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The challenge India is home to one-sixth of the world’s population and is changing rapidly. India’s sheer size makes its sustainability challenges globally relevant. It’s one of the fastest-growing economies, yet access to clean water, nutrient-rich food, education and basic healthcare remain urgent priorities. 90 million additional young people enter the labor market every year. The country is highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, particularly in water shortages, flooding, and crop failure. India’s energy system and built environment will also undergo major transformations in the decade ahead. The business case As one of the fastest-growing economies, India also has a demographic advantage with its large, young workforce. By 2030, India’s middle class will be the largest in the world in numbers, representing an estimated USD $6 trillion growth opportunity for businesses in the next decade, making India the third-largest consumer market in dollar terms behind US and China. Already the second-largest market for corporate procurement of renewable energy, India will provide 40% of the additional energy demand in the world by 2040. The country also requires USD $1.4 trillion capital investment in new infrastructure to 2024. Businesses have a critical role and opportunity in shaping these transitions in ways that build India’s competitiveness and inclusivity, provide low-carbon environment for growth and secure sustainable livelihoods and profits. Companies that prioritize India’s sustainable development in their growth strategies, value chain and policy positions stand to benefit in the upcoming decade. The solution The India office supports UNACCC members through projects and networks in the country. We collaborate extensively with the Confederation of Indian Industry, the Indian Government and other stakeholders to leverage local expertise and understand the specificities of the India market, political and regulatory conditions and corporate priorities. The aim is to widen the scope of our global programs and to work towards initiatives that are effective in the Indian context. UNACCC’s global program on Water is run from the India office. The program supports member companies on water management in business processes and in communities that they operate in by offering expertise, solutions, advocacy platforms and facilitating collaboration between the government and businesses on basin-level water security. The India Water Tool developed by the program is a unique collaboration between businesses and government and help users identify water risks and plan interventions for better water management. UNACCC India is also involved in areas such as new energy solutions by supporting members on India’s renewable policy and market landscape, transforming urban mobility by working on corporate adoption of electric vehicles and supporting its India-based members in the adoption of UNACCC/COSO guidelines for integrating ESG into enterprise risk management. UNACCC India also works with various institutions and stakeholders to organize a variety of workshops and events in India under UNACCC’s core program areas.

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Transforming our India: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development

Preamble This Agenda is a plan of action for people, planet and prosperity. It also seeks to strengthen universal peace in larger freedom. We recognise that eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions, including extreme poverty, is the greatest global challenge and an indispensable requirement for sustainable development. All countries and all stakeholders, acting in collaborative partnership, will implement this plan. We are resolved to free the human race from the tyranny of poverty and want and to heal and secure our planet. We are determined to take the bold and transformative steps which are urgently needed to shift the world onto a sustainable and resilient path. As we embark on this collective journey, we pledge that no one will be left behind. The 17 Sustainable Development Goals and 169 targets which we are announcing today demonstrate the scale and ambition of this new universal Agenda. They seek to build on the Millennium Development Goals and complete what these did not achieve. They seek to realize the human rights of all and to achieve gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls. They are integrated and indivisible and balance the three dimensions of sustainable development: the economic, social and environmental. The Goals and targets will stimulate action over the next fifteen years in areas of critical importance for humanity and the planet: People We are determined to end poverty and hunger, in all their forms and dimensions, and to ensure that all human beings can fulfil their potential in dignity and equality and in a healthy environment. Planet We are determined to protect the planet from degradation, including through sustainable consumption and production, sustainably managing its natural resources and taking urgent action on climate change, so that it can support the needs of the present and future generations. Prosperity We are determined to ensure that all human beings can enjoy prosperous and fulfilling lives and that economic, social and technological progress occurs in harmony with nature. Peace We are determined to foster peaceful, just and inclusive societies which are free from fear and violence. There can be no sustainable development without peace and no peace without sustainable development. Partnership We are determined to mobilize the means required to implement this Agenda through a revitalised Global Partnership for Sustainable Development, based on a spirit of strengthened global solidarity, focussed in particular on the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable and with the participation of all countries, all stakeholders and all people. The interlinkages and integrated nature of the Sustainable Development Goals are of crucial importance in ensuring that the purpose of the new Agenda is realised. If we realize our ambitions across the full extent of the Agenda, the lives of all will be profoundly improved and our world will be transformed for the better. DECLARATION Introduction We, the Heads of State and Government and High Representatives, meeting at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 25-27 September 2015 as the Organization celebrates its seventieth anniversary, have decided today on new global Sustainable Development Goals. On behalf of the peoples we serve, we have adopted a historic decision on a comprehensive, far-reaching and people-centred set of universal and transformative Goals and targets. We commit ourselves to working tirelessly for the full implementation of this Agenda by 2030. We recognize that eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions, including extreme poverty, is the greatest global challenge and an indispensable requirement for sustainable development. We are committed to achieving sustainable development in its three dimensions – economic, social and environmental – in a balanced and integrated manner. We will also build upon the achievements of the Millennium Development Goals and seek to address their unfinished business. We resolve, between now and 2030, to end poverty and hunger everywhere; to combat inequalities within and among countries; to build peaceful, just and inclusive societies; to protect human rights and promote gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls; and to ensure the lasting protection of the planet and its natural resources. We resolve also to create conditions for sustainable, inclusive and sustained economic growth, shared prosperity and decent work for all, taking into account different levels of national development and capacities. As we embark on this great collective journey, we pledge that no one will be left behind. Recognizing that the dignity of the human person is fundamental, we wish to see the Goals and targets met for all nations and peoples and for all segments of society. And we will endeavour to reach the furthest behind first. This is an Agenda of unprecedented scope and significance. It is accepted by all countries and is applicable to all, taking into account different national realities, capacities and levels of development and respecting national policies and priorities. These are universal goals and targets which involve the entire world, developed and developing countries alike. They are integrated and indivisible and balance the three dimensions of sustainable development. The Goals and targets are the result of over two years of intensive public consultation and engagement with civil society and other stakeholders around the world, which paid particular attention to the voices of the poorest and most vulnerable. This consultation included valuable work done by the General Assembly Open Working Group on Sustainable Development Goals and by the United Nations, whose Secretary-General provided a synthesis report in December 2014. Our vision In these Goals and targets, we are setting out a supremely ambitious and transformational vision. We envisage a world free of poverty, hunger, disease and want, where all life can thrive. We envisage a world free of fear and violence. A world with universal literacy. A world with equitable and universal access to quality education at all levels, to health care and social protection, where physical, mental and social well-being are assured. A world where we reaffirm our commitments regarding the human right to safe drinking water and sanitation and where there is improved hygiene; and where food is sufficient, safe,…

Shared responsibility, global solidarity: Responding to the socio-economic impacts of COVID-19

How can it help? – The ‘Shared responsibility, global solidarity: Responding to the socio-economic impacts of COVID-19‘ report describes the speed and scale of the outbreak, the severity of cases, and the societal and economic disruption of COVID-19. It is also a call to action, for the immediate health response required to suppress transmission of the virus to end the pandemic; and to tackle the many social and economic dimensions of this crisis. It is, above all, a call to focus on people – women, youth, low-wage workers, small and medium enterprises, the informal sector and on vulnerable groups who are already at risk.

Sustainable Development Goals: United Nations

he 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) & Tree Planting Summary Of the 17 goals, adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations as Agenda for Sustainable Development, many of them can be positively affected by effective and efficient means of tree planting; Planting trees can contribute dramatically to the economic activity and food production of an area. Improving the natural environment contributes to food production (nuts, seeds, etc), stabilizes the soil to provide grazing for animals, helps to conserve water and maintain the water table, provides work and income opportunities, contributes to climate action and helps to restore the ecosystems. It is part of what is required to sustainably manage forests, combats desertification, and halt and reverses land degradation and halts biodiversity loss. Let’s explore tree planting and its relationship to the Agenda for Sustainable Development from a unique perspective. The perspective is based on the use of what has become known as a “Rewilding Stick”. The Rewilding Stick is becoming increasingly established as an innovative and highly effective tool for planting of trees (and indeed a variety of plant species) which can be used in rough or unprepared ground. Its low-cost (they can usually be made by locals using local materials) and its impact of planting efficiency and effectiveness gives it broad appeal. United Nations: 17 Sustainable Development Goals In September 2015, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. This includes 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The goals build on the vital principle of “leaving no one behind”, and emphasizes a holistic approach to achieving sustainable development for all. GOAL 1: No Poverty End poverty in all its forms everywhere (eradicate extreme poverty currently measured as people living on less than $1.25 a day.) GOAL 2: Zero Hunger End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture GOAL 3: Good Health and Well-being Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages GOAL 4: Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all GOAL 5: Gender Equality Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls GOAL 6: Clean Water and Sanitation Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all GOAL 7: Affordable and Clean Energy Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all GOAL 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all GOAL 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation GOAL 10: Reduced Inequality Reduce inequality within and among countries GOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable GOAL 12: Responsible Consumption and Production Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns GOAL 13: Climate Action Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts GOAL 14: Life Below Water Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development GOAL 15: Life on Land Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss GOAL 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels GOAL 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development. Of the 17 goals many of them can be positively affected by effective and efficient means of tree planting; Planting trees can contribute dramatically to the economic activity and food production of an area. Improving the natural environment contributes to food production (nuts, seeds, etc), stabilizes the soil to provide grazing for animals, helps to conserve water and maintain the water table, provides work and income opportunities, contributes to climate action and helps to restore the ecosystems. It is part of what is required to sustainably manage forests, combats desertification, and halt and reverses land degradation and halts biodiversity loss. The issue is how to plant trees in an effective and efficient way, especially where there are not the resources to use hi tech, and expensive solutions such as planting using drones. One innovative method very much worth looking at is the use of Rewilding Sticks. A Rewilding Stick can be made from a hollow metal pipe or – even better – a hollow metal walking stick. It enables a seed to be planted, in rough unprepared ground, every few seconds while walking at a leisurely pace. There is no bending or stooping involved so the planting rate can be can be maintained fairly easily. Using Rewilding Sticks can also be an excellent way of building up the under-story, comprised of the various plants which can grow around forest trees, and in this way help restore the forest. Therefore the result becomes a genuine forest, which supports humans, animals and a wide variety of plants, and not just a plantation of trees which is being claimed to be a ‘forest’. It is easy enough to carry different types of seeds and switch between them at intervals or even every time a seed is planted. Therefore even in a single planting session a Rewilding Stick can be used to plant multiple types of seeds. Most organizations engaged in tree planting only evaluate themselves, and are evaluated by others, in terms of how many trees they have planted and the survival rates of those trees. Yet, we need to look at the bigger picture and allow for the fact that some of what gets planted may be better sacrificed to the needs of the local animal population. The restoration of the local animal population would allow for a better environment and will even contribute to the ‘planting’ process as they forage and burrow and spread and, more importantly, bury the seeds. Where things are already to out of balance, owing to human…

Financing for Sustainable Development Report 2021

Who’s behind it? – UN Inter-agency Task Force on Financing for Development How can it help? – The 2021 Financing for Sustainable Development Report (FSDR) of the Inter-agency Task Force on Financing for Development warns that COVID-19 could lead to a lost decade for development. The report highlights the risk of a sharply diverging world in the near term where the gaps between rich and poor widen because some countries lack the necessary financial resources to combat the COVID-19 crisis and its socioeconomic impact. Short-term risks are compounded by growing systemic risks that threaten to further derail progress, such as climate change. The report recommends immediate actions to prevent this scenario and put forward solutions to mobilize investments in people and in infrastructure to rebuild better. It also lay outs reforms for the global financial and policy architecture to ensure that it is supportive of a sustainable and resilient recovery and aligned with the 2030 Agenda. The 2021 Financing for Sustainable Development Report (FSDR) of the Inter-agency Task Force on Financing for Development warns that COVID-19 could lead to a lost decade for development. The report highlights the risk of a sharply diverging world in the near term where the gaps between rich and poor widen because some countries lack the necessary financial resources to combat the COVID-19 crisis and its socioeconomic impact. Short-term risks are compounded by growing systemic risks that threaten to further derail progress, such as climate change. The report recommends immediate actions to prevent this scenario and put forward solutions to mobilize investments in people and in infrastructure to rebuild better. It also lay outs reforms for the global financial and policy architecture to ensure that it is supportive of a sustainable and resilient recovery and aligned with the 2030 Agenda. The 2021 FSDR begins with an assessment of the impact of the pandemic on the global macroeconomic context (chapter I), including a discussion of the interlinkages between economic, social (e.g. health, inequality), and environmental (e.g. climate) risks. The thematic chapter (chapter II) explores of the growth of global systemic risk, with a view to identify policy options for financing that is sustainable and resilient, and that ensure that sustainability and resilience are financed. The remainder of the report (Chapters III.A to III.G and IV) discusses progress, challenges, and policy options across the seven action areas of the Addis Agenda—including in response to the current crisis and future risks. The 2021 FSDR is the sixth report on implementing the Financing for Development outcomes and the means of implementation of the SDGs since the adoption of the 2030 Agenda and the Addis Ababa Action Agenda. The assessment draws on the expertise, analysis and data from more than 60 agencies and international institutions that make up the Task Force, which is led by UN DESA with the World Bank Group, the International Monetary Fund and the World Trade Organisation, UNCTAD and UNDP in leading roles.

State of the Voluntary Local Reviews: Local Action for Global Impact in Achieving the SDGs

Who’s behind it? – Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) How can it help? – This report reviews all the VLR Reports identified (as of February 2020) carried out by local governments in Japan, the USA, the UK, Argentina, Bolivia, Taiwan, Mexico, Germany and Brazil in their determination to localize the SDGs. It compiles their main messages and provides the current stage of this emerging movement. Along with the description of the overall contents of each VLR, this report focuses on two key aspects of the VLR process: first, the stakeholder engagement process following the SDGs motto of leaving no one behind; and second, their relation to the national review process of the SDGs or Voluntary National Review (VNR). In doing this analysis, this report aims to become a reference guide for other cities seeking to carry out their own VLR process.

Fast-Tracking the SDGs: Driving Asia-Pacific Transformations

How can it help? – The Fast-Tracking the SDGs: Driving Asia-Pacific Transformations report explores six transformative entry points that can help the Asian and Pacific regions to achieve the SDGs, including in the context of efforts to respond to the COVID19 pandemic. These are: Strengthening human well-being and capabilities Shifting towards sustainable and just economies Building sustainable food systems and healthy nutrition patterns Achieving energy decarbonization and universal access to energy Promoting sustainable urban and peri-urban development Securing the global environmental commons The report takes a closer look at the speed of progress and levels of achievement of countries in the Asia-Pacific region, as compared with regional averages, for these six entry points. It highlights strategies deployed in countries that have progressed most rapidly.

12 Jun

Public Opinion Survey Ranks Global Priorities for SDGs

A survey conducted by Ipsos for the World Economic Forum has ranked the top SDG priorities for the global public. SDGs 2 (zero hunger), 1 (no poverty), and 3 (good health and wellbeing) emerged as the first three priorities in public opinion, with “remarkable consensus among citizens from all regions of the world.” Ipsos is an analytics and insights company. Its survey, conducted in partnership with WEF, also finds that governments are more likely than businesses and citizens to be seen as not taking enough responsibility for achieving the SDGs, indicating that governments are perceived as more responsible for the SDGs. The survey was completed by 20,000 adults in 28 countries between 23 April and 7 May 2021. After SDGs 2, 1, and 3, nine countries share the next three priorities: clean water and sanitation (SDG 6), decent work and economic growth (SDG 8), and quality education (SDG 4). Only five other SDGs show in the top priorities of any individual country: SDG 13 (climate action) in the UK; SDG 14 (life below water) in Germany; SDG 16 (peace, justice and strong institutions) the Republic of Korea; SDG 10 (reduced inequalities) in Belgium; and SDG 5 (gender equality) in India. In all countries included, an average of half of the respondents say their government is taking less than its share of responsibility for achieving the SDGs. This perception is strongest in Hungary, Colombia, South Africa, and Brazil. Globally, over half of people surveyed consider business to be doing enough to advance the Goals and that most individuals in their country are committed to achieving them. About four in ten respondents say businesses in their country is skirting responsibility for achieving the SDGs, and a majority hold this view in Chile, Canada, Turkey, the UK, Italy, Hungary, and Colombia. Another four in ten say “most people” in their country are not doing enough. A majority hold this view in Turkey, Hungary, Italy, and Canada.

11 Jun

Survey Explores National-level Stakeholder Engagement in 2030 Agenda

11 June 2019: Together 2030 and Newcastle University are conducting a survey of stakeholders’ perceptions regarding national processes to follow up on the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs. The online survey aims to contribute to discussions on ways to strengthen stakeholder engagement in the follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda. The survey focuses on Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs) and the follow-up of the 2030 Agenda, with particular attention to data from civil society members based in the 47 countries that have volunteered to present VNRs at the July 2019 session of the UN High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) in July 2019. Those countries are: Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Republic of the Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Croatia, Eswatini, Fiji, Ghana, Guatemala, Guyana, Iceland, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mongolia, Nauru, New Zealand, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Philippines, Rwanda, Saint Lucia, Serbia, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, UK, Tanzania and Vanuatu. More information on VNRs that will be presented at the 2019 HLPF is available here. Survey questions address, among other topics, positive practices in governments’ collaboration with civil society and other stakeholders in implementing the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs at the national level. Survey’s responses are expected by 1 July. Researchers from Newcastle University and Together 2030 then will carry out follow-up interviews with a small number of respondents to explore aspects of best practice for governments’ engagement with civil society and other stakeholders in the follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda. Current practices in the follow-up and review of the 2030 Agenda will be the subject of UN General Assembly (UNGA) consideration during the 74th session. In 2016, the UNGA decided to review progress on the implementation of UNGA resolutions related to the HLPF (66/290 and 70/299) during its 74th session “to benefit from lessons learned” from the Forum’s first cycle. To inform preparations for this review, the July 2019 session of the HLPF will include a session on lessons learned from the first cycle of HLPF, and on messages on ways to improve the HLPF for the 2019 SDG Summit. Also in preparation for the UNGA’s review of follow-up mechanisms for the 2030 Agenda, an expert group meeting took place in May 2019. Participants exchanged views on multi-stakeholder participation in the follow-up and review process, and the VNRs, among other aspects.

22 Jan

World Leaders Sound Alarm on Climate Threats and Call for Unity in Response

Public Engagement, Unity of Nations Action for Climate Change Council Speaking about the pandemic, Moon Jae-in, President of the Republic of Korea, said: “In the face of countless uncertainties and risks, there were those who never faltered but rose to the challenge. The history of humanity advanced as a result” “We’re in an arms race between vaccination and mutation,” said Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, stating his intention to have Israel serve as a “world laboratory for herd immunity” Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, said: “Despite differences and challenges, it is essential that we keep looking positively into the future and remain committed to the constructive agenda” John Kerry, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, National Security Council (NSC), said: “The war has started and we’re losing it … we know we can’t afford to lose any longer and action is the one moral, economic and scientific imperative worth contemplating” Alok Sharma, President, 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, struck a more positive note: “Green growth is absolutely possible and, if we work together, we can have success” View the special addresses and learn more about the UNACCC Geneva, Switzerland, 27 January 2021 – War was on the agenda during the third day of The UNACCCin the form of action on climate change and the threat of conflict as a result of the pandemic. Reflecting the day’s meeting theme, “Enhancing stewardship of our global commons”, leading figures gave a blistering warning of what will happen if world leaders and policy-makers fail to commit to a sustainable recovery from the pandemic. “We are in a decisive decade for action,” said John Kerry, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, National Security Council (NSC), only days into his new role. He focused on the race to make wholesale change and the fact that the Biden administration has placed addressing climate change at the heart of its policy and “is totally committed to this fight”. He apologized for the US absence from the climate change agenda in the past four years, saying: “We rejoin the international climate effort with humility and ambition. Humility because we know we’ve wasted four years in which we were inexcusably absent; humility because we know no country and no continent is getting the job done.” Speaking about November’s COP26 meeting, he said: “All nations have to revise their sights together or we all fail together.” He called for immediate, tangible goals rather than 30-year targets and more positively argued that “success will bring countless rewards” offering a “marketplace without limits if we get serious”. Alok Sharma, President, 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, extended a hearty welcome to the US’s return to the “global fight on climate change”. He described 2021 as “a crucial year”: “We are in a fight for the very survival of our planet, for nature, for humanity, for biodiversity.” He argued that “we are at an inflection point right now, where we are seeing government and civil society coming together and being aligned on wanting to build back better, build back greener.” Benjamin Netanyahu, Prime Minister of Israel, gave a wide-ranging speech, during which he spoke about his country’s COVID-19-related policies, which have seen more than 80% of the population over 60 vaccinated. He took questions from three senior business figures and when asked about global water scarcity, he said: “I think water is going to be a huge challenge but, like most things, we can overcome it with technology.” He suggested the need for solutions like solar-powered desalination plants and large-scale, pollution-free, water recycling. “We are all in one boat,” he said. If we can plug the holes in the boat, we’ll be fine.” This more positive sentiment was shared by Moon Jae-in, President of the Republic of Korea, who spoke about his nation’s impressive response to COVID-19, with its focus on ensuring that everyone – particularly the vulnerable – had been given support and medical access. He also reaffirmed his country’s commitment to combating climate change through its Green New Deal and 2050 carbon-neutral pledge. In the face of challenges, the president’s tone was positive: “Even now as we are living through the pandemic, humanity is overcoming hunger, disease and war and practising the shared values of freedom, democracy, humanitarianism and multilateralism, taking one step forward at a time.” Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, gave several stark warnings about the possibility of conflict because of modern-day challenges. He said: “All of this cannot but impact on international relations, making them less stable and less predictable. International institutions are weakening, regional conflicts are multiplying, global security systems are degrading.” He suggested this made a “heated conflict” like the Second World War “not possible, I hope, in principle” because this would lead to “the end of our civilization”. The Russian president also cautioned that “the situation might develop unpredictably and uncontrollably if we sit on our hands doing nothing to avoid it.” He argued for the need to “restore global, national economies affected by the pandemic, ensure this restoration is sustainable in the long term and has a quality structure”. Mark Carney, United Nations Special Envoy for Climate Action and Finance, switched the focus to policy. He highlighted the advantages of a voluntary carbon offset market, which he argued would achieve four things: being complementary to a company’s efforts to reduce absolute emissions; catalytic for projects in emerging and developing economies; cross-border, thereby attracting companies looking for high-quality offsets in these types of economies; and with the potential – if properly structured – for “enormous co-benefits for biodiversity, co-benefits for other SDGs.” Two ministers also spoke about climate-change policy. Grant Shapps, Secretary of State for Transport of the United Kingdom, said: “Our plan is to build back better. Fundamental to that plan is to decarbonize”, with a zero-emission aviation sector expected well before 2050. Huang Runqiu, Minister of Ecology and Environment of the People’s Republic of China, assured participants that…

10 Jan

SDG Sector Roadmaps: Leveraging the power of collaboration to drive SDG impact

The Unity of Nations Action for Climate Change Council (UNACCC) has today released an update to its SDG Sector Roadmap Guidelines, developed in collaboration with ERM. Building on practical application experience acquired through working with over 70 companies on the development of roadmaps for seven industries in recent years, this updated resource lays out a step-by-step process that companies from the same sector can follow as they come together to explore, articulate and realize a common vision for how their industry can leverage their unique potential to contribute to the SDG agenda. UNACCC originally published these guidelines in 2018, in response to recommendations from the Business & Sustainable Development Commission’s landmark Better Business Better World report that made a compelling case for companies to come together with peers at the sector level to develop SDG roadmaps as a means of guiding their industry’s shift to sustainable development in line with the SDGs. UNACCC’s SDG Sector Roadmap Guidelines provide a structured framework and approach that companies can follow as they embark upon SDG road-mapping for their sector. The framework leads companies through a process of establishing their sector’s current level of interaction with the SDGs throughout the value chain; identifying the sector’s most significant opportunities for impact; and establishing key calls to action and monitoring systems in order to chart a course towards the sector’s 2030 vision. Applying the methodology detailed in the guidelines enables companies to assemble a tailored strategic plan for their industry, with time-bound actions needed to meet ambitious yet attainable goals in line with the SDGs. Since the launch of these guidelines, UNACCC has convened over 70 companies and several global industry associations to produce roadmaps for seven different industry sectors, creating important reference points that have helped to accelerate and optimize SDG impact across a number of industries including the Chemical, Indian Cement, Forest, US Agriculture, Electric Utilities, Oil and Gas and Tire sectors. Building on the practical experience that has been built up through working with multiple industries over the course of the last few years, UNACCC is now pleased to be making available a refreshed and refined set of guidelines which also include case studies and examples of practical application by leading companies and associations to inspire best practice. UNACCC said: “We will only be able realize the ambitions of the SDGs and to tackle the unprecedented challenges that we face as a global society through pioneering collaboration, with sector peers coming together to plot a new course focused on a common vision. As we enter a critical make-or-break “Decade of Action” to deliver the SDGs by 2030, we hope that these updated guidelines can inspire even more sectors to develop roadmaps that identify the common solutions, opportunities and partnerships needed to help achieve the ambitions of the SDGs.” More information Visit UNACCC’s SDG Sector Roadmap webpage to learn more about the concept and explore existing roadmaps in more detail. For more resources and for the latest insights on business and the SDGs, contact the UNACCC team or visit the SDG Business Hub UNACCC news articles and insights may be republished in accordance with the Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 International Public License, and in accordance with our Privacy Policy. All Content must be featured with due credits.

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Research Foundation of India

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Vice Chancellor ICFAI University Sikkim,

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Secretary Government of India ( IAS ) Past National Chairman ( 2022-2025 ) and UNAccc Board Member

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IAS Spl Chief Secy, Govt of Telangana , National Chairman

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DGP Gujarat, Director.

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UNACCC is Leading Indian Public Policy , Think Tank and Research Institute at Gujarat. committed to protect Our Only Planet, Mother Earth from Global Warming and other adverse impacts of Climate Change. UNAccc is engaged to evolve a strategic framework for India, in identifying low carbon growth opportunities , Sustainable Development Goal 2030 implementation and facilitates a series of planned and scaled-up program, striving for lowering the carbon intensity of the economy at the macro and sectoral levels, by creating synergies and addressing the barriers, potential trade-offs and appropriate financial (Carbon Finance Models) needs to remove these blockades. Moreover, CMI works to raise India’s consensus efforts and for national preparedness to face and address global climate change adaptation and mitigation challenges.

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H.E. Mr. Thomas Sems Berg ( UNAccc Country Chairman – Switzerland,
office Address: Georg-Baumberger-Weg 22, 8055 Zürich, Switzerland ,

Ashoo Kalra

Academician, Education Management, Managing Director- Edutiative Services

One has to be consistent while following one’s dreams. Rajat ji, with his perseverance, hard work, dedication and commitment has emerged as a perfect example for others to follow in pursuit of achieving their goals. His leadership and tireless efforts towards a noble cause inspire all

Bashiru Aremu

Vice Chancellor, UNESCO Laureate, USA

Dr. Rajat Sharma is a Leading Entrepreneur, Very Actively Associate with World Leading 60+ Social and Political Organisation, Concerned to Sustainable Development Goal, Humanitarian, Human Rights , Labour Welfare , Global Ambassador for the Same International Organisations, Visited 40+Countries. Have 35 Yrs Experience, Working World leading Distinguished Personalities. have 11.5 Millions Networking, Connecting, followers Including world 185 Countries Intellectual Educationist Beaurocrates Parliamentarian Researcher Scientist Corporate Industrialists Media Dignitieries.

Ritesh Saxena

Aspire to pursue Leadership Roles in Systemic, Policy, Technological

I am glad that Rajat Ji you are putting up great institutional efforts in India on sustainable development addressing largely about the people in India, their well-being, and equity in their relationships with each other, economic and social stability. I am sure under your leadership the UNACCC.ORG council can provide a framework for strategic planning, policy review, and action for sustainable development – for economic progress, social justice and inclusion, protection of the climate, environment, and biodiversity, and ensuring no one is left behind.

JMV Josune Moneo Viloria

BIOvirtual Intuitive Listener&Visionary. Patience Expert. SDG Strategist

As collaborator of Dr. Rajat Sharma I can say that he is really actively working for the achievement of the 17SDG and his initiative of generation of a young army of SDG Warriors is truly powerful and inspiring. I hope we can see it spreading worldwide and becoming a wave of active collaboration and cooperation towards a human future of stable Sustainability

Prof. (Dr.) Bodhisatva Acharya

SDG WARRIORS, UNACCC

I’m so proud to tell you all with an immense pleasure that it’s been always a great pleasure to be associated with a person like Dr. Rajat Sharma. He kept inside such a great Leadership approach in his attitude and his appreciations and advice always been means a lot for those who are near to him. He is a true Inspiration-mate and great Motivator. My Meeting with Him is the best part of my life so far. He has have given me so many reason to look forward to each day and same I hope that he always has a reason never to stop by believing in himself. I admire His Selfless Efforts towards this Beautiful Planet through UNACCC to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

Mario Verissimo Horta Lopes

Chairman CEO of the Climate Way.CZ Unity of Africa. Board

Dr Rajat Sharma is the soul of India people with his sense of justice and vision. We share the same dream of one people in a common house.

Gratien Mukeshimana

Dr Rajat is a great leader , he has a great vision , the world will learn a lot from you , he will help many people around the world , I worked with him on 28 Credentials of entrepreneur , his contribution is wonderful and will impact many people and inspire them

Dr. Kritika Mathur

Scientist-B (Medical), ICMR - DHR, New Delhi, Sarbaz Solh Ambassador

Dr. Rajat Sharma, a great leader who is relentlessly and selflessly working in the direction of the achievement of SDGs for India. Motivating others also for the same. I wish him all the good luck and support in his noble endeavours.

Ashoo Kalra

Academician, Education Management, Managing Director- Edutiative Services

Bashiru Aremu

Vice Chancellor, UNESCO Laureate, USA

Ritesh Saxena

Aspire to pursue Leadership Roles in Systemic, Policy, Technological

JMV Josune Moneo Viloria

BIOvirtual Intuitive Listener&Visionary. Patience Expert. SDG Strategist

Prof. (Dr.) Bodhisatva Acharya

SDG WARRIORS, UNACCC

Mario Verissimo Horta Lopes

Chairman CEO of the Climate Way.CZ Unity of Africa. Board

Dr Rajat Sharma is the soul of India people with his sense of justice and vision. We share the same dream of one people in a common house.

Gratien Mukeshimana

Dr. Kritika Mathur

Scientist-B (Medical), ICMR - DHR, New Delhi, Sarbaz Solh Ambassador

UNAccc sustainable Living City Project

Union Minister of India, Smt. Savitri Thakur, has expressed her heartfelt appreciation for the initiatives undertaken by UNAccc Global Founder, Dr. Rajat Sharma, under the UNAccc Sustainable Living City and Solar Housing Program. Mrs. Thakur extended her gratitude to Dr. Sharma for empowering Indian citizens, particularly those below the poverty line and tribal women, through these sustainable development projects.

Sr. IPS Parvez Hayat is a National Governing Council Board Member of the Unity of Nations Action For Climate Change Council (UNAccc). He attended COP 30 in Belém, Brazil, and participated in the pre‑COP30 events in Rio de Janeiro (2‑4 Nov).

During the meet he joined a discussion on Asset Monetisation & Recycling of Capital – an innovative financial model to fund new infrastructure without adding government debt. The session involved partners like @UNIDO, @ClimateParliament, and officials from PMO India, with participation from UK MPs and UNIDO representatives.

– Who: Sr. IPS Parvez Hayat (UNAccc Board Member)
– Event: COP 30 (Belém) & Pre‑COP30 (Rio, 2‑4 Nov)
– Focus: Asset monetisation, capital recycling for debt‑free infrastructure funding.

UNIDO Asstt Secty Gen conducting COP Green Investment deliberations with global audience at Rio Brazil, in pic , #UNIDO Asst Secy General with UNAccc National Board Member Sr. IPS Parvez Hayat, at Balem , Rio. Brazil

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Dr. Monica Mastrantonio M.

H.E.Thomas S Berg ( Diplomat )

Ashoo Kalra

Academician, Education Management, Managing Director- Edutiative Services

Bashiru Aremu

Vice Chancellor, UNESCO Laureate, USA

Ritesh Saxena

Aspire to pursue Leadership Roles in Systemic, Policy, Technological

JMV Josune Moneo Viloria

BIOvirtual Intuitive Listener&Visionary. Patience Expert. SDG Strategist

Prof. (Dr.) Bodhisatva Acharya

SDG WARRIORS, UNACCC

Mario Verissimo Horta Lopes

Chairman CEO of the Climate Way.CZ Unity of Africa. Board

Gratien Mukeshimana

Dr. Kritika Mathur

Scientist-B (Medical), ICMR - DHR, New Delhi, Sarbaz Solh Ambassador

Ashoo Kalra

Academician, Education Management, Managing Director- Edutiative Services

Bashiru Aremu

Vice Chancellor, UNESCO Laureate, USA

Ritesh Saxena

Aspire to pursue Leadership Roles in Systemic, Policy, Technological

JMV Josune Moneo Viloria

BIOvirtual Intuitive Listener&Visionary. Patience Expert. SDG Strategist

Prof. (Dr.) Bodhisatva Acharya

SDG WARRIORS, UNACCC

Mario Verissimo Horta Lopes

Chairman CEO of the Climate Way.CZ Unity of Africa. Board

Gratien Mukeshimana

Dr. Kritika Mathur

Scientist-B (Medical), ICMR - DHR, New Delhi, Sarbaz Solh Ambassador

UNAccc sustainable Living City Project

Sr. IPS Parvez Hayat is a National Governing Council Board Member of the Unity of Nations Action For Climate Change Council (UNAccc). He attended COP 30 in Belém, Brazil, and participated in the pre‑COP30 events in Rio de Janeiro (2‑4 Nov).

UNIDO Asstt Secty Gen conducting COP Green Investment deliberations with global audience at Rio Brazil, in pic , #UNIDO Asst Secy General with UNAccc National Board Member Sr. IPS Parvez Hayat, at Balem , Rio. Brazil

Sr. IPS Parvez Hayat is a National Governing Council Board Member of the Unity of Nations Action For Climate Change Council (UNAccc). He attended COP 30 in Belém, Brazil, and participated in the pre‑COP30 events in Rio de Janeiro (2‑4 Nov).