INTERVENTION BY INDONESIAN DELEGATION
FOR THE 2ND INTERSESSIONAL MEETING OF UNCSD
15-16 DECEMBER 2011
Discussion on the compilation document: comments and guidance for the zero
draft outcome document
Mr. Co-Chair,
First of all, my delegation would like to associate with the statement made by the
distinguished delegate of Argentina on behalf of G-77 and China.
The key issues that need to be addressed in the outcome document are:
Firstly, we need to reflect the remaining gaps in the implementation of
sustainable development that include:
· Improvement of the effectiveness of support deliveries for sustainable
development programs in developing countries, including finance, access to
technology development and transfer, and enhancing capacity building.
· Provision of adequate financial resources to support the achievement of
sustainable development objectives in developing countries.
· Coherence and coordination among existing institutions and initiatives.
Second, we need to reflect in the draft document the affirmation of renewed
political commitment to ensure the delivery of international commitments and
agreements on sustainable development
And third, we need to address emerging challenges such as food security, energy
security, access to water and sustainable management of coastal and marine
resources.
Mr. Co-Chair,
On question 4, the current development concept talks about economic
development through the lens of GDP. GDP growth is considered a reflection of a
country’s success in conducting its development.
However, currently, countries are much more conscious that progress is not only
measured by GDP, but we need also to develop human well being and planetary
well being as a measure of success in development. In other words, GDP needs to
be balanced with human development achievement, as being currently pursued
through the MDGs. The MDGs are important indicators for the achievement of
sustainable development, as they go beyond GDP. Therefore Rio +20 needs to
have an interlinked outcome that will support the achievement of the MDGs.
Mr. Co-Chair,
On question 5, my delegation is of the view that the Rio +20 outcome on green
economy needs to recognize the importance of sustainable consumption and
production (SCP) in the pursuit of sustainable development.
The SCP concept promotes resource efficiency with a strong emphasis on
internalizing the value of natural resources and environment; efforts to eradicate
poverty; creating decent jobs; and ensuring sustainable economic growth.
In this regard, Indonesia is of the view that an agreement on the Global 10-Year
Framework of Programmes on SCP would be a useful contribution by the Rio+20
Summit to support the transition to the green economy.
Mr. Co-Chair,
On question 7, it is important to launch a comprehensive process to strengthen
the IFSD in order to enable the full, effective and sustained implementation of
sustainable development. The strengthening of the institutional framework for
sustainable development should mobilize potential cooperation at the local,
national and regional level.
Indonesia is of the view that an umbrella organization is required to enhance the
integration of sustainable development at the international level. Indonesia
perceives a permanent council on sustainable development as the most viable
option to increase coherence and coordination among all international
institutions that deal with the three pillars of sustainable development.
Therefore, Indonesia supports the establishment of a sustainable development
council (SDC).
Key arguments behind the support on SDC are:
a. The proposal should not be understood as the creation of a new
organization, but rather as an approach to integrate existing institutions in
addressing sustainable development;
b. SDC as an umbrella organization would coordinate with related institutions
including MEAs, with emphasis on mutually reinforcing and integrating the
three pillars of sustainable development.
It is our hope that our view will provide substantial contribution to the content of
the zero draft for the Rio +20 outcome documents, and accelerate the
implementation of sustainable development principles.
I thank you Mr. Co-Chair.
