the 2030 Agenda, monitor progress, and conduct follow-up and review activities across boundaries and through public-private partnerships. It will do this in cooperation with a wide range of stakeholders, including local governments, NGOs/NPOs, academia, the private sector, international organizations and other entities, parliamentarians, scientists and cooperatives. To this end, the Government of Japan holds roundtable meetings on the items related to the promotion and implementation of the 2030 (NGOs and NPOs) NGOs and NPOs played an important role on behalf of the general public in the formulation process of the 2030 Agenda. Now, in the implementation of the Agenda, NGOs and NPOs will likewise play an extremely important role in building a future society where no one will be left behind. They will facilitate collaboration with vulnerable people and advocate on potential challenges and policy options through their networks at the global and regional levels. The Government of Japan views NGOs and NPOs, as well as expanded local communities, private entities, community based organizations and other groups, as important implementing partners and will further foster effective partnerships with these organizations. (Private Companies) For the achievement of the SDGs, it is critical that not only the public sector, but also the private sector 6

8 contribute to solutions for the public agenda. Private technologies and resources are necessary for the success of the SDGs. In addition to conventional corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities, some companies have already begun engaging in activities that contribute to solutions to social issues by incorporating the SDGs into their core business. The Government of Japan welcomes this trend and will enhance cooperation with the private sector by sharing the good practices on advanced implementation measures and by giving incentives through awards and other means, with the goal of the further implementation of the 2030 Agenda. The government will also make efforts to create an environment conducive for companies in the private sector to foster innovation in their business. In particular, the private sector needs to implement sustainability-oriented initiatives such as business and human rights, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investment, and social bonds, in order to proactively address public agendas related to environmental, social, governance issues and human rights. These initiatives are also critical for Japanese companies to maintain their competitiveness in the global market and to avoid falling behind in meeting global investor evaluation criteria, which increasingly focus on the ESG fields. The Government of Japan will implement policies to help companies meet these requirements and will support the private sector in conducting related activities. (Consumers) Production and consumption are closely and indivisibly related. Sustainable production and consumption should thus be fostered at the same time. Based on this understanding, the Government of Japan will encourage consumers and citizens to take voluntary initiatives as major players in the consumption arena. (Local governments) Local governments and other local stakeholders are absolutely essential to the nationwide implementation of SDGs-related measures. The national government will therefore encourage local governments to incorporate the SDGs into their strategies and policies as much as possible. Government ministries will support the efforts of local governments through measures to promote partnership among various stakeholders in achieving the SDGs. (Science community) Science, technology and innovation (STI) is one of the priority areas of the guiding principles and an essential element for the attainment of targets. The Government of Japan will effectively use STI to implement a range of related measures, including enhanced international cooperation, and to solve emerging issues in a swift and flexible manner. It will also strengthen scientific analysis and evidence in setting and monitoring appropriate indicators to achieve the SDGs, analyze synergy and offset effects among the implemented measures, and take actions based on scientific analysis in the follow-up and review process. To this end, the government will foster systematic cooperation and collaboration with the scientific community in Japan as well as international initiatives such as Future Earth. (Labor unions) Labor unions, as a vehicle for social dialogue, can make important contributions to achieving decent work for all and building a sustainable economy and society by ensuring fair labor conditions, human rights, environment protection, safety, and peace both at the national and international levels, and by exercising mechanisms for collective employer-employee relationships. The Government of Japan will promote dialogue with labor unions both at the planning and implementation phases of measures related to the SDGs by the national and local governments. (4) Communication The SDGs Promotion Headquarters will proactively plan and lead communication activities to promote SDGs-related measures as a national movement in order to increase public understanding and support for engagement with the SDGs. The Headquarters, in cooperation with the UN, international organizations and other stakeholders, will also actively share Japan s efforts with the world through a range of international conferences and other opportunities. 7

9 To this end, the Government of Japan will foster the sharing of good practices among implementing partners, including the private sector, by giving awards and promoting the use of SDGs logos and branding. Moreover, the Government of Japan will further promote Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) as well as encourage learning about SDGs in all settings, including schools, households, workplaces and local communities in order to nurture in children, who will lead society in 2030 and beyond, the competencies to be a creator of sustainable societies and the world. 6. Follow-up and Review In order to appropriately monitor the progress of SDGs-related measures in Japan, the Government of Japan will make proactive use of the relevant statistical data, Earth Observation Data and other data, while employing key performance indicators (KPIs) to the extent possible. The SDGs global indicators will be utilized in these KPIs as much as possible. The progress of the measures listed in the Implementation Guiding Principles will be reviewed based on these indicators, and the review of the Guiding Principles will be conducted in a transparent and accountable manner. The government will also report progress to the United Nations as appropriate, based on the indicators at global or national levels. In addition, the follow-up and review will be examined against the principles listed in Section 4 (Major Principles for Implementation) of this document. In the review of the Implementation Guiding Principles, new measures that are deemed relevant to the SDGs will be added, taking into account the progress made in the implementation of existing measures. The Government of Japan will proactively participate in and contribute to the global follow-up and review process of the implementation of the 2030 Agenda through participation in the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF). Japan will present at Voluntary National Reviews of the HLPF in 2017 and will consider participating in its subsequent reviews. The government will consider completing the first round of follow-up and review of the present Implementation Guiding Principles by 2019, looking toward the session of the HLPF to be convened by the President of the General Assembly in the same year. Subsequent to the 2019 HLPF, follow-up and review will be conducted, taking into account the four-year cycle of the HLPF organized by the President of the General Assembly. The government will ensure the participation of a range of broad stakeholders in the follow-up and review process, similar to the process of formulating this document. 17 Goals to transform our world 8

10 Provisional translation Specific Measures to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals 1. Empowerment of All People SDGs that are considered to be particularly relevant: SDGs 1 (Poverty), 4 (Education), 5 (Gender), 8 (Economic growth and employment), 10 (Inequality), 12 (Sustainable consumption and production patterns), and Domestic measures Based on the Japan's Plan for Dynamic Engagement of All Citizens, implement the following measures to create a society in which all citizens are dynamically engaged. Creation of a society with dynamic engagement of all citizens: Working-style reform (Employment) Reduction of overwork Creation of a society with dynamic engagement of all citizens: Dream-weaving childcare support (Children) Promotion of child poverty countermeasures (Youth) Promotion of employment measures for young people (Women) Promote gender equality and women's empowerment Working-style reform represents the biggest challenge to be met across the board to create a society in which all citizens are dynamically engaged. Accordingly, implement measures to provide workers with more working style options by improving working conditions of non-regular workers including the achievement of equal pay for equal work, reducing overtime work and total working hours, and fostering the employment of older workers by encouraging companies to increase the retirement age to 65 and offer their employees ongoing employment even after reaching that age. Based on Japan s Plan for Dynamic Engagement of All Citizens, enhance the execution of the legal regulations and also start reexamining how to regulate overtime work approved under the so called 36 agreement, which is made between an employer and the labor union in accordance with Article 36 of the Labor Standards Act to allow the employer to extend the working hours of employees without limit. To attain the desired birthrate of 1.8, create a society where as many young people as possible can fulfill their hopes for marriage and childbirth and can raise their children with peace of mind, and where all children can have ambitions and work to make their dreams come true. Promote child poverty countermeasures in a comprehensive manner based on the General Principles of Policy on Poverty among Children, which was decided by the Cabinet in August Based on Japan s Plan for Dynamic Engagement of All Citizens, foster the steady implementation of the Act for Employment Promotion etc. of Youth (enacted in 2015) and foster the employment of young people to provide them with more opportunities to effectively demonstrate their abilities. Based on the 4th Basic Plan for Gender Equality (approved by the Cabinet in December 2015), the government enhance systems for promoting gender 8.5 Indicators set in the Japan s Plan for Dynamic Engagement of All Citizens 8.5 Percentage of workers who work 49 hours or more per week Indicators set in the Japan s Plan for Dynamic Engagement of All Citizens 1.2 Indicators set in the General Principles of Policy on Poverty among Children 8.5 Percentage of involuntary non-regular workers (aged 25 to 34) 5 Achievement levels of the 71 performance objectives in implementation of the plan and Cabinet Secretariat and Health, Labour and Welfare Cabinet Secretariat and Cabinet Office and Health, Labour and Welfare Cabinet Office and 9

11 equality in the following priority fields. 1.Reformation of men-oriented working styles for women s empowerment 2. Expansion of women s participation in policy decision-making processes 3. Securing equal opportunities and treatment between men and women and work-life balance 4. Promoting gender equality in regional communities, agricultural, forestry and fishery communities, and in the field of the environment 5.Gender equality in science and technology and academic fields 6. Support for women s lifelong health 7.Elimination of all forms of violence against women 8.Creation of an environment in which people facing poverty, aging, disabilities can lead secure lives 9.Consolidation of the social systems based on the perspective of gender equality 10.Awareness-raising on gender equality through education and media 11.Establishing disaster risk management and reconstruction system from the perspective of gender equality 12.International collaboration and contribution on gender equality in 12 priority fields of the 4th Basic Plan for Gender Equality (Education) Enhancement of elementary and secondary education Give support to children in completing elementary and secondary education to ensure equal opportunities in education. Revise and implement the national curriculum standards to provide children with a sufficient level of education throughout the country and help them foster competency required for the new era. Also to this end, improve the quality and abilities of teachers and enhance the allocation of teacher and other staffs. 4.1 (1) Upper secondary graduation rates (2) Decrease in the number of students positioned in the lower learning groups in international student assesment surveys (3) Increase of learning motivation and improvement of learning habits among students Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Enhancement of early childhood education Early childhood education provides the foundation for the lifelong development of personality and it is therefore critical to provide all children with opportunities to receive high-quality early childhood education regardless of the economic situations of their households. Accordingly, work to step by step make early childhood education free of charge while also improving the quality. 4.2 (1) Percentage of children attending kindergarten and (2) Percentage of children receiving free-of-charge childcare Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and Enhancement of higher education In light of the importance of developing highly skilled human resources at higher education institutions, provide highly motivated and talented students with opportunities to receive higher education by means of establishing a grant-type scholarship scheme and other economic assistance, while enhancing support to students in general and also providing people already working in society with second learning opportunities at universities, professional training college and. 4.3 (1) Percentage of students who enter higher education institutions (2) Expansion of systems to allow students to receive education on a part-time basis at universities and systems to enable those already working in society to attend and complete courses of learning (3) Greater adult student enrollment in universities, junior colleges,and specialized Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and 10

12 Enhancement of career education and vocational education Promotion of education to meet special needs and provision of educational and learning opportunities to foster gender equality Creation of a society with dynamic engagement of all citizens: Social security that provides reassurance (Persons with disabilities) Implementation of the Policies included in Basic Programme for Persons with Disabilities (Third) Provision of barrier-free access to public transport facilities In addition to raising basic and general abilities that provide a foundation for social and vocational independence, we will prepare opportunities in which students can correspond to the mobilization of the labor market and gain practical and academic knowledge and skills throughout their lifetimes. In order to achieve this, enhancement of career education, improvement of internship projects, and collaboration between education and employment are required to avoid job mismatching. For the creation of an inclusive society, provide persons with disabilities with sufficient education according to their age, abilities and personal characteristics. To this end, improve and enhance the content and methods of education given to them. Also, for the creation of a gender equal society, foster gender equality at schools and in households and local communities, and increase educational and learning options. Upholding the clear target of eliminating cases in which people have no choice but to leave their jobs in order to provide family members with nursing care, reform the social security system to create a society in which people can use desirable nursing care services,provide nursing care without anxieties,balance nursing care with working,and lead long and healthy lives with peace of mind. In order to realize a cohesive society where all citizens, regardless of whether or not they have a disability, coexist with mutual respect for personality and individuality, implement the measures further in the following areas to support the independence and social participation of persons with disabilities. 1. Livelihood support 2. Health and medical care 3. Education, cultural and art activities, sports, etc. 4. Support of employment/finding employment and economic independence 5. Living environment 6. Information accessibility 7. Safety and security 8. Elimination of discrimination and promotion of advocacy 9. Considerations in administrative services, etc. 10. International cooperation Promote adoption of barrier-free design based on the concept of universal design ( Easy-to-use and free-to-use,for anyone in anywhere ) and in line with the "Act on Promotion of Smooth Transportation, etc. of Elderly Persons, Disabled Persons training colleges. (4) Situation concerning applicants for and recipients of scholarships 4.4 (1)Improving student experiences in workplace and internship projects in secondary schools, universities, junior colleges, colleges of technology, and specialized training colleges, etc. (2)Greater adult student enrollment in universities, junior colleges, and specialized training colleges. 4.5 (1) Percentage of individual instruction plans and individual educational support plans created for children and students with disabilities at early childhood and elementary and secondary educational institutions (2) Number of students with disabilities attending higher education institutions Indicators set in the Japan s Plan for Dynamic Engagement of All Citizens Achievement levels of the targets of Basic Programme for Persons with Disabilities (Third) 11.2 Follow-up results of the measures implemented in line with the "Basic Policy on Facilitation of Smooth Traveling and Others Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Cabinet Secretariat and Cabinet Office and Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism 11

13 Promotion of the employment of persons with disabilities Based on Japan s Plan for Dynamic Engagement of All Citizens, urge companies that have not yet achieved the legally mandated employment rate (2.0%) to do so by giving instructions to these companies and also through other measures, and help persons with disabilities to find jobs according to their preferences and personal characteristics and to continue to hold down those jobs. (Elimination of discrimination) Promotion of Mental Conduct activities for human rights awareness-raising on Barrier-Free the theme of respecting the human rights of foreign nationals and persons with disabilities and promote Mental Barrier-Free to create an inclusive society where people respect one another regardless of nationality or whether or not they have disabilities. 8.5 Results of the human rights awareness-raising activities conducted by the human rights bodies of the Justice 10.3 Results of the human rights awareness-raising activities conducted by the human rights bodies of the Justice Health, Labour and Welfare Justice (Employment) Further Foster the implementation of industrial accident prevention 8.8 (1) Number of people killed in implementation of measures based on the 12th Industrial Accident Prevention industrial accidents industrial accident Plan set in 2015, thereby creating a society where everyone (2) Number of people killed or prevention measures can work in a safe and sound manner with peace of mind. injured (and cannot work four or more days) due to industrial accidents Health, Labour and Welfare (Education) Promotion of In line with the national implementation plan on Education 4.7 Steady implementation of ESD Education for for Sustainable Development (ESD) and, the act on the and environmental education Sustainable promotion of environmental conservation activities through Development (ESD) environmental education, strengthen cooperation among and environmental multiple stakeholders which are involved in ESD and education environmental education so as to provide suitable education to people at home, work place, region, school, and in accordance with their development levels. In order to nurture children's competencies to be a creator of sustainable societies and the world, promote SDGs education through improving curriculum and revising teaching materials at school in accordance with the new national curriculum standards that will be implemented from April Acceptance of more To foster the acceptance of excellent international students, 4.b Achievement of 300,000 international students continue enhancing economic support measures, including international students in Japan the provision of scholarships. Provision of According to the third Basic Programme for Persons with 4.5 (1) Employment rate of those vocational training to Disabilities, provide persons with disabilities with who have completed courses at persons with vocational training that gives consideration to their vocational ability development disabilities disabilities at vocational ability development schools for schools for disabled persons disabled persons, and also provide them with a range of (2) Employment rate of those training according to their situations by making use of who have completed courses educational and training institutes in the private sector to provided by private sector which such training can be commissioned. institutes on commission from the government Affairs, Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and Ministry of the Environment Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Health, Labour and Welfare 12

14 (Consumer) Implementation of the Based on the work schedule (approved by Consumer Policy 12.3 Situation concerning the Basic Plan for Council on 24th March 2015, and revised on 19th July 12.8 follow-up of the work schedule Consumers 2016) of Basic Plan for Consumers (decided by the Cabinet of Basic Plan for Consumers on 24th March 2015), steadily implement the following policies. The work schedule will be revised every year to ensure that it reflects the circumstances of the moment concerning consumers and consumer policies. This revision may keep in mind the concept of promoting the sustainable consumption in the UN Guidelines for Consumer Protection (1) Ensuring the safety of consumers (2) Enhancement of labeling and ensuring trust (3) Realizing fair transactions (4) Creating a society where consumers can make choices and act as a leader (5) Establishing a framework for consumer s damage relief and for the protection of their interests (6) Reinforcing the national and regional consumer administration Overseas measures (Empowerment of women) Development Strategy Based on the issue-specific development policies to support 5 (1) Global indicator (5.1.1) for Gender Equality women (set in 2016), support developing countries in Whether or not legal and Women's attaining Sustainable Development Goal 5 with a focus on: frameworks are in place to Empowerment (1) promoting women s and girls rights; (2) improving an promote, enforce and monitor enabling environment for women and girls to reach their equality and full potentials; and (3) advancing women s leadership in non-discrimination on the basis politics, economy and other public fields. of sex (2) Number of female administrative officers and other women who received human resources development trainings (3) Number of female students who have received the benefit of educational support (4) Contribution (development cooperation) focuesd on gender equality and women's empowerment National Action Plan Based on the National Action Plan on Women, Peace and 5.2 Global indicator (5.1.1) on Women, Peace and Security (formulated in 2015), promote the participation of 5.5 Whether or not legal Security women in decision-making processes both in Japan and frameworks are in place to abroad, and give consideration to the human rights of promote, enforce and monitor women and gender perspective when tackling challenges equality and for peace and security. non-discrimination on the basis of sex in the countries to which Japan is giving support Empowerment of Hold the World Assembly for Women (WAW!) as part of 5.5 Global indicators (5.5.1, 5.5.2) women through the the efforts to achieve a society where women shine, and Participation of women in the World Assembly for discuss measures to promote the empowerment of women economic and political fields in Women (WAW!) both in Japan and abroad. Japan and abroad Consumer Affairs Agency Affairs and JICA Affairs, JICA and Affairs 13

15 (Education) Learning Strategy for Based on the issue-specific policies set for educational 4 (1) Global indicator (4.1.1) Peace and Growth support in September 2015, provide support to the Proportion of children and achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 4 in young people: (a) in Grade 2 or developing countries based on the following policies: (1) 3; (b) at the end of primary education cooperation to achieve inclusive, equitable and education; and (c) at the end of quality learning; (2) education cooperation for industrial, lower secondary education science & technology human resource development and achieving at least a minimum sustainable social economic development; and (3) proficiency level in (i) reading establishment and expansion of both international and and (ii) mathematics, by sex regional educational cooperation networks. (2) Contribution in the educational field (development cooperation) Dissemination of Based on the EDU-Port Japan public-private collaboration 4.1 Number of cases in which the Japanese-style platform, to achieve successful educational collaboration 4.2 Japanese-style education education using with international partners, Education, Culture, 4.3 model was implemented public-private Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) and other outside Japan in response to collaboration platform partners will hold international forums and pilot programs. the needs of each foreign Through these efforts, Japan intends to build stronger country (10 cases by the end of relations of trust and cooperation with those countries that fiscal 2020) Japan collaborates with, and furthermore, improve the education of both Japan and other countries. Affairs and JICA Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology 2. Achievement of Good Health and Longevity SDGs that are considered to be particularly relevant: SDG3 (Health) and Domestic measures Based on the Japan's Plan for Dynamic Engagement of All Citizens, implement the following measures to create a society in which all citizens are dynamically engaged. Creation of a society with dynamic engagement of all citizens: Social security that provides reassurance Implementation of health promotion and countermeasures for lifestyle diseases Uphold the clear target of eliminating cases in which people have no choice but to leave their jobs in order to provide family members with nursing care. Reform the social security system to create a society in which people can lead long and healthy lives with peace of mind. Make work and nursing care of family members compatible by enabling households to use the nursing care services of their choice and care for family members in an easy-to-manage fashion. Through cooperation among companies, private organizations and municipalities, steadily implement Health Japan 21 (the second term) plan in line with the Health Promotion Act for the extension of healthy life expectancy and reduction of health disparities a Indicators set in Japan s Plan for Dynamic Engagement of All Citizens (1) Decrease in the percentage of heavy drinkers with high lifestyle-related disease risks (2) Decrease in the percentage of smoking adults Cabinet Secretariat and Health, Labour and Welfare (Promotion of health and longevity) Implementation of the Action Plan for Strengthening Measures on Emerging Infectious Diseases Based on the Action Plan for Strengthening Measures on 3.d Achievement levels of the Emerging Infectious Diseases, aim to create the society targets set for each of the with strenghtned systems to counter infectious diseases measures based on the Basic by establishing improved domestic systems, including Plan health and medical services, test and research systems, and human resource base for infectious diseases. Cabinet Secretariat and 14