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UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Presentation Contents 1. What are the SDGs? 2. Government Policy- 2018 National Implementation Plan - Policy Map 3. SDG Stakeholder Forum Ireland’s First Voluntary National Review 2018 4. 5. National SDG Champions Programme. Next steps – 6. Body Level One Body Level Two SDG National Implementation Plan 2020, Body Level Three SDG Progress Report 2020. Body Level Four Body Level Five 2 An Roinn Cumarsáide, Gníomhaithe ar son na hAeráide & Comhshaoil | Department of Communications, Climate Action & Environment

In September 2015, UN Member States adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development ("Transforming our World"). The 2030 Agenda is a plan of action for people, planet and prosperity and applies to both developed and developing countries. The centre piece of the 2030 Agenda is the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with 169 targets , adopted by 193 UN member states. The 17 SDGs reflect economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development. Body Level One Body Level Two Body Level Three Body Level Four Body Level Five 3 An Roinn Cumarsáide, Gníomhaithe ar son na hAeráide & Comhshaoil | Department of Communications, Climate Action & Environment

Government Policy • Sustainable Development Goals National Implementation Plan 2018-2020, published April 2018. • The Plan indicated a coordinated whole-of-Government approach to implement the SDGs, - set out in the SDG Policy Map, Appendix II. Body Level One Body Level Two Body Level Three Body Level Four Body Level Five 4 An Roinn Cumarsáide, Gníomhaithe ar son na hAeráide & Comhshaoil | Department of Communications, Climate Action & Environment

Government Policy - 2 Department of Climate Action and Environment has direct policy engagement with 9 of the SDGs. Minister also has overall responsibility for ensuring coherent implementation of the SDGs across Government. Body Level One Body Level Two . Body Level Three Body Level Four Body Level Five 5 An Roinn Cumarsáide, Gníomhaithe ar son na hAeráide & Comhshaoil | Department of Communications, Climate Action & Environment

SDG Stakeholder Forum • Forum established in June 2018. Terms of Reference finalised January 2019. • Forum allows a unique opportunity for policy makers, civil society, business and other interested parties to come together on SDG related activities. To-date key speakers, include, An Taoiseach, David Donoghue, various Ministers, key stakeholder groups. • Forum is an Open invitation to all interested parties. Attendance between 160-280 at the meetings. Five meetings held to-date, next Forum is on 18 th December at the • Conference Centre, Dublin Castle. SDG2 Zero Hunger . Body Level One Body Level Two • You are all invited to attend. Body Level Three Body Level Four Body Level Five 6 An Roinn Cumarsáide, Gníomhaithe ar son na hAeráide & Comhshaoil | Department of Communications, Climate Action & Environment

Ireland’s Voluntary National Review • In July 2018, at the UN High Level Political Forum, Ireland presented its First Voluntary National Review (VNR), on the implementation of the SDGs. • Provided a comprehensive overview of Ireland’s progress towards meeting each of the 17 SDGs. • Established a baseline for Ireland’s future SDG reporting. Body Level One Body Level Two • Next VNR due in July 2022 . Body Level Three Body Level Four Body Level Five 7 An Roinn Cumarsáide, Gníomhaithe ar son na hAeráide & Comhshaoil | Department of Communications, Climate Action & Environment

• 2019 Call for expressions of interest launched. • 76 applications received. • Evaluation criteria- National Profile- Existing Sustainable Practices • Short-listing with other Departments through the IDWG Body Level One Body Level Two • Minister appointed 12 Organisations in September 2019 for a12 month Body Level Three period. Carlow County Council included. Body Level Four Body Level Five 8 An Roinn Cumarsáide, Gníomhaithe ar son na hAeráide & Comhshaoil | Department of Communications, Climate Action & Environment

Body Level One Body Level Two Body Level Three Body Level Four Body Level Five 9 An Roinn Cumarsáide, Gníomhaithe ar son na hAeráide & Comhshaoil | Department of Communications, Climate Action & Environment

Next Steps • The next National Implementation Plan will be published in Q4 2020. • Significant Stakeholder Consultation planned. • A progress report on SDG activities will also be published in late 2020. • SDG Champions Programme- regional, community focus. September marks the 5 th Anniversary of the SDGs, major event planned. • Body Level One Body Level Two Body Level Three • A specific National SDG Youth Forum will be established Body Level Four and will meet from 2020 onwards. Body Level Five 10 An Roinn Cumarsáide, Gníomhaithe ar son na hAeráide & Comhshaoil | Department of Communications, Climate Action & Environment

Summary and Conclusion • Progress since April 2018 on SDG activity at a Government policy level. Climate Action Plan, Single use plastics ban. • Government Departments, through policies and engagement with Stakeholders and the SDG Champions demonstrates that Ireland means business in the implementation of the SDGs. • Public awareness in place on issues like plastic, opportunities for Ireland to lead across Europe/Globally on Climate Change Agenda will be welcomed. • Ireland can lead and will demonstrate what can be done to all with regard to Body Level One the SDGs. Body Level Two Body Level Three Body Level Four Body Level Five 11 An Roinn Cumarsáide, Gníomhaithe ar son na hAeráide & Comhshaoil | Department of Communications, Climate Action & Environment

Thank you for your attention Lets work together to ensure Ireland fully achieves its commitment's under the SDGs. Body Level One Body Level Two Body Level Three Body Level Four Body Level Five 12 An Roinn Cumarsáide, Gníomhaithe ar son na hAeráide & Comhshaoil | Department of Communications, Climate Action & Environment