The 10-Year Framework of Programmes on Sustainable Consumption and Production (10YFP) From Policy to Action Stefanos Fotiou , April 16th – 17th, 2014 Mainstreaming • Integrate an idea/ theme into an entity (institution or process) to change the nature of that entity’s culture and practices Sustainable Consumption and Production Incorporating SCP into all elements of a country’s development policies, programmes, strategies and budgets and their implementation Influencing and advancing SCP patterns Improving process, products and services business Enabling infrastructure and policy framework governments Identifying obstacles & opportunities Understanding drivers for consumption Creating awareness, dialogues and reflection consumer groups Steps for National and Regional Implementation Integrated in NSDS, NEAP, PRSP Action Plan/ Strategy Sectorial/ Issue-based Plans Inventory National SCP Programme Cycle Framework of Programmes How to Mainstream SCP in the tourism sector? Trade Industry Education Social Affairs Agriculture Aviation Fishing Infrastruc ture Transport Energy Economy environm ent Employ ment Finance 2 Conduct scoping review 3 Set institutional framework Step 4 Select priority areas Step 5 Define objectives & set targets Step 6 Select policies & initiatives Step 7 Official Approval of programme Step 8 Implement programme Step 9 Document, monitor & evaluate Step 10 Communicate and Consult Step Sustain & improve Plan Step Develop Establish advisory group Implement 1 Monitor Step Integrate with other National Strategies SCP Programme Development Process Who should join the 10YFP Enablers in accelerating SCP of tourism Leading international tour operators and service providers Private and public-private tourism sector associations and networks Local and national authorities for environment, infrastructure, development, trade and tourism Local level multi-stakeholder tourism bodies Individual tourism businesses, committed to sustainability Tourism and general media Consumers/ Tourists SIDS Platform for SCP within the 10YFP and the Sustainable Tourism Programme Call from SIDS countries for their own SCP Platform within the 10YFP In the outcome document of their interregional meeting, SIDS countries called for the “establishment of a SIDS specific support platform within the 10YFP with emphasis on small and medium enterprises, sustainable tourism, sustainable lifestyles and education for sustainable development…” UNEP, as the 10YFP Secretariat, will support the development of such a platform, in close consultation with SIDS countries, with it’s initial functions to be launched at the Third International Conference on SIDS, in Samoa, 1-4 September. SIDS Platform for SCP within the 10YFP and the Sustainable Tourism Programme Objectives: What will a SIDS-specific platform for SCP within the 10YFP achieve? • Facilitate the implementatio n of National SCP Action Plans • Match the demand for SCP in SIDS with available financial resources • Promote knowledge sharing through the Global SCP Clearinghouse • Establish governance structure that gives power to SIDS partners SIDS Platform for SCP within the 10YFP and the Sustainable Tourism Programme Expected Activities: Phases of implementation Phase 1: Consultations Phase 2: Launching of the platform Phase 3: Phase 4: SCP Awareness campaign with SIDS Implementation of specific interventions SIDS Platform for SCP within the 10YFP and the Sustainable Tourism Programme Next Steps: Passing from policy to action Concept Note • Circulating to SIDS Partners Consultations • Which SIDS Platforms already exist? Preparatory Meetings • Gaining political support from SIDS SIDS Platform for SCP within the 10YFP will work with existing platforms to have a collective impact by exchanging information, best practices Get engaged already! Become a member of the Global SCP clearinghouse Share your initiatives, knowledge and tools Announce your cooperation proposals and find partners and networks with whom to take action Become an expert in the Global SCP Clearinghouse directory to help others advance SCP initiatives You are one click away! www.scpclearinghouse.org Thank you! Contacts: unep.org/10yfp www.scpclearinghouse.org Secretariat email: 10yfp@unep.org Follow us on @10YFP