1. Environment Statistics Training Workshop, Doha, 23-25 September 2012 Page 1 The draft of the Qatari Framework for Environment Statistics Structuring environmental data according to agreed rules V

2. Environment Statistics Training Workshop, Doha, 23-25 September 2012 Page 2 Outline 1. Why do we need a Framework? 2. Guiding Principles 3. Outline of the Framework 4. Environmental Policies  Indicators  Statistics  Data Sources

3. Environment Statistics Training Workshop, Doha, 23-25 September 2012 Page 3 Why do we need a framework? Definition of scope and goals of environment statistics in Qatar Identification of users and producers of statistics Clarification of institutional roles and responsibilities Definition of standards and classifications Linking the frameworks of data producers with output frameworks Facilitation of efficient data sharing and dissemination of statistical outputs

4. Environment Statistics Training Workshop, Doha, 23-25 September 2012 Page 4 Analytical & monitoring frameworks (DPSIR, MDG, thematic or issue based Accounting Systems (SEEA) SNA We need a common framework to be consistent, coherent and efficient.. Indicators. Environment Statistics of Qatar (Qatari Framework QFES) Environmental data from different sources (statistical and non-statistical) Ecological Footprint QNDS 2011 - 2016 Green Growth MDG Goals UNSD Environment Questionnaire State of Environment Reports (UNEP-ROWA, Arab League) Etc.

5. Environment Statistics Training Workshop, Doha, 23-25 September 2012 Page 5 Guiding principles 1. Consideration of environment policy priorities, regular review 2. Ensure the management of data from various sources according to statistical rules, concepts and definitions 3. Facilitate integration of data 4. Facilitate multiple use of data 5. Consider national classifications and standards 6. Based on international (UN) standards

6. Environment Statistics Training Workshop, Doha, 23-25 September 2012 Page 6 Draft Outline of the Qatari Framework on Environment Statistics (QFES) Chapter 1: Purpose of the Framework Chapter 2: Environment Statistics in the State of Qatar: Vision, Purpose, Goals, Producers and Users Chapter 3: Environmental Policies and Priorities: National, Regional, Global Chapter 4: Data items and Indicators: Structured lists of statistics and indicators, data sources, policy links, priorities Chapter 5: Standards, Classifications and Guidelines: National, Regional, Global Chapter 6: Data Access and Dissemination: Analytical and dissemination frameworks (MDG, DPSIR,…), access to information Your input is needed – group work

7. Environment Statistics Training Workshop, Doha, 23-25 September 2012 Page 7 Environmental Policies  Indicators  Statistics  Data Sources Priority environmental issues of Qatar*: Freshwater quantity and quality Air Quality Air Pollution Waste Biodiversity Human Habitat *according to QNDS 2011-2016 and Environmental Sector Strategy 2011-2016

8. Environment Statistics Training Workshop, Doha, 23-25 September 2012 Page 8 Environmental Policies  Indicators  Statistics  Data Sources Priority environmental issues of the Arab Region*: Natural Hazards Atmosphere Land and Agriculture Coastal and Marine Environment Water Biodiversity *according to selected SDI of ESCWA, UNEP, LAS (2011)

9. Environment Statistics Training Workshop, Doha, 23-25 September 2012 Page 9 Environmental Policies  Indicators  Statistics  Data Sources Signed or ratified UN Treaties, Conventions, Agreements: Convention on the Law of the Non-Navigational Uses of International Watercourses Convention on the International Maritime Organization Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer Convention on biological diversity Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification

10. Environment Statistics Training Workshop, Doha, 23-25 September 2012 Page 10 Environmental Policies  Indicators  Statistics  Data Sources Millennium Development Goals: 7.1 Proportion of land area covered by forest 7.2 CO 2 emissions, total, per capita and per $1 GDP (PPP) 7.3 Consumption of ozone-depleting substances 7.4 Proportion of fish stocks within safe biological limits 7.5 Proportion of total water resources used 7.8 Proportion of population using an improved drinking water source 7.9 Proportion of population using an improved sanitation facility 7.6 Proportion of terrestrial and marine areas protected 7.7 Proportion of species threatened with extinction 7.10 Proportion of urban population living in slums

11. Environment Statistics Training Workshop, Doha, 23-25 September 2012 Page 11 Environmental Policies  Indicators  Statistics  Data Sources CONCLUSION FROM ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES RELEVANT FOR QATAR Environment Statistics (and indicators) needed in Qatar are Water quantity and quality Air emissions and air quality Land use, Agriculture and Forestry Biodiversity, marine and protected areas Waste Use of chemicals Human habitat Natural hazards and Desertification

12. Environment Statistics Training Workshop, Doha, 23-25 September 2012 Page 12 Environmental Policies  Indicators  Statistics  Data Sources WE NEED YOUR INPUT AND FEEDBACK NOW! Feedback on the outline of the Qatari Framework for Environment Statistics Identification of priority topics for Qatari Environment Statistics Identification of data sources, gaps and shortcomings

13. Environment Statistics Training Workshop, Doha, 23-25 September 2012 Page 13 Thank you for your attention! michael.nagy@qsa.gov.qa