Developing a Green Growth Framework for Fiji “Restoring the Balance in Development that is Sustainable for Our Future ” Presentation by: Ministry of Strategic Planning, National Development & Statistics, Republic of Fiji. Pacific Island Development Forum, Sheraton Fiji Resort, Nadi. 18– 20 June, 2014
Outline Part 1: Background & Process
Background – International, Regional & National
Process to formulate draft Green Growth Framework for Fiji
Part 2: An Introduction to the Green Growth Framework for Fiji
Vision & Guiding Principles
National Enabling Environment
Key Thematic Areas
Implementation & Monitoring Arrangements
Part 3: Conclusion
Part 1: Background & Process
International commitments… to sustainable development Rio, 1992
Fiji party to international commitments since 1992.
Fiji is party to other related international commitments such as the Millennium Summit and MDGs.
Barbados Programme of Action, 1994 Rio +10, 2002 Mauritius Strategy, 2005 Rio +20, 2012
Regional commitments…to developing Green Growth tool • 2012, Melanesia Spearhead Group Leaders Meeting MSG •2013 Pacific Small Islands Developing States Regional Preparatory Meeting for PSIDS Samoa 2014 • 2013, Inaugural Pacific Islands PIDF Development Forum
National commitments…to frame high level development policies, over past 8 years President’s Mandate, 2007 State of the Nation and Economy Report, 2008 Peoples Charter for Change, Peace & Progress, 2009 Roadmap for Democracy and Sustainable Socio-Economic Development, 2010
Major findings from SNE: Low savings and investment Sharp rise in unemployment and poverty Lack of access to land for productive and social purpose Weakening export base Loss of skilled labour to emigation Declining standard of public service delivery Increasing public debt; and Poor state of infrastructure
National commitments‌to frame development policies Key Pillars to Rebuilding Fiji: President’s Mandate, 2007 State of Nation and Economy Report, 2008 Peoples Charter for Change, Peace & Progress, 2008 Roadmap for Democracy and Sustainable Socio-Economic Development, 2010-2014
1. Good and Just Governance 2. Common National Identity and Building Social Cohesion 3. Leadership 4. Enhancing Public Sector Efficiency 5. Achieving Higher Economic Growth 6. Making More Land Available for Productive and Social Purposes 7. Developing an Integrated Development Structure at the Divisional Level 8. Reducing Poverty to a Negligible Level by 2015 9. Making Fiji a Knowledge based Society 10. Improving Health Service Delivery 11. Enhancing Global Integration and
In summary, Fiji’s prerequisites for the future that have been identified to support sustainable development are: Integration Inclusiveness Partnership Ownership Relevance Innovation
Consultative process‌to develop the Green Growth Framework, 2014 Objective: Refinement and seek broad consensus on draft Framework Seek community perspective on draft Framework 10 working groups, each convened twice, to discuss Baseline Papers and draft Thematic Area sections. Involve all key agencies within Government in process
Level of consultation: NATIONAL SUMMIT
400 stakeholders (public sector, private sector, civil society, academia & development partners) involved.
PROVINCIAL LEVEL CONSULTATION
THEMATIC WORKING GROUPS
Key stakeholders (public sector, private sector, civil society) involved. Up to 30 people per Working Group
CORE COMMITTEE
DESKTOP REVEIW
Internal SPO process with inputs received from Ministries
Summary • Process initiated by PM
Dec 2013 – June 2014
• Formulation & Consultation Process
July-Aug, 2014
Nov, 2013
• Ongoing updating and review
• Seek Cabinet Approval
• Monitoring & Evaluation
• Awareness • Advocacy • Translation
Implementation
Part 2: Green Growth Framework for Fiji “Restoring the Balance in Development that is Sustainable for Our Future �
Outline of Framework Chapter
1 – Introduction;
Chapter
2 – Vision and Guiding Principles;
Chapter
3 – Overview of Socio-Economic and Environmental Development Progress;
Chapter
4 – Developing and Strengthening the National Enabling Environment;
Chapter
5 – Key Thematic Areas; and
Chapter
6 – Implementation and Monitoring Arrangements.
* There will be a Foreword and Executive Summary to support Framework
Environment
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Economic
Focused
on rebalancing 3 pillars of sustainable development (Economic, Social, and Environment.
Bring
transformational change through: Innovation Integration Inclusiveness Inspiration Investing
Social
Chapter 2 – Vision & Guiding Principles Vision
– “A Better Fiji For All”
Guiding principles
Reducing carbon footprints at all levels.
Improving resource productivity (doing more with less).
Move away from ‘sector based’ approach to ‘integrated approach’
Socio-cultural education of responsible environmental stewardship and civic responsibility.
Increasing adoption of comprehensive risk management practices
Increasing adoption of environmental auditing
Structural reform to encourage fair competition and efficiency.
Incentivizing investment in efficient use of natural resources.
Chapter 3 – Overview of Socio-Economic and Environmental Development Progress
Macroeconomic indicators
Key social indicators – poverty, unemployment, urbanisation
Environmental concerns – waste management, climate change, freshwater resources
Chapter 4 – Developing and Strengthening the National Enabling Environment”
Partnerships
Informed Decision making – need for data
Human resource development
Governance & Leadership
Harness technology
Investment – public sector investment & incentivizing private investment
Chapter 5 – Key Thematic Areas Environment Social Economic 1. Building Resilience to Climate Change and Disasters 2. Waste Management
4. Inclusive Social Development 5. Food Security
6. Freshwater Resources and Sanitation 3. Sustainable Island Management and Ocean Resources
7. Energy Security 8. Sustainable Transportation 9. Technology Innovation and Development 10. Greening Tourism and Manufacturing Industries
Structure of Key Thematic Area Sections
INTRODUCTION CURRENT STATUS
Key Challenges
i) Overview of Existing Policies ii) Review of Performance Way Forward
Chapter 6 - Implementation and Monitoring Arrangements Advocacy
and Awareness
High
Level Multi-Stakeholder Panel on Sustainable Development
Chaired by PM
Cross-Stakeholder Representation
Time-bound
targets
Short-term, Medium-term, Long-term
Support Roadmap and its successor
Concluding Remarks Continuity of Vision of the Peoples Charter Notable prerequisites to success: - Political Will - Inclusiveness Why Fiji needs to act now – ‘hot spots’. Availability of timely, quality data Implementation Sharing of Fiji’s Experience