SCP AND 10YFP MEETINGS Colombo, Sri Lanka February 2015

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1 SCP AND 10YFP MEETINGS Colombo, Sri Lanka February 2015 Preparatory Meeting for the Establishment of the South Asia Forum on Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) February 2015 Objectives of the Training: AGENDA I. To provide a venue for policy dialogue and collaboration on SCP national, regional, and subregional strategies, planning and implementation including technical support to Countries in South Asia II. To provide a venue for discussion on research and innovation for SCP patterns that can support tailored, effective policy design and actions. III. To develop a resource pool and to explore opportunity for capacity building to support governments and other stakeholders at national and regional level in a transition to SCP, and to support public awareness campaigns on SCP IV. To encourage discussion on emerging issues on SCP including the development of links with the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) and other regional bodies to promote cooperation on SCP. 26 February 2015 Location: Jetwing Lagoon Hotel Address: Pamunugama Road, Talhena Negombo, Negombo 11500, Sri Lanka Phone: Website: 08:30 09:00 Registration 09:00 09:30 Session 1: Opening Session Opening remarks by: Secretary Ministry of Mahaweli Development & EnvironmentSri Lanka (TBC) Mr. S.M.D.P. Anura Jayatilake, Director General, SACEP Ms. Janet Salem, Programme Officer, Sustainable Consumption and Production, UNEP Key Host Institutions will welcome participants and detail objectives of the three day event. 1

2 09:30 09:40 Photo Session Ms. Harshini Halangode, EU Focal Point for SWITCH Asia Component, Delegation of the EU, Sri Lanka (TBC) 09:40 10:00 Networking Break 10:00 10:20 10:20 10:40 10:40 11:15 Session 2 SCP in the Post-2015 Agenda Chair: S.M.D.P. Anura Jayatilake, Director General, SACEP UNEP on SCP in the SDGs Process, updates on the 10YFP on SCP, and the 10YFP Regional Roadmap Ms. Sandra Averous, Associate Programme Officer, Focal Points/10YFP Secretariat UNEP The Post-2015 Agenda for South Asia Ms. Priyankari Alexander, Programme Officer, SACEP Q&A Session and Roundtable Discussion An introduction on SCP in the Post-2015 Agenda, exploring SCP in the current SDGs process, the Rio+20 10YFP on SCP and South Asia in the Post-2015 Agenda 11:15 11:30 11:30 11:45 Session 3 Regional Work on Resource Efficiency and SCP Chair: S.M.D.P. Anura Jayatilake, Director General, SACEP SACEP Work on SCP Mr. W.K. Rathnadeera Senior Programme Officer, SACEP SAARC Work on SCP and Resource Efficiency Mr. Singye Dorjee, Director, SAARC (TBC) The SACEP Secretariat will lead this session reviewing SCP in South Asia thus far, Potential Needs in the region and Policy Priorities through an open discussion 11:45 12:00 Open Discussion 12:00 13:30 Lunch 13:30 14:30 Session 4 (Part 1) Sharing of Experiences Chair: Mr. Sena Peiris, Board of Trustees, APRSCP and NCPC Sri Lanka (TBC) National representatives to each make a presentation of minutes on their 2

3 14:30 15:30 National SCP Presentations by Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and India Countries will be requested beforehand to think through potential priorities for SCP projects that can be followed up through 10YFP Support and present these priorities in a final slide. Session 4 (Part 2) Sharing of Experiences Chair: Mr. Sena Peiris, Board of Trustees, APRSCP and NCPC Sri Lanka (TBC) National SCP Presentations by Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka Countries will be requested beforehand to think through potential priorities for SCP projects that can be followed up through 10YFP Support and present these priorities in a slide. 15:30 15:45 Networking Break 15:45 16:30 Session 5 Identifying SCP Policy Priorities and Programmes for Cooperation in South Asia Chairs: Ms. Sara Castro UNEP S.M.D.P. Anura Jayatilake, Director General, SACEP/Mr. W.K. Rathnadeera, SACEP Mr. Singye Dorjee, Director, SAARC (TBC) respective country activities and initiatives related to SCP National representatives to each make a presentation of minutes on their respective country activities and initiatives related to SCP This session will build on previous sessions, to finalize South Asian policy priorities and possible workstreams under the new South Asian Forum on SCP Roundtable Discussion 16:30 17:00 Wrap up of Day 1 and Plan for Day 2 Review of day s main conclusions and announcements 3

4 27 February :00 10:30 Session 6 Discussion on a South Asia SCP Cooperation Mechanism: Objectives, Structure and Activities of the South Asia Forum on SCP Chairs: Ms. Sara Castro UNEP and S.M.D.P. Anura Jayatilake, Director General, SACEP/Mr. W.K. Rathnadeera, SACEP This session will be a practical discussion on implementing the new South Asia Forum on SCP 10:30 11:00 Networking Break 11:00 12:00 Session 6 Discussion on an South Asia SCP Cooperation Mechanism: Objectives, Structure and Activities of the South Asia Forum on SCP (continued) Chairs: This session continue and conclude the practical discussion on implementing the new South Asia Forum on SCP Ms. Loraine Gatlabayan and S.M.D.P. Anura Jayatilake, Director General, SACEP/Mr. W.K. Rathnadeera, SACEP 12:00 12:30 Closing Session Announcement of the South Asia Forum on SCP Closing Statements Ms. Janet Salem, UNEP SACEP Representative (TBC) Participants will announce their progress for the establishment of the new South Asia Forum on SCP 12:30 13:30 Lunch 4

5 10 Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production (10YFP) February 2015 Training for the South Asian Sub-Region AGENDA Objectives of the training: I. Building National Focal Point and Stakeholder Focal Point knowledge on the 10YFP and their roles II. Stocktaking on national progress and implementation of the 10YFP, and national implementation of SCP policies in sectors covered by the 10YFP Programmes III. Building skills and knowledge on funding and proposal development for unlocking 10YFP funds for projects on SCP 27 February :30 15:00 Session 1 Introduction to the 10YFP and role of National Focal Points in the 10YFP, by Ms. Sandra Averous, 10YFP Secretariat, UNEP Introduction to the 10YFP, Presentation on the National Focal Point Role and Stakeholder Focal Point Role in the 10YFP, Q&A on the 10YFP and Supporting Mainstreaming of SCP at National Level 15:00 15:30 Networking Break Present the various opportunities for interaction and support National Focal Points have within the 10YFP at the international level and at the national level, facilitate discussion on how NFPs, SFPs and different stakeholders can stay involved and informed. 15:30-17:00 Session 2 - Crosscutting SCP policy Presentation by Ms. Janet Salem, UNEP on : Mainstreaming SCP into development policy SCP policy cycle SCP indicators Build knowledge on the SCP Policy cycle 5

6 28 February :00 10:00 Session 3 Introduction to the 10YFP Programmes, by Ms. Sandra Averous, 10YFP Secretariat, UNEP Presentation on 10YFP Programmes Q&A 10:00 10:15 Networking Break 10:15 12:15 Session 4a Focus on SCP Policies: Sustainable Public Procurement and Consumer Information Presentations from two countries on Policy Advances in Sustainable Public Procurement and Consumer Information Group discussion moderated by Ms. Sandra Averous and Ms. Sara Castro. 12:15 13:30 Lunch 13:30 15:30 Session 4b Focus on SCP Policies: Sustainable Tourism and Sustainable Buildings and Construction Presentations from two countries on Policy Advances in Sustainable Tourism and Sustainable Buildings and Construction Group discussion moderated by Ms. Sandra Averous and Ms. Sara Castro, UNEP. 15:30 15:45 Networking Break 15:45 16:45 Session 5 Supporting Fundraising and Implementation of SCP Policies, by Ms. Sandra Averous and Ms. Sara Castro Proposals to the 10YFP Trust Fund and to other donors Regional initiatives to support implementation of SCP Policies Q&A 16:45 17:00 Wrap up and Closing Session Ms. Janet Salem, UNEP Mr. S.M.D.P. Anura Jayatilake, SACEP Provide an update on the 6 programmes of the 10YFP, brainstorm on how to replicate these initiatives in other countries or scale them up Stocktaking on national progress and implementation in SCP policy topics covered by 10YFP Programmes Stocktaking on national progress and implementation in SCP policy topics covered by 10YFP Programmes Raise awareness on possible funding options including the trust fund and donors supporting the 10YFP. Overview of regional initiatives to support implementation. 6