As part of its follow-up and review mechanisms, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development encourages member states to "conduct regular and inclusive reviews of progress at the national and sub-national levels, which are country-led and country-driven" (paragraph 79). These national reviews are expected to serve as a basis for the regular reviews by the high-level political forum (HLPF), meeting under the auspices of ECOSOC.

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Evidence-based policymaking requires reliable and high-quality statistics at a desirable level of aggregation. However, evidence on what and what levels of aggregation are desirable are questions that statisticians alone cannot answer. This paper introduces features and application of a tool called EPIC (Every Policy Is Connected) that facilitates policy-data dialogue aiming to identify policy priorities as well as data needs.

The quadrennial Global Sustainable Development Report was commissioned by the Member States of the United Nations in 2016, to help inform the 2019 SDG Summit. It has been drafted by an independent group of 15 scientists appointed by the United Nations Secretary-General.

The goals and targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development will guide development policy action over the coming years, in the pursuit of a revitalised Global Partnership for Sustainable Development. The eradication of poverty is among the most prominent of the Sustainable Development Goals, and the challenge of poverty eradication is the greatest for the least developed countries, where almost half of the population still lives in extreme poverty.

This tool was developed by the Environment and Development Division (EDD) of UNESCAP in close consultation with policymakers of Mongolia and engaging a wide range of stakeholders. It walks one through a 10-step process towards integration of the SDGs using a participatory systems thinking approach for the creation of a sustainability outlook report and enabling the attraction of finance for sustainable development at the national or city level. 

SDG Integration is a systems approach to complex development challenges. It promotes learning to help countries reach their development ambitions. By harnessing systemic approaches, SDG integration connects issues across sectors and thematic areas and leverages the creativity and know-how of all of society – from national and sub-national governments and communities to civil society, academia and the private sector – to build solutions that respond to people’s daily realities.

Background

Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Sai Gon, is the biggest city in the south of Vietnam. It was built on Sai Gon River and considered as the Pearl of the Far East during the old time. The presence of classic villas, wide avenues, and a lively café society will impress you. Over the past 10 years, Ho Chi Minh City has experienced a spectacular change in its cityscape. The once low-rise landscape of the city’s central area, District 1, is now marked with shining skyscrapers including high-rise apartments, international hotels, and companies.

About the Application

The Asia-Pacific Leadership Programme on Environment for Sustainable Development isan annual flagship programme co-hosted by United Nations Environment Programme(UN Environment) and Tongji University, aiming to build capacity for emerging leaders from the Asia Pacific region on holistic sustainability thinking and evidence-based approaches for effective action.