Framework for Action: Engaging with the Post Rio+20 and Post-2015 processes
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The document outlines the framework for engagement in the post-Rio+20 and post-2015 development processes, emphasizing the need for a unified global development agenda that includes Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It discusses the roles of major groups, the challenges of consultation processes, and the importance of inclusivity and transparency in achieving broad stakeholder participation. It also highlights the principles guiding post-2015 development efforts, including human rights, equality, and sustainability, while cautioning against goal overload and donor centrism.
Framework for Action: Engaging with the Post Rio+20 and Post-2015 processes
- 1. “Framework for Action: Engaging with the Post Rio+20 and Post-2015 processes Chantal Line Carpentier Ph.D, DSD/DESA, UN Pace University, 21 October 2012
- 2. Outline • Two mandated processes: MDGs & SDGs • One development framework? i.e. one coherent set of goals..? • Role of major groups and other stakeholders
- 3. Two mandates for development goals Post 2015 Rio+20 SDGs 1. Post 2015 1. Open Working Group intergovernmental process (2013-2015) Non-interg’l prep process 1. Post 2015 HLP 2. Post 2015 UNMC UN Support & coordination through UN Task Team
- 4. Post 2015 High Level Panel (SG process) • 3 co-chairs : Indonesia and Liberia Presidents, UK Prime Minister • 26 eminent members • First meeting in NY 2 weeks ago – NGLS/UNMC CSO dialogue • Next meeting of HLP in UK November 31 October -1 November – CSO dialogue on 2 • Joint Secretariat with UN Development Group
- 5. Post 2015 UN Development Group (UNDP led) • > 50 country consultations • First draft report by March • 11 Thematic consultations (led by different UN Agencies) • Inequalities, growth & employment, health, education, environmental sustainability, food security & nutrition, governance, conflict & fragility, population dynamic, energy, & water)
- 6. Post 2015 UNMC (autonomous campaign) • Outreach and awareness raising • Support UNDG with online dialogues and consultations • WorldWeWant2015.org joint UN-CSO organized by Beyond2015 campaign and GCAP • All national consultation countries, etc online
- 7. Post 2015 UN Development Agenda UN Task Team (UNDESA & UNDP) • 60 entities of UN and beyond • Report June 2012: Lessons from MDG: retain • concrete and transparent goals, targets and indicators, • focus on human development • balance realism with ambition • not prescriptive about the “means”, but guidance on the “how” • Global goals but context-specific goals and priority setting
- 8. Post 2015 UN Development Agenda UN Task Team (UNDESA & UNDP) Urgent need for new pathways for sustainable global development • …centred on 3 fundamental principles: respect for human rights equality Sustainability • … organized along four interdependent dimensions: Inclusive social development Inclusive economic development Environmental sustainability Peace and security
- 9. Post 2015 UN Development Agenda UN Task Team (UNDESA & UNDP) • Broad consultations about vision and contours • When seeking consensus 3 dangers to avoid: • Overloading • Overt prescription or vagueness • Donor centrism A limited set of goals relevant to all countries • with shared responsibilities • adapted to national and local contexts • while aligned with international agreements • and inclusive to build partnerships with all stakeholders
- 10. The Rio+20 Outcome Launched an inclusive intergovernmental process to formulate Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) … through an Open Working Group of 30 representatives nominated by Member States … with the resolution to coordinate and make the process consistent with the Post-2015 UN development agenda .. through an inclusive and transparent intergovernmental process open to all stakeholders
- 11. The Rio+20 Outcome SDGs as agreed at Rio+20: • incorporate in a balanced way all three dimensions of SD and their inter-linkages • contribute to the implementation of the outcomes of all major summits in the economic, social and environmental fields • consistent with international law, • build upon commitments already made, • coherent with and integrated into the UN development agenda beyond 2015, • Actions-oriented, concise and easy to communicate, • limited in number
- 12. The Rio+20 Outcome Two processes – two sets of goals??? • SG report A/67/257 • One unified global development agenda post 2015 w SD at center • Simultaneous national and thematic consultations would help bridge the 2 processes • Through UNTT? • Discussion at CSD20 May 2012 • Convergence through fall 2013 PGA event
- 13. 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 CSD2 0
- 14. Groups & stakeholders • AG to the OWG • Depending on where SDG report to • Which depends on hlpf structure, housing, modalities • stakeholder participation needs codified in methods of work • Capacity building workshops along side RIMs • Friends of paras…47, 283 etc. • Higher education sustainability initiative • Involvement in 10 YFP on SCP • Lobbying national government and missions in NY
- 15. Rio+20 entry points/processes 1. SDGs intergov’l WG 7. Upgrade UNEP by 2013, 8. Oceans - coord. with UN TF on 9. Beyond GDP post 2015 10.Registry of voluntary 2. HLPF by 2013 commitments 3. Finance for SD by 11.Zero Hunger 2014 challenge 4. Technology by 2013 12.Volunteers for SD 5. 10YFP on SCP by 13.Green Economy 2012 14.Integration of 3D of 6. SG report on Future SD Generation
- 16. Rio+20 processes questions • HLPF to begin work Sept 2013 when OWG delivers proposal on SDGs • Strengthening CSD and ECOSOC • Hlpf Build on strengths of CSD but do better • Should SD be added to already overfull ECOSOC agenda. • SDGs could provide focus to Hlpf that CSD was missing • Without a house to follow up SD..will it go in oblivion like FfD?