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UNITED NATIONS OFFICE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT Incheon, Republic of Korea

Syllabus for Summer School on Sustainability Transition Policies and Practices

Final version Yonsei University International Campus, Incheon, Republic of Korea

4 August - 8 August 2014

1. Overview

This course is designed on the backdrop of 25 years of impressive global efforts for transitions towards sustainable development. Such efforts have included the building of sustainable development (SD) knowledge and capacity for policy-makers in governments, notably by the United Nations, bilateral agencies and civil society. Yet, transitions are still happening much too slowly to address overstretched planetary boundaries and multifaceted social crises. Beyond the technical knowledge and skills of economic, social and environmental sustainability, there remains a debilitating gap in understanding how technical knowledge gets, or doesn’t get, deployed and scaled-up into national strategies, and implemented under concrete policies.

From this perspective, studying and overcoming the reasons for policy inertia has become a pressing agenda of its own. The UNOSD Summer School therefore endeavours to confront this gap by providing the evidence and skills for a more effective and accelerated implementation of sustainability policies and practices. Experienced SD experts and policy practitioners will teach the various modules of this course, and a certificate will be delivered by UNOSD upon satisfactory completion of the course and its evaluation component. Participants are strongly encouraged to bring some of their own case studies and/or open issues for discussion with pairs and instructors and for potential follow-up projects.

2. Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the course, participants are expected to:

Have learned the concepts, history and critique of sustainable development, including its significance and difficulties in policy-making contexts;

Understand the dynamics and strategies that foster or impede SD policy-making;

Know how to successfully design and implement integrated SD policies, along with practical policy tools and methodologies, that overcome obstacles and accelerate transitions;

Be able to apply those skills to areas most directly relevant to their professional practice in sector focus, political level and scale of mandate.

3. Teaching Methodology

Learning through the Summer School is threaded by interrelated modules that each addresses concepts and issues as well as concrete policy practices and options. The teaching methods include:

Introductory lectures: the instructors provide state-of-the-knowledge lectures on the theme of their module, critically reviewing key concepts, important issues, prominent debates, emerging trends, strategies and responses, as well as possible alternatives and promising options. Case studies and experiences will be reviewed.

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Working group: following a lecture, in small working groups of five, participants discuss the issues raised and reflect on questions they have or that are provided by the instructors;

Plenary seminar: participants reconvene for a plenary discussion on the issues, questions and debates that have emerged from working groups;

Assignment: participants are given individual assignments tailored to their professional practice, in the form of reviews and policy planning and implementation work. In addition, they are encouraged to bring their own experiences or problems to be shared and/or solved during introductory lecture, working group discussion and plenary seminar;

Practicum: application of the issues reviewed and assignments to a concrete policy exercise, either in the form of a role-playing simulation or structured debate;

Additional material: participants are provided with written and audio-visual material allowing further understanding of the theme.

4. Curriculum

The course will be composed of 5 modules to be delivered during 5 consecutive days, which include:

3 days lecture, group discussion and plenary seminar on general positioning of the sustainable development agenda, more specific and practical modules on policy formulation and implementation

1 day lecture and seminar on Sector specific issues of SD: Sustainable Development Policies and Practical Applications: Sustainable Tourism and Urban Renewal

1 day field visit with lecture on national experiences in SD and Environmental Protection

Each module takes 1 day and starts with a morning introductory lecture, followed by small working group discussions, addressing key issues and questions (or by field visit in the case of 1 day field visit with lecture module).

After a 15-minute break following small working group discussions, the class reconvenes for a plenary discussion, reviewing the findings of working groups and further develop the issues and question with all participants and instructors for the rest of the 2-hour period. Detailed sequence and timing will vary depending on instructor’s pedagogy.

After an 1h30 lunch and individual study break, participants reconvene in the plenary hall for either case study presentations or introduction to practical exercises. The latter will take 3 hours and be conducted in small groups, formed according to either the sector in which participants are interested or by region, depending on the exercise.

Important Notes

Reading Material: Reading material required for the course will be given to participants in electronic format only. Participants who prefer reading on paper are kindly requested to download and print the material before travelling to Korea. The presentations will be available on the UNOSD website for download after the event.

Computers: For reading required material, conducting research and completing assignments, participants are strongly encouraged to bring their own notebook or tablet computer. Some desktop PCs will be available, but not at all times. Wifi connectivity is widespread on campus.

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5. Schedule and Curriculum

Module 1 – The Sustainable Development Agenda

Lecture and Plenary Discussion: SD Agenda and challenges as of 2014 in the UN intergovernmental process (Conference Hall)

10:00 –12:00

Introductory brief overview on normative debate on sustainable development and follow-up intergovernmental process on the outcomes of Rio+20 conference:

- Development from 1987 to 2012 (historical review on major milestones)

- Dissension and discrepancy in dealing with 3 dimensions with balance

- 10 YFP on SCP & SDGs

- Global Sustainable Development Report – Prototype (July 2014)

Questions and reflections on the country specific challenges in achieving SDGs and targets at national level

- Poverty, Population Demographic and Growth

- Water and Energy with Climate Change

- Institutional framework responding to SDGs and targets

- Planning and Implementations for SDGs

Material UNGA (1987). Report of the World Commission on Environment and Development (Our Common Future – The Brundtland Report), New York: U.N. General Assembly, 11 Dec.

UNGA (2012). “The Future We Want.” U.N. General Assembly, A/RES/66/288, 11 Sep.

UNDESA (2012). Back to Our Common Future: Sustainable Development in the 21st century (SD21) project. Summary for Policymakers. New York: United Nations Department for Economic and Social Affairs.

SDG intergovernmental process: http://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/intgovmental.html

Global Sustainable Development Report – Prototype (July 2014), full report or executive summary

Instructors Dr. Sang In Kang, Senior Development Management Expert, UNOSD Dr. Alexandru Toma, Information Systems Expert, UNOSD

12:00-13:30 Lunch

4 August Introduction (7th

floor Conference Hall, Underwood Memorial Library )

09:00 – 10:00

Welcoming remarks

Review of course content, methodology, material and presentation of instructors

Q&A on course delivery and logistical arrangements

Participant introduction

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Lecture and (Working Group) Discussions: Monitoring and evaluation of SDGs and targets (Conference Hall and Cubicles for working group discussion)

13:30 – 17:30

Information and Knowledge for Sustainable Development (seed presentation)

Moderated group discussions on information and knowledge needs for SD implementation

- Is there an information or knowledge gap?

- Is there a knowledge – action gap?

Introduction to Indicators for Sustainable Development Goals

- Rationale and challenges in measuring sustainable development

- Some examples

Plenary discussion on challenges and actions to be taken at global, regional and national level in implementing SDGs and targets

- What are the country specific challenges (follow-up of the reflections from morning’s program)

- Priorities and solutions

- Type of actions

- Timing

- Partners

Material SDG intergovernmental process: http://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/intgovmental.html

Zero draft on SDGs and Targets: http://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/focussdgs.html

Indicators for Sustainable Development Goals, SDSN: http://unsdsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/140214-SDSN-indicator-report-DRAFT-for-consultation.pdf

Sustainable Development Goals and Indicators for a Small Planet, ASEF: http://www.unosd.org/content/documents/248Sustainable%20Development%20Goals%20and%20Indicators%20for%20a%20Small%20Planet-Interim%20Report.pdf

Instructors Dr. Sang In Kang, Senior Development Management Expert, UNOSD Dr. Alexandru Toma, Information Systems Expert, UNOSD

18:00 18:00- Reception Dinner Hosted by Korean Association for Supporting UN SDGs (ASD)

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Module 2 – Policy Formulation

5 August Lecture 3.1 and Seminar: Sustainability Policy-making (Conference Hall)

09:00 – 12:00

This module will begin with an overview on science based green economy/ green growth policy in the context of sustainable development, followed by case presentations. It will include:

Green Economy: - The main tools available and choice of tools to address priority sustainable

development challenges in a given context; - Possible trade-offs to be considered when designing green economy policies; - Roadmaps for implementation of Green water and energy systems - Green economy policies in an open economy, considering foreign trade and

investment.

Green Growth: - Green Growth Strategy; - National Green Growth Strategy and Planning cases: Central Asia Energy and Water

Management, Small Island States Water and Energy Strategies

Moderated group discussions on the national priorities in transition to Green Economy and Growth Model in Strategic National Planning

- National Implementation System

- Challenges and Opportunities

- Collaborations at International, Regional level

Material

Tools for delivering on green economy/green growth:

Required:

http://www.oecd.org/greengrowth/48012326.pdf

http://www.oecd.org/greengrowth/toolkit.pdf

http://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/content/documents/738GE%20Publication.pdf

Optional:

The Natural Advantage of nations: http://www.naturaledgeproject.net/NAON.aspx

Instructors Mr. Thomas Hamlin, Inter-Regional Adviser - Energy and Transport, DSD, UN DESA, New York Dr. Seung Hoon Lee, Deputy General Manager, Korea Environment Corporation Dr. Sang In Kang, Senior Development Management Expert, UNOSD

12:00-13:30 Lunch

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Working Groups: Water and Energy in Green Economy/Growth Policy Mapping (Conf. Hall & 3

rd Floor Cubicles)

13:30 – 17:30

Countries have many policies and measures in their development plans and programmes that have a bearing on Green Economy and Growth in the context of SD, although they may not formally be defined as such. Participants are encouraged to bring information relating to existing policies and programmes in their countries which can be used in this sectoral session on Water and Energy.

Following introductory lecture on sectoral issues, Working groups will be formed to discuss “Is a green economy possible, and if so, how can a green economy be operationalized in countries for a given sector”?

In order to discuss this overarching framework question, a possible set of issues that participants can explore includes:

Water and Energy policy can be analysed to examine if and how a country is addressing the uptake of renewable/clean energy as well as environmentally sound and sustainable water systems.

Financial and tax policies can be examined to see how they may be affecting the development of a green economy, either positively or negatively.

Industrial, agricultural and technology policies can also be useful instruments for advan-cing towards sustainable development, and examples of their use will be examined.

This working group session will focus on individual policy design and what makes for optimal policy in several dimensions: effectiveness, equity, and efficiency. The working group rapporteurs will present the observations and conclusions for an informed debate and discussion in the plenary.

Material

Optional:

- http://www.unosd.org/index.php?page=view&type=12&nr=354&menu=240

Instructors Mr. Thomas Hamlin, Inter-Regional Adviser - Energy and Transport, DSD, UN DESA, New York

Module 3 – Sustainable Development Policies in Practical Applications: Sustainable Tourism and Urban Renewal

6 August Lecture, presentations and group discussion: Enhancing sustainability in tourist destinations

09:00 – 12:00

Introductory overview & lecture on normative debate on tourism and (sustainable) development: Perspectives for Tourism in the Post 2015 Development Framework

Introductory lecture, Q & A, Viewpoints, and Group discussion on policy options for

enhancing sustainability in the tourism economy

Synopsis of UN Programmes for enhancing sustainability in Tourism: UNWTO and inter-agency coordination; Multilateral development financing for tourism-related infrastructure and capacity building; 10 YFP Sustainable Tourism Programme (UNEP); Initiatives and programmes of other organizations

Presentations and discussion of selected examples of regulating tourism for enhanced sustainability

a) High value, low impact tourism – Case study of Bhutan

b) Ecotourism and enhanced environmental protection – Case study of Republic of Korea

Parallel small working groups: Discussion of tourism related policies and measures taken in participating countries and options for further improvements (SWOT Analysis) (Part 1)

Presentation of finding of working groups to plenary

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Materials United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Natural Resource Management and Development Portal: Sustainable Tourism Online Toolkit and Resource Series.

At <http://lms.rmportal.net/course/index.php?categoryid=51>

ST101. Global Tourism Achieving Sustainable Goals

ST103. Tourism Destination Management: Achieving Sustainable and Competitive Results

ST104. Tourism Investment and Finance: Accessing Sustainable Funding and Social Impact Capital

ST105. Sustainable Tourism Enterprise Development: A Business Planning Approach

ST107. Tourism and Conservation: Sustainable Models and Strategies

UNWTO Annual Report 2013

UNEP Concept note – Towards the development of the 10 YFP Sustainable Tourism Programme

Instructors Dr. Ralph Wahnschafft, Senior Advisor, UNOSD Dr. Sang In Kang, Senior Development Management Expert, UNOSD Assistance: Ms Jia Fu

Additional Materials

Bhutan case study:

http://www.unosd.org/content/documents/670session1_Special%20guest_Kinley%20Wangdi_Bhutan,%20a%20differenciate%20destination%20final.pdf

12:00-13:30 Lunch

Lecture, presentations and group discussion: Urban renewal and conservation of cultural heritage

13:30 –15:30

Introductory overview presentation urban renewal, conservation of cultural heritage, urban tourism and the “Economics of Uniqueness”

Q & A, viewpoints and group discussion

Presentation and discussion of selected case studies in urban renewal and tourism development:

c) Policies and projects of successful conservation or urban cultural heritage and tourism development in China (Guest presentation by Ms Jia Fu, Market Analyst, Beijing)

Parallel small working groups: Discussion of tourism related policies and measures taken in participating countries and options for further improvements (SWOT Analysis) (Part 2)

Presentation of finding of working groups to plenary

Concluding group discussion and summary of Module 3

Material Spirou, C. (2011): Urban tourism and urban change: Cities in the global economy, Routledge,

New York and London [ See also on-line lecture of Costas Spirou on the same subject:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0e3YqvxUtM]

Licciardi, G. and Amirtahmasebi, R. (eds) (2012) The economics of uniqueness: Investing in

historic city cores and cultural heritage assets for sustainable development, Worldbank,

Washington D.C,

http://siteresources.worldbank.org/EXTSDNET/Resources/Economics_of_Uniqueness.pdf

Mr Robert Hammond, Building a park in the sky

http://www.ted.com/talks/robert_hammond_building_a_park_in_the_sky

Mr Alex Kerr at TEDxKyoto 2013: New life for old towns through sustainable tourism http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLRanIhp2jg

UNESCO Sources:

http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/668

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see also separate detailed bibliography for additional materials

Moderators Dr. Ralph Wahnschafft, Senior Advisor, UNOSD Assistance: Ms Jia Fu

Guided visit with Dinner

15:30-20:30 Urban renewal in practice: Revitalization of the Old Historic District of Incheon City

Module 4 – Policy Implementation

7 August Lecture and Seminar: Policy Tools (Conference Hall)

09:00 – 12:00

This module will describe general principles and conditions required for successful policy implementation with emphasis on: the issues of integration and externality effects; education and participation of stakeholders; governance mechanisms; local capacity building; effective communication; partnership building; and creating enabling environment.

The seminar material and discussions for this module will build upon previous modules and draw upon case studies with reference to the water-energy-food nexus. Implementation issues with reference to nexus vs sector approach will be highlighted, including strategies for on-course corrections. And effective communication strategies for packaging messages and engaging stakeholders will be described. Participants are encouraged to bring their own experiences with policy implementation related to water and energy, and lessons they have learned.

To conclude the session, participants will be introduced to the simulation exercise and divided into working groups to represent one particular stakeholder, e.g.: Ministries of Plan; Social Affairs; Environment and Natural Resources; Industry and Agriculture; international donors; civil society and NGOs; the private sector, neighbouring country, or other. Parameters and objectives will be described and time allocated for preliminary discussions in team workspaces.

Material United Nations Development Programme, 2012, Triple Wins for Sustainable Development.

Berger, G. and Steurer, R. (2009). “Horizontal Policy Integration and Sustainable Development: Conceptual Remarks and Governance Examples.” ESDN Quarterly Report, June 2009.

Kemp, R., Parto, S., and Gibson, R.B. (2005). “Governance for sustainable development: Moving from theory to practice.” International Journal of Sustainable Development, 8(1/2), 12-30.

Can Tho University, 2011, Water Governance assessment: The case of the Mekong Delta

Engle, N. L., Lemos, M. C. 2010. “Unpacking governance: building adaptive capacity to climate change of river basins in Brazil. Global Environmental Change. 20. P4-13.

Instructors Mr Brendan Barrett, Academic Programme Officer, UNU Tokyo Mr Steven Burian, Assoc. Prof. Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Utah

12:00-13:30 Lunch

Working Groups: Choosing and Using Policy Implementation Tools (3rd

Floor Cubicles)

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13:30 – 17:30

The working groups will prepare their respective positions regarding the draft policy provided for the simulation exercise, representing the voice of their assigned team. Part of this process will be identifying policy implementation challenges and strategies applying knowledge from this module and others. To accomplish this, working groups will review the provided scenario, research and agree on their position to support or modify the draft strategy when submitted for debate at the legislature. Working groups will craft their position in a presentation following the effective communication principles described earlier in the day. To conclude the session, working groups will present their positions and reasoning in a plenary session modelling a legislative debate.

Material Descriptions of scenario and stakeholder groups will be provided before session.

Certification and Closing

8 August Closing ceremony

Closing (Conference Hall)

9:00 – 10:00 Presentation of the alumni virtual workspace tools and activities

Course evaluation

Closing remarks

Case Study – The Republic of Korea

8 August Lecture and Field Visit: the Case of the Republic of Korea Organised by the Ministry of Environment and Korea Environment Institute

10:00 – 11:00

Two lectures on SD and environmental policies in South Korea: - Sustainable use and Conservation of Biodiversity and Natural Resources (Dr. Hyeon-woo LEE) - Eco-system Services (Dr. Chung-ki KIM)

11:00 – 13:30

Travel to the field visit site, including lunch (en route to site, provided by the organizers)

13:30 – 17:00

Field visit to project sites of Korean best practices in sustainable development:

Sudokwon Landfill site

National Biodiversity Conservation Center, Incheon

17:00 – 18:00

Travel back to Yonsei International Campus, Songdo

Material

Optional: Republic of Korea (2012) National Assessment Report on the Implementation of Sustainable Development.

Instructors Dr. Hyun Woo Lee, Korea Environment Institute Dr. Choong-Ki Kim, Korea Environment Institute

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6. Additional Bibliography (to be complemented)

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Assadourian, Erik, Michael Renner, Linda Starke, and Worldwatch Institute (2012) State of the World 2012: Moving Toward Sustainable Prosperity : a Worldwatch Institute Report on Progress Toward a Sustainable Society. Washington, DC: Island Press.

Baer, Paul, Kartha, Sivan, Athanasiou, Tom and Kemp-Benedict, Eric (2009) "The Greenhouse Development Rights Framework: Drawing Attention to Inequality within Nations in the Global Climate Policy Debate", Development and Change, 40(6): 1121-1138.

Barker, Terry, Scrieciu, Şerban and Taylor, David (2008) "Climate Change, Social Justice and Development", Development, 51(3): 317.

Boyd, Emily and Juhola, Sirkku (2009) "Stepping up to the Climate Change: Opportunities in re-conceptualising development futures", Journal of International Development, 21(6): 792-804.

Brooks, N., N. Grist, et al. (2009) "Development Futures in the Context of Climate Change: Challenging the Present and Learning from the Past." Development Policy Review, 27(6): 741-765.

Brown, Lester Russell (2009) Plan B 4.0: Mobilizing to Save Civilization, New York and London: Earth Policy Institute and W.W. Norton & Company. Chapter 10, pp. 241-268: Can We Mobilize Fast Enough?

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Daly, Herman E., and Joshua C. Farley (2010) Ecological Economics: Principles and Applications. 2nd ed. Washington, DC: Island Press.

Dankelman, Irene (2010) Gender and Climate Change: An Introduction. Washington, DC: Earthscan.

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