1. Steurer: Possibilities of European Cooperation in SD strategy cycles SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa, 14 April 2007 Steurer: SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa Sustainable Development Strategies in Europe Presentation given at the Carlton University Ottawa/Canada, 13 April 2007 Reinhard Steurer RIMAS - Research Institute for Managing Sustainability www.sustainability.eu www.sustainability.eu www.sd-network.eu

2. Steurer: Possibilities of European Cooperation in SD strategy cycles SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa, 14 April 2007 Steurer: SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa  What are SD strategies?  Basics on SD strategies in Europe  Principles and steps of SD strategy cycles Orientation

3. Steurer: Possibilities of European Cooperation in SD strategy cycles SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa, 14 April 2007 Steurer: SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa  What are SD strategies?  Basics on SD strategies in Europe  Principles and steps of SD strategy cycles Orientation

4. Steurer: Possibilities of European Cooperation in SD strategy cycles SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa, 14 April 2007 Steurer: SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa  SD strategies are strategic processes rather than strategic documents...  … asked for and described in ch. 8 of Agenda 21 and further specified in UN & OECD guidelines …  … aiming at normative SD principles …  … by following some key process steps.  The steps of an SD strategy form a strategy cycle What are SD strategies?

5. Steurer: Possibilities of European Cooperation in SD strategy cycles SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa, 14 April 2007 Steurer: SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa  What are SD strategies?  Basics on SD strategies in Europe  Principles and steps of SD strategy cycles Orientation

6. Steurer: Possibilities of European Cooperation in SD strategy cycles SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa, 14 April 2007 Steurer: SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa  Most EU Members States have adopted a cross-sectoral SD strategy in recent years (Johannesburg 2002)  Most coordinated by Environment Ministry, some by chancellery/cabinet office  Some comprehensive, some cosmetic  No single ideal SD strategy in reality, but several good practices scattered across Europe  European Council adopted EU SD strategy in June 2006: provides orientation for national SD strategies and introduces new cycle Basics on SD Strategies in Europe

7. Steurer: Possibilities of European Cooperation in SD strategy cycles SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa, 14 April 2007 Steurer: SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa  What are SD strategies?  Basics on SD strategies in Europe  Principles and steps of SD strategy cycles Orientation

8. Steurer: Possibilities of European Cooperation in SD strategy cycles SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa, 14 April 2007 Steurer: SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa Policy Integration Participation Reflexivity Long-term focus The SD strategy cycle – principles and steps

9. Steurer: Possibilities of European Cooperation in SD strategy cycles SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa, 14 April 2007 Steurer: SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa Policy Integration Participation Reflexivity Long-term focus  … SD strategies facilitate a broad notion of policy integration  3 SD principles and 4 forms of policy integration in the context of SD strategies The SD strategy cycle – principles and steps

10. Steurer: Possibilities of European Cooperation in SD strategy cycles SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa, 14 April 2007 Steurer: SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa Four aspects of policy integration in the context of SD strategies Principles of SD Long-term focus Policy integration – horizontal Policy integration- vertical Participation

11. Steurer: Possibilities of European Cooperation in SD strategy cycles SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa, 14 April 2007 Steurer: SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa Four aspects of policy integration in the context of SD strategies Principles of SD Elements to integrate Aspects of integration Long-term focus Policy integration – horizontal Policy integration- vertical Participation

12. Steurer: Possibilities of European Cooperation in SD strategy cycles SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa, 14 April 2007 Steurer: SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa Four aspects of policy integration in the context of SD strategies Principles of SD Elements to integrate Aspects of integration Long-term focus Short and long term horizons Policy integration – horizontal Policy integration- vertical Participation

13. Steurer: Possibilities of European Cooperation in SD strategy cycles SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa, 14 April 2007 Steurer: SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa Four aspects of policy integration in the context of SD strategies Principles of SD Elements to integrate Aspects of integration Long-term focus Short and long term horizons Policy integration – horizontal Economic, social & environmental policies Policy integration- vertical Participation

14. Steurer: Possibilities of European Cooperation in SD strategy cycles SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa, 14 April 2007 Steurer: SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa Four aspects of policy integration in the context of SD strategies Principles of SD Elements to integrate Aspects of integration Long-term focus Short and long term horizons Policy integration – horizontal Economic, social & environmental policies Policy integration- vertical Local, regional, national & EU policy making Participation

15. Steurer: Possibilities of European Cooperation in SD strategy cycles SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa, 14 April 2007 Steurer: SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa Four aspects of policy integration in the context of SD strategies Principles of SD Elements to integrate Aspects of integration Long-term focus Short and long term horizons Policy integration – horizontal Economic, social & environmental policies Policy integration- vertical Local, regional, national & EU policy making ParticipationState, business and civil society

16. Steurer: Possibilities of European Cooperation in SD strategy cycles SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa, 14 April 2007 Steurer: SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa Four aspects of policy integration in the context of SD strategies Principles of SD Elements to integrate Aspects of integration Long-term focus Short and long term horizons Time Policy integration – horizontal Economic, social & environmental policies Policy integration- vertical Local, regional, national & EU policy making ParticipationState, business and civil society

17. Steurer: Possibilities of European Cooperation in SD strategy cycles SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa, 14 April 2007 Steurer: SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa Four aspects of policy integration in the context of SD strategies Principles of SD Elements to integrate Aspects of integration Long-term focus Short and long term horizons Time Policy integration – horizontal Economic, social & environmental policies Sectors Policy integration- vertical Local, regional, national & EU policy making ParticipationState, business and civil society

18. Steurer: Possibilities of European Cooperation in SD strategy cycles SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa, 14 April 2007 Steurer: SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa Four aspects of policy integration in the context of SD strategies Principles of SD Elements to integrate Aspects of integration Long-term focus Short and long term horizons Time Policy integration – horizontal Economic, social & environmental policies Sectors Policy integration- vertical Local, regional, national & EU policy making Jurisdictions ParticipationState, business and civil society

19. Steurer: Possibilities of European Cooperation in SD strategy cycles SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa, 14 April 2007 Steurer: SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa Four aspects of policy integration in the context of SD strategies Principles of SD Elements to integrate Aspects of integration Long-term focus Short and long term horizons Time Policy integration – horizontal Economic, social & environmental policies Sectors Policy integration- vertical Local, regional, national & EU policy making Jurisdictions ParticipationState, business and civil society Societal domains

20. Steurer: Possibilities of European Cooperation in SD strategy cycles SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa, 14 April 2007 Steurer: SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa Four aspects of policy integration in the context of SD strategies Principles of SD Elements to integrate Aspects of integration SD strategy features Long-term focus Short and long term horizons Time Policy integration – horizontal Economic, social & environmental policies Sectors Policy integration- vertical Local, regional, national & EU policy making Jurisdictions ParticipationState, business and civil society Societal domains

21. Steurer: Possibilities of European Cooperation in SD strategy cycles SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa, 14 April 2007 Steurer: SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa Policy Integration Participation Reflexivity Long-term focus The SD strategy cycle – principles and steps Inspired by Volkery et al (2006): Coordination, Challenges, and Innovations in 19 National Sustainable Development Strategies, in World Development, 34/12

22. Steurer: Possibilities of European Cooperation in SD strategy cycles SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa, 14 April 2007 Steurer: SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa  What are SD strategies?  Basics on SD strategies in Europe  Principles and steps of SD strategy cycles Orientation

23. Steurer: Possibilities of European Cooperation in SD strategy cycles SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa, 14 April 2007 Steurer: SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa 1. Political commitment & guidance - Political mandate - Definition of approach - Legal (c onstitutional basis) 2. Strategy formulation - Long-term and integrative objectives - Synergies & trade-offs - Procedural guidance regarding the 4 principles 3. The implementation process - Budgets, work/action plans - Orchestrate strategy features & policy instruments - Assess & consider SD impacts 4. Reviewing & monitoring - Performance monitoring - Process review & evaluation From political will to a common vision From vision to short- & medium- term action From action to learning From learning to strategy renewal Policy Integration Participation Reflexivity Long-term focus The SD strategy cycle – principles and steps

24. Steurer: Possibilities of European Cooperation in SD strategy cycles SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa, 14 April 2007 Steurer: SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa SD strategy features & policy integration Principles of SD Elements to integrate Aspects of integration SD strategy features Long-term focus Short and long term horizons Time Policy integration – horizontal Economic, social & environmental policies Sectors Policy integration- vertical Local, regional, national & EU policy making Jurisdictions ParticipationState, business and civil society Societal domains

25. Steurer: Possibilities of European Cooperation in SD strategy cycles SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa, 14 April 2007 Steurer: SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa SD strategy features & policy integration Principles of SD Elements to integrate Aspects of integration SD strategy features Long-term focus Short and long term horizons Time Long-term vision complemented by Short- & medium-term action plans Policy integration – horizontal Economic, social & environmental policies Sectors Policy integration- vertical Local, regional, national & EU policy making Jurisdictions ParticipationState, business and civil society Societal domains

26. Steurer: Possibilities of European Cooperation in SD strategy cycles SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa, 14 April 2007 Steurer: SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa SD strategy features & policy integration Principles of SD Elements to integrate Aspects of integration SD strategy features Long-term focus Short and long term horizons Time Long-term vision complemented by Short- & medium-term action plans Policy integration – horizontal Economic, social & environmental policies Sectors Integrative structures (Green Cabinets, some Councils for SD) and mechanisms (sectoral SD strategies, SD budgeting) Policy integration- vertical Local, regional, national & EU policy making Jurisdictions ParticipationState, business and civil society Societal domains

27. Steurer: Possibilities of European Cooperation in SD strategy cycles SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa, 14 April 2007 Steurer: SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa SD strategy features & policy integration Principles of SD Elements to integrate Aspects of integration SD strategy features Long-term focus Short and long term horizons Time Long-term vision complemented by Short- & medium-term action plans Policy integration – horizontal Economic, social & environmental policies Sectors Integrative structures (Green Cabinets, some Councils for SD) and mechanisms (sectoral SD strategies, SD budgeting) Policy integration- vertical Local, regional, national & EU policy making Jurisdictions Integrative structures, traditional (treaties, directives) and new policy instruments (guidelines, benchmarking) ParticipationState, business and civil society Societal domains

28. Steurer: Possibilities of European Cooperation in SD strategy cycles SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa, 14 April 2007 Steurer: SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa SD strategy features & policy integration Principles of SD Elements to integrate Aspects of integration SD strategy features Long-term focus Short and long term horizons Time Long-term vision complemented by Short- & medium-term action plans Policy integration – horizontal Economic, social & environmental policies Sectors Integrative structures (Green Cabinets, some Councils for SD) and mechanisms (sectoral SD strategies, SD budgeting) Policy integration- vertical Local, regional, national & EU policy making Jurisdictions Integrative structures, traditional (treaties, directives) and new policy instruments (guidelines, benchmarking) ParticipationState, business and civil society Societal domains Partnerships, stakeholder bodies (National Councils of SD)

29. Steurer: Possibilities of European Cooperation in SD strategy cycles SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa, 14 April 2007 Steurer: SD Strategies in Europe Carlton University, Ottawa For further information go to …

30. Thank you! Reinhard Steurer reinhard.steurer@wu-wien.ac.at RIMAS – Research Institute for Managing Sustainability Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration Vienna, Austria www.sustainability.eu www.sd-network.eu