UNEP at the European Development Days 2015 (EDD15)

Details of the Sessions:

3 June 12.45-14.00 "Multi-stakeholder partnerships for energy efficiency"

Energy efficiency (EE) can greatly reduce the threat of severe climate change, improve our environment, and save a lot of money. Targeted EE measures could deliver close to 50 % of the emissions reductions required to limit global warming to 2°C by 2020. However, to optimize EE, a systems approach needs to be prioritized which looks at efficiency policies and measures across all sectors as well as different levels of governance. This session will discuss lessons learned and best practices to double the rate of improvement in EE by 2030.

3 June 14.30 – 15.45 "Fiscal Policies for an Inclusive Green Economy: Lessons Learnt from Africa"

Among the policy options available to achieve sustainable development, fiscal policy stands out as an effective tool because it affects pricing. Several measures have been taken, from fossil fuel subsidy reform and feed-in tariffs, to fuel taxes and charges on water pollution and more with notable results. Key lessons have therefore emerged from these country experiences on how to overcome obstacles for an inclusive green economy.

4 June 9.45 – 11.15 "How can development cooperation effectively fight corruption and promote good governance?"

Achim Steiner, UN Under-Secretary-General and UNEP Executive Director will participate in this high level panel 
Governance is now given a high priority in development cooperation. Donors work with emerging economies to help fight corruption and encourage citizen voice, gender equality, and accountability. Yet there are still unresolved questions about the extent to which donors can successfully help developing countries improve their governance and fight corruption.

4 June  9.00-10.15 "Financing the SWITCH to Greens SMEs across Asia, Africa and the Mediterranean". 

Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of our economies and their development is essential for sustainable development and economic growth. As engines of growth for rural and urban areas, SMEs generate income and economic empowerment for producers and consumers everywhere. In line with the proposed SDG12 on SCP, SMEs are a key catalyst for the SWITCH to SCP to really happen in communities everywhere, given their central role in providing jobs, income and opportunities for social mobility to even the poorest households.  See press release.

4 June 16.00 – 17.15 "The Economics of Ecosystems & Biodiversity for Agriculture and Food (TEEBAF)" 

Agricultural practices, the process of food production, its distribution and consumption patterns have positive & negative impacts on ecosystems. TEEBAgFood study is designed to provide a comprehensive economic evaluation of the ‘ecoagri-food systems’ complex and demonstrate that the economic environment is distorted by significant externalities, both negative and positive, and a lack of awareness of dependency on natural capital. 



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