2030 Agenda ENVIRONMENT TRANSPORT TRADE INNOVATION AND COMPETITIVENESS HOUSING AND LAND MANAGEMENT POPULATION ENVIRONMENT TRADE SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FORESTS STATISTICS

Transition to universal 2030 Agenda Report looks back at MDGs to leap forward to the SDGs 2030 Agenda is relevant to all countries in the region – high- and middle-income SDGs are more comprehensive and interconnected, and so need to be the solutions!!! The transition to the SDGs is significant in our region. The MDG framework was not relevant to the whole region. Now all countries – high- and middle-income – need to implement the SDGs. Many governments are taking the first steps to implement the SDGs (-> Regional SDG Survey): - They review existing policy frameworks, e.g. national sustainable development strategies, and other policies and strategies in light of the SDGs - They create or strengthen inter-ministerial coordination structures and ‘whole- of-government’ approaches - They define national priorities and adapt SDGs to national and local realities www.unece.org/index.php?id=43928

Where are we now? COUNTRY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 AUSTRIA BELGIUM CANADA CZECH REPUBLIC DENMARK ESTONIA FINLAND FRANCE GERMANY GREECE HUNGARY ICELAND IRELAND ISRAEL ITALY LUXEMBOURG NETHERLANDS NORWAY POLAND PORTUGAL SLOVAK REPUBLIC SLOVENIA SPAIN SWEDEN SWITZERLAND TURKEY UNITED KINGDOM UNITED STATES OF AMERICA The R-UNDG chair has mentioned a number of transition issues for the programme countries in the region Where do the advanced countries stand? According to the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), advanced countries are not fully prepared for the SDGs (Blue: fit for the goal; Bright: partly fit; Red: not fit; Dark Grey: no data) Weaknesses are concentrated in the areas sustainable energy (SDG 7), growth and employment (SDG 8), infrastructure, industrialization and innovation (SDG 9), climate change (SDG 13) and global partnership (SDG 17) (Source: https://www.bertelsmann- stiftung.de/fileadmin/files/BSt/Publikationen/GrauePublikationen/Studie_NW_Sustainable- Development-Goals_Are-the-rich-countries-ready_2015.pdf) ▪▪▪▪

Income disparities widened in some countries Income Inequality and Economic Performance There is also a widening of income disparities in a number of advanced countries (Source: Eurostat, IMF, UNECE calculations)

Pollution costs lives Age-standardized mortality rate attributed to household and ambient air pollution (per 100 000 population) As the R-UNDG chair said, it is an important lesson from our report that we need to integrate different sectoral policies to achieve progress. The environment is a prime example. Environmental policy alone is not enough. The environment also needs to be integrated into sectoral policies (e.g., agriculture, energy, health and transport). For instance, air pollution is a pressing issue. As we all know, it is not only a local problem, but also an issue that has implications across borders and for all of us. We all need to breathe. We cannot prevent air pollutants from ‘travelling’ thousands of kilometers from their point of emission. The effects on health, environment and the economy are severe. (Source: WHO Global Health Observatory data repository and WHO Regional Office for Europe, OECD (2015), Economic cost of the health impact of air pollution in Europe: Clean air, health and wealth)

Climate change mitigation Emissions of CO2 from fuel combustion in the UNECE region (billion tones and percentages) Also climate change is a complex challenge. We need to look at different sectors and their linkages (energy, transport, forests, water etc.) and work with many partners to address it. Emissions from fuel combustion have declined, also in reaction to the economic crisis. They have further declined during post-crisis recovery. The region has become more efficient but more remains to be done. (Source: IEA CO2 Emissions from Fuel Combustion online data service 2016 edition)

Renewables are gaining ground Renewable energy in the UNECE region (contribution to total energy supply) It is key to ensure access to affordable, clean energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the carbon footprint of energy sector Renewables are gaining ground in the region (Source: IEA World Energy Statistics and Balances)

Gender disparities persist Labour market participation does not close the gender pay gap There has been progress in gender equality and women’s empowerment in the region, as our transition report points out. However, gender disparities persist, e.g. the gender pay gap. The SDGs will help tackle critical issues such as violence against women, women’s access to assets, participation in private and public decision-making, gender-responsive institutions and governance systems. Gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls features in SDG 5 as well as in gender-related targets under other goals. This mainstreaming will significantly contribute to progress on gender across the SDG agenda. (Source: UNECE database)

Barriers to export Trade facilitation efforts are required Time to export (hours) Some challenges persist that have not been at the core of the MDGs Need to continue economic integration and cooperation across the region (Source: World Bank Doing Business Report)

Infrastructure needs to be improved Infrastructure quality, perceptions according to WEF survey According to the WEF, infrastructure is perceived to deteriorate in many countries (Source: WEF Global Competitiveness Report - http://reports.weforum.org/global- competitiveness-report-2014-2015/)

ODA is necessary to meet SDGs Net ODA as percentage of GNI, 2015 The Global Partnership was an important part of the MDGs and will be critical for the SDGs in the context of the Addis Ababa Action Agenda 6 countries in the region are meeting the ODA goal of 0.7% ODA will be necessary as part of the overall funding portfolio for sustainable development (Source: OECD)

Statistics Assess readiness of countries to report on global SDG indicators Identify regional indicators Provide guidance on national and subnational indicators Clarify setup of reporting on SDGs Build statistical capacities Communicate and disseminate SDG statistics Data is essential for effective and transparent monitoring and this is an area where UN work, at different levels, is particularly significant. The importance of disaggregation has been mentioned by the R-UNDG chair. Joint UN statistical work can help to assess the readiness of countries and provide guidance and capacity-building (-> CES Road Map)  

Cooperation and synergies at the national level UNECE participation in 17 UNDAFs COUNTRY SUPPORT AREAS ALBANIA Statistics, Housing, Environment ARMENIA Statistics, Innovation, Trade, Forestry, Housing, Environment AZERBAIJAN Innovation, Housing, Sustainable Energy, Forestry, Environment BELARUS Statistics, Innovation, Trade, Sustainable Energy, Environment BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA Sustainable Energy, Environment GEORGIA Statistics, Innovation, Trade, Housing, Transport/ Road Safety, Forestry, Sustainable Energy, Environment KAZAKHSTAN Innovation, PPPs, Sustainable Energy, Statistics, Forestry, Environment KYRGYZSTAN Statistics, Sustainable Energy, Forestry MONTENEGRO Statistics, Forestry, Environment, Innovation, Trade REP. OF MOLDOVA Statistics, Trade, Housing, Sustainable Energy, Environment SERBIA Statistics, Innovation, Trade, Housing, Transport/ Road Safety TAJIKISTAN Statistics, Innovation, PPPs, Sustainable Energy, Trade, Environment FYR OF MACEDONIA Statistics, Innovation, Trade, Environment TURKEY Statistics, Innovation, PPPs, Transport (e-TIR) TURKMENISTAN UKRAINE Statistics, Trade, Environment UZBEKISTAN Statistics, Innovations, Trade, Housing, Forestry, Environment

Regional Forum on Sustainable Development Geneva, 25 April 2017 Back-to-back with UNECE Anniversary session Functions of regional reviews: Peer learning and exchange of best practices Identify regional trends Address transboundary issues Policy Segment on “The Second Year of the SDGs in the Region – Knowing Where We Stand and Moving on to Prosperity and Well-being for All” Regional Round Tables for peer learning: Nationalization and localization of SDGs Subregional cooperation for SDG implementation Data and monitoring Focus on peer learning and cross-sectoral policy debate at the Regional Forum in Geneva on 25 April 2017.

on Sustainable Development Regional Follow-up and Review High-Level Political Forum Reviews in UNECE Sectoral Committees and other UNECE inputs Reviews and inputs from regional UN system Regional Forum on Sustainable Development Reviews and inputs from other regional and international organisations Reviews and inputs from civil society and other stakeholders National reviews and monitoring