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UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Presentation Contents 1. What are the SDGs? 2. Government Policy- 2018 National Implementation Plan - Policy Map 3. SDG Stakeholder Forum Ireland’s First Voluntary National Review 2018 4. 5. National SDG Champions Programme. Body Level One 6. 2020 SDG Actions. Body Level Two Body Level Three Body Level Four Body Level Five 2 An Roinn Cumarsáide, Gníomhaithe ar son na hAeráide & Comhshaoil | Department of Communications, Climate Action & Environment

In September 2015, 193 UN Member States adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development ("Transforming our World"). The centre piece of the 2030 Agenda is the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with 169 targets . The 17 SDGs reflect economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable Body Level One development. Body Level Two Body Level Three Body Level Four Body Level Five 3 An Roinn Cumarsáide, Gníomhaithe ar son na hAeráide & Comhshaoil | Department of Communications, Climate Action & Environment

Government Policy – What is Ireland doing to Achieve the SDGs • Sustainable Development Goals National Implementation Plan 2018-2020, published April 2018. • The Plan indicated a coordinated whole-of-Government approach to implement the SDGs, - set out in the SDG Policy Map, Annex II. Body Level One • Annex III contains a Table of Actions (19) to be Body Level Two Body Level Three completed within lifetime of the Plan. Body Level Four Body Level Five 4 An Roinn Cumarsáide, Gníomhaithe ar son na hAeráide & Comhshaoil | Department of Communications, Climate Action & Environment

Ireland’s Voluntary National Review • In July 2018, at the UN High Level Political Forum, Ireland presented its First Voluntary National Review (VNR), on the implementation of the SDGs. Established a baseline for Ireland’s future SDG reporting • Provided a comprehensive overview of Ireland’s progress towards meeting each of the 17 SDGs. • where we were doing well – Education & A peaceful society. Body Level One • where we needed improvement, Climate Action & Homelessness. Body Level Two Body Level Three • Next VNR due in July 2022 Body Level Four Body Level Five 5 An Roinn Cumarsáide, Gníomhaithe ar son na hAeráide & Comhshaoil | Department of Communications, Climate Action & Environment

SDG Stakeholder Forum • Forum established in June 2018. Terms of Reference finalised January 2019. • Forum allows a unique opportunity for policy makers, civil society, business academia and other interested parties to come together on SDG related activities. • Forum is an Open invitation to all interested parties. Attendance between 160-280 at the meetings. Six meetings held to-date. Body Level One Body Level Two Body Level Three • We want YOU! Body Level Four Body Level Five 6 An Roinn Cumarsáide, Gníomhaithe ar son na hAeráide & Comhshaoil | Department of Communications, Climate Action & Environment

• 2019 Call for expressions of interest launched- 76 received • Evaluation criteria- National Profile & existing sustainable practices • Short-listing with other Departments through the IDWG • September 2019, Minister appoints 12 Organisations for a year period. Body Level One Body Level Two Body Level Three Body Level Four Body Level Five 7 An Roinn Cumarsáide, Gníomhaithe ar son na hAeráide & Comhshaoil | Department of Communications, Climate Action & Environment

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How the SDGs link to the work of the PPNs/Communities: Anti-Litter and Anti-Graffiti . • Local Environment Action Fund (Formerly LA21). • Tidy Towns • Collaboration – Local Authorities • Act Local - Think Global. • 9 An Roinn Cumarsáide, Gníomhaithe ar son na hAeráide & Comhshaoil | Department of Communications, Climate Action & Environment

SDGs in 2020 • National Implementation Plan will be published in Q4 2020. • A progress report on SDG activities will be published in late 2020. • SDGs Awareness across all sectors. • SDG Champions Programme 2020/21. September marks the 5 th Anniversary of the SDGs, DCCAE • currently exploring ideas for a collaborative event to celebrate the Body Level One Sustainable Development Goals. Body Level Two Body Level Three Body Level Four Body Level Five 10 An Roinn Cumarsáide, Gníomhaithe ar son na hAeráide & Comhshaoil | Department of Communications, Climate Action & Environment

Thank you for your attention Lets work together to ensure Ireland fully achieves its commitment's under the SDGs. anthony.ogrady@dccae.gov.ie 01 678 2240 Body Level One Body Level Two Body Level Three Body Level Four Body Level Five 11 An Roinn Cumarsáide, Gníomhaithe ar son na hAeráide & Comhshaoil | Department of Communications, Climate Action & Environment