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5th Kitakyushu Initiative Network Meeting 10 -11 February, 2010 Outline The Achievements of I . Historical Background the Kitakyushu Initiative II. Major Progress a. First Cycle b. Second Cycle III. Evaluations IV. Achievements V. KI for Future Masakazu Ichimura Chief, Environment and Development Policy S ection Historical Background (1) Historical Background (2) State of Environment in AP 2000: 1986 Brundtland Committee: “Sustainable Development” Significant Progress in Institution Building / Capacity Development 1992 Rio Summit: UN Conference on Environment and Development But Environmental Quality / Natural Resources Base continued to Environmental Quality / Natural Resources Base continued to Up to 80’s 90’s and after Degrade Addressing Pollution Multiple Challenges MCED 2000 discussed: Environmental Protection Sustainable Development Regulatory Approach Voluntary Measures and Incentives Proposal for a special programme bringing tangible improvement Command and Control Participation and Partnership in Environmental Quality and Urban Environment Issues selected based on collaboration with 1990’sUN and Development Banks: the host City - Kitakyushu Emphasis on Institution Building / Capacity Development Major Progress in Activities Historical Background (3) 1 st Cycle (2000 – 2005) Kitakyushu experiences matched such context: Methodological Development and Expansion • Significant Improvement - Visible • Identification and collection of successful practices • Local Initiative – ahead of Govt Action • Web-based information network established and operated • Participation / Partnership in combination with by IGES Kitakyushu, Japan Regulatory Efforts (Citizen, Business, Academics) • Thematic seminars (Air, Water, solid waste, ICT • Development Strategy Perspective (Eco-Industry, application, etc.) Business Outreach) • Pilot/Demonstration projects and studies, • International Cooperation (S olid waste, Water pollution, Water efficiency, Air pollution, Energy , etc.) 1

Major Progress in Activities Evaluations 2nd Cycle (2005 – 2010) Strengthened Focus on Environmental and Socio-economic � Acknowledged by WSSD (2002) as a major regional initiative in Cobenefits in the context of Green Growth Johannesburg Plan of Implementation (JPOI) Increasing highlights on Climate Change � MCED5 (2005) evaluated positively “Practical Approach” and “Significant Progress” and recommended extension up to 2010 • Replication Accelerated � � Networking / Assistance to Champion Cities k Ch C ESCAP Programme Evaluation (2007) “Noting insufficient � S tudy Tours / Thematic Workshop financial and programme supports, demonstration of policy impacts should be strengthened” • Promotion of Supportive National Mechanisms � Involvement of Central Govt / National-level Actions, etc. � ESCAP Committee on Environment and Development (Dec 2009) • Incubation of Innovative Approaches recommended to develop a new Sustainable Urban � CDM Guidebook / Takakura Method Manual, etc. Development programme based on KI outcomes, � Demonstration Proj ects (MS W, Energy efficiency, Parnerships etc.) � Final Review Report to be submitted to MCED6 to be held in • Incentivizing Member Actions Astana, Kazakhstan, Sept/Oct 2010, with view to establishing a � Commitments new SUD programme � Monitoring / Assistance by KI Network S ecretariat Achievements (1) Achievement (2) • Network of Network of Aware / Motivated Leaders Aware / Motivated Leaders • Cities agreed to play key roles Cities agreed to play key roles in promoting in promoting � Regional / National level Champions with exemplar environmental stewardship in their cities, environmental stewardship in their cities, Leadership and in fact achieved tangible improvements and in fact achieved tangible improvements � Momentum of Mutual Cooperation established � Quantitative targets communicated by KI member cities p Qua t tat ve ta gets co u cated by e be c t es (S olid Waste / Air Pollution / Water Pollution / S ocio-Economic � Evidence in more City-to-City Cooperation cases developed Development / International City-to-city Cooperation) � Achievement of such targets monitored and assisted by � Enthusiasm in inviting other cities for exchanging KI Network Secretariat experiences � Interactions amongst Networks enhanced Achievement (4) Achievement (3) • Policy / Programme / Business Models Policy / Programme / Business Models • Knowledge Base Established Knowledge Base Established Developed and Replicated Developed and Replicated � Incubation of Innovative Approaches Incubation of Innovative Approaches � Policy / Technical I nformation collected, compiled and Policy / Technical I nformation collected, compiled and provided for broader use provided for broader use • Low cost / low Low cost / low- -tech management options tech management options • Cobennefits Cobennefits and CDM and CDM • Website with database / Newsletters / Study Tours W b it ith d t b / N l tt / St d T • Public Private Partnership > Useful vehicles of information transfer • Use of ICT • Broader S takeholder Participation through • Guidebooks / Manuals / I nformation Kits on Eco-money, etc. emerging subjects � Tested / proved and Disseminated through Demonstration Tested / proved and Disseminated through Demonstration Project Project • Readiness for policy / practice replication � Replication through Training, Study Tours, etc. Replication through Training, Study Tours, etc. � Showcased Modality for Showcased Modality for Upscaling Upscaling, e.g. Access to external , e.g. Access to external funds / investment, etc. funds / investment, etc. 2

Achievement (5) Achievement (6) • “KI Approach / Methodologies” “KI Approach / Methodologies” = A basket full of useful ideas of • Supportive National Policies/ Measures Supportive National Policies/ Measures identified and identified and international cooperation on sustainable urban development promoted promoted � Emphasis on the leadership role of Local Governments � KI Approaches expanded through National Networking, � Holistic approach to sustainable development – evidences shown in Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, etc. Highlighting the role of local government in � � S S upport of National Government Agencies pioneered in the t f N ti l G t A i i d i th comprehensively addressing environmental as well as Philippines and Indonesia socio-economic aspects of human life � Partnerships between National Agencies and LGUs � A package / combination of interrelated actions strengthened development of effective support mechanism (Achievements 2-5), altogether resulted in tangible � Collaboration with regional Govt-Govt mechanisms sought outcome (Achievement 1) (e.g. Asia Cooperation Dialogue, AWGS C under EAS Process, • Internationally recognized, utilized and replicated (e.g. UNCRD etc.) EST Mayors Forum, Citynet, UNEP/IETC, ESCAP’s Energy Forum, ASEAN WG on Sustainable Cities) Thank you for your attention KI for Future • A Common Asset to be shared by Everyone Environment and Development Policy Section (EDPS) Environment and Development Division(EDD) • ESCAP will take full advantage of the outcome in developing its future programme United Nations ESCAP • Encourage others to do so U N Building, Rajadamnern Nok Ave. 10200 Bangkok, Thailand • Sprit of Kitakyushu Initiative - Activities should be, Tel: +66 2 288 1234 coordinated, interrelated, and interacting so as to be Fax: +66 2 288 1025 complementary and mutually supportive. Cover slide pictures courtesy of ManagEnergy (European Commission) 3