1. 2030 Agenda ENVIRONMENT TRANSPORT TRADE INNOVATION AND COMPETITIVENESS
HOUSING AND LAND MANAGEMENT
POPULATION
ENVIRONMENT
TRADE
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
FORESTS
STATISTICS

2. 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

3. 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: stiftung.de/fileadmin/files/BSt/Publikationen/GrauePublikationen/Studie_NW_Sustainable- Development-Goals_Are-the-rich-countries-ready_2015.pdf)
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4. 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)

5. Pollution costs lives
Age-standardized mortality rate attributed to household and ambient air pollution
(per 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)

6. 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)

7. 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)

8. 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)

9. 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)

10. 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 - competitiveness-report /)

11. 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)

12. 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)

13. 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

14. 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.

15. 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