Informing Policy Through Strengthening National, Regional, and Global Data and Indicator Frameworks and Integrated Analysis on the Environmental Dimension of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs

The project involves several activities to enhance environmental networking and reporting, including surveying and conducting workshops, developing an online platform for data management, producing an analytical guide for integrating Citizen Science, developing an online and in-person integrated training module, and developing a checklist of environmental data and statistics.

Partners

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Region / Country

Africa

Objectives

The objective of this project is to strengthen national and regional environmental networking and reporting. The project aims to build capacity for national and regional environmental information and knowledge management through a series of activities including surveys, expert workshops, online platform development, and production of analytical compendiums.

Timeline

From – To     2020 – 2022

Outcomes

The expected outcome of the project is to strengthen the data and statistical capacity of national institutions and communities to accelerate evidence-based decisions on the sustainability of natural resources and the protection of vital ecosystems. Additionally, capacity building for the UN Country Teams in Africa to accelerate the delivery of environmental dimensions in the countries is also envisioned.

Publications/website/portal             

Environmental Portal for data collection and capacity building

Relevance to SDGs

The project’s outcomes directly contribute to the success of several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as they enhance the capacity of national institutions and communities for evidence-based decision-making towards sustainability. Specifically, this engagement is relevant to SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 14 (Life Below Water), and SDG 15 (Life on Land) by strengthening vital ecosystems’ protections. In addition, it aligns with SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by fostering a cooperative framework between UNEP and CEDARE. By enhancing the availability of environmental data and statistics, the project also supports the achievement of SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) at the national, sub-national, and city levels.