ASEAN Cooperation on Environmentally Sound Technologies

ASEAN Cooperation on Environmentally Sound Technologies

Outline of Presentation Policy Framework Work Programme Institutional Framework

Policy Framework ASEAN Vision 2020 ASEAN / Bali Concord II Environmental Declarations Yangon Resolution on Sustainable Development (2003) Kota Kinabalu Resolution on the Environment (2000)

ASEAN Vision 2020 The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) a concert of Southeast Asia nations, outward looking, living in peace, stability and prosperity, bonded together in partnership in dynamic development and in a community of caring societies. a clean and green ASEAN with fully established mechanisms for sustainable development to ensure the protection of the region s environment, the sustainability of its natural resources and the high quality of life of its peoples.

ASEAN / Bali Concord II (2003) ASEAN COMMUNITY ASEAN Security Community (ASC) - Enhancing peace, stability, democracy and prosperity in the region through comprehensive political and security cooperation ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) - Enhancing competitiveness for economic growth and development through closer economic integration ASEAN Socio-cultural Community (ASCC) - Nurturing human, cultural and natural resources for sustained development in a harmonious and peoplecentred ASEAN

ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community Building a community of caring societies Managing the social impact of economic integration Promoting environmental sustainability Environmental management Natural resource management Promoting an ASEAN identity

Work Programme (HPA) Hanoi Plan of Action, 1999-2004 (HPA) Protect the Environment and Promote Sustainable Development [6.6] Establish a regional centre or network for the promotion of environmentally sound technologies

Work Programme (VAP) Vientiane Action Programme, 2004-2010 (VAP) Promoting Environmental Sustainability [3.3.4] Promotion of environmentally sound technologies (EST) [3.3.4.1] Operationalise an appropriate ASEAN-level regional mechanism (centre/ network) to promote EST [3.3.4.2] Foster effective government-business-innovative financial mechanisms to promote environmentally sound technologies [3.3.4.3] Adopt region wide environmental management/ labeling schemes to promote economic growth and environmental protection

Institutional Framework ASEAN Summit (ASEAN Heads of State/ Government ASEAN Ministerial Meeting (AMM) (ASEAN Foreign Ministers) ASEAN Environment Ministers Meeting (AMME, IAMME, AMMH) Secretary General of ASEAN ASEAN Standing Committee (ASC) ASEAN Senior Officials on the Environment (ASOEN) ASEAN Secretariat (Bureau of Resources Development) AWGNCB AWGCME AWGMEA AWGWRM AWGESC HTTF Other Environmental Activities (ASEAN Secretariat) AWGNCB: ASEAN Working Group on Nature Conservation and Biodiversity AWGCME: ASEAN Working Group on Coastal and Marine Environment AWGMEA: ASEAN Working Group on Multilateral Environmental Agreements AWGWRM: ASEAN Working Group on Water Resources Management AWGESC: ASEAN Working Group on Environmentally Sustainable Cities HTTF: Haze Technical Task Force

Priority Areas and Subsidiary Bodies of ASOEN Freshwater resources PRIORITY AREAS FOR REGIONAL COOPERATION Global environmental issues (focus on MEAs) Land and forest fires and transboundary haze pollution Coastal and marine environment Sustainable forest management Sustainable management of protected areas Urban environmental management and governance Promotion of environmentally sound technologies and cleaner production Public awareness and environmental education Sustainable development monitoring and reporting, database harmonisation LEAD COUNTRY Indonesia Indonesia Viet Nam Philippines Thailand Singapore Malaysia Myanmar Viet Nam SUBSIDIARY BODY OF ASOEN AWGMEA HTTF AWGCME AWGNCB AWGWRM AWGESC

Role of the ASEAN Secretariat Provides support for the institutional bodies (AMME, ASOEN and the working groups) Acts as a resource base Provides advice and information Coordinates the implementation of regional activities and programmes Services the meetings of the ASEAN environmental bodies Ensures coordination among activities of other sectoral bodies to promote synergy and avoid duplication Promotes coordination among ASEAN bodies and its programmes and those of dialogue partners and other international organizations in terms of resource mobilization, programmes implementation and institutional linkages

Studies Conducted A Feasibility Study on Means to Promote Environmentally Sound Technologies in the ASEAN Region (December 2001) US An Assessment for the Establishment of an ASEAN Regional Centre or Network to Promote Environmentally Sound Technologies (ESTs) (commenced 2003) - Japan

US Funded Study Review of EST in the region, focusing on Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand Key barriers to implementation of EST: Lack of knowledge among users on range of available technologies Lack of incentives and regulatory environment High costs of EST Lack of institutional development and capacity building for technological change Lack of demand and awareness of EST Lack of technical resources/ expertise Lack of funding support

Japan Funded Study (1) Proposed FIRST (Facility for Investment Resourcing in (environmentally) Sound Technologies) Objective:Enhance the number, quality and efficiency of EST investment in the AMCs through development of business models that use, supply, trade, facilitate investment in EST solution on a commercial basis facilitation of innovative financial services and associated business support services that support investment in EST solution promotion of enabling environmental regulatory measures and non market distorting incentives schemes that support EST investment

Japan Funded Study (2) continued Proposed FIRST Key Focus: Practical investment facilitation Market-based EST promotion Commercial approach to investment Innovative financing models Centres of Excellence through the region Regional network for best practice dissemination

Japan Funded Study (3) ASEAN Experts Meeting s Main Recommendations (Jan. 2004, Singapore) On the proposed facility: adopt a market-based and demand-driven approach to promote ESTs match environmental protection, business development, and facilitation of innovative financial mechanisms for the uptake of ESTs adopt a step by step approach in its establishment Centre or network ~ Expression of interest and resources of Member Countries Activities such as technology development, research and development, and such other activities that require substantial resources should best be left to individual member countries

ASEAN Workshop on EST and CP (1) 29 November 1 December 2004, Kuala Lumpur Organised by Malaysia as lead country for EST and CP Main Recommendations On the Japan funded study as a first step, a Network shall be established, linking the focal points of each ASEAN member country AMCs to identify focal points identify and update its needs for EST and CP document and exchange EST and CP initiatives promote awareness on EST and CP promote the use of indigenous experiences (technologies), wherever available

ASEAN Workshop on EST and CP (2) continued Main Recommendations Establish an ASEAN databank on EST and CP Other measures/ activities recommended certification/ verification of technologies and processes ecolabeling (mutual recognition, ASEAN-wide scheme) green purchasing/ procurement e.g. by government benchmarking (quality assurance) revenue generating activities sustainability and ownership of efforts (multistakeholder participation eg. SMEs, business councils, trade associations)

ASEAN Workshop on EST and CP (3) continued Main Recommendations continued Other measures/ activities recommended participation in environmental exhibitions to showcase EST and CP (such as success stories) development of a website on EST and CP promote strategic partnership of environmental businesses (products and services) among AMCs ASEAN awards for EST and CP excellence promote harmonisation of regulations, standards and issuance of ASEAN directives Malaysia offered to host the ASEAN-NEST (ASEAN Network on EST and CP) Malaysia offered to host a multi-stakeholder workshop on EST and CP as a follow-up to the above recommendations in 2005