Global Leadership on Global Issues UNIDO in SE4ALL, Rio+20, COP17 and Africa Energy Ministerial

Global Leadership Global Leadership on Global Issues on Global Issues

UNIDO in SE4ALL, Rio+20, COP17 and Africa UNIDO in SE4ALL, Rio+20, COP17 and Africa Energy Ministerial Energy Ministerial

• SE4ALL – prioritizing energy in the

global agenda

• Rio+20: UNIDO’s contribution

• Africa Ministerial: outcomes and way

forward

• COP17: UNIDO’s activities and events

Contents

UN General Assembly resolution 65/151

High Level Initiative of the UN Secretary-General

Global Energy Agenda: A New Direction

1.5 billion still lack access to electricity; 2.7 billion rely on traditional biomass;

Unless we do something NOW: 1. 3 billion will still have no access to electricity and the number of those relying on biomass will rise to 2.8 billion

New approach is needed: Prioritization of energy agenda; International framework of action: i.e. Action Agenda (based on

concrete goals and targets) Dedicated funding mechanism(s); Performance indicators to measure progress

SE4ALL:A Vision for 2030

A global initiative for accelerating progress for energy access, while improving energy efficiency and scaling up renewable energy

• Galvanizing commitments and actions from partners;

• Mobilizing stakeholders at all levels for action to advance sustainable energy goals;

• Building a multi-stakeholder platform for action• Launching concrete initiatives, such as public-

private partnerships (PPPs);• Supporting capacity building and energy

planning for the development of low-carbon growth plans; and

• Holding its stakeholders accountable for results.

Bringing energy issues into focus in the preparatory process for and the implementation of the RIO+20 agenda

Sustainable Energy for All: High Level Initiative of the UN Secretary-General

HLG on Sustainable Energy for All

Co-Chairs: Kandeh Yumkella, Chair of UN Energy and Director-General of UNIDO Chad Holliday, Chairman of the Board, Bank of America (USA)

Members: corporate (CEO), financiers, foundations, UN, civil society (around 50 members and 100 together with Sherpas!)

Technical Group: IEA, IIASA, GGGI, WB, TERI, academia (e.g. Columbia Uni, others)

High Level Group (HLG); Membership and organization of work

HLG: Organization of Work (work in progress!)

Task Forces/Working Groups:

Country-level Strategies & Programme Clean Energy Development Policies and Strategies

Vision, Advocacy and Communications Framework for Business Action

13-15 June, 2012

16-19 June, 2012

20-22 June, 2012

Timeline for preparation of the Action Agenda

1st Draft 2nd Draft Near-to-Final Draft

Final Version

Printed and ready for circulation

November 2011 March 2012January 2012 April 2012

The UNIDO Agenda for Rio+20The UNIDO Agenda for Rio+20

Green Industry: the UNIDO Flagship Initiative for Rio+20 Green Industry: the UNIDO flagship initiative for

Rio+20 Greening Industry Creating green industriesBenefits: Decoupling growth from resource use and pollution; Creation of new jobs and business ventures, technology

transfer and innovation; Improved efficiency of resource use ; A reduction of the environmental impacts of industrial

production, coupled with a reduction of production costs and an enhanced competitive advantagePlans for Rio: to launch Green Industry as a global initiative supported by a private sector Partnership (in cooperation with GC)

Energy at Rio+20: Thematic Days

Energy will be one of 8 core issues to be addressed during the thematic sessions (16-19 June, 2012)

Energy day will focus on recommendations for an action for the public and private sectors

The conclusions will be carried forward to the main Rio+20 conference

Plans for Rio:: High-Level Roundtable at the UNCSD, launch of the Agenda

for Action for SE4ALL by the Secretary-General and the Brazilian President

Africa Energy Ministers Africa Energy Ministers ConferenceConference

Africa Energy Ministers Conference14-16 September 2011, Johannesburg

Hosted by the Republic of South Africa, with the African Union; supported by the World Bank and UNIDO/UN-Energy

Objective: to facilitate dialogue and reach consensus on Africa's energy vision for the future

40+ African Ministers of Energy Outcome: Johannesburg Declaration Side event on Training Tools for Sustainable

Energy convened by UNIDO

Johannesburg Declaration Calls for “Energy issues ”to “hold a prominent place in

the Rio+20 agenda” Welcomes “the continued emphasis placed by the [UN

SG] and the UN system on sustainable energy as central [for] sustainable development”.

Welcomes “specifically the Action Agenda” [and the] “three goals”

Recognizes “that resource efficiency and green growth critically contribute to poverty reduction, job creation, decent work, social development and a better environment”

Asserts that “expanding [energy] access […] and building energy security is an utmost priority”

Sets out priority actions (e.g. scaling regional action, utility performance, integrated planning, CB.

COP 17COP 17

UNIDO contribution to COP17: Side Events

Technology Transfer - WIPO, UNIDO, UNDESA, ITU, WTO (possibly UNDP, UNEP and UNFCCC),UNGIS members, UNESCO

CEB side event

Climate knowledge: science, assessment, monitoring and early warning- IOC/UNESCO, WMO, FAO, UNEP, UNEP, UNIDO, UNDP, UNESCO, WFP, UN Water, WHO, ISDR (GCOS, GOOS, GTOS)

High Level Event on Energy: hosted by South Africa, featuring key role of energy in addressing climate change, priority issues for Africa, etc.

UNIDO contribution to COP17: “Greening the COP”

Project Objective: Demonstrate South Africa's commitment to reducing

greenhouse gas emissions, promote renewable energy sources and ensure a broad climate change awareness by its citizens.

Components:1. Communications and Awareness Raising;2. Innovative Technology Competition for Small an medium

Enterprises;3. Low Carbon Public Transportation: eThekwini Municipality;4. Solar Water Heater Emission Offset to Support Health Clinics.

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