1. The SDGs in Flanders
November 27, 2018

2. The Flemish approach SDG implementation agenda
Development of a strong long-term vision
Translation of the SDGs into Flemish objectives for 2030
Implementation of the 2030 objectives using new governance models
Development of an adapted monitoring and reporting system
Integration of the SDGs in the internal operation and management of the public institutions
Enhancement of stakeholder management and formation of new SDG partnerships
Cooperation with cities and municipalities

3. 1| A strong long-term vision
Flanders’ first strategy on sustainable development dates back to 2006
The strategy was updated and renewed every five years
In 2016 the strategy was incorporated in an overall vision for Flanders
Vision 2050

4. Vision 2050 A long-term strategy for Flanders
Presented in March 2016 by the Government of Flanders
This forward-looking policy document sets out a vision for
an inclusive, open, resilient and internationally connected region
that creates prosperity and well-being for its citizens
in a smart, innovative and sustainable manner

5. Vision 2050 A long-term strategy for Flanders
Has sustainable development as guiding principle
Subscribes and is linked to the 17 SDG’s
Came to light in cooperation with the stakeholders

6. Vision 2050 A long-term strategy for Flanders
Seven transition priorities were set to realise Visie 2050
Circular economy
Smart Living
Industry 4.0
Lifelong-learning and a dynamic professional career
Care and living together in 2050
Transport and mobility
Energy

7. Vision 2050 A long-term strategy for Flanders
Governance model
Based on principles of transition management
Governance model includes
Responsible ministers
Transition managers
Stakeholders (outside the government)
Transition space
Transition platform

8. Focus 2030 Flanders’ goals for 2030
2| Towards Flemish goals
Focus 2030 Flanders’ goals for 2030
Translation of the SDGs into Flemish objectives for 2030: Focus 2030
Based on the SDGs and linked to Visie 2050
Focus on Flanders
Completed by other long-term policy plans in preparation
Monitored by indicators

9. Focus 2030: the process
Analysis of existing objectives for 2030 (based on screening of policy plans and documents, studies, …) & mapping them to the SDG-framework
Definition of new objectives & actualisation of some existing
Collaboration between the political level (government) and the administration in all policy domains
First approval by the Government of Flanders in March 2018

10. Focus 2030: the process
Official request for advice of the Strategic Advisory Councils
Adjustment of the 2030 objectives at the political level
Preparation of a set of indicators
Collaboration between the administration in all policy domains and the political level
With the advice and quality assurance of Statistics Flanders
Finalised 2030 objectives and associated indicators expected this year

11. 3| Implementation (to be)
Analysis of the gaps to target
Comparison with the state-of-play
Objectives achieved by 2030 in a business-as-usual scenario
Objectives with a large gap to target
Top-down approach
Using the results of the pilot studies of the OECD and the UN Voluntary National Review
Bottom-up approach
Using available objective information from knowledge institutions and monitoring and reporting bodies
Combination gives robust gaps to target

12. Definition and execution of remedial actions
Focus on objectives with a large gap to target
Execution of remedial actions is significant part of the actual implementation of the SDGs and Focus 2030
Interrelation between the goals calls for new governance model
Shared but clear responsibilities
Cooperation and coordination within the public services
Consultation of stakeholders and the societal pentagon

13. Endorsing good practices
Seven transition priorities were set to realise Vision 2050
The transition priorities are linked to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and can accelerate its completion
The transition priorities and the governance model put into place to realise them are good practices
A network governance based on co-production, co-creation and partnership
A clear underlying political system and clear responsibilities
A system approach which facilitates system innovation
Small delivery units as backbone of the actual organisation

14. Development of an adapted monitoring and reporting system
4| Monitoring (to be)
Development of an adapted monitoring and reporting system
Flanders contributes to the UN monitoring and reporting system
In 2017 Flanders has contributed to a Voluntary National Review, an in-depth report drawn up about progress and challenges
A Flemish set of indicators to monitor the implementation of Focus 2030 is under development, using the UN and EUROSTAT frameworks as inspiration source

15. 5| Integration in public institutions
Leading by example: the SDGs will be integrated in the internal operation and management of Flemish public institutions
A number of good practices and actions are already in place
Integration in all-embracing SDG framework is needed
The first step is raising awareness and give training
Generic workshops for all civil servants
Specific workshops for management and executive boards
Tailored roadmaps and SDG instruments will be developed and existing management and reporting instruments will be adapted

16. 6| Enhancement of stakeholder management
The scope and complexity of the SDGs ask for active participation of the stakeholders
Multi-actor governance with shared responsibilities
Involvement, transparency, co-creation and interaction between the public and private partners
Stakeholder management will be enhanced
Sharing of good practices and tuning of approaches
Working together towards recognisable approaches and communication
Needs for support will be identified and horizontal partnerships will be stimulated

17. 7| Cooperation with cities & municipalities
Cities and municipalities will play an important role in the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Collaboration between Flanders and the cities and municipalities is important
The Association of Flemish cities and municipalities is a privileged partner
Preparation of an SDG-pact for the implementation of the subjectives

18. Thank you for your attention Questions?
The Focus 2030 team
Anne Vanhengel
Nancy Matthys
Inge Delvaux