System of Environmental-Economic Accounting The SEEA as enabler for the transformative agenda in the post 2015 development era Ivo Havinga United Nations Statistics Division A side event of the 45 th session of the United Nations Statistics Commission 3 March 2014, New York

System of Environmental-Economic Accounting Post 2015 development era - A window of opportunity

System of Environmental-Economic Accounting Three stone cutters were asked what they did for a living

System of Environmental-Economic Accounting First stonecutter “I’m paid to cut stones for a living.”

System of Environmental-Economic Accounting Second stonecutter “I use special techniques to shape tones!” He demonstrated his skills.

System of Environmental-Economic Accounting Third Stonecutter “I am building a cathedral”

System of Environmental-Economic Accounting We need to see a bigger picture

System of Environmental-Economic Accounting We need an integrated statistical system

System of Environmental-Economic Accounting 9 Sectoral Data Integrated information Integrated information provides a comprehensive picture to support policy making. The System of Environmental-Economic Accounting (SEEA) provides the framework for transforming sectoral data into integrated policy-relevant information.

System of Environmental-Economic Accounting SEEA: enabler for the transformative agenda SEEA Part 1 - Central Framework SEEA Part 2 - Experimental Ecosystem Accounting Enable integration of the national statistical system Inform post 2015 development agenda and SDGs SNA Enable partnership at international, regional, sub- regional and national level.

System of Environmental-Economic Accounting SEEA as an enabler for partnership

System of Environmental-Economic Accounting

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