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MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT

MID-TERM REPORT ON THE BRAZILIAN CONTRIBUTION TO UN ENVIRONMENT UPDATE

REPORT ELABORATED BY UN ENVIRONMENT COUNTRY OFFICE BRAZIL AND UPDATED IN NOVEMBER 2017.

Project title: Brazilian Contribution Donor: Government of Brazil / Ministry of Environment (MMA) Project budget: BRL 12 million, equivalent to US$ 5.286.373,61 million, based on the exchange rate of August 2013 Project timeframe: August 2013 - December 2018 Reporting period covered: August 2013 - September 2017 Contact information: Denise HamĂş - Representative of UN Environment in Brazil

The information hereby provided represents a brief update of the Mid-Term Evaluation elaborated by UN Environment at the beginning of 2017 and delivered by the Executive Director of UN Environment, Mr. Erik Solheim, to the Minister of Environment of Brazil, Mr. Sarney Filho.

In order to facilitate the presentation of the activities undertaken in 2017, the present report only puts forward a brief description of the background, activities and products.

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A more detailed description of the coordination mechanisms is described in the previously mentioned Mid-Term Evaluation.

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Table of Contents

Introduction

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Report of the Brazilian contribution activities

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Activity

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Support the implementation of the 10-Year Framework of Programmes for Sustainable Consumption and Production (10YFP Trust Fund: SCP implementation) in Latin America and the Caribbean and Africa Activity

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Promote environmental sustainability in SCP through the Brazilian Leading Women Network for Sustainability Activity

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Advance the shift towards SCP through sports Activity

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Enhance South-South Cooperation (SSC) in Latin America and the Caribbean and capacity building for GEO 6 process Activity

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Support the establishment of one Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Amazonia programme Activity

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Support the integrated implementation of the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Latin America and the Caribbean region and enhance SSC strategies Activity

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Support the strengthening of UN Environment Brazil Country Office and UNDAF implementation Activity

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New lines of Activities 2017-2018

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UN Environment – Brazilian Contribution: Countries and Respective Projects

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BRAZILIAN CONTRIBUTION

Strengthen UN Environment and Brazil’s collaboration on biodiversity-related multilateral environmental agreements, including the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), and others

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Introduction

Grounded on the commitment of the Brazilian Government to strengthening the role of UN Environment, tackle the pending environmental challenges, leverage the national commitment to the implementation of a sustainable development agenda and enhance South-South Cooperation, the Government of Brazil announced on the final day of the Rio+20 Conference a BRL 12 million1 contribution to UN Environment, mainly targeted for the strengthening of the Brazilian Country Office, established in 2004. Such contribution was delivered in August 2013 to UN Environment’s Headquarters and

UN Environment Sub-programme

commonly agreed to aim at the following UN Environment’s 2014-2017 Medium Term Strategy (MTS) priorities: Resource efficiency, Environment under review, Environmental governance and Ecosystem management.

Activities commonly agreed between UN Environment and the Brazilian Ministry of Environment (MMA for easy reference) to undertake for each focus area of the UN Environment MTS 2014-2017 with the support of the Brazilian contribution are described below²:

General activities

Support the implementation of the 10-Year Framework of Programmes for Sustainable Consumption and Production (10YFP Trust Fund: SCP implementation) in Latin America and the Caribbean and Africa Resource efficiency Promote environmental sustainability in SCP through the Brazilian Leading Women Network for Sustainability Advance the shift towards SCP through sports

Enhance South-South Cooperation (SSC) in Latin America and the Caribbean and capacity building for GEO 6 process Environment under review Support the establishment of one Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Amazonia programme

Environmental governance

Support the integrated implementation of the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Latin America and the Caribbean region and enhance SSC strategies

Ecosystem management

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Support the strengthening of UN Environment Brazil Country Office and UNDAF implementation in Brazil

Strengthen UN Environment and Brazil’s collaboration on biodiversityrelated multilateral environmental agreements, including the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), and others

Exchange rate at the moment of the announcement of the allocation led to an effective contribution of US$ 5,2 million.

The activities here presented illustrate the original plan of the MMA and UN Environment. Taking into consideration the national priorities, some activities were revised, updated and/or added as described in this report, following the discussion and agreement between the parties.

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In accordance with the data provided in this report, the Brazilian contribution is supporting the implementation of 10 SDGs (SDGs 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 17) and of integrated sustainable economic, social and environmental actions which aim at this new global agenda, and the strengthening of the commitment to “Leave no one Behind”. The Brazilian Contribution has also catalyzed the implementation of the General Assembly Resolution 67/213, which reaffirmed UN Environment as the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations System and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. Additionally, according to the results hereby presented, the Brazilian Contribution has supported or is undertaking activities with 44 countries across Asia, Africa, America and Europe, as presented in annex 1.

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The Brazilian Contribution is an important part of UN Environment Country Office Brazil´s portfolio, which also

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includes Global Environmental Facility (GEF) projects and a Cooperation Project signed with the Brazilian Cooperation Agency – ABC and the MMA. Several partnerships are in place including with the Ministry of Science, Technology, Innovation and Communication, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Cities, the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (EMBRAPA, as in Portuguese) among others with NGOs, academia and the private sector.

UN Environment Country Office Brazil is also developing additional initiatives such as: Sustainable Consumption and Production in Brazil (with the Brazilian Service to Support Micro and Small Enterprises – SEBRAE, as in Portuguese), a Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) project in Mato Grosso State and has both a GEF approved project worth US$ 22.6 million entitled Promoting Sustainable Cities in Brazil through Integrated Urban Planning and Innovative Technologies Investment and a GEF on the pipeline on chemicals as described below:

GEF - Mitigation Options of Greenhouse Gas emission in Key Sectors in Brazil

US$ 4.2 M

Initiatives on Sustainable Consumption and Production in Brazil

US$ 4.03 M

Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE)

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GEF - Brazilian Biodiversity and Ecosystems Information System

US$ 8.2 M

GEF – Implementation Plan as a first step to implement the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)

US$ 1.2 M

GEF - Development of Minamata Convention on Mercury Initial Assessment in Brazil

US$ 820 K

GEF - Promoting Sustainable Cities in Brazil through Integrated Urban Planning and Innovative Technologies Investment

US$ 22.6 M

GEF - Environmentally Sound Management (ESM) of Lindane in Brazil

US$ 11.0 M

Brazilian Contribution

US$ 5.2 M

Report of the Brazilian contribution activities

Activity:

Resource efficiency Support the implementation of the 10-Year Framework of Programmes for Sustainable Consumption and Production (10YFP Trust Fund: SCP implementation) in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and Africa

(call launched October 2014); Sustainable Tourism Programme (call launched on August 2015); and Sustainable Buildings and Construction programme (call launched on December 2015): two projects in South Africa, one in Uruguay, one in Colombia and 1 project targeting Kenya, Burkina Faso and Nepal.

The details of the projects are described below: •

Umoja project number: SB-000903.19.01 and SB-000903.19.02

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Introduction:

The 10YFP Trust Fund is one of the means of implementation of the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns (10YFP)³. It is used to support programmes, projects and initiatives to shift towards SCP patterns that respond to the national and regional priorities of developing countries and countries with economies in transition. Brazil was the first economy in transition and country in the region to contribute to the 10YFP Trust Fund with a generous contribution of US$ 1 million. UN Environment acts as the 10YFP Secretariat and coordinates the calls for proposals in close collaboration with the 10YFP programme leads and the 10YFP Board.

To date, seven calls for proposals have been undertaken for the six 10YFP programmes: Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP - 1 call); Consumer Information for Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP - 1 call); Sustainable Lifestyles and Education (2 calls); Sustainable Buildings and Construction (1 call); Sustainable Tourism; and Sustainable Food Systems (the latest call, for which projects to be funded will shortly be selected).

The Brazilian Contribution funds five projects of the Trust Fund, for Sustainable Public Procurement programme 3

At the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) in 2012, Heads of State adopted the 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns (10YFP), a global framework for action to accelerate the shift towards SCP in both developed and developing countries.

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Sustainable Public Procurement programme: • Mainstreaming Sustainable Public Procurement through the Introduction of Product Service Systems in the Western Cape, South Africa (project start January 2016, executing agency IISD); • Towards Sustainable Public Procurement System in Uruguay (TSPPU I) (project start August 2016, executing agency UNOPS); Sustainable Tourism programme: • Creating a sustainable community tourism model for South Africa (project start November 2016, executing agency Africa Ignite); Sustainable Buildings and Construction programme: • Implementation phase of the Sustainable Construction Policy in the Aburra Valley, Colombia (project start October 2016, executing agency Area Metropolitana del Valle de Aburra, Colombia); • Development of Sustainable Housing Design Tool “SHERPA” (project start August 2016, executing agency UN-Habitat, countries of implementation: Kenya, Burkina Faso, Nepal).

The five 10YFP Trust Fund projects supported by the Brazilian Contribution started implementation in 2016 and have an average duration of 2 years.

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Results achieved: Implementation plans developed for all the projects, in a way that matches the national needs and priorities, based on a multi-part participative process; Examples of advances (based on two projects): • Sustainable Public Procurement: Towards Sustainable Public Procurement System in Uruguay: Development of instruments and tools to 9

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implement SPP in Uruguay. This includes analysis of the regulatory requirements to operationalize SPP; implementation of sustainability risk assessment; and development of methodological tools to implement SPP, tailored to Uruguayan context; • Sustainable Tourism: Creating a sustainable community tourism model for South Africa: evaluation and assessment of products and destinations against global and national sustainable tourism criteria in order to improve, mitigate and prevent tourism impacts and mainstream SCP. The project also plans to establish 6 Wowozulu marketplaces as models for SCP; Development and participation of the 10YFP Trust Fund projects mentioned above at the South-South Cooperation Conference on Sustainable Consumption and Production organized by the 10YFP Secretariat with the support of the government of Brazil that took place on 6th-7 th, April 2017 in Brasilia. The conference was attended by 174 participants from 40 countries of the two regions - Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean region -, including five development banks and nine cooperation and development agencies. The agenda included five plenary sessions, one dynamic dialogue with cooperation agencies and development banks, and six working groups essentially focused on the 10YFP programmes. Other topics about micro and small enterprises, eco-innovation, circular economy and waste management were also addressed. The conference’s objectives were the following: i. Highlight projects and initiatives which change consumption and production patterns in LAC and Africa, responding to countries’ needs and priorities; ii. Facilitate sharing of experience and best practices on SCP, for replication and scaling up in both regions and other sectors of society; iii. Showcase successful strategies and instruments for more business engagement, entrepreneurship and behavioral change for SCP, identifying opportunities for South-South Cooperation; iv. Build an implementation-oriented dialogue on South-South cooperation for SCP, engaging policy-makers, civil society business operators, cooperation agencies and donor institutions; v. Provide concrete recommendations for 10YFP programmes implementation for the next five years (2018-2022) to foster South-South Cooperation in these two regions and the rest of the world.

Participants from 40 countries of Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean, gathered at the South-South Cooperation Conference on Sustainable Consumption and Production, that took place in April 2017, in Brasilia

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Activities programmed for 2017 - 2018:

Full development of the planned activities and closure of the projects’ operations.

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Resource efficiency Promote environmental sustainability in SCP through the Brazilian Leading Women Network for Sustainability

Umoja project number: SB-000675.06.10

Introduction:

The Brazilian Leading Women Network for Sustainability is an initiative that mobilizes and gathers women leaders that are known for promoting sustainability and who are representatives of public institutions councils, private companies, international organizations or the third sector.

The Network was founded in 2012. The main activities of the Network refer to: the development of studies and surveys regarding sustainable lifestyles; organization of biannual plenary meeting; outreach of Network’s activities, including promotional materials.

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Results achieved:

As of November 2017, UN Environment’s support led to the accomplishment of the following: •

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Development and launch of the publication “Brazilian Women Leaders Network for Sustainability: a call to action” developed to support the Network’s delegation participation in the COP 21 - Paris; Development and launch of the website www. redemulhersustentabilidade.org.br; Development of ten events only in 2016, including presentation and discussions at Casa Brazil during the Olympic Games held in Rio; In partnership with AES Tietê, the Women Network launched the “Roadmap for a sustainable matrix”, a study that provides an overview of the renewables sector, registers various national and international investment funds available for all interested parties to invest in, and highlights the participation of women in the sector; With Mattos Filho Advogados and the Delta Economics & Finance, elaboration of a proposal for the significative expansion of photovoltaic energy use through the implementation of solar panels in public buildings of direct administration, as well as public authorities, public companies and mixed-economy societies; Promotion of seven dialogues to discuss sustainable time use. Held in São Paulo, Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro,

Foz do Iguaçu and Curitiba, the meetings aimed at relating forms of consumption and time use to the quality of life of current society.

Identify existing initiatives and actions within the institutions, companies, governments and organized movements for a better life quality was also an objective during the meetings.

The activities counted with some fundamental partnerships which enabled the success of the project.

The Brazilian Association of Advertisers (Associação Brasileira de Anunciantes, ABA) endorsed the project all over Brazil. The events held in the South region were supported by the Executive Women group (Mulheres executivas, MEX), whereas the meetings in São Paulo counted with the support of the Marketing School of ItaúUnibanco. Engagement with the MMA was also undertaken to build a mainstreaming sector agenda – together with the Ministry of Mines and Energy and the national regulating agency, ANEEL – to develop, in 2017, a pilot bidding for solar panels rental in public buildings.

In September 2017, the Women Network submitted its latest management report conducted within UN Environment projects’ scope. The report includes the activities carried out between 2010 and September 2017 and presents the background of the initiative as well as their vision of the future.

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Activities programmed for 2017 - 2018:

Conceived in the federal government, the Women Network will now shift to the private sphere, and will be led by representatives of the second and third sectors. Starting from September 2017, the Women Network will have a presence in the virtual world, spreading knowledge and connecting its members. This format will welcome more women throughout Brazil, drawing them for its mission which is to stimulate actions related to sustainable development that promote gender equity and sustainability.

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Deliverables:

Brazilian Women Leaders Network for Sustainability: a call for action

Rounds of conversation about Sustainable Time Use Foz do Iguaçu - Itaipu Binacional: https://goo.gl/1vnmfD

https://goo.gl/LOf8v1 Curitiba - Mulheres Executivas Space: https://goo.gl/WdPSWo São Paulo - Cubo-Itaú: https://goo.gl/4X8Grn Brazilian Women Leaders Network for Sustainability website https://goo.gl/fb48Lf

Roadmap for a Sustainable Matrix https://goo.gl/NPw9Bb

Institutional brochure https://goo.gl/GupOhZ Management Report 2010-2017 https://goo.gl/AB9URi

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Management Report 2016 https://goo.gl/o3pxVj

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Resource efficiency Advance the shift towards SCP through sports

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Umoja project number: SB-000675.06.10

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Introduction:

The advance of the shift towards Sustainable Consumption and Production through sports targeted by the Brazilian Contribution built on the efforts initiated with the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by UN Environment and the Brazilian Ministries of Sports, Environment, and Tourism in 2013 to disseminate sustainable consumption and production practices through major sports events carried out in the country (2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Olympic Games). With the objective of adding to these efforts, the Brazilian Contribution supported the realization of the Green Passport campaign 2016 Edition, specifically targeting the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games. The Green Passport campaign initiative had proven to be an excellent tool created and launched by UN environment in 2008 to promote sustainable practices and behaviors. Among other results, the Green Passport 2014 Edition, developed

by UN Environment and the Brazilian Government with different sources, had reached millions of people through its communication platform - Green Passport’s website, mobile app and social media pages. The campaign also included the dissemination of sustainable tourism practices to the trade through seminars and the GP Voluntary Commitment online, with the support of the Ministries of Environment and Tourism.

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Mobilization of communities and students of, among others, tourism, gastronomy, and engineering to promote sustainable tourism through on-the-ground activities performances which took place through strategic partnerships with CISCO and Estacio de Sá University; Partnership established with Airbnb for the dissemination of sustainability tips to hosts and guests through blog and social media, leading to the dissemination of sustainable tips to a wider public, possibly not targeted through other means; Partnership established with SEBRAE for the dissemination of the Green Passport Voluntary Commitment to 31 entrepreneurs in Rio de Janeiro state; Inclusion of new sustainable tours in Rio de Janeiro into the Green Passport portfolio: in total, the campaign offers 98 authentic tours in 15 Brazilian cities; Massive outspread of the Green Passport through Environment Goodwill Ambassador Gisele Bündchen engagement in the Campaign (over 4 million followers); High level political accompaniment from UN Environment Executive Director in the Rio Games.

Recognizing the success of the 2016 Green Passport edition in Brazil, the International Olympic Committee sent a letter to UN Environment Executive Director expressing its interest to replicate the campaign in future Games editions.

It is important to highlight that, additionally to the use of the Brazilian contribution for personnel, travel costs and IT maintenance regarding the Green Passport website, and the GP communication platform, the Rio 2016 Organizing Committee invested US$ 460.000 for website update, social media campaign, videos, on-the-ground activities, printing services, travel costs, and personnel.

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Deliverables: Green Passport Campaign

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http://www.passaporteverde.org.br/en/ www.facebook.com/passaporteverde www.instagram.com/passaporteverde

BRAZILIAN CONTRIBUTION

Grounded on the Brazilian Contribution’s aim, UN Environment and Rio 2016 Organizing Committee signed a MoU, which included, among other activities, the implementation of a new edition of the Green Passport campaign as one of its main actions. The partnership with the Ministries of Environment, Sports and Tourism was reinforced through the Letter of Intent signed by the former Executive Director, Achim Steiner, in April 2016.

The sub-activities planned for this activity were all carried out completely by September 2016, there being, thus, no activity planned for 2017 or 2018.

Results achieved: Leverage of the engagement of the civil society with the sustainability agenda through social media. The campaign on sustainable consumption and tourism tips reached a total of 5.641.671 people through the Green Passport Facebook page, that gathers more than 170.000 continuous followers; 13

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Environment under review Enhance South-South Cooperation (SSC) in Latin America and the Caribbean and capacity building for GEO 6 process

Umoja project number: SB-000675.06.11

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Introduction:

As evidenced from the decisions made by the Ministers of Environment of Latin America and the Caribbean at their last Ministerial Forum meeting held in March 2016, keeping the environment under review is a priority to support the region in its transition towards sustainable development.

Environmental indicators provide a common language and monitoring framework to support the effective integration of the environmental dimension into national and regional development plans and policies. However, most of countries in Latin America and the Caribbean still face capacity limitations to cope with all the national and international demands for environmental information.

Only at the international level, demands include the indicators for the SDGs, the indicators proposed and used in the context of the Initiative of Sustainable Development of the Forum of Ministers (ILAC), the Framework for the Development of Environmental Statistics (FDES), and the indicators and reporting obligations from the Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEA) ratified by member states in the region.

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In this context, the project “Enhance SSC in Latin America and the Caribbean and capacity building for GEO 6 process” takes advantage of the existing capacities in the region, particularly within the institutions and partners of Brazil, but also in other countries with environment information and monitoring systems in the region, such as Mexico, Colombia and Argentina.

This project has the following objectives: •

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Use strategies to ensure the implementation of the selected indicators in most of the 33 countries of Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC); Strengthen the Environmental Indicators ILAC Work Group (GTIA, as in Portuguese); Develop and adopt methodological sheets; Create a capacity building strategy that is aligned with the countries’ current capacities, promoting South-South Cooperation; and Push forward the gathered prioritized indicators.

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Results achieved:

Establishment of the project’s Steering Committee, that includes the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), and UN Environment through its Regional Office and Brazil Country Office; Organization of a Technical Meeting of the ILAC Working Group, held in Brasilia, on 12th-13th, December 2016, which had as objectives: (i) Share information about progress in the implementation of the SDG/ILAC indicators at the national level; (ii) Identify and select those SDG/ILAC indicators with the highest potential for harmonization, implementation, impact, relevance and usability in the region; and (iii) Identify data and capacity gaps for the rapid implementation across the region of the selected indicators. The attending experts from the national statistic offices of Mexico, Costa Rica, Ecuador and Brazil, and from the Ministries of Environment of Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil revised all the ILAC indicators and gave specific recommendations on harmonization opportunities with SDG indicators.

Based on this analysis and the priorities already identified by the countries, the experts gave a solid recommendation on 26 indicators to promote across the region as the most relevant to have a regional baseline of the state and trends of the environment, and to fast-track the linkages between the 2030 Agenda and the ILAC. Out of the 26 indicators selected, 13 have a good level of development and are being promoted (see list below); Formalization of the South-South collaboration partnerships through small-scale cooperation agreements; Facilitation for the national experts to be able to choose the most relevant indicators for their countries. The methodology starts with the prioritization of objectives (considering the Nova ILAC’s list of objectives, determined by the Forum of Ministers of Environment in 2016) and proceeds to the selection and adaptation of the indicators, preferably SDGs; Confirmation of 23 focal points for the GTIA, and involvement of 10 countries in the working groups for the metadata definition; Approval of 13 methodological sheets of indicators that compose a core set of indicators for the region;

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Development of a strategy based on on-line training to support the implementation of the indicators in the countries. This training is focused on two aspects: transversal skills training, and training on the prioritized indicators; Development of a webinar at the Group of Earth Observation, with the participation of the NOAA, the Mexican Spatial Agency and the Institute of Statistics and Geography of Mexico (INEGI, as in Spanish). The webinar had as an objective to socialize the potentialities of the Earth Observation for the construction of the core set’s indicators. The webinar is available on Youtube so it can be reused in the future; Development of a series of informative webinars that will support the implementation of the prioritized indicators, including the Domestic Materials Consumption Webinar carried out on 20th October;

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Participation in the preliminary meeting for the Forum of Ministers of Environment of Latin America and the Caribbean to communicate the results of the project; Development of the Caribbean Environment Week: three-day event to determine a limited set of relevant indicators for the Caribbean (photos below). The event also included a whole day to give visibility to the results of the Caribbean in the GEO 6; and Development of the Environment Live community “Environmental Indicators of Latin America and the Caribbean” in which all the relevant documents for each step of the project are being uploaded.

Activities programmed for 2017 - 2018:

During the next six months (until March 2018) important events for the project will take place: • • • •

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Finalize the approval of the methodological sheets, a process in which ECLAC will participate; Opening of a new division in the Environment Live community for the Caribbean countries; Start the collection of data for the indicators that are already approved; and, Hold a regional event in December 2007 in Rio de Janeiro, in partnership with ECLAC, with training and spreading of the indicators collected during the project.

Deliverables:

The main deliverable of this project is the approved methodological sheets of the indicators. Here below is a list of the indicators approved thus far.

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ILAC 1.1.1.1 / SDG 15.1.1. Proportion of forest area; ILAC 1.2.1.1 Percentage of terrestrial protected areas; SGD 14.5.1. Percentage of marine protected areas; SDG 6.1.1. Proportion of the population using improved water services; ILAC 2.4.1.2. Proportion of the population with access to improved sanitary services; SDG 11.6.2. Mean levels of fine particulate matter (e.g.

PM2.5 and PM10) in cities (population weighted); ILAC 3.5.1.2. Collection of urban solid waste per capita and with appropriate final discharge; SDG 6.4.2. Level of water stress: water withdrawal as a proportion of available water resources; SDG 7.2.1. Renewable energy share in the total final energy consumption; SDG 7.3.1. Energy intensity measured in terms of primary energy and gross domestic product (GDP); SDG 8.4.2. Total Domestic Material Consumption (DMC), DMC per capita, and DMC per GDP; ILAC 3.1.1.1. Proportion of national territory with land zoning; and ILAC 3.6.2.1. Risk atlas.

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Participants of the Caribbean Environment Week 15

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Environment under review Support the establishment of one Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Amazonia programme

Umoja project number: SB-001248.05.01.01-33CPL

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Introduction:

In 2012, UN Secretary General Ban-Ki Moon launched the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) to mobilize global scientific and technological expertise to promote practical problem solving for sustainable development, including the design and implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals.

Following their adoption, the Network is now committed to supporting the implementation of the 2030 Agenda at local, national, and global scales. To achieve this, the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network works with partners in academia, government, business, civil society, and the United Nations to promote practical solutions for sustainable development. Universities and other knowledge institutions are mobilized through the Network around the world for the implementation of the goals and promote the exchange of lessons and learning.

As of 2015, more than 20 National and Regional UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network have already been launched mobilizing and empowering universities and other knowledge institutions in support of the Sustainable Development Goals. In 2014, the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network Amazonia was launched by the Amazonia Sustainable Foundation - FAS. The Amazonia Network works on fostering the exchange of ideas and promoting partnerships for sustainable solutions - new technologies, business models and policies - for the Amazon.

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As of November 2017, the results achieved through this specific support included:

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Support to the discussion on and establishment of a governance model of the Network to ensure participation of community representatives of all Amazon basin countries and stakeholders; Development and launch of the website www.sdsnamazonia.org where all the content related to the SDSN-Amazon activities are available to the public; Development and launch of the SDSN-A Platform (http://maps.sdsn-amazonia.org/) that gathers solutions based on working group results and Amazon experts on SDGs-related issues. In particular, the best practices of the public and private sectors, including

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civil society organizations, are georeferenced on the platform, which promotes scientific and academic understanding and knowledge exchange for the implementation of innovative solutions for the sustainable development of the Amazon region; Development of the SDSN-Amazon Education Program: The Amazon Summer School (www. amazonsummerschool.com), a three-week on-site immersion course carried out in July 2016 for an international and multicultural group to discuss the Amazon sustainable challenges; Discussion and development of a project proposal for a Master’s programme in Sustainable Development Practices in the Amazon. The Master´s programme was developed in a participatory manner with the main research and training centers in the Amazon: UEA, INPA, IIAP, SINCHI, CATIE4. In addition, the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF) is also an important partner in the proposal, supporting the development of different meetings between the involved organizations. A final workshop is scheduled for the end of year 2017/beginning of 2018 in Costa Rica for the definition of details; Development of the Amazon Day, convened on 19th September in the Columbia University during the International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD). “The World in 2050: Looking Ahead for Sustainable Development” being the theme, the Amazon Day discussed challenges and solutions, as well as prospected new paths for the sustainable development of the Amazonian region in 2050. The event consisted in an initial presentation of the concept document named “Amazon in 2030: Towards Sustainable Development”, followed by a first discussion on challenges and opportunities for UN Environment representatives, UNDP and OTCA, and more recently for all the centers of the Amazon (UEA, INPA, IIAP, SINCHI, CATIE, among others).

UEA - Universidade do Estado do Amazonas; INPA - Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas da Amazônia; IIAP - Instituto de Investigaciones de la Amazonia Peruana; SINCHI - Instituto Amazónico de Investigaciones Científicas; CATIE - Centro Agronómico Tropical de Investigación y Enseñanza.

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Activities programmed for 2017-2018:

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Deliverables:

As of November 2017, the submitted deliverables were: SDSN- Amazon web-based mobilization platform https://goo.gl/OA0lAC

SDSN-A Amazon Platform https://goo.gl/T543qK Above: launch of the platform of solutions for sustainable development, with the presence of UN Environment, in Colombia. Below: flyer of the Amazon Day event, used by SDSN-Amazon.

SDSN-Amazon Education Program https://goo.gl/nP9lCk

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Between December 2017 and July 2018, FAS will conclude the promotion of discussions on “Amazon in 2030: Towards Sustainable Development” and involve even more the community representatives, the scientific community and other actors in order to ensure the sustainability of the achievements. This project is to be finalized and operationally finalized in August 2018.

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Environmental governance

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Support the integrated implementation of the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Latin America and the Caribbean region and enhance SSC strategies • Umoja project number: SB-001160.01.01

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Introduction:

In January 2016, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 SDGs officially came into force.

The 2030 Agenda provides a universal and integrated framework for sustainable development that calls for policy coherence as a way to ensure that no one is left behind in all countries. Sustainable management of natural resources lays at the heart of the Agenda and, by being linked to poverty eradication, social protection and other central development matters, environmental issues represent a significant opportunity to promote a more comprehensive approach to sustainable development and be at the basis of the transformative shift needed to attain the SDGs. Brazil played a fundamental role in the SDGs international negotiation processes, with representation and active participation in the various committees created. Having hosted the 1992 Earth Summit, as well as the 2012 Rio+ 20 Conference, Brazil has now an important role to play in promoting the 2030 Agenda and implementing innovative public policies aimed at the integration of the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development. Additionally, Brazil has a strong and leading role regarding South–South development cooperation and foreign policy.

Grounded on this, the Brazilian contribution aims at supporting the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and its SDGs in the region and enhance SSC strategies to tackle the three dimensions of sustainable development in a balanced manner — in other words, by maximizing the economic, environmental and social benefits of development initiatives. This support is relevant in the context of the 2017 High-Level Political Forum discussions, where Brazil will present a National Voluntary Reviews.

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Results achieved:

In order to reach the objective mentioned above, UN Environment led, in coordination with the MMA, the following activities as of November 2017: •

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Map advances and implementation gaps of the globally agreed sustainable development agenda, especially the Rio+20 outcomes. An initial draft version of the analysis was done and submitted for revision to the

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MMA in August 2016. Re-organization of the analysis is in process, to be finished in 2017; Identify, analyze, publish and disseminate the report entitled “Sustainable Development in Practice: Applying an Integrated Approach in Latin America and the Caribbean”, which analyzed over 50 initiatives undertaken in the region which reproduce an integrated approach. An example of the 28 further documented is shown below: Lead the agenda preparation and full development of a Regional Symposium in Brasilia (3rd and 4th October, 2016), with high level +100 participants of 21 countries of the region belonging to government, academia, private sector and civil society. In this meeting, successful approaches, lessons learned, and bases for

reproducing an integrated approach in preparing and executing public policies, programmes and projects were shared.

Elaboration of a policy paper about integrated approach, introduced in the side event for Integrated Approach in Latin America and the Caribbean (photo above, event called by UN Environment) during the Integration Segment, in 2017, of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), “Making eradication

Photo below shows Minister Sarney Filho giving opening remarks at the Regional Symposium. To his right, Leo Heileman, UN Environment Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean. To his left, Minister Herman Benjamín, Supreme Court of Justice of Brazil.

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of poverty an integral objective of all policies: what will it take?”. The event took place in May 2017 as a contribution to the main topic “Eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions through promoting sustainable development, expanding opportunities and addressing related challenges”. During the meeting, 3 initiatives which are included in the publication were presented and discussed; Based on the scalable South-South Cooperation initiatives identified in the Symposium, UN Environment developed a regional workshop about environmental compensation mechanisms in Medellin, Colombia, in June 2017. The event counted with the participation

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inclusive conservation incentives in the region; (ii) Discuss potentials and limitations of the implementation of similar schemes in the region; and (iii) Define recommendations and propose a roadmap for the implementation of similar experiences in the region; Conduct an analytical research on the recent developments and tendencies of environmental institutionalism in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as the national voluntary reports of the High Level Political Forum (HLPF). The objective is to provide a collection of examples, best practices, lessons learned, gaps and recommendations of the most recent initiatives for the inclusion of the environmental dimension in the institutional arrangements for sustainable development goals in Latin America and the Caribbean, in accordance with the integrated approach for sustainable development.

This project, carried out in coordination with the Chilebased International Strategic Thinking Center – CEPEI, as in Spanish – will be available in December 2017; Support the participation of two Brazilian authorities in the “Integrated approach for the implementation of the National Strategy of the 2030 Agenda” Forum.

This event was convened by the Government of Mexico and GIZ, and took place in the city of Mexico on 8th November. During the forum, the Brazilian delegation presented two initiatives: Bolsa Verde and Sustainable Production and Consumption.

Activities programmed for 2017:

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of more than 25 government, civil society, academia and private sector representatives from Mexico, Costa Rica, Colombia and Brazil. The event had three main objectives: (i) Present the existing models of socially

The project should be finalized and operationally terminated in December 2017.

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Representatives of UN Environment in the side event of the ECOSOC session.

Final elaboration and launch of the analytical research on the recent developments and tendencies of environmental institutionalism in the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as the national voluntary reports of the High Level Political Forum (HLPF).

Participants of the regional workshop on environmental compensation mechanisms.

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Deliverables:

In 2016 and 2017, the deliverables included:

Sustainable Development in Practice: Applying an integrated approach - Experiences in Latin America and the Caribbean

Symposium report and support documents, available in Spanish and English https://goo.gl/8L0tfs

https://goo.gl/wZno3A Political document on integrated approach, available in Spanish and English https://goo.gl/R9fVZH El desarrollo sostenible en la práctica: La aplicación de un enfoque integrado en América Latina y el Caribe

https://goo.gl/tsQ4iP

https://goo.gl/DkgaQ6

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UNEP Live section on Latin America and the Caribbean integrated approach initiatives https://goo.gl/f7sqT0

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https://goo.gl/xBG3Bg

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Environmental governance Support the strengthening of UN Environment Brazil Country Office and UNDAF implementation

Umoja project number: SB-001147.06.07

Introduction:

At the 2012 Rio+20 Conference, world leaders committed to strengthening the role of UN environment as the leading global environment authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the UN system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment.

Among others, the conference outcome document called on UN Environment to strengthen its presence to assist countries, upon request, in the implementation of their national environmental policies, collaborating closely with the other relevant entities of the UN system.

In line with the Rio+20 Outcome, UN Environment prepared a policy paper which broadly defines the functions of its Regional Offices, (including associated sub-regional, Country, Programme and Liaison offices). These offices not only undertake a programmatic role in relation to the subprogrammes of the Programme of Work (PoW) but also carry out a range of corporate activities on behalf of the entire organization that cannot be attributed to a specific sub-programme but underpin the achievement of the PoW and MRS at regional, sub-regional and country levels and which require strategic allocation of financial and human resources.

In an exchange of letters between UN Environment’s Executive Director and the Government of Brazil - Ministry of Environment, it was agreed that the Brazilian contribution would partially be allocated for the strengthening of UN Environment Brazil Country Office, which plays a strategic role of supporting UN Environment in the identification of the national challenges and collaboration opportunities in the environmental area so as to support Brazil’s efforts to achieving sustainable development.

Specifically, as included in “UNEP Corporate Regional Presence and Delivery”, the Brazilian contribution would contribute to the following: • •

Hiring of two National Officers, specifically, Programme Officer - NOC (Senior Programme Officer) and Associate Programme Officer - NOB (Programme Officer); Hiring of specialized consultants; and

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Translation to Portuguese, printing and distribution of key UN Environment documents to enhance the scientific knowledge.

Results achieved:

By December 2016, two National Officers and a Consultant on SDGs had been hired and initiated activities. In September 2017, an administrative support consultant was hired to support the operative workload of the final implementation of the Brazilian contribution activities. The technical expertise provided by the above-mentioned staff has triggered specific results, some of which are mentioned below. Furthermore, additional activities undertaken through the strengthening of UN Environment Brazil Country Office component have resulted in the achievement of the following results: •

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Inclusion of environmental priorities and perspectives in the United Nations Sustainable Development Partnership Framework 2017-2021 final document: UN Environment Country Office Brazil had an active role in the preparation of the document (guiding document for the UN System in Brazil) and support activities to it, such as data and info gathering on Brazil’s environmental issues, review of draft texts prepared by the consultant, participation in training sessions on special themes to develop the Framework, and participation in the Strategic Planning Retreat with UNCT, Government Officials and other partners; Strengthening of UN Environment’s role as the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda and promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system through its participative and coordinating role in the UN Brazil Result groups. The UNCT Inter-agencies Result groups are organized based on specific results of UNSDPF through coordinated and collaborative planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, improving the dialogue with the government and the key UN stakeholders. More specifically, UN Environment participates in the Prosperity and Peace Result Group and leads the Planet Result Group;

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Active participation of UN Environment in 3 additional UN System thematic groups, specifically, Communication, Gender, Race and Ethnicity Thematic Groups and SDG Advisory Group; Review of UN Environment Brazil business model, streamline priorities, goals and UN Environment’s value proposition: UN Environment Brazil Country Office promoted a Visioning Exercise Workshop, gathering more than 20 representatives from different units in Latin America, the Caribbean and beyond. The two-day meeting was held on 31st August and 1st September, 2015, in Brasilia; Enhancement of UN Environment Brazil’s portfolio coherence and efficiency through the support to the overall supervision of the implementation status of all projects. Specifically, the hiring of a Senior Programme Officer has enhanced overall constant implementation coordination of all projects in Brazil and integration of partnerships with the Brazilian institutions and other relevant stakeholders, which, in liaison with other UN Environment partners, notably with the Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean and technical divisions, is better contributing to the support to the Medium-Term Strategy; Identification of project opportunities and development of project documents, i.e.: (a) ”Promoting Sustainable Cities in Brazil through Integrated Urban Planning and Innovative Technologies Investment” Project approved by the GEF in January 2017, and to be implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Science, Technology, Innovation and Communication of Brazil (MCTIC as in Portuguese); (b) Review and update of the “National Implementation Plan for the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)”, endorsed

by GEF in September 2016; (c) Development of the “Environmentally Sound and Management (ESM) of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)” Project; (d) “Realizing the biodiversity conservation potential of private lands in Brazil”; and (e) Negotiation and preparation of the UN Environment Brazil SCP project document for 2016-2017, aligned with Brazil’s priorities and with the UN Environment POW (this project covers the set of all UN Environment Brazil SCP initiatives with national partners); Coordination of a Middle Term Review of the UN Environment SCP programme deliverables for the period of 2014-2015, covering projects such as the UN

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Environment-MMA cooperation agreement for the delivery of the SCP Action Plan; the Green Passport Campaign, the Brazilian Women Network Leaders for Sustainability; and UN Environment efforts with the business sector; Translation and review in Portuguese of 10 key UN Environment publications and materials. The translation into Portuguese of scientific and political documents is essential for the deepening of scientific knowledge both on the national and international scenes. This is a key element considering the global role played by Brazil, together with the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (Comunidade dos Países de Língua Portuguesa – CPLP as in Portuguese); Strong contact and support to the MMA concerning the SCP agenda in Brazil, especially through the follow-up of the cooperation agreement concerning the delivery of Brazil´s SCP Action plan, and of the Sustainable Public Procurement and Ecolabelling project (SPPEL) in Brazil; Increase the engagement of the private sector in the SCP agenda, through the establishment of a partnership with SEBRAE for the dissemination of ecoinnovation methodology to SMEs in Brazil, including the development of 2 technical materials on the steps to eco-innovate and on the application of life cycle approach; Elaboration of inputs for two UN system Brazil documents related to SDGs: Acompanhando a Agenda 2030 para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável (proposal done by the UN System on the status of data related to SDG indicators in Brazil) and Roteiro para a localização dos ODS (compilation of the activities the UN System is doing to support the implementation of the SDGs in the country); Coordination, together with UNDP Brazil, of the development of the SDG 13 glossary, launched in October 2017 and which has the objective of presenting the internationally agreed definitions of climate change, observed in the Brazilian reality; Development of concepts and dialogues to discuss the links between key national priorities included in the Brazil United Nations Sustainable Development Partnership Framework and climate change. These dialogues aim to debate the connections between climate change and topics such as food and energy safety (August 2017), human mobility (September 2017), and human development and poverty reduction (October 2017). The dialogues

are held in coordination with UN agencies and with different high-level national authorities, as well as with key stakeholders. Thus, the aim is to enhance the integration of the environmental dimension and strengthen the contribution of the agencies, funds and UN programmes to the Brazilian governments national and local - so that the commitments result in actions for the effective implementation of the SDGs. Two additional dialogues are planned for 2018: one on climate change, health and pollution and another one on climate change and culture.

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Activities programmed for 2017-2018:

Monitoring and continuation of the activities.

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Deliverables:

Until November 2017, the deliverables included:

Marco de Parceria das Nações Unidas para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável (UNDAF) 2017-2021 https://goo.gl/xN0cIG

Acompanhando a Agenda 2030 para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável https://goo.gl/fC8i51

Roteiro para a localização dos ODS

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Authorities and Representatives of the UN in the dialogues on Food and Energy Safety (above) and Human Mobility (below).

Glossário de termos sobre o ODS 13 As part of the dialogues, several videos have been developed and released, available online, and highlighted in UN Environment´s global communication update of October 2017.

https://goo.gl/B1Kzk9

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Desenvolvimento Sustentável na Prática: a Aplicação de um Enfoque Integrado. Experiências na América Latina e no Caribe.

Painel Internacional de Recursos.

10 Mensagens Fundamentais sobre Mudanças Climáticas (Report on 10 Key Messages on Climate Change from the International Resource Panel)

https://goo.gl/JlbmiQ

Upload to UN Environment Brazil’s website under process. Link to original publication (in English): Panorama Ambiental Global.

GEO - 6 Avaliação Regional da América Latina e do Caribe Upload to UN Environment Brazil’s website under process. Link to original publication (in English):

https://goo.gl/2FK3BU

Como o consumo orienta o uso da terra (How consumption steers land use)

https://goo.gl/vaYt6n https://goo.gl/WNnys9

Ciência para o Manejo Sustentável de Recursos na Agenda de Desenvolvimento 2030 (International Resource Panel - Overview)

Como os metais determinam nossas vidas (How metals determine our lives) https://goo.gl/svCWLr

Upload to UN Environment Brazil’s website under process.

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Avaliações científicas publicadas pelo Painel Internacional de Recursos (International Resource Panel Published and Upcoming Scientific Assessments) Upload to UN Environment Brazil’s website under process.

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Como o nosso uso de recursos naturais ameaça o planeta (How our natural resources use threatens the planet) https://goo.gl/nWgjNZ

O Programa das Nações Unidas para o Meio Ambiente e a Agenda 2030 (The United Nations Environment Programme and the 2030 Agenda Global Action for People and the Planet) Upload to UN Environment Brazil’s website under process. Link to original publication (in English):

Direcionando as Cidades para o Uso Eficiente de Recursos.

8 Mensagens Principais para Formuladores de Políticas.

(Shifting to Resource Efficient Cities: 8 Key Messages for Policy Makers) Upload to UN Environment Brazil’s website under process.

https://goo.gl/vYV4EZ

O Business case para ecoinovação (Business case for Eco-innovation)

10YFP: O Quadro Decenal de Programas sobre Consumo e Produção Sustentáveis (What is the The 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production)

Upload to UN Environment Brazil’s website under process. Link to original publication (in English):

Upload to UN Environment Brazil’s website under process. Link to original publication (in English):

https://goo.gl/nQSkT3

https://goo.gl/6ucNaW

Aquisição Responsável de Alimentos (Responsible Food Purchasing) Upload to UN Environment Brazil’s website under process. Link to original publication (in English):

Programa 10YFP de Compras Públicas Sustentáveis (The 10YFP programme on Sustainable Public Procurement) Upload to UN Environment Brazil’s website under process. Link to original publication (in English):

https://goo.gl/RAfJWS

Descobrindo caminhos para uma economia verde e inclusiva (Uncovering Pathways Towards an Inclusive Green Economy)

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Videos of the dialogues on climate change https://goo.gl/9tUwLx

Upload to UN Environment Brazil’s website under process. Link to original publication (in English): https://goo.gl/jED1Zh

https://goo.gl/36GSyV https://goo.gl/gcZdZR https://goo.gl/1ZrEZc https://goo.gl/CA7P3y https://goo.gl/mYnDzA

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Ecosystem management Strengthen UN Environment and Brazil’s collaboration on biodiversity related multilateral environmental agreements, including the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), and others

Environmental Agreements on biodiversity; and (iv) Develop and implement policies for biodiversity conservation and loss compensation.

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Until November 2017, the implementation of the initiative has led to the following results: •

Umoja project number: SB-000899.02.01, SB-000913.15 and SB-001020.01.04

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Introduction:

The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) – opened for signature at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro in 1992 – has the following objectives: the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources. Furthermore, it recognizes the sovereignty of countries over their genetic resources – and the right of each country to determine, by national law, the rules for access to the resources of its biodiversity. Brazil was the first country to sign the Convention, having ratified it in 1994. The Brazilian government has been one of the most active participants in the negotiations launched by the Convention, given the importance of biodiversity resources for the economic and social development of the country.

The Parties of the Convention meet every two years in the Conference of Parties (COP). The Washington Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), of which Brazil is a signatory, was ratified

by Brazil through the Decree-Law nº 54/75 and established by the Decree nº 76.623 of November 1975. The CITES establishes the protection of various species of plants and animals, through the regulation and monitoring of their international trade, particularly of those endangered, in order to prevent it to reach unsustainable levels.

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On the basis of these Conventions, this project aims to strengthen the collaboration between UN Environment and the Brazilian Government through Multilateral Environmental Agreements related to biodiversity. More specifically, this project aims to: (i) Promote the SouthSouth Cooperation on issues related to the Access to and Distribution of Benefits (ABS as in Portuguese) with BRICS countries, particularly countries of Africa and Latin America; (ii) Promote the South-South Cooperation on protected marine areas and species conservation, particularly with countries of Latin America and the Caribbean; (iii) Strengthen the Brazilian commitment in Multilateral 26

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Law which provides for access to genetic heritage, protection and access to associated traditional knowledge and the sharing of benefits for conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity enhanced: this activity aimed at providing legal support to the Brazilian government to regulate Law No. 13,123, of 2015, which provides for access to genetic heritage, protection and access to associated traditional knowledge and the sharing of benefits for conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity, consistent with the Nagoya Protocol.

In this context, UN Environment produced a study aimed at analyzing the convergence at the law with the Nagoya protocol and the CGEN resolutions, guidelines and at providing inputs to the regulation of the law; Provision of support for the participation of the Brazilian delegation at the International Whaling Commission: the project supported the participation of a Brazilian Government delegation at the International Whaling Commission held in Portorož, Slovenia, from 20th to 28th October, 2016 (IWC66) where the proposal for the creation of the South Atlantic Whales Sanctuary was discussed;

Left: IWC plenary welcoming Brazil as host of IWC 67. Centre: Min. Sarney Filho at IWC 66. Left: IWC side event.

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Communications to the Convention on Biological Diversity improved: This activity aimed to support tracking progress towards the implementation of the CBD, including target 1, as well as strengthening reporting to the convention. To this end, six short reports and six context reports for spontaneous communication to the Convention on Biological Diversity were elaborated, reporting the advances and perspectives of Brazilian development in the environmental agenda of issues related to biodiversity. Specifically, the undertaken

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Up, left: Brazilian delegation at the CBD COP 13. Up, right: Minister Sarney Filho at CBD COP 13. Down, left: Brazilian delegation at CITES COP 17. Down, right: CITES COP17 Plenary.

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Development of a workshop, held in La Serena, Chile, in September 2017 (IMPAC4: Improving the SouthSouth Cooperation towards the protected marine areas global goals in Latin America and the Caribbean). The workshop was conducted jointly with the MMA, UNEPWCMC, Secretary of CBD and UN Environment in the Fourth International Marine Protected Areas Congress (IMPAC4) in La Serena, Chile. The event promoted sharing of ideas between Latin American and Caribbean countries about ways in which different models of marine protected areas can contribute synergistically to global conservation goals. The workshop included professionals and international policy makers in discussions about examples of effective no-take zones and ways in which the existing marine protected areas can be strengthened through its inclusion. These knowledge sharing activities’ results will be used to inform a white paper that is being developed to support the implementation of an improved network of marine protected areas in Brazil; and,

Strengthening of ABS regimes in BRICS, African and Latin American countries. In order to strengthen the development and implementation of ABS regimes in Brazil and selected countries and to promote the sharing of lessons learned and experiences, a South-South Cooperation regional seminar was organized in October 2017 in the Botanical Garden of Rio de Janeiro, focused on South American and African countries. A technical report on access and benefit-sharing (ABS) regimes covering the legislations of Brazil, European Union, Japan, India and South Africa will be developed by UNEPWCMC. The WCMC is elaborating the report of the workshop, an important document for the harmonization of the definitions used in the national key legislations for the implementation of the bilateral negotiations expected in the Nagoya Protocol. The discussions held at the regional seminar provided significant inputs to the report development.

Activities programmed for 2017-2018: Elaborate subsidies to improve marine protected areas management: In order to promote the sharing of lessons learned amongst South American and the Caribbean countries on Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) management, a regional seminar will be organized in March 2018. It is expected that this activity will support Brazil to modernize the current MPA arrangement and structure and Other Effective Conservation Measures (OECM), consequently, increase the protected area of marine and coastal zones. A white paper will be produced by UNEP-WCMC, which will include the following aspects: • Evaluation of existing marine protected area models in Brazil in relation to biodiversity conservation and fisheries management, discussing the legal, institutional, socio-economic and ecological contexts; • Presentation of international models and initiatives which generated lessons learned applicable to the Brazilian context of marine biodiversity conservation; • Marine protected areas network building: case studies with countries that used and developed protected areas networks to promote the conservation of migratory species, improving the connectivity between the protected areas and establishing processes of shared governance; • Conciliation of fishery resources management objectives with species conservation and Other Effective Conservation Measures: presentation of a technical discussion on countries that used zoning for species conservation, temporary application (intermittent) of protected areas, territories with fishing rights restricted to traditional groups, shared governance with protected areas local populations, incentives for local fishing communities;

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reports (produced in Portuguese and as of December 2016, translated to English for international use) were based on documentary research and interviews in the following thematic areas: law on biodiversity, the forest code, preservation of marine and coastal areas, protected lands and indigenous lands, and indicators of the Convention on Biological Diversity. Please refer to annex 3 for additional information; International dialogue on species conservation (Aichi Target 12) fostered: This activity aimed at supporting Brazil to expand the debate on the target 12, enhance experience sharing with other countries and gain support for the development and improvement of lists of endangered species and action plans. In addition to the CBD, this activity also aimed at supporting Brazil’s engagement in the CITES COP 17, held in South Africa from 24th September to 5th October, 2016, and in the UNFCCC COP 22, held in Marrakesh in November 2016.

Overall, the Brazilian contribution provided support for the attendance of 4 members of the Brazilian government at the UNFCCC COP 22, 3 members at the CITES COP 17 and 12 members at the CBD COP 13, held in Cancun, Mexico in December 2016 (pictures below);

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Implementation of large scale protected marine areas: elements were used by countries that successfully created large marine areas and the lessons learned that can subsidize the national strategy; • Discussion about international examples of protected areas with community-based management, that conciliate conservation objectives with food, cultural and economic safety; • Presentation of mechanisms for the strengthening of long-term management capacity for marine areas, including financial mechanisms, creation of green lists of protected areas, ecotourism, remote monitoring techniques, and inter-ministerial collaboration strategies. Based on these findings, the white paper will provide recommendations to strengthen marine protected area models in Brazil to support delivery of Aichi Target 11; Continued support for the participation of Brazilian Government delegations in International Whaling Commission; Strengthen policies for biodiversity off set and impact assessment: (a) improve the Brazilian government´s and key stakeholders´ knowledge on licensing systems and compensation of biodiversity losses; and (b) mainstream best practices into government off set policies and improve licensing procedures, tools for conflict mitigation and promote innovations in environmental compensation procedures. To this end, a South-South cooperation workshop and a national seminar will be organized by July 2018. To support the discussions at the national workshop, a conceptual document will be prepared by UN Environment World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) on the recent discussions on environmental compensation and zero biodiversity loss policies for their impact on mitigation hierarchy, impact assessment and environmental licensing. A policy paper will also be developed by UNEP-WCMC discussing governmental best practices on biodiversity off set and impact assessment.

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Deliverables:

As of November 2017, the deliverables included:

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A report with legal advice on the regulation of the law which provides for access to genetic heritage, protection and access to associated traditional knowledge and the sharing of benefits for conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity enhanced Six short reports and six context reports for spontaneous communication to the CBD

New lines of Activities 2017-2018

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ANAMMA Partnership

The National Association of Municipal Environmental Institutions (ANAMMA, as in Portuguese) was founded in 1988, in Curitiba, and has been occupying a prominent position counting on a number of representations in the National Environment Council (Conama). It is a civil entity, representative of the municipal authority in the environmental area and a non-profit non-political organization. The association counts with invited collaborators like the SOS Mata Atlântica Foundation. Its main goal is to strengthen the Municipal Systems for the Environment, to better implement environmental policies directed towards the natural resources preservation, improving the people’s quality of life.

Some of the association’s objectives are to coordinate the municipalities’ executive authority, harmonizing the interests related to the environment, and fostering constant cooperation between municipalities, promoting experience and knowledge exchange. Additionally, the association seeks to stimulate the participation of the municipalities in the elaboration and the implementation of the environmental policy of the country.

As a way to strengthen its role in fostering good practices and propelling the country’s commitment to bring about an agenda that upholds sustainable development, UN Environment joined forces with the ANAMMA for the promotion of a partnership in favour of better local actions.

Through the promotion of participative and effective public policies, seeking integration and quality, the partnership wishes to strengthen the municipalities’ action in environmental management and the Mata Atlântica conservation.

Through its partnership with ANAMMA, UN Environment will work in cooperation with the project entitled “Strengthening the Municipal Environment Councils through the Municipal Plans of the Mata Atlântica Conservation and Recovery”, known under the Portuguese abbreviation PMMA. The project’s objectives are: • • • •

Engage the participation of local actors in the processes of municipal planning and in the public policy design through the PMMA tool; Empower the Municipal Environment Councils and mobilize the civil society to monitor the public policies through the PMMA; Instruct public administrators to elaborate and implement the PMMA; and Through the PMMA, extend the Mata Atlântica conservation and recovery actions.

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Awareness-raising and mobilization: meetings will be held in each of the 17 states in which the Mata Atlântica biome exists, capitalizing on the Environmentalists Parliamentary Fronts of the states with the support and the participation of the Environment State Secretary and its respective Councils of State; Online courses: in coordination with the first activity, five online courses of a two-months duration will be conducted for a pre-registered number of participants.

The objective is to mobilize nearly 3.000 people, covering the largest number possible of municipalities (focusing on technicians from municipal environmental agencies and members of the Municipal Environment Councils); the final expected number of trained people, that will complete the course, is of 1.500 to 2.000 people; Project evaluation: the project will be continuously evaluated during its whole execution in order to reach the objectives and targets.

There will be specific evaluations for generated impacts, particularly of the State mobilizations and of the online courses. The first will be evaluated through constant contact with the Parliamentary Fronts and municipal-level results monitoring. Regarding the impact of the online courses, the participants will be contacted four months after completion of the training for an evaluation of the acquired knowledge use and of the respective status of PMMAs and Municipal Environment Councils in the participating municipalities.

Through this project the following objectives are sought: awareness-raising and mobilization in favour of the Municipal Environment Councils’ and the PMMAs’ strengthening, spreading the importance of these councils for local governance. The strengthening will be promoted through trainings, development and implementation of the PMMAs. Other sought result is the training of the municipal public administration technicians on participative processes and development of the PMMA. In addition, the project also seeks an increase of the number of municipalities with a prepared and/or implemented plan.

The desired outcome is to reach at least 15 municipalities with their PMMA, monitored by the councils and including restoration activities on at least 5% of the municipalities’ territories and conservation actions in at least 20% of the permanent native forests. Another expected result is to conduct, in every one of the 17 states where Mata Atlântica intervenes, processes of consultation related to the population’s environmental perception.

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Partnership between UN Environment and ANAMMA being signed, picture taken from the UN Environment Facebook page.

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Clean Seas Campaign

The global plastic production increases annually, reaching 314 million tons in 2014. A large part of this plastic is transformed into disposable products or short life cycle items, quickly becoming waste. According to scientific studies, 60 to 90% of waste found in the seas is composed of different types of plastic and it is estimated that there will be more plastic than fishes in the oceans by 2050.

Up left: Campaign launch event. Up right: Clean Up Day participant, in the event in Rio de Janeiro. Down left: A group of scouts with Fernanda Cortez, ambassador of the campaign, at the Clean Up Day in Rio de Janeiro. Down right: Campaign poster.

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Having this scenario in sight, on 27th February, UN Environment launched the “Clean Seas” global campaign, against plastic waste polluting the oceans. The campaign will last five years and targets the involvement of 40 countries through actions that reduce the volume of produced plastic waste and that potentially will reach the seas. Beyond the governments, the campaign aims to involve companies with commitments of products and processes redesign, and raise consumers’ awareness on the need to reduce the consumption of disposable plastic.

Considered as a cross-border problem, the plastic waste that reaches the seas is also a Brazilian concern. During the Conference on Oceans, promoted by the UN in June 2017 in New York, the Brazilian delegation made various voluntary commitments aimed at combating the waste in the sea.

In this context UN Environment – Country Office Brazil proposed to carry out the Clean Seas campaign in Brazil, under the name “Mares Limpos”.

BRAZILIAN CONTRIBUTION

In Brazil, the Mares Limpos campaign seeks the engagement of the government on its three levels (federal, state and municipal), of companies and consumers, in addition to focusing on strategic sectors for plastic waste reduction, such as tourism and packaging, and on the support for the elaboration of a national plan against marine litter. The Brazilian government announced its official adhesion to the Mares Limpos campaign on 18th September, 2017, which is considered as a milestone in the global campaign, that could influence several other countries – especially BRICS – to support the campaign as well.

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Left: Mrs. Denise Hamú, Representative of UN Environment - Country Office Brazil. Center: Minister Sarney Filho. Right: Participants of the First National Seminar on Marine Litter, in Rio de Janeiro.

Activites developed in 2017: Launch of the Mares Limpos campaign on 7th June 2017, in Rio de Janeiro, in an event with the participation of partners and media; Clean Up Day on 16th September 2017, with beach cleaning actions in Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, with the participation of two thousand people;

From 6th to 8th November, the MMA, in partnership with UN Environment and the Oceanographic Institute of the University of São Paulo, promoted the First National Seminar on Marine Litter, in Rio de Janeiro. In the opening ceremony, Minister Sarney Filho highlighted the importance of the event for the national strategy building. The Seminar gathered 26 speakers from different areas related to the topic, including NGOs (World Animal Protection, Clean Up Brasil, Ecosurf, Global Garbage, Projeto Albatroz), academics (Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Universidade de São Paulo, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande, Instituto Federal do Paraná), productive sector representatives (plastic industry, Associação Paulistas de Supermercados, Compromisso Empresarial para a Reciclagem), and other institutions (Fishing Institute of São Paulo, Environment Secretary of Rio de Janeiro, Department of Ports and Coasts of the Brazilian Navy).

It also counted with 205 participants and more than 15 thousand online viewers, through a live transmission of the event on the internet.

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Summer campaign in beach cities to be defined; Mares Limpos Action during the Volvo Ocean Race in Itajaí, Santa Catarina, in March; Dialogues with the civil society on marine plastic litter, to be defined; Sectorial workshops for discussion on the National Plan against Marine Litter, information to be defined; “Cidades Amigas dos Oceanos” project launch with coastal municipalities, to be defined.

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Annex 1

Countries in which Brazilian Contribution-related activities are implemented, organized by continent.

UN Environment – Brazilian Contribution: Countries and Respective Projects

African Countries Cabo Verde Activities

Projects

Observations

Support the strengthening of UN Environment Brazil Country Offi ce and UNDAF implementation in Brazil

Country using the translation and review in Portuguese of 10 important publications and materials of UN Environment. Global role of Brazil together with the CPLP

Activities

Project(s)

Observations

Ecosystem management

Strengthen UN Environment and Brazil’s collaboration on biodiversity related multilateral environmental agreements, including the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), and others

Country participating to the regional seminar for Strengthening Access to and Distribution of Benefi ts (ABS as in Portuguese) models with the BRICS, African and Latin American countries.

Environmental governance

Senegal

Kenya Guinea-Bissau

Environmental governance

Project(s)

Observations

Support the strengthening of UN Environment Brazil Country Offi ce and UNDAF implementation in Brazil

Country using the translation and review in Portuguese of 10 important publications and materials of UN Environment.

Global role of Brazil together with the CPLP

Project(s)

Observations

Resource effi ciency

10YFP Fund – Sustainable Buildings and Construction programme

Recipient of a 10YFP project

Mozambique Activities

Project(s)

Observations

Support the strengthening of UN Environment Brazil Country Offi ce and UNDAF implementation in Brazil

Country using the translation and review in Portuguese of 10 important publications and materials of UN Environment.

Global role of Brazil together with the CPLP

Activities

Project(s)

Observations

Ecosystem management

Strengthen UN Environment and Brazil’s collaboration on biodiversity related multilateral environmental agreements, including the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), and others

Country participating to the regional seminar for Strengthening Access to and Distribution of Benefi ts (ABS as in Portuguese) models with the BRICS, African and Latin American countries.

Activities

Project(s)

Observations

Resource effi ciency

10YFP Fund – Sustainable Public Procurement programme

Recipient of a 10YFP project

Ecosystem management

Strengthen UN Environment and Brazil’s collaboration on biodiversity related multilateral environmental agreements, including the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), and others

National example included in the technical report on ABS models covering the legislations of Brazil, European Union, Japan, India, and South Africa and country participating to the regional seminar for Strengthening Access to and Distribution of Benefi ts (ABS as in Portuguese) models with the BRICS, African and Latin American countries.

Burkina Faso Activities

Project(s)

Observations

Resource effi ciency

10YFP Fund – Sustainable Buildings and Construction programme

Recipient of a 10YFP project

Namibia

Equatorial Guinea Activities

Environmental governance

Project(s) Support the strengthening of UN Environment Brazil Country Offi ce and UNDAF implementation in Brazil

Environmental governance

Observations Country using the translation and review in Portuguese of 10 important publications and materials of UN Environment.

Global role of Brazil together with the CPLP

São Tomé and Principe Activities

Project(s)

Observations

Environmental governance

Support the strengthening of UN Environment Brazil Country Offi ce and UNDAF implementation in Brazil

Country using the translation and review in Portuguese of 10 important publications and materials of UN Environment.

Global role of Brazil together with the CPLP

South Africa

Angola Activities

Project(s)

Observations

Environmental governance

Support the strengthening of UN Environment Brazil Country Offi ce and UNDAF implementation in Brazil

Country using the translation and review in Portuguese of 10 important publications and materials of UN Environment.

Global role of Brazil together with the CPLP

BRAZILIAN CONTRIBUTION

Activities

Activities

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Asian and European Countries The Netherlands Activities

Project(s)

Observations

Ecosystem management

Strengthen UN Environment and Brazil’s collaboration on biodiversity related multilateral environmental agreements, including the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), and others

Country participating to the IMPAC4 workshop: Improving the South-South Cooperation towards global protected marine areas goals in Latin America and the Caribbean

Activities

Project(s)

Observations

Ecosystem management

Strengthen UN Environment and Brazil’s collaboration on biodiversity related multilateral environmental agreements, including the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), and others

Country participating to the IMPAC4 workshop: Improving the South-South Cooperation towards global protected marine areas goals in Latin America and the Caribbean

Activities

Project(s)

Observations

Ecosystem management

Strengthen UN Environment and Brazil’s collaboration on biodiversity related multilateral environmental agreements, including the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), and others

Country participating to the IMPAC4 workshop: Improving the South-South Cooperation towards global protected marine areas goals in Latin America and the Caribbean

Holland

Ireland

United Kingdom Activities

Project(s)

Observations

Ecosystem management

Strengthen UN Environment and Brazil’s collaboration on biodiversity related multilateral environmental agreements, including the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), and others

Country participating to the IMPAC4 workshop: Improving the South-South Cooperation towards global protected marine areas goals in Latin America and the Caribbean

Project(s)

Observations

Support the strengthening of UN Environment Brazil Country Offi ce and UNDAF implementation in Brazil

Recipient country of the translation and review in Portuguese of 10 important publications and materials of UN Environment. Global role of Brazil together with the CPLP

Portugal Activities

Environmental governance

BRAZILIAN CONTRIBUTION

France Activities

Project(s)

Observations

Ecosystem management

Strengthen UN Environment and Brazil’s collaboration on biodiversity related multilateral environmental agreements, including the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), and others

Country participating to the IMPAC4 workshop: Improving the South-South Cooperation towards global protected marine areas goals in Latin America and the Caribbean

European Union

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Activities

Project(s)

Observations

Ecosystem management

Strengthen UN Environment and Brazil’s collaboration on biodiversity related multilateral environmental agreements, including the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), and others

National example included in the technical report on ABS models covering the legislations of Brazil, European Union, Japan, India, and South Africa

Russia Activities

Project(s)

Observations

Ecosystem management

Strengthen UN Environment and Brazil’s collaboration on biodiversity related multilateral environmental agreements, including the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), and others

Country participating to the IMPAC4 workshop: Improving the South-South Cooperation towards global protected marine areas goals in Latin America and the Caribbean

Japan Activities

Project(s)

Observations

Ecosystem management

Strengthen UN Environment and Brazil’s collaboration on biodiversity related multilateral environmental agreements, including the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), and others

National example included in the technical report on ABS models covering the legislations of Brazil, European Union, Japan, India, and South Africa

Activities

Project(s)

Observations

Ecosystem management

Strengthen UN Environment and Brazil’s collaboration on biodiversity related multilateral environmental agreements, including the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), and others

Country participating to the regional seminar for Strengthening Access to and Distribution of Benefi ts (ABS as in Portuguese) models with the BRICS, African and Latin American countries.

Activities

Project(s)

Observations

Environmental governance

Support the strengthening of UN Environment Brazil Country Offi ce and UNDAF implementation in Brazil

Recipient country of the translation and review in Portuguese of 10 important publications and materials of UN Environment. Global role of Brazil together with the CPLP

Philippines

Activities

Project(s)

Observations

Resource effi ciency

10YFP Fund – Sustainable Buildings and Construction programme

Recipient of a 10YFP project

India

BRAZILIAN CONTRIBUTION

Nepal

East Timor

Activities

Project(s)

Observations

Ecosystem management

Strengthen UN Environment and Brazil’s collaboration on biodiversity related multilateral environmental agreements, including the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), and others

National example included in the technical report on ABS models covering the legislations of Brazil, European Union, Japan, India, and South Africa

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Latin American and Caribbean Countries Ecuador Activities

Project(s)

Observations

Environment under review

Enhance South-South Cooperation (SSC) in Latin America and the Caribbean and capacity building for GEO 6 process

Country participating to the project and the technical meetings of the Work Group

Environmental governance

Support the integrated implementation of the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Latin America and the Caribbean region and enhance SSC strategies

National example included in the “Sustainable Development in Practice: Applying an Integrated Approach in Latin America and the Caribbean” report and participating to the related activities, including the Symposium carried out in Brasilia.

Colombia Activities

Project(s)

Observations

Resource effi ciency

10YFP Fund – Sustainable Buildings and Construction programme

Recipient of a 10YFP project

Environment under review

Enhance South-South Cooperation (SSC) in Latin America and the Caribbean and capacity building for GEO 6 process

Country participating to the project and the technical meetings of the Work Group

Environment under review

Support the establishment of a Sustainable Development Solutions Network for Amazonia (SDSN-Amazônia)

Amazonian Institute for Scientifi c Investigators (SINCHI) – Colombia –, participating to the SDSN – Amazônia activities.

Environmental governance

Support the integrated implementation of the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Latin America and the Caribbean region and enhance SSC strategies

National example included in the “Sustainable Development in Practice: Applying an Integrated Approach in Latin America and the Caribbean” report and participating to the related activities, including the Symposium carried out in Brasilia.

Ecosystem management

Strengthen UN Environment and Brazil’s collaboration on biodiversity related multilateral environmental agreements, including the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), and others

Country participating to the regional seminar for Strengthening Access to and Distribution of Benefi ts (ABS as in Portuguese) models with the BRICS, African and Latin American countries.

Peru Activities

Project(s)

Observations

Environment under review

Support the establishment of a Sustainable Development Solutions Network for Amazonia (SDSN-Amazônia)

Amazonian Institute for Scientifi c Investigators (SINCHI) – Colombia –, participating to the SDSN – Amazônia activities.

Environmental governance

Support the integrated implementation of the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Latin America and the Caribbean region and enhance SSC strategies

National example included in the “Sustainable Development in Practice: Applying an Integrated Approach in Latin America and the Caribbean” report and participating to the related activities, including the Symposium carried out in Brasilia.

Ecosystem management

Strengthen UN Environment and Brazil’s collaboration on biodiversity related multilateral environmental agreements, including the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), and others

Country participating to the regional seminar for Strengthening Access to and Distribution of Benefi ts (ABS as in Portuguese) models with the BRICS, African and Latin American countries.

Bolivia Activities

Project(s)

Observations

Environmental governance

Support the integrated implementation of the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Latin America and the Caribbean region and enhance SSC strategies

National example included in the “Sustainable Development in Practice: Applying an Integrated Approach in Latin America and the Caribbean” report and participating to the related activities, including the Symposium carried out in Brasilia.

Activities

Project(s)

Observations

Environment under review

Enhance South-South Cooperation (SSC) in Latin America and the Caribbean and capacity building for GEO 6 process

Country participating to the project and the technical meetings of the Work Group

Environmental governance

Support the integrated implementation of the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Latin America and the Caribbean region and enhance SSC strategies

National example included in the “Sustainable Development in Practice: Applying an Integrated Approach in Latin America and the Caribbean” report and participating to the related activities, including the Symposium carried out in Brasilia.

Ecosystem management

Strengthen UN Environment and Brazil’s collaboration on biodiversity related multilateral environmental agreements, including the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), and others

Country participating to the regional seminar for Strengthening Access to and Distribution of Benefi ts (ABS as in Portuguese) models with the BRICS, African and Latin American countries.

Activities

Project(s)

Observations

Environment under review

Enhance South-South Cooperation (SSC) in Latin America and the Caribbean and capacity building for GEO 6 process

Country participating to the project and the technical meetings of the Work Group

Environmental governance

Support the integrated implementation of the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Latin America and the Caribbean region and enhance SSC strategies

National example included in the “Sustainable Development in Practice: Applying an Integrated Approach in Latin America and the Caribbean” report and participating to the related activities, including the Symposium carried out in Brasilia.

Ecosystem management

Strengthen UN Environment and Brazil’s collaboration on biodiversity related multilateral environmental agreements, including the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), and others

Country participating to the IMPAC4 workshop: Improving the South-South Cooperation towards global protected marine areas goals in Latin America and the Caribbean

BRAZILIAN CONTRIBUTION

Argentina

Chile

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Trinidad and Tobago Activities

Project(s)

Observations

Environmental governance

Support the integrated implementation of the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Latin America and the Caribbean region and enhance SSC strategies

National example included in the “Sustainable Development in Practice: Applying an Integrated Approach in Latin America and the Caribbean” report and participating to the related activities, including the Symposium carried out in Brasilia.

Paraguay Activities

Project(s)

Observations

Support the integrated implementation of the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Latin America and the Caribbean region and enhance SSC strategies

National example included in the “Sustainable Development in Practice: Applying an Integrated Approach in Latin America and the Caribbean” report and participating to the related activities, including the Symposium carried out in Brasilia.

Activities

Project(s)

Observations

Resource effi ciency

10YFP Fund – Sustainable Public Procurement programme

Recipient of a 10YFP project

Environment under review

Enhance South-South Cooperation (SSC) in Latin America and the Caribbean and capacity building for GEO 6 process

Country participating to the project and the technical meetings of the Work Group

Environmental governance

Support the integrated implementation of the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Latin America and the Caribbean region and enhance SSC strategies

National example included in the “Sustainable Development in Practice: Applying an Integrated Approach in Latin America and the Caribbean” report and participating to the related activities, including the Symposium carried out in Brasilia.

Ecosystem management

Strengthen UN Environment and Brazil’s collaboration on biodiversity related multilateral environmental agreements, including the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), and others

Country participating to the regional seminar for Strengthening Access to and Distribution of Benefi ts (ABS as in Portuguese) models with the BRICS, African and Latin American countries.

Environmental governance

BRAZILIAN CONTRIBUTION

Uruguay

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Mexico Activities

Project(s)

Observations

Environment under review

Enhance South-South Cooperation (SSC) in Latin America and the Caribbean and capacity building for GEO 6 process

Country participating to the project and the technical meetings of the Work Group

Environmental governance

Support the integrated implementation of the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Latin America and the Caribbean region and enhance SSC strategies

National example included in the “Sustainable Development in Practice: Applying an Integrated Approach in Latin America and the Caribbean” report and participating to the related activities, including the Symposium carried out in Brasilia.

Activities

Project(s)

Observations

Environmental governance

Support the integrated implementation of the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Latin America and the Caribbean region and enhance SSC strategies

National example included in the “Sustainable Development in Practice: Applying an Integrated Approach in Latin America and the Caribbean” report and participating to the related activities, including the Symposium carried out in Brasilia.

Cuba

Dominican Republic Activities

Project(s)

Observations

Environmental governance

Support the integrated implementation of the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Latin America and the Caribbean region and enhance SSC strategies

National example included in the “Sustainable Development in Practice: Applying an Integrated Approach in Latin America and the Caribbean” report and participating to the related activities, including the Symposium carried out in Brasilia.

Activities

Project(s)

Observations

Environmental governance

Support the integrated implementation of the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Latin America and the Caribbean region and enhance SSC strategies

National example included in the “Sustainable Development in Practice: Applying an Integrated Approach in Latin America and the Caribbean” report and participating to the related activities, including the Symposium carried out in Brasilia.

Activities

Project(s)

Observations

Environmental governance

Support the integrated implementation of the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Latin America and the Caribbean region and enhance SSC strategies

National example included in the “Sustainable Development in Practice: Applying an Integrated Approach in Latin America and the Caribbean” report and participating to the related activities, including the Symposium carried out in Brasilia.

Activities

Project(s)

Observations

Environmental governance

Support the integrated implementation of the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Latin America and the Caribbean region and enhance SSC strategies

National example included in the “Sustainable Development in Practice: Applying an Integrated Approach in Latin America and the Caribbean” report and participating to the related activities, including the Symposium carried out in Brasilia.

Activities

Project(s)

Observations

Environment under review

Enhance South-South Cooperation (SSC) in Latin America and the Caribbean and capacity building for GEO 6 process

Country participating to the project and the technical meetings of the Work Group

Environmental governance

Support the integrated implementation of the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Latin America and the Caribbean region and enhance SSC strategies

National example included in the “Sustainable Development in Practice: Applying an Integrated Approach in Latin America and the Caribbean” report and participating to the related activities, including the Symposium carried out in Brasilia.

Environment under review

Support the establishment of a Sustainable Development Solutions Network for Amazonia (SDSN-Amazônia)

CATIE, participating to the SDSN – Amazônia activities.

Activities

Project(s)

Observations

Environmental governance

Support the integrated implementation of the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Latin America and the Caribbean region and enhance SSC strategies

National example included in the “Sustainable Development in Practice: Applying an Integrated Approach in Latin America and the Caribbean” report and participating to the related activities, including the Symposium carried out in Brasilia.

Activities

Project(s)

Observations

Environmental governance

Support the integrated implementation of the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Latin America and the Caribbean region and enhance SSC strategies

National example included in the “Sustainable Development in Practice: Applying an Integrated Approach in Latin America and the Caribbean” report and participating to the related activities, including the Symposium carried out in Brasilia.

Jamaica

Honduras

El Salvador

Costa Rica

Barbados

Grenada

BRAZILIAN CONTRIBUTION

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Activities

Project(s)

Observations

Environmental governance

Support the integrated implementation of the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Latin America and the Caribbean region and enhance SSC strategies

Country participating to the Symposium carried out in Brasilia.

Activities

Project(s)

Observations

Environment under review

Enhance South-South Cooperation (SSC) in Latin America and the Caribbean and capacity building for GEO 6 process

Country participating to the project and the technical meetings of the Work Group

Environmental governance

Support the integrated implementation of the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the Latin America and the Caribbean region and enhance SSC strategies

National example included in the “Sustainable Development in Practice: Applying an Integrated Approach in Latin America and the Caribbean” report and participating to the related activities, including the Symposium carried out in Brasilia.

Panama

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