IAEG-SDG Observers: Discussion platform Compilation of comments and inputs as of 9 August 2015

This document is a compilation of all the inputs and comments provided in the discussion forum for Observers of the IAEG-SDGs until 9 August 2015.

Cross-cutting issues............................................................................................................................. 3 Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere ............................................................................... 10 Goal 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture ......................................................................................................................................... 16 Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages ........................................... 21 Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all .......................................................................................................................... 29 Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls ............................................... 35 Goal 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all ............... 40 Goal 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all .................... 45 Goal 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all ............................................................................................... 48 Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation ......................................................................................................................................... 53 Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries ................................................................. 57 Goal 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.................. 61 Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns ............................................... 65 Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts (Acknowledging that the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is the primary international, intergovernmental forum for negotiating the global response to climate change.)........................ 67 Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development ..................................................................................................................................... 70 Goal 15: Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss ................................................................................................................................ 73 Goal 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels ..................... 76 Goal 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.................................................................................................................. 85

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Cross-cutting issues Alison Kennedy (UNESCO) Attached are the recommendations of the Partnership on Measuring ICTs for Development on ICTrelated indicators across Goals 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16 and 17. The Partnership is a consortium of 14 multilateral organizations and is co-chaired by ITU, UNCTAD and the UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Partnership Background note on ICT indicator proposal for Expert Group (3).docx 17 Jul, 2015

Sven Christian Kaumanns (Germany) Please find attached our general comments on the suggested list of indicators. 150722_Consultation_StBA_UGR.pdf 23 Jul, 2015

Fritz Gebhard (Eurostat) To support the search for inter-linkages and multi-purpose indicator, Eurostat did some mapping work on OWG goals and targets as you can see in the attached excel files. 

The file "SDG Mapping_SDG targets mapping" is a thematical mapping between the goals and targets and 17 common keywords taken from the UN Synthesis Report, the proposed UN Dialogue Themes and the EU Council Key messages (all these docs are enclosed in the file). The exercise is a similar approach as the mapping between OWG goals and targets and the CES thematical framework carried out by the UNECE Secretariat respectively by Statistics Netherlands and presented at the CES Seminar "The response by official statistics to the SDGs" on 15 June 2015. SDG Mapping_SDG targets mapping_150615a.xlsx

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The file "SDG Mapping_SDG targets categorisation" includes several categorisations of SDG targets: How targets are interlinked, on what level targets are addressing different issues and how simple or complex the targets are. SDG Mapping_SDG targets categorisation_150615a.xlsx

Please be aware that these tables show preliminary findings which need further refinement. Nevertheless, they might be useful as a contribution to the forthcoming work of the IAEG-SDGs and its discussion streams. 27 Jul, 2015

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Hiroyuki Ikeda (MIC of Japan) Japan would like to make the following comments: - We find that it will be difficult for all the countries to report on all the suggested global indicators, as there are many indicators not for all countries but mainly for the specific countries or areas, among these suggested global indicators. It should state that the targeted countries only report on the suggested indicators and not all the countries need to do so. - Currently, it is not clear when the monitoring of the global indicators will start, nor how many-year cycle each monitoring period will have. It is necessary for the members of IAEG-SDGs to discuss these details. - It is not clear who will have the responsibility over the collection and analysis of the data produced by each country. This unclear point should be discussed and made clear. 29 Jul, 2015

Thomas Brooks (IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature) IUCN, the International Union for Conservation of Nature, as a Union of 215 State and Government Agency Members and 1,038 NGO Members, supported by six expert Commissions (comprising ~11,000 specialists) and ~1,000 Secretariat staff in 45 countries, has already contributed our support for numerous proposals for specific indicators, documented in the List of Proposals (7July2015).pdf Here, we supplement this by providing detailed metadata, following the format requested by UNSD, for two multi-purpose indicators. Both of these are structured so as to allow not only geographic disaggregation (e.g., to national levels) but also thematic, taxonomic, and ecological disaggregation to serve as indicators towards multiple SDG targets. These are the Red List Index (primary indicator towards SDG target 15.5, with disaggregations also providing indicators towards 2.4, 2.5, 12.2, 12.4, 13.1, 14.1, 14.2, 14.3, 14.4, 15.1, 15.2, 15.4, 15.7, and 15.8) and coverage of important sites for biodiversity by protected areas (providing indicators towards 6.6, 14.2, 14.5, 15.1, and 15.4). We have uploaded these metadata under the relevant topic streams for each of the respective SDGs, accordingly. Both of these multi-purpose indicators are: - Based on standards and associated knowledge products mobilised through IUCN’s Membership, Commissions, Secretariat, and partners. - Extensively tested and documented in the peer-reviewed scientific literature. - In widespread current use, e.g., as indicators towards the 2011--2020 Aichi Biodiversity Targets (see http://www.bipindicators.net/globalindicators ) and towards Millennium Development Goal #7 (see http://mdgs.un.org/unsd/mi/wiki/MainPage.ashx ).

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- Incorporated into the Sustainable Development Solutions Network’s “Indicators and a Monitoring Framework for the Sustainable Development Goals’ as indicators #86 and #87 respectively (pages 196-198). We are grateful for the opportunity to contribute, and stand by to respond to any comments or questions. 30 Jul, 2015

Rajeev Issar (UNDP) The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) offers direct and sustained support to disaster risk reduction through development investments totalling US$5 billion annually, building resilience and driving change in 177 countries in which UNDP maintains a presence. UNDP has been engaged in global advocacy efforts towards the integration of disaster risk reduction concerns in the post-2015 development agenda since 2012. In total 5 global thematic consultations were jointly organized with partners (in Yogyakarta, Jakarta, Helsinki, Glen Cove, and New York) to generate specific proposals on appropriate targets and indicators in this regard. In addition, side events were organized in January 2014 in the margins of Open Working Group discussions on disaster reduction in New York. UNDP is also collaborating with UNISDR since early 2014 to pilot disaster risk reduction related targets and indicators proposed for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in collaboration with five pilot countries -- Armenia, Indonesia, Japan, Mozambique, and Paraguay. These pilots help ascertain the feasibility of proposed indicators in different country contexts and identify data and capacity gaps that need to be addressed to facilitate their monitoring. UNDP has also contributed to the joint inputs of the United Nations proposal on disaster-related indicators to the SDGs during the 1st and 2nd rounds of consultation. Attached are our detailed comments on the shared indicator for the SDG Targets 1.5 - 11.5 - and 13.1. UNDP_SDGs_Draft DRR-related Indicators_Comments_July 2015_final.pdf 30 Jul, 2015

Jennifer Park (United States) The U.S. offers its comments regarding indicators under consideration for Goals 1-17. The attached spreadsheet also notes potential interlinkages and mapping to extant frameworks, such as the System of National Accounts and the System of Environmental Economic Accounts. These comments were collected from U.S. stakeholders outside of the Federal statistical system; as a consequence, notes regarding relevance and conceptual fit may be of particular interest. Goals 1-17 SDG Commentary_JP.XLSX 31 Jul, 2015

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Papa Seck (UN-Women) There has been strong support in the post-2015 development agenda intergovernmental process for gender equality and women’s rights to be reflected as a cross-cutting theme and a priority area for all elements of the post-2015 development agenda -- the declaration, goals, targets and indicators, means of implementation, global partnership, follow-up and review. Following a wide ranging consultation process with Member States, civil society and international organizations, this paper sets out UN-Women’s suggestions for indicators to effectively monitor gender equality and women’s empowerment in the entire SDGs framework. Attached are the suggested indicators for selected gender equality related targets in SDGs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 16 and 17 (updated as of 5 August 2015). UNWomen. Monitoring gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in the 2030 Agenda opportunities and challenges.pdf 05 Aug, 2015 Simon Scott (OECD) Comments from OECD, also transmitted by e-mail: Dear Francesca, Thank you for your e-mail advising on the work plan, the collaboration platform and the discussion streams, and offering us the chance to make any new inputs. We have taken the opportunity to consult again widely within the Organisation, and we have also received inputs from the IEA and PARIS21. A few longer comments are included in the form of new spreadsheet lines in the Excel workbook attached at the bottom of this message. We also have some minor comments and queries: 1. We notice that in five cases (targets 2.b, 8.4, 16.6, 17.3 and 17.11) the suggestions we made for Tiers in our message of 23 June have not been included. Have you decided not to assign Tiers at present? 2. In other cases, we have noticed that ODA data by sector or country have been marked “Tier”• (e.g. 6a, 8a, 10b). If Tiers are being assigned, we would see these data as Tier I as data are widely and easily available. 3. On target 1.3, OECD has not been added after ILO. Could this be done please as the OECD is the source for OECD countries of data on the percentage of the population covered by social protection floors. We checked this with ILO at our June meeting, and they had no objection. 4. For similar reasons on Target 9.5, we would request inclusion of our note that “OECD co-operates with UNESCO and has significant input―. 6

5. On target 6.a, could you add, in the Specification column: “Note that work is underway to explore whether and how to limit coverage to assistance that is part of developing country governments” coordinated spending plans.• UN-Water GLASS and OECD colleagues will be discussing further with a view to making a further submission in October. Please also feel to contact us for any necessary clarifications. We wish you all the best with the continuation of this demanding task. Best regards, Paul Schreyer and Simon Scott (OECD) SDGs OECD comments.xlsx 03 Aug, 2015

Kazuko Ishigaki (UNISDR)

Dear Members of the IAEG-SDGs, We submitted our proposal for disaster-related indicators to contribute to SDG indicator discussion in the forum of Goal 11 on 15 July. But after reading some postings, we have noticed this forum might be more appropriate place and re-submit the same proposal to this forum. http://www.preventionweb.net/english/documents/drrframework/UN%20Input%20on%20Disaster-Related%20Indicators%20to%20SDG.pdf The proposal is coordinated by UNISDR, and reviewed and contributed by 16 organizations: FAO, GFDRR, IOM, UNCCD, UNDP, UNESCAP, UNESCO, UNFPA, UNHCR, UNOCHA, UNOOSA, UNOPS, UNU, UNWOMEN, WHO and WMO. The paper includes nine indicator proposals for the targets 11.5, 1.5, 13.1, 11.b, 13.2, 13.3, 14.2, 15.3, 2.4, 9.1 and others. We are currently further updating and refining the proposal by discussing with many technical experts within and beyond UN system. The most important thing for us is to build strong linkage between the SDG and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. We greatly appreciate your attention. Best regards, Kazuko Ishigaki (UNISDR) UNISDR 06 Aug, 2015

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Grace Steffan (OHCHR) The new agenda calls for broad disaggregation of data for all relevant indicators in order to match, at the monitoring stage, the commitment to leave no one behind. In line with SDG 17.18, relevant SDG indicators should be disaggregated by all grounds of discrimination prohibited by international human rights law, as enshrined in the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other human rights instruments. Such grounds include ethnicity, color, sex, age, language, religion, culture, migratory status, political or other opinion, national or social origin, economic situation, birth, disability, geographic location, and other status. In this context, OHCHR would like to share a paper on the issue of disaggregation. Data disaggregation.doc 06 Aug, 2015

Christopher Richter (IOM) Dear colleagues, Please find attached a submission on migration - a key issue cutting across many aspects of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The submission is presented on behalf of IOM and DESA, the co-chairs of the Global Migration Group Working Group on Data and Research. It is also supported by the World Bank, in its capacity as Chair of the GMG, as well as the team of Mr. Sutherland, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on international migration. Migration related input to IEAG 6 August (updated).docx 07 Aug, 2015

Maria Martinho (DESA)

The new agenda calls for disaggregation of data by disability and several targets across goals refer explicitly to disability. Attached are the suggested indicators for disability for the SDG goals. Indicators are suggested for goals 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 16 and 17. This submission has been produced by UNDESA/DSPD/Secretariat for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It is supported by WHO and has been prepared in consultation with experts from international agencies and disability organizations. Disability indicators to monitor SDGs 7Aug2015.docx 07 Aug, 2015

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Jacqueline McGlade (UNEP) Attached are a series of issues and general comments which UNEP and its partners would like to draw to the attention of the IAEG-SDG members and observers. The main points cover streamlining and metadata; definitions and terms including brief description of the SDG Interface Ontology; target and indicator fit; multipurpose indicators; and disaggregation. UNEP IAEG-SDG OF 07_08_2015.pdf 09 Aug, 2015

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Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere Sven Christian Kaumanns (Germany) Please find attached our comments on goal 1 of the suggested list of indicators. 150721_Consultation_StBA_UGR - Goal1.pdf 23 Jul, 2015

Dorian Kalamvrezos Navarro (FAO) Dear members and observers, FAO would like to take the opportunity to respond to the observation by the Federal Statistical Office of Germany on the indicator "Share of women among agricultural land owners" by providing updated metadata on this indicator proposal as well on the auxiliary indicator proposal "Proportion of adult women/men agricultural holders". We look forward to your feedback. FAO proposed indicators for target 1.4.pdf 29 Jul, 2015

Darah Aljoudar (UNCDF) Target 1.4 is a multidimensional target with various components, including financial inclusion. UNCDF proposes the following indicator to monitor the financial inclusion aspect of the target: Indicator: % adults with a formal account or personally using a mobile money service in the past 12 months Comments: Possible to have a break down by income e.g. bottom 40% of income share or Source: World Bank Global Findex, available for approximately 145 countries Interlinkages: 1.4, 2.3, 5.a, 8.10, 10.2 Rationale: Access to formal financial services such as savings, insurance, payments, credit and remittances are essential to the ability of individuals, households, and enterprises to manage risks, increase savings, and grow their businesses. When people have access to a wider range of financial services, services that are appropriate to the opportunity or risk, and services that are affordable and responsibly provided, they are better equipped and empowered to make sound choices and manage their complex lives. It is important that financial access be coupled with the development of the necessary financial education, literacy and capabilities. Having an account opens up possibilities of accessing a range of financial services. There are significant gaps in account access between the poor and non-poor, with adults in the poorest income quintile in developing economies being half as 10

likely to be banked than those in the richest quintile. Technology offers the possibility of rapidly expanding access and use of financial services through the increasing ubiquity of mobile phone technology and access to the internet, as well as point of sale devices in conjunction with agent networks. 29 Jul, 2015

Lily Talapessy (UNFPA) Dear colleagues, Happy to contribute the UNFPA proposals for goal 1 herewith. Best wishes UNFPA SDG Goal 1 Indicator Input 29 Jul, 2015

Hiroyuki Ikeda (MIC of Japan) Japan would like to make the following comments: We earnestly exchanged opinions with related ministries and agencies, and we are submitting an attached document. To adopt a broad range of opinions is important for development global indicator for Post-2015 development agenda, and we hope that our opinions will be accepted. Comment from Japan -Goal1, Suggested Indicator for Post2015 agenda.pdf 29 Jul, 2015

Saskia Schellekens (SG-Envoy on Youth) The Office of the UN Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth calls for disaggregation of data by age (as well as sex, residence, and other characteristics) for relevant indicators to support the tracking of progress for young people with regards to this goal. 30 Jul, 2015

Enrique Ordaz (Mexico) Comment on goal 1, target 1.2: Regarding the indicator on multidimensional poverty the proposal is to change the latest indicator "Proportion of people living below national poverty line, disaggregated by sex and age group" to: "Proportion of population in poverty in various dimensions, according to national definitions", with 11

the appropriate disaggregations. This definition is general enough to allow monitoring of each dimension, including the poverty line. As it stands now the indicator is a step back. Reading the draft on Transforming our World one realizes the many times there is a call "...to end poverty in all its forms and dimensions..." 31 Jul, 2015

Vincius Pinheiro (ILO) Dear all, the ILO suggests that indicator 1.1.1 on Proportion of population below $1.25 (PPP) per day per capita disaggregated by sex and age group should be also disaggregated by employment status so we can keep the track of the MDG indicator on working poor. After all investment made in monitoring working poor in the MDG era both at global, regional and national levels, it will be a pity to lose the series of such an important, meaningful and well established indicator. The same applies to indicator 1.2.2: Proportion of population living below national poverty line, disaggregated by sex and age group that should be also disaggregated by and employment status. Attached the ILO note on the subject. ILO Goal 1 Metadata.docx 04 Aug, 2015

Papa Seck (UN-Women) Dear Members and Observers, In consultation with various stakeholders, here are UN-Women's suggestions for gender-related indicators to monitor the relevant targets in Goal 1. We thank you for your consideration and look forward to your feedback. Gender equality indicators for Goal 1.pdf 05 Aug, 2015

Maria Martinho (DESA) The SDG target 1.1 calls for eradicating poverty for all. Yet, as recognized in paragraph 23 of Transforming Our World - Finalised Text for Adoption (1 August), a large proportion of people with disabilities live in poverty. Attached are the suggested indicators for disability for the SDG goals. For SDG 1, the following indicator is proposed:

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Target 1.1 Indicator: Percentage of persons with disabilities below $1.25 (PPP) per day The attached submission has been produced by UNDESA/DSPD/Secretariat for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It is supported by WHO and has been prepared in consultation with experts from international agencies and disability organizations. Disability indicators to monitor SDGs 7Aug2015.docx 07 Aug, 2015

Maria Martinho (DESA) Attached are the suggested indicators for disability for the SDG goals. For Targets 1.3 and 1.5, the following indicators are proposed: Target 1.3 Indicator: Percentage of persons with disabilities covered by social protection; or Percentage of persons with disabilities receiving benefits Target 1.5 (could be included alternatively under target 11.5) Indicators: Percentage of deaths from persons with disabilities among all deaths due to disasters Percentage of injured persons with disabilities among all injured due to disasters For more details, please see attached submission which was produced by UNDESA/DSPD/Secretariat for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It is supported by WHO and was prepared in consultation with experts from international agencies and disability organizations. Disability indicators to monitor SDGs 7Aug2015 r2.docx 07 Aug, 2015

Tom Slaymaker (UNICEF) UNICEF Comments on July 7th List of Global Indicators The draft list of SDG indicators circulated by UNSD to IAEG members and observers on 7 July provides an excellent starting point for discussion. The following comments build on those submitted on 15 May and take into account issues raised during the first IAEG SDG meeting 1-2 June. Specifically the concern to ensure that proposed global indicators are universally relevant, 13

measurable and reflect the full ambition of the targets proposed by member states. While we support the effort to identify one priority indicator per target, we recognise that for some targets more than one indicator will be needed. Goal 1, target 1.2 ─ Poverty The target calls for the reduction of poverty in all its dimensions. UNICEF supports the priority indicator proposed which focuses on the proportion of the population living below the poverty line, disaggregated by age and sex. However in order to reflect the full ambition of the target, UNICEF proposes adding a composite indicator on multidimensional poverty, disaggregated by sex and age group, as a supplementary indicator. UNICEF proposes to start reporting on the proportion of children living in multidimensional poverty, based on internationally agreed standards and definitions, and including dimensions such as nutrition, education, health, housing, water and sanitation. 07 Aug, 2015

Jacqueline McGlade (UNEP) Please find comments on the targets and indicators under Goal 1 End poverty Target 1.4 By 2030, ensure that all men and women, in particular the poor and the vulnerable, have equal rights to economic resources, as well as access to basic services, ownership and control over land and other forms of property, inheritance, natural resources, appropriate new technology and financial services, including microfinance. A mutlipurpose indicator covering Land (titled)/resource ownership by women (Targets 1.4, 2.3 and 5a) Percentage of female/male agricultural landowners out of total agricultural landowner, disaggregated by age groups, ethnicity, location and income levels ) This indicator (1.4.2) can be used to capture the “bundle of rights” related to land/resources rather than land or resource ownership in the strictest sense of the term, by including other proxies, such as the right to use, sell or bequeath the land/resources, and can be also be extended to become geo-located (ie urban/rural). The Global Land Indicator Initiative have suggested an indicator on legally recognized and documented tenure, which can be linked to the administrative units and land registries and a separate indicator on perception of secure land ownership. These require different approaches and methodologies but they could be linked using the SDGIO. Target 1.5 By 2030, build the resilience of the poor and those in vulnerable situations and reduce their exposure and vulnerability to climate-related extreme events and other economic, social and environmental shocks and disasters. Multipurpose indicator covering climate-related extreme events and other environmental shocks and disasters (Targets 1.5, 2.4, 6.4,11.5,13.1 and 15.3)

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Percentage of population exposed to climate-related extreme events and other environmental shocks and disasters. This indicator is detailed in UNEP's cross-cutting comments; it is an extension of the UNISDR National Disaster Loss Databases and Preview1 data flows it can be used to calculate the percentage of the population exposed to the risk of climate-related events and other environmental shocks and disasters and hence vulnerable. In combination with spatial surveys of the population and the global mapping database on agriculture, forestry, ecosystems and protected areas under Goals 2, 11, 14 and 15 and Aichi targets, this indicator can be used to underpin policies actions in Targets 1.5, 2.4, 6.4, 11.5, 13.1, 15.3. ( 1 UNEP, Grid Geneva, UNISDR, UNDP, WB, Norwegian Geotechnical Institute: http://www.grid.unep.ch/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=47&Itemid=33&lang=e n&project_id=1BDE1705) If you have any questions about these proposals and information, please don’t hesitate to contact Jacqueline McGlade (UNEP) UNEP Chief Scientist (Jacqueline.McGlade (UNEP)@unep), 9 Aug, 2015

Umar Serajuddin (World Bank) Dear Colleagues, The World Bank would like to put forth an alternative formulation to the proposed indicator for target 1.3. A proposed alternative formulation is: “Percentage of poor and vulnerable people covered by social protection systems.― Details are in the attached document: Proposed indicator for SPL target_World Bank.pdf. 9 Aug, 2015

Vincius Pinheiro (ILO) Dear colleagues, on target 1.3. on "Implement nationally appropriate social protection systems and measures for all", the ILO would like to reiterate that the denominator of social protection coverage indicator should be the total population to adequately reflect its universal ambition. The indicator could be disaggregated by various attributes, including poor and vulnerable. Please see below the ILO proposal and attached is the explanatory note (see indicator 1.3). Indicator 1.3.1: Percentage of the population covered by social protection floors/systems disaggregated by sex, and distinguishing children, unemployed, old age, people with disabilities, pregnant women/new-borns, work injury victims, poor and vulnerable ILO Goal 1 Metadata.docx 9 Aug, 2015

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Goal 2: End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture Sven Christian Kaumanns (Germany) Please find attached our comments on goal 2 of the suggested list of indicators. 150721_Consultation_StBA_UGR - Goal2.pdf 23 Jul, 2015

Dorian Kalamvrezos Navarro (FAO) Dear members and observers, FAO would like to take the opportunity to respond to the request by the Federal Statistical Office of Germany for more detailed information on indicators 2.4.1 and 2.a.1 by providing updated metadata on the entire set of its indicator proposals for this Goal. We would like to highlight the Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES) as a powerful innovative tool to measure food access across developed and developing countries alike; as well as the need to retain both the plant and animal genetic resource indicators under 2.5. In addition, FAO has further elaborated its proposed indicator 2.4.1 on agricultural area under sustainable management, and has also introduced a new indicator proposal for the same target in order to capture the resilience dimension: “Disaster damage and loss to agriculture”• (listed as 2.4.2). FAO indicator proposals for SDG 2.pdf 28 Jul, 2015

Saskia Schellekens (SG-Envoy on Youth) The Office of the Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth wishes to express its support for the UNICEF proposed indicator under target 2.2. "Prevalence of anaemia (among women of reproductive age)". This would allow for tracking progress on "addressing the nutritional needs of adolescent girls (ages 15-19) (as well as pregnant and lactating women)" as stated in the target. This is of importance, given that adolescent girls face heightened risk of anaemia in many countries. 28 Jul, 2015

Darah Aljoudar (UNCDF) Target 2.3 is a multidimensional target with various components, including financial inclusion. UNCDF proposes the following indicator to monitor the financial inclusion aspect of the target: Indicator: % adults with a formal account or personally using a mobile money service in the past 12 months

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Comments: Possible to have a break down by income e.g. bottom 40% of income share or Source: World Bank Global Findex, available for approximately 145 countries Interlinkages: 1.4, 2.3, 5.a, 8.10, 10.2 Rationale: Agriculture plays a vital role in most countries -- over 80% of rural households farm to some extent, and typically it is the poorest households that rely most on farming and agricultural labor. Financial inclusion is an enabler and accelerator of food security, nutrition, and rural development. Financial services such as savings, insurance, payments, credit and remittances are critical for rural people, particularly women, to meet their basic needs, invest in their farms and livestock and enterprises, and lift themselves out of poverty. When people have access to financial accounts, they are more likely to also have loans and savings, as well as building a financial history to enable them to access credit and other financial services. Moreover, when they have access to resources, rural people can:       

Increase their food production and consumption Contribute to greater food security for all Adopt practices and technologies that help them adapt to changing climate, protect the environment and use resources in a sustainable way Protect themselves from risks and unforeseen events Create new rural livelihoods, businesses and off-farm employment, including for youth Enjoy equitable and resilient growth Safeguard their futures

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Hiroyuki Ikeda (MIC of Japan) Japan would like to make the following comments: We earnestly exchanged opinions with related ministries and agencies, and we are submitting an attached document. To adopt a broad range of opinions is important for development global indicator for Post-2015 development agenda, and we hope that our opinions will be accepted. Comment from Japan -Goal2, Suggested Indicator for Post2015 agenda.pdf 29 Jul, 2015

Thomas Brooks (IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature) Please find attached the metadata for the Red List Index disaggregated for species used for food and medicine (2.4) and for wild relatives and local breeds (2.5), as multi-purpose indicators based on standards and the associated knowledge product mobilised through the Membership, Commissions, Secretariat, and partners of IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature): 17

2015.07.29 2.4 Red List Index (species used for food and medicine) metadata.docx 2015.07.29 2.5 Red List Index (wild relatives and local breeds) metadata.docx 30 Jul, 2015

Sergey Egorenko (Russian Federation) Dear colleagues! Please find attached comments of Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat) on goal 2 of the suggested list of indicators. Comment from Rosstat_Goal 2.docx 31 Jul, 2015

Dorian Kalamvrezos Navarro (FAO) Dear members and observers, FAO would like to thank Rosstat for its observations on proposed indicator 2.3.1. FAO indeed shares many of the concerns raised and has thus already modified its proposal accordingly, the latest version of which was posted on this forum a few days ago. The proposed indicator is no longer “value of agricultural production per hectare”• but “value of production per labour unit, by classes of farming/pastoral/forestry enterprise size”•. In this regard, FAO would like to observe the following: 1. Firstly, classifying farming/pastoral/forestry enterprises by size is essential to measure what the target requests: that is, doubling the productivity (and incomes) of small-scale food producers. Average national productivity would not be a good indicator for target 2.3. 2. In the revised FAO proposal, it is suggested that the grouping of farms by size is performed not by dividing the distribution by quintile but rather by adopting an international definition of smallholders, which is not available at the moment. International work to reach an agreement on the definition should begin immediately following the approval of the list of global SDG indicators. The definition will most likely not be based on the size of the farm alone. 3. The index of production does not need an evaluation of the cost of production, because it is not an index of value added, but of total production. This index can be calculated for the total agricultural sector or for part of the sector; in our view, there is nothing incorrect in that. The only issue really is with the availability of the required data. 4. We are fully aware that many countries are not in a position to produce the indicator with current data sources. Moreover, the agricultural census is not the appropriate source to produce these data, because of constraints in the questionnaire size and because it is conducted only every 10 years. Countries would therefore need to develop new data sources, and FAO is ready to assist them in this 18

regard. FAO has indeed developed new guidelines for a multiyear programme of integrated agricultural surveys (AGRIS) and together with the World Bank and USDA will establish, by the end of 2015, a Global Survey Hub that will help countries in the implementation of these guidelines. We look forward to your feedback on the above. 31 Jul, 2015

Papa Seck (UN-Women) Dear Members and Observers, In consultation with various stakeholders, here are UN-Women's suggestions for gender-related indicators to monitor the relevant targets in Goal 2. We thank you for your consideration and look forward to your feedback. Gender equality indicators for Goal 2.pdf 05 Aug, 2015

Tom Slaymaker (UNICEF) UNICEF Comments on July 7th List of Global Indicators The draft list of SDG indicators circulated by UNSD to IAEG members and observers on 7 July provides an excellent starting point for discussion. The following comments build on those submitted on 15 May and take into account issues raised during the first IAEG SDG meeting 1-2 June. Specifically the concern to ensure that proposed global indicators are universally relevant, measurable and reflect the full ambition of the targets proposed by member states. While we support the effort to identify one priority indicator per target, we recognise that for some targets more than one indicator will be needed. Goal 2, Target 2.2.1 -- End all forms of malnutrition The target calls for an end to all forms of malnutrition. UNICEF supports the priority indicator proposed which focuses on stunting. However in order to reflect the full ambition of the target, which specifies stunting and wasting in children under 5 years of age as well as addressing the nutritional needs of adolescent girls, pregnant and lactating women and older persons, UNICEF proposes adding internationally agreed World Health Assembly indicators for prevalence of wasting, overweight, exclusive breastfeeding and anaemia among women of reproductive age as supplementary indicators. 07 Aug, 2015

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Goal 2 End hunger, achieve food secuirty and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture Target 2.3 By 2030, double the agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers, in particular women, indigenous peoples, family farmers, pastoralists and fishers, including through secure and equal access to land, other productive resources and inputs, knowledge, financial services, markets and opportunities for value addition and non-farm employment. Land (titled)/resource ownership by women - a mutlipurpose indicator for Targets 1.4, 2.3 and 5a Percentage of female/male agricultural landowners out of total agricultural landowners, disaggregated by age groups, ethnicity, location and income levels) This indicator (1.4.2) can be used to capture the “bundle of rights”• related to land/resources rather than land or resource ownership in the strictest sense of the term, by including other proxies, such as the right to use, sell or bequeath the land/resources, and can be also be extended to become geo-located (ie urban/rural). The Global Land Indicator Initiative have suggested an indicator on legally recognized and documented tenure, which can be linked to the administrative units and land registries and a separate indicator on perception of secure land ownership. These require different approaches and methodologies but they could be linked using the SDGIO. This is a multipurpose indicator can also be used for Targets 2.3 and 5a. Target 2.5 By 2030, maintain the genetic diversity of seeds, cultivated plants and farmed and domesticated animals and their related wild species, including through soundly managed and diversified seed and plant banks at the national, regional and international levels, and ensure access to and fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from the utilization of genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge, as internationally agreed. The current indicator of ex-situ crop collections enrichment index is a weak fit to the target. 2.5.1 and 2.5.2 could be put together and then ABS and genetic diversity could be addressed. The BIP indicators www.bipindicators.net/domesticanimals and www.bipindicators.net/cropcollections could be recast as Percentage of local crops and breeds and their wild relatives, classified as being at risk, not-at-risk or unknown level of risk of extinction. And for the second part, the indicator could be taken from the ABS clearing house https://absch.cbd.int. 9 Aug, 2015

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Goal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages Sven Christian Kaumanns (Germany) Please find attached our comments on goal 3 of the suggested list of indicators. 150721_Consultation_StBA_UGR - Goal3.pdf 23 Jul, 2015

Neil Fantom (World Bank) Attached is a joint letter from the WHO and World Bank respectfully requesting that Target 3.8 “achieve universal health coverage”• be monitored along its two defined dimensions of service coverage and financial protection. Indicators of the “coverage of tracer interventions for prevention and treatment services ― as well as the “fraction of population protected from experiencing catastrophic/impoverishing health expenditures”• are needed in order to adequately track progress towards UHC. Many thanks. WHO-WBG letter to IAEG (2015.07.23)vFINAL.pdf 27 Jul, 2015

Ties Boerma (WHO) In addition to the explanatory note on UHC attached a set of comments from WHO on the lastest proposal July 7. We would like to see more discussion on indicators at the goal level, and SDGs as a whole, and argue for a bit more flexibility at the target level to at least cover the main areas mentioned in the targets with indicators: this would help neglected tropical diseases, mental health, harmful use of alcohol, and immunization. WHO comments on proposed indicators SDG 3 July 28.docx 28 Jul, 2015

Saskia Schellekens (SG-Envoy on Youth) The Office of the UN Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth wishes to express its support for the proposed indicators for: 3.1. : Maternal deaths per 100.000 live births (disaggregated by age, residence and other characteristics as possible); Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel (disaggregated by age, residence and other characteristics as possible)

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3.3.: Number of new HIV infections per 1,000 susceptible population (by age, sex and key populations); Estimated number of new Hepatitis B infections per 100,000 population in a given year (disaggregated by age, sex, residence, and other characteristics as possible) 3.4.: Current tobacco use among persons 15 and over (disaggregated by age, sex, residence and other characteristics as relevant and possible) 3.5.: The indicator to be disaggregated by age, sex, and other characteristics 3.6. Number of road traffic fatal injury deaths per 100,000 population (by age, sex and other characteristics) 3.7.: Adolescent birth rate (10-14; 15-19) per 1000 females in that age group Percentage of women of reproductive age (15-49) who have their need for family planning satisfied with modern methods (by age, residence and other characteristics as possible) 3.8.: Coverage of tracer interventions (by age, sex, residence and other characteristics as possible); Fraction of population protected against catastrophic/impoverishing out-of-pocket health expenditure (by age, sex, residence and other characteristics as possible) 3.9.: The indicator to be disaggregated by age, sex, and other characteristics 3.a.: Tobacco use among persons 18 and older (disaggregated by age, sex, residence and other characteristics as relevant and possible) -- The office of the UN Secretary-General’s Envoy recommends to seek to collect data for this indicator at younger ages too (see comment 3.4) 28 Jul, 2015

Lily Talapessy (UNFPA) Dear colleagues, Happy to contribute the UNFPA proposals for goal 3 herewith. Best wishes UNFPA SDG Goal 3 Proposed Indicators 29 Jul, 2015

Hiroyuki Ikeda (MIC of Japan) Japan would like to make the following comments: We earnestly exchanged opinions with related ministries and agencies, and we are submitting an attached document. 22

To adopt a broad range of opinions is important for development global indicator for Post-2015 development agenda, and we hope that our opinions will be accepted. Comment from Japan -Goal3, Suggested Indicator for Post2015 agenda.pdf 29 Jul, 2015

Carlos Dora (WHO) Comments from WHO as host of global databases for air pollution, indoors and outdoors, the database is used for estimating the global burden of disease from air pollution (about 7 million deaths a year), and to monitor progress in tackling sources of air pollution Statistical note on air pollution indicators for SDGs FINAL.docx 29 Jul, 2015

Sergey Egorenko (Russian Federation) Dear colleagues! Please find attached comments of Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat) on goal 3 of the suggested list of indicators. Comment from Rosstat_Goal 3.docx 31 Jul, 2015

Papa Seck (UN-Women) Dear Members and Observers, In consultation with various stakeholders, here are UN-Women's suggestions for gender-related indicators to monitor the relevant targets in Goal 3. We thank you for your consideration and look forward to your feedback. Gender equality indicators for Goal 3.pdf 05 Aug, 2015

Maria Martinho (DESA) Attached are the suggested indicators for disability for the SDG goals. For SDG 3, the following indicators are suggested: Target 3.2

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Indicator : under-five mortality rate for children with disabilities Target 3.8 Indicators: a. Percentage of persons with disabilities receiving needed health services b. Percentage of persons with disabilities receiving needed assistive technologies c. Proportion of households with persons with disabilities facing impoverishing health expenditure d. Percentage of persons with disabilities benefitting from health coverage (Data for a,c and d was collected in past World Health Surveys (2003-4) and disaggregated for disability. It is currently being collected and will continue to be collected through the WHO Model Disability Survey (MDS) and the Study on Ageing and Adult Health (SAGE)) The attached submission has been produced by UNDESA/DSPD/Secretariat for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It is supported by WHO and has been prepared in consultation with experts from international agencies and disability organizations. Disability indicators to monitor SDGs 7Aug2015.docx 07 Aug, 2015

Tom Slaymaker (UNICEF) UNICEF Comments on July 7th List of Global Indicators The draft list of SDG indicators circulated by UNSD to IAEG members and observers on 7 July provides an excellent starting point for discussion. The following comments build on those submitted on 15 May and take into account issues raised during the first IAEG SDG meeting 1-2 June. Specifically the concern to ensure that proposed global indicators are universally relevant, measurable and reflect the full ambition of the targets proposed by member states. While we support the effort to identify one priority indicator per target, we recognise that for some targets more than one indicator will be needed. Goal 3, Target 3.2 -- End preventable deaths of newborns and children under 5 years of age UNICEF is pleased to see that the indicator on neo-natal mortality has been reinstated alongside under-5 mortality. We strongly suggest that both indicators are retained for at least two reasons: The target specifically mentions mortality of newborns and under-5s and there are important international initiatives such as the “A Promise Renewed”• and the “Every Newborn Action Plan” that specifically focus on these two indicators. If, however, the under-5 mortality indicator will be retained only, then we suggest that the wording of the indicator definition is changed, to modify from “Number of deaths among children aged 0-4 years, broken down by age groups”• to “Number 24

of deaths among children aged 0-4 years, broken down by conventional age groups, specifically, 0-28 days, under 1 and 1-4 years of age”• 07 Aug, 2015

Tom Slaymaker (UNICEF) UNICEF Comments on July 7th List of Global Indicators The draft list of SDG indicators circulated by UNSD to IAEG members and observers on 7 July provides an excellent starting point for discussion. The following comments build on those submitted on 15 May and take into account issues raised during the first IAEG SDG meeting 1-2 June. Specifically the concern to ensure that proposed global indicators are universally relevant, measurable and reflect the full ambition of the targets proposed by member states. While we support the effort to identify one priority indicator per target, we recognise that for some targets more than one indicator will be needed. Goal 3, Target 3.8 – Achieve universal health coverage UNICEF supports the suggested priority indicators combining coverage of tracer interventions and fraction of the population protected against impoverishing out of pocket expenditure. However we recommend that the tracer interventions are more clearly specified and include the following interventions which are critical for women and children: skilled attendance at birth, antenatal care visits, ARV therapy, ITN use by children under five, care seeking for pneumonia (ARI) and diarrhoea treatment with ORS and zinc. The definition of ‘child full immunisation “should also be specified as recommended by WUENIC. All of these indicators are already routinely collected through household surveys and administrative reports. 07 Aug, 2015

Jacqueline McGlade (UNEP) Goal 3 Target 3.9 Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages Target 3.9 By 2030, substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water and soil pollution from contamination. Please find below UNEP comments on Target 3.9. Overall, UNEP strongly supports the submission by WHO from Carlos Dora. This is a multipurpose indicator that could support Targets 6.3, 11.6, 12.4. There are known to be significant mental health effects arising from environmental disasters; this could also be looked at in terms of the exposure to risk of climate-related events and environmental disasters (see cross-cutting comments). If you have any questions about these proposals and information, please don’t hesitate to contact me. 25

Jacqueline McGlade (UNEP) UNEP Chief Scientist ( Jacqueline.McGlade (UNEP)@unep). 1. Adverse effects of air quality and waste on human health (Targets 3.9, 6.3, 11.6, 12.4) Air quality is a key indicator for monitoring progress in many areas including energy, transport, agriculture, waste management, consumption and production as well as and urban planning. There are a range of monitoring programmes for ambient air conditions and explicit statistics through point source pollution controls and inventories. These are reported at national level and under a number of regional (CLRTAP) and global programmes (Global Burden of Disease). Given that exposure to air pollution (pm, NOx, SOx, VOCs, black carbon and Ozone) is a major cause of a range of chronic health effects including cardiovascular disease and premature death worldwide, there is an increased interest in improving data collection, observing systems and analysis in cities especially. 2. Multipurpose Indicator Percentage of population in urban and rural environments exposed to pollution levels above WHO guidelines. This indicator has three major categories of pollutants, air quality (WHO/UNEP/OECD); water quality Goal 6 UN Water GEMI) and chemicals and hazardous waste (Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm national reports). The exposure level is derived from population spatial distribution, remotely sensed and in situ measurements of pollutant levels and modelled dispersion; they are derived for each country using the Preview1 data flows. In combination with spatial surveys of the population, global mapping of land cover to define urban and peri-urban areas, plus new earth observation data on near-ground air pollutants from ESA and USGS, this indicator can be developed to determine the exposure levels of population in urban and rural environments. 1

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3. Improving air quality data and information UNEP is working with national environment ministries to improve their air quality data; current data flows of near-real time data are published through UNEP Live from more than 2000 locations plus accurate station data on pm 2.5, ozone and other species. WHO and UNEP are now co-operating on the UNEA and WHA air quality resolutions. The UNEA and WHA Resolutions are highly complementary and provide a clear signal from governments that they would like to see the UN do more to support governments and their partners in addressing deteriorating air quality around the world. The resolutions were spearheaded by the same group of countries and received wide support. To support the development of data and indicators with WHO, UNEP is working with national government agencies and ministries, with UN Habitat and WMO and its partners, for example the Climate and Clean Air Coalition, GEFI, PCFV, GACC to strengthen data flows in countries through implementation of affordable, sensor-web enabled AQ monitoring systems to ensure both indoor and outdoor air pollution sources are covered plus weather and environmental monitoring stations for schools; implementation of National Reporting Systems and information sharing through UNEP 26

Live; undertake both regional and global air quality and capability gap assessments; widen its air quality activities, for example on transport (e.g electric mobility, waste and environmental law) and information and awareness raising activities. These efforts are occurring at multiple scales: Ambient air quality, especially in cities and around industrial zones is not only a product of policies and by-laws but also of climatology and the long range transport of pollutants across the hemispheres. WHO and UNEP are working in close collaboration with UNECE, through CLRTAP, various regional and national air quality monitoring networks such as EANET, AirBase and AirNow, and in partnership with countries and international programmes including SPARTAN and WMO’s Global Atmosphere Watch, which provides reliable scientific data and information on the chemical composition of the atmosphere, a comprehensive, near-real-time global monitoring capacity based on its national reporting system is being put in place. UNEP will work with WHO and WMO to extend and consolidate existing data sources and guidelines [1]. 4. Water and Soil Contamination As millions of people around the world suffer from a range of avoidable deaths relating to poor air quality, contaminated water and land and exposure to a range of industrial and natural hazards, there is a need to implement not only local actions to counteract the immediate impacts on vulnerable portions of the human population and ecosystems, but also to set in place policies that avoid the problems in the long-term by establishing data on the overall body-burden of pollutant in the population. This will require monitoring the levels of contamination of water supplies and soil from chemicals and air-borne sources of pollution. Working with the WHO, WMO, FAO, UN Water and the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions, data on exposure to pollutants arising from water and soil will also be mapped. Jacqueline McGlade Director, Division of Early Warning and Assessment UNEP Chief Scientist [1] WHO Air quality guidelines: global update 2005; 2006; (http://www.who.int/phe/health_topics/outdoorair/outdoorair_aqg/en/). WHO guidelines for indoor air quality: household fuel combustion; 2014; (http://www.who.int/indoorair/guidelines/hhfc/en/). WHO Global health observatory (http://www.who.int/gho/phe/indoor_air_pollution/burden/en/ http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.151?lang=en ) WHO Ambient air pollution database in cities (http://www.who.int/phe/health_topics/outdoorair/databases/cities/en/) 09 Aug, 2015

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Umar Serajuddin (World Bank) Dear Colleagues, Please find the World Bank's comments on Goal 3 related indicators in the file "World Bank inputs on Goal 3 SDG indicators Aug 9 2015.xlsx". 09 Aug, 2015

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Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all Alison Kennedy (UNESCO) Attached is the latest version of the recommendations of the Technical Advisory Group on Post-2015 Education Indicators (May 2015) regarding the thematic set of indicators for monitoring education. A subset of these indicators has been recommended for inclusion in the global monitoring framework. Initially an inter-agency group, the Technical Advisory Group has been extended to include Member States. It will meet in July and September 2015 to review the TAG's proposals and finalise the thematic indicator set. The paper explains the rationale behind the TAG's choice of indicators and the outcomes of a global consultation that took place on an earlier version from November 2014January 2015. The TAG is chaired by the UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Questions about the report should be addressed to Silvia Montoya, Director ( [email protected]) and copied to Alison Kennedy (UNESCO) ([email protected]) and Juan Cruz Perusia ([email protected]) who represent UNESCO in the IAEG-SDGs. thematic_indicators_to_monitor_the_post-2015_agenda-wef-en.pdf 17 Jul, 2015

Sven Christian Kaumanns (Germany) Please find attached our comments on goal 4 of the suggested list of indicators. 150721_Consultation_StBA_UGR - Goal4.pdf 23 Jul, 2015

Lily Talapessy (UNFPA) Dear colleagues, Happy to contribute the UNFPA proposed indicators for Goal 4 herewith. Best wishes GOAL 4: EDUCATION Target 4.7 By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and nonviolence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture’s contribution to sustainable development

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4.7.1 Percentage of schools that provided life skills-based HIV and sexuality education This indicator is in a testing phase, with the infrastructure in place. Proposal is consistent with indicator 28 of the Framework for Action of the Post 2015 Education agenda (draft version 31 March 2015), Annex I (Technical Advisory Group/TAG proposed indicators).] Data source: EMIS School Census; UNESCO 4.7.2 Countries implementing the framework on the World Programme on Human Rights Education Proposal is consistent with indicator 29 of the Framework for Action of the Post 2015 Education agenda (draft version 31 March 2015), Annex I (Technical Advisory Group/TAG proposed indicators).] Data source: OHCHR

Target 4.a Build and upgrade education facilities that are child, disability and gender sensitive and provide safe, non-violent, inclusive and effective learning environments for all 

Percentage of schools with access to (i) electricity; (ii) drinking water; and (iii) single-sex sanitation facilities as per the WASH indicator definitions, particularly: o Percentage of pupils enrolled in primary and secondary schools providing basic drinking water, adequate sanitation and adequate hygiene services o Percentage of primary and secondary schools with gender-separated sanitation facilities on or near premises, with at least one toilet for every 25 girls, at least one toilet for female school staff, a minimum of one toilet and one urinal for every 50 boys and at least one toilet for male staff o Percentage of students experiencing bullying, corporal punishment, harassment, violence, sexual discrimination and abuse [Proposal is consistent with indicator 34 of the Framework for Action of the Post 2015 Education agenda (draft version 31 March 2015), Annex I (Technical Advisory Group/TAG proposed indicators). Whereas the current indicator addresses physical aspects of an enabling learning environment, the proposed additional indicator addresses social and safety aspects, in line with the target. Given that the target covers multiple areas, the two indicators together try to capture this better than only one. DATA SOURCE: This indicator is part of an existing accountability framework and available through the Global School-based Student Health Survey by UIS-UNESCO.

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Saskia Schellekens (SG-Envoy on Youth) The Office of the UN Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth: 4.1. : while supporting the indicator “Percentage of children/young people at the end of each level of education achieving at least a minimum proficiency level in (a) reading and (b) mathematics. (by sex, location, wealth and other characteristics where data are available), however regards this as an insufficient indicator for globally measuring the target (4.1) of ensuring all girls and boys complete free, equitable and quality primary and secondary education.

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While this proposed priority indicator would contribute to tracking progress for those who are already in the education system, it would not allow us to monitor trends in access and completion rates, which are so critical to measuring youth development with so many young people remaining or prematurely dropping out of school. Therefore recommends to also include additional indicators on “Enrolment (particularly for secondary education) and Completion rate (primary, lower secondary and upper secondary, by age, sex, residence and other characteristics)”• 4.3.: strongly recommends the indicator not only focuses on adults, as technical, vocational and tertiary education are often entered before adulthood and are of key relevance for young people, and therefore supports the UNESCO and UNICEF proposed indicators: “Enrolment ratios by level and type of education: (a) participation rate of 15-24 year olds in TVET and (b) gross enrolment ratio in tertiary education (a) the percentage of young people aged 15-24 years participating in technical and vocational education or training (in a given time period eg last 12 months) (b) total enrolments of any age in tertiary education expressed as a percentage of the 5-year age-group immediately following the end of upper secondary education”• 4.4.: supports the proposed indicator “Percentage of youth/adults with ICT skills by type of skill”; And additionally welcomes the ILO proposed indicator on “skills mismatch index” expressing interest in seeing this indicator expanded to a wider set of countries if possible 4.5.: supports the proposed indicator “Parity indices (female/male, urban/rural, bottom/top wealth quintile] for all indicators on this list that can be disaggregated”• 4.6. supports the proposed indicator “Percentage of the population in a given age group achieving at least a fixed level of proficiency in functional (a) literacy and (b) numeracy skills. Disaggregations: sex, location, wealth (and others where data are available)”• And additionally would welcome the inclusion of the indicator on “Youth/adult literacy rate”• 4.7. expresses concern that the currently proposed indicator (Percentage of 15-year old students enrolled in secondary school demonstrating at least a fixed level of knowledge across a selection of topics in environmental science and geoscience) is too narrowly framed and doesn’t sufficiently capture all elements covered in the target (4.7) “By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles, human rights, gender equality, promotion of a culture of peace and non-violence, global citizenship and appreciation of cultural diversity and of culture's contribution to sustainable development.”• Therefore recommends to include indicators that can assess additional elements, such as education on issues such as global citizenship, human rights, gender equality and comprehensive education on human sexuality and supports additionally proposed indicators on “percentage of schools that provide life-skills based HIV and sexuality education”• as well as “Percentage of 13-year old students enrolled in school supporting a range of values and attitudes promoting equality, trust and participation in governance”•

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4.a. supports “Percentage of schools with access to (i) electricity; (ii) Internet for pedagogical purposes (iii) basic drinking water and (iv) basic sanitation facilities; and (v) basic handwashing facilities (as per the WASH indicator definitions)” while recommending to consider adding “Percentage of students experiencing bullying, corporal punishment, harassment, violence, sexual discrimination and abuse” in order to capture more fully the overall target (4.a.) Build and upgrade education facilities that are child, disability and gender sensitive and provide safe, non-violent, inclusive and effective learning environments for all 4.b. and 4.c. supports proposed indicators. 29 Jul, 2015

Hiroyuki Ikeda (MIC of Japan) Japan would like to make the following comments: We earnestly exchanged opinions with related ministries and agencies, and we are submitting an attached document. To adopt a broad range of opinions is important for development global indicator for Post-2015 development agenda, and we hope that our opinions will be accepted. Comment from Japan -Goal4, Suggested Indicator for Post2015 agenda.pdf 29 Jul, 2015

Papa Seck (UN-Women) Dear Members and Observers, In consultation with various stakeholders, here are UN-Women's suggestions for gender-related indicators to monitor the relevant targets in Goal 4. We thank you for your consideration and look forward to your feedback. Gender equality indicators for Goal 4.pdf 05 Aug, 2015

Marta Santos Pais (SRSG on Violence against Children) Comments on Education Target 4.a: Build and upgrade education facilities that are child, disability and gender sensitive and provide safe, non-violent, inclusive and effective learning environments for all: In addition to ensuring universal school enrolment, attention must be given to the quality of education children receive. Around the world, many schools are not child-friendly with numerous factors that inhibit consistent attendance and hinder effective learning. Factors that negatively 32

impact on children include: large classroom sizes, lack of learning materials, inadequate water and sanitation facilities, poor physical infrastructure, high pupil-teacher ratios, teacher absenteeism, rote learning, and institutionalized violence and an environment dominated by fear. A significant body of research highlights how discrimination, violence against children and bullying in schools negatively impacts children’s attendance, learning and development outcomes with related consequences for wider society. The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development seeks to strengthen universal peace and to foster just and inclusive societies which are free from fear and violence. Recognizing the crucial importance of quality education in safeguarding children’s rights, and of how violence-free schools can act as catalysts for peaceful and non-violent communities, I strongly recommend that the indicator for target 4.a also include the non-infrastructural aspects of an effective and enabling learning environment. I would therefore like to suggest for consideration, in line with the UNFPA proposed indicator: Percentage of students experiencing violence, harassment, corporal punishment, sexual discrimination and abuse, and bullying. 06 Aug, 2015

Maria Martinho (DESA) The SDG targets 4.5 and 4.a refer explicitly to disability. Attached are the suggested indicators for disability for the SDG goals. For SDG 4, the following indicators are proposed: Target 4.5 The indicators for target 4.5 should be disaggregated for persons with/without disabilities. In addition, for this target, an indicator on inclusion is needed to ensure equal access. It is not enough for children with disabilities to enrol/attend school. Access to education for all requires that teachers have the capacity to teach students with special educational needs. Indicators: - disaggregate indicators for this target for persons with/without disabilities (e.g. Primary school net attendance ratio for children with disabilities; Secondary school net attendance ratio for children with disabilities) - Percentage of teachers in service who have received in-service training each year on teaching students with special educational needs Target 4.a

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Indicator: Percentage of schools (primary, lower and upper secondary) meeting (i) the ISO 21542:2011 standards on accessibility and usability of the built environment and (ii) other national standards for accessibility by children/persons with disabilities The attached submission has been produced by UNDESA/DSPD/Secretariat for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It is supported by WHO and has been prepared in consultation with experts from international agencies and disability organizations. Disability indicators to monitor SDGs 7Aug2015.docx 07 Aug, 2015

Tom Slaymaker (UNICEF) UNICEF Comments on July 7th List of Global Indicators The draft list of SDG indicators circulated by UNSD to IAEG members and observers on 7 July provides an excellent starting point for discussion. The following comments build on those submitted on 15 May and take into account issues raised during the first IAEG SDG meeting 1-2 June. Specifically the concern to ensure that proposed global indicators are universally relevant, measurable and reflect the full ambition of the targets proposed by member states. While we support the effort to identify one priority indicator per target, we recognise that for some targets more than one indicator will be needed. Goal 4, Target 4.2. -- Early childhood development UNICEF supports the proposed priority indicator under this target. This indicator was developed by UNICEF and is being monitored through MICS. UNICEF is the only agency that compiles such data for low- and middle-income countries and has maintained a global database since 2005. We therefore suggest that UNICEF is identified as the leading agency on this indicator -- particularly as this is not just an education indicator, but a child development indicator that encompasses various other aspects of developmental progress of children. 07 Aug, 2015

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Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls Sven Christian Kaumanns (Germany) Please find attached our comments on goal 5 of the suggested list of indicators. 150721_Consultation_StBA_UGR - Goal5.pdf 23 Jul, 2015

Darah Aljoudar (UNCDF) Target 5.a is a multidimensional target with various components, including financial inclusion. UNCDF proposes the following indicator to monitor the financial inclusion aspect of the target: Indicator: % adults with a formal account or personally using a mobile money service in the past 12 months Comments: Possible to have a break down by income e.g. bottom 40% of income share or Source: World Bank Global Findex, available for approximately 145 countries Interlinkages: 1.4, 2.3, 5.a, 8.10, 10.2 Rationale: Expanding women’s account ownership can lead to increases in both savings and productivity. Moreover, studies have shown that an individually held account can lead to an increase in female decision-making power within the household and a shift in household purchases, thereby catalyzing greater economic and social empowerment. The gender gap in account ownership of 9 percentage points across income groups in developing countries is the result of both legal and cultural norms. Innovations, such as mobile money, are providing new ways for women to access financial services which meet their needs for privacy, control, and convenience, when designed well. 29 Jul, 2015

Lily Talapessy (UNFPA) Dear colleagues, Happy to contribute the UNFPA proposals for goal 5 herewith. Best wishes UNFPA SDG 5 Indicator Proposals 29 Jul, 2015

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The Office of the UN Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth: 5.1. supports proposed indicator 5.2. : supports both indicators that are proposed (disaggregate by age groups) “ Proportion of ever-partnered women and girls (aged 15-49) subjected to physical and/or sexual violence by a current or former intimate partner, in the last 12 months” and “Proportion of women and girls (aged 15-49) subjected to sexual violence by persons other than an intimate partner, since age 15”• 5.3. supports both indicators that are proposed “Percentage of women aged 20-24 who were married or in a union before age 18 (i.e. child marriage)”• and “Percentage of girls and women aged 15-49 years who have undergone FGM/C, by age group”• 5.4. supports the proposed indicator 5.5. supports proposed indicator 5.6. supports both indicators that are proposed “Proportion of women (aged 15-49) who make their own sexual and reproductive decisions” and “Proportion (%) of countries with laws and regulations that guarantee all women and adolescents access to sexual and reproductive health services, information and education (official records)” -- while recommending that the first indicator be disaggregated by age and marital status, as well as other characteristics. 29 Jul, 2015

Papa Seck (UN-Women) UN-Women supports the inclusion of these indicators. However, we also suggest going above age 49. The proposed indicators are the Proportion of ever-partnered women and girls (aged 15+) subjected to physical and/or sexual violence by a current or former intimate partner, in the last 12 months”• and the “Proportion of women and girls (aged 15+) subjected to sexual violence by persons other than an intimate partner, since age 15.” From a human rights point of view it is important to ensure that this indicator measures violence for all age groups, including women older than 49 years. Disaggregation by class, age, rural/urban location, ethnicity and other relevant characteristics will also help to monitor trends and tailor responses. In addition, to monitor violence against girls younger than 15, we suggest adding a NEW indicator: Proportion of women (aged 20-24) who were subjected to sexual violence before age 15 by any persons. In order to better understand the nature of this violence, it is suggested that this indicator be disaggregated by perpetrator (e.g. intimate partner; other family member; non-family member). 05 Aug, 2015

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In the List of Proposals, the indicators for target 3.7 and 5.6 are indicated as ‘interlinked’. We want to emphasize the importance of target 3.7 (on access to sexual and reproductive health care services) and target 5.6 (on ensuring universal access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights) which are complementary and mutually reinforcing. Their achievement will require distinct actions and different sets of indicators. We caution against them being seen as duplicative or overlapping. 29 Jul, 2015

Hiroyuki Ikeda (MIC of Japan) Japan would like to make the following comments: We earnestly exchanged opinions with related ministries and agencies, and we are submitting an attached document. To adopt a broad range of opinions is important for development global indicator for Post-2015 development agenda, and we hope that our opinions will be accepted. Comment from Japan -Goal5, Suggested Indicator for Post2015 agenda.pdf 29 Jul, 2015

Papa Seck (UN-Women) There has been strong support in the post-2015 development agenda intergovernmental process for gender equality and women’s rights to be reflected as a cross-cutting theme and a priority area for all elements of the post-2015 development agenda -- the declaration, goals, targets and indicators, means of implementation, global partnership, follow-up and review. Following a wide ranging consultation process with Member States, civil society and international organizations, this paper sets out UN-Women’s suggestions for indicators to effectively monitor gender equality and women’s empowerment in the entire SDGs framework. Attached are the suggested indicators for selected gender equality related targets in SDGs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 16 and 17 (Updated as of 5 August 2015). UNWomen. Monitoring gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls in the 2030 Agenda opportunities and challenges.pdf 05 Aug, 2015

Marta Santos Pais (SRSG on Violence against Children) Comment on target 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls in the public and private spheres, including trafficking and sexual and other types of exploitation:

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In line with international legal obligations, States must recognize, promote and protect the human rights of women, girls and boys and address all forms of gender discrimination as part of a comprehensive violence prevention and response strategy. It should be noted that both girls and boys are subject to sexual violence and exploitation, all indicators should attempt to measure this phenomenon and be disaggregated by gender. I therefore support the suggested indicators under target 5.2 with the addition in bold noted: Proportion of ever-partnered women and girls (aged 15-49 years) subjected to physical and/or sexual violence by a current or former intimate partner, in the last 12 months, and; Proportion of women, and girls and boys (aged 15-49) subjected to sexual violence by persons other than an intimate partner, since age 15. 06 Aug, 2015

Marta Santos Pais (SRSG on Violence against Children) Comment on target 5.3 Eliminate all harmful practices, such as child, early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation: Harmful practices may be traditional or emerging, but generally have some cultural, social or religious underpinning. Common for most harmful practices is that they have devastating consequences on women and children’s lives, development, health, education and protection. I therefore support the suggested two indicators under target 5.3: Percentage of women aged 20-24 who were married or in a union before age 18 (i.e. child marriage) Percentage of girls and women aged 15-49 years who have undergone FGM/C, by age group. 06 Aug, 2015

Maria Martinho (DESA) Attached are the suggested indicators for disability for the SDG goals. For SDG 5, the following indicators are suggested: Target 5.2 Indicator: Percentage of women and girls with disabilities subjected to physical and/or sexual violence Target 5.6 Indicator: Percentage of women and girls who make decisions about their own sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, disaggregated for persons with/without disabilities

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The attached submission has been produced by UNDESA/DSPD/Secretariat for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It is supported by WHO and has been prepared in consultation with experts from international agencies and disability organizations. Disability indicators to monitor SDGs 7Aug2015.docx 07 Aug, 2015

Tom Slaymaker (UNICEF) UNICEF Comments on July 7th List of Global Indicators The draft list of SDG indicators circulated by UNSD to IAEG members and observers on 7 July provides an excellent starting point for discussion. The following comments build on those submitted on 15 May and take into account issues raised during the first IAEG SDG meeting 1-2 June. Specifically the concern to ensure that proposed global indicators are universally relevant, measurable and reflect the full ambition of the targets proposed by member states. While we support the effort to identify one priority indicator per target, we recognise that for some targets more than one indicator will be needed. Goal 5, Target 5.3 -- Eliminate all harmful practices such as child, early and forced marriage and FGM UNICEF is pleased to see that the FGM indicator has been reinstated as a priority indicator alongside child marriage. Given that the target explicitly refers to both issues we strongly suggest that both indicators are retained. 07 Aug, 2015

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Goal 6: Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all Sven Christian Kaumanns (Germany) Please find attached our comments on goal 6 of the suggested list of indicators. 150721_Consultation_StBA_UGR - Goal6.pdf 23 Jul, 2015

Rifat Hossain (WHO) The attached document is a detailed statistical note to support proposed indicators for drinking water, sanitation, hygiene and wastewater for the SDGs. It is prepared by the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for water supply and sanitation (JMP), who has been the official global monitoring mechanism for WASH indicators for the MDGs. This note complements the consolidated technical input for the SDG indicators on water and sanitation, by UN agencies on behalf of the water and sanitation sector globally. It is compiled by UN Water and submitted separately to this platform. For more information on the attached note, please contact Rifat Hossain (WHO)from World Health Organization ([email protected] ), and Tom Slaymaker (UNICEF) from UNICEF (tSlaymaker (UNICEF)@unicef.org ). Statistical note on SDG targets for WASH and wastewater_WHO UNICEF_revised July28 2015.pdf 29 Jul, 2015

Lily Talapessy (UNFPA) Dear colleagues, From UNFPA, just to add our voice of support for the WASH indicators, particularly from the perspective of sanitation in school. This is what we submitted to the IAEG earlier: GOAL 6: WATER AND SANITATION Target 6.2 By 2030, achieve access to adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all and end open defecation, paying special attention to the needs of women and girls and those in vulnerable situations 

Percentage of pupils enrolled in primary and secondary schools providing basic drinking water, adequate sanitation and adequate hygiene services. WASH

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Percentage of primary and secondary schools with gender-separated sanitation facilities on or near premises, with at least one toilet for every 25 girls, at least one toilet for female school staff, a minimum of one toilet and one urinal for every 50 boys and at least one toilet for male staff. WASH

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Saskia Schellekens (SG-Envoy on Youth) The Office of the UN Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth calls for disaggregation of data by age (as well as sex, residence, and other characteristics) for relevant indicators to support the tracking of progress for young people with regards to this goal. It recommends also the inclusion of WASH indicators under target 6.2:  

Percentage of pupils enrolled in primary and secondary schools providing basic drinking water, adequate sanitation and adequate hygiene services. WASH Percentage of primary and secondary schools with gender-separated sanitation facilities on or near premises, with at least one toilet for every 25 girls, at least one toilet for female school staff, a minimum of one toilet and one urinal for every 50 boys and at least one toilet for male staff. WASH

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Lis Bernhardt (UN-WATER) The attached metadata note for SDG 6 was compiled by UN-Water resulting from years of consultative processes including countries, UN agencies involved in global monitoring of water and sanitation, and other stakeholders from academia and civil society. It provides further information for the 12 total suggested "core" indicators needed to adequately report on 6.1-6.6, 6.a and 6.b, listing the individual UN agencies, funds or programmes (which make up UN-Water's Membership) that can provide the reporting lead on each target. In a coordinated effort, the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply and Sanitation (JMP) is submitting a statistical note in parallel which provides methodology for 6.1, 6.2 and 6.3.1 to further support this consolidated technical ("metadata") note for the entirety of SDG 6. An updated statistical note for all SDG 6 indicators is currently in progress. UN Technical input on water and sanitation related indicators to the IAEG-SDGs_v2015-07-28.pdf 29 Jul, 2015

Hiroyuki Ikeda (MIC of Japan) Japan would like to make the following comments:

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We earnestly exchanged opinions with related ministries and agencies, and we are submitting an attached document. To adopt a broad range of opinions is important for development global indicator for Post-2015 development agenda, and we hope that our opinions will be accepted. Comment from Japan -Goal6, Suggested Indicator for Post2015 agenda.pdf 29 Jul, 2015

Thomas Brooks (IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature) Please find attached the metadata for coverage of important sites for biodiversity by protected areas, disaggregated by freshwater sites, as a multi-purpose indicator towards SDG target 6.6, based on standards and the associated knowledge products mobilised through the Membership, Commissions, Secretariat, and partners of IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature): 2015.07.29 6.6 Coverage of Protected Areas (freshwater) metadata.docx 30 Jul, 2015

Sergey Egorenko (Russian Federation) Dear colleagues! Please find attached comments of Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat) on goal 6 of the suggested list of indicators. Comment from Rosstat_Goal 6.docx 31 Jul, 2015

Papa Seck (UN-Women) Dear Members and Observers, In consultation with various stakeholders, here are UN-Women's suggestions for gender-related indicators to monitor the relevant targets in Goal 6. We thank you for your consideration and look forward to your feedback. Gender equality indicators for Goal 6.pdf 05 Aug, 2015

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For SDG 6, the following indicators are suggested: Target 6.1 > Indicator: Percentage of population using safely managed drinking water services, disaggregated for persons with/without disabilities Target 6.2 > Indicator: Percentage of population using safely managed sanitation services, disaggregated for persons with/without disabilities Data availability: access to water and sanitation was collected in past World Health Surveys (2003-4) and disaggregated for disability. This information with the possibility of disaggregation for disability is currently being collected and will continue to be collected through the WHO Study on Ageing and Adult Health (SAGE). The attached submission has been produced by UNDESA/DSPD/Secretariat for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It is supported by WHO and has been prepared in consultation with experts from international agencies and disability organizations. Disability indicators to monitor SDGs 7Aug2015 r2.docx 07 Aug, 2015

Tom Slaymaker (UNICEF) UNICEF Comments on July 7th List of Global Indicators The draft list of SDG indicators circulated by UNSD to IAEG members and observers on 7 July provides an excellent starting point for discussion. The following comments build on those submitted on 15 May and take into account issues raised during the first IAEG SDG meeting 1-2 June. Specifically the concern to ensure that proposed global indicators are universally relevant, measurable and reflect the full ambition of the targets proposed by member states. While we support the effort to identify one priority indicator per target, we recognise that for some targets more than one indicator will be needed. Goal 6, Target 6.1 -- Universal access to safe and affordable drinking water UNICEF supports the priority indicator identified under this target i.e. population using safely managed drinking water. This indicator has been developed by the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply and Sanitation. Goal 6, Target 6.2 -- Adequate and equitable sanitation and hygiene for all UNICEF supports the priority indicator identified under this target i.e. population using safely managed sanitation services. This indicator has been developed by the WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme for Water Supply and Sanitation. However the target also calls for adequate and equitable hygiene for all and therefore requires a minimum of two indicators. The JMP has 43

proposed including “population with a hand washing facility with soap and water in the household“ and has already established a global database for this indicator. Improved hygiene is essential to the achievement of SDG targets for health and nutrition. Dropping the hygiene indicator would de facto lower the ambition of the target and risks antagonising member states. 07 Aug, 2015

Tomasz Juszczak (UNFFS) Dear Colleagues, Please find attached UNFF comments on indicators to monitor forest relevant targets under SDG 6 UNFF comments on proposed indicators for SDG 6.docx 08 Aug, 2015

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Goal 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all Ivan Vera (UN-Energy) On behalf of over 30 international organizations which are part of UN-Energy, SE4ALL and the "Global Tracking Framework" effort, please find attached a Consolidated Proposal of Indicators for SDG 7 (Energy) derived from the List of Proposals of 7 July 2015. The document also includes comments related to other indicators on the list. This is the set of indicators we strongly recommend for SDG 7 (energy) to be considered by the IAEG-SDGs and the Statistical Commission. The organizations supporting this set of energy indicators are the world leaders involved in energy research activities including in the definition of goals, targets and indicators. The new proposed list was prepared keeping in mind the strong mandate for keeping the number of indicators for each SDG to a minimum and responding to the criteria of feasibility, suitability and relevancy as well as considering existence of accepted methodologies and availability of data. Organizations supporting this set of indicators include: UN-Energy, SE4ALL, World Bank, UNSD, UNDESA, UNIDO, UNDP, UNEP, UNEP/Riso, WHO, IAEA, FAO, UN Women, UN-Habitat, UNFCCC, UNECE, ECLAC, ESCWA, ESCAP, ECA, IEA, ESMAP, IRENA, IIASA, REN21, WEC, UN-Foundation, Global Alliance for Clean Cookstove, Energia, IIASA, IPEEC, GWP, Practical Action and SIWI. We agree with the "Note on Disaggregation" in the List of Proposals of 7 July 2015 which specifies for all goals and targets that "All indicators should be disaggregated by sex, age, residence (U/R) and other characteristics, as relevant and possible." Consolidated Proposal Energy SDG Indicators July2015_REV1.pdf Ivan Vera, UN-Energy Secretary, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, United Nations 29 Jul, 2015

Neil Fantom (World Bank) This proposal has the support of the Word Bank, through the Energy and Extractives Global Practice. 28 Jul, 2015

Saskia Schellekens (SG-Envoy on Youth) The Office of the UN Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth calls for disaggregation of data by age (as well as sex, residence, and other characteristics) for relevant indicators to support the tracking of progress for young people with regards to this goal. 29 Jul, 2015

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Japan would like to make the following comments: We earnestly exchanged opinions with related ministries and agencies, and we are submitting an attached document. To adopt a broad range of opinions is important for development global indicator for Post-2015 development agenda, and we hope that our opinions will be accepted. Comment from Japan -Goal7, Suggested Indicator for Post2015 agenda.pdf 29 Jul, 2015

Carlos Dora (WHO) Comments from WHO, as host of the Global Database on household energy and health, and contributor to UN Energy, SE4All and other global tracking mechanisms for household energy 29 Jul, 2015

Sergey Egorenko (Russian Federation) Dear colleagues! Please find attached comments of Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat) on goal 7 of the suggested list of indicators. Comment from Rosstat_Goal 7.docx 31 Jul, 2015

Papa Seck (UN-Women) Dear Members and Observers, In consultation with various stakeholders, here are UN-Women's suggestions for gender-related indicators to monitor the relevant targets in Goal 7. We thank you for your consideration and look forward to your feedback. Gender equality indicators for Goal 7.pdf 05 Aug, 2015

Tomasz Juszczak (UNFFS) Dear Colleagues, Below are UNFF comments on indicator to monitor forest relevant target under SDG7: 46

Target 7.2: By 2030, Increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix Proposed indicator: Share of energy from renewable energy sources in the domestic energy use UNFF: we are of the view that this should be a composite indicator broken down by different renewables (biomass, biofuels, geothermal, hydro, solar etc). If planned in balanced way, forests can contribute - as biomass -- to the overall share of energy from renewable sources. Our proposed indicator is: Share of total energy use from renewable energy sources by source/type. It is suggested not to limit the indicator to domestic use only but to total energy use. 08 Aug, 2015

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Goal 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all Sven Christian Kaumanns (Germany) Please find attached our comments on goal 8 of the suggested list of indicators. 150721_Consultation_StBA_UGR - Goal8.pdf 23 Jul, 2015

Shyam Upadhyaya (UNIDO) The suggested indicator under Target 8.3 refers to the share of informal employment in nonagriculture employment. It should be disaggregated at least into industry and services. 27 Jul, 2015

Darah Aljoudar (UNCDF) UNCDF would like to propose another indicator for Target 8.3: Indicator: % of MSMEs with a loan or line of credit Source : Enterprise Surveys, data is available for 135 countries Interlinkages: 8.3 and 9.3 Rationale: Jobs are one of the most important pathways out of poverty, with 90% of jobs provided by the private sector, and small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) having a large share of formal employment in developing countries. While access to finance is closely associated with job creation through a number of channels, only an estimated 37% of the world’s 40 million formal SMEs have the credit they need to compete, grow, and create more formal sector jobs. 29 Jul, 2015

Saskia Schellekens (SG-Envoy on Youth) The Office of the UN Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth: 8.3. while welcoming proposed indicator “Share of informal employment in non-agriculture employment by sex.”, strongly recommends disaggregation by age as well. 8.5. supports both indicators that are proposed “Unemployment rate by sex, age-group and disability” as well as “Average hourly earnings of female and male employees by occupations (Wages/Gender wage gap)”•

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8.6. support proposed indicator “Percentage of youth (15-24) not in education, employment or training (NEET)”• and recommends inclusion of an additional indicator “Youth unemployment rate”• (with cross reference to indicator on unemployment rate by age in 8.5) 8.7. supports proposed indicator 8.b. while supporting the proposed indicator “Total government spending in social protection and employment programmes as percentage of the national budgets and GDP and collective bargaining rates”, strongly recommends to disaggregate if possible by age, as to be better equipped to track the operationalization of a global strategy for youth employment, which is stated in this target’s formulation. 29 Jul, 2015

Hiroyuki Ikeda (MIC of Japan) Japan would like to make the following comments: We earnestly exchanged opinions with related ministries and agencies, and we are submitting an attached document. To adopt a broad range of opinions is important for development global indicator for Post-2015 development agenda, and we hope that our opinions will be accepted. Comment from Japan -Goal8, Suggested Indicator for Post2015 agenda.pdf 29 Jul, 2015

Sainarayan Ananthanarayan (ICAO) Attached please find ICAO’s and UNWTO’s proposed indicator for Goal 8, Target 8.9. ICAO UNWTO Merged Indicator.pdf 29 Jul, 2015

Sergey Egorenko (Russian Federation) Dear colleagues! Please find attached comments of Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat) on goal 8 of the suggested list of indicators. Comment from Rosstat_Goal 8.docx 31 Jul, 2015

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Vincius Pinheiro (ILO) Dear all, it is an impossible mission to capture all aspects of target 8.5 in just one indicator (8.5 by 2030 achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value). This is a critical example of a composite target that requires more than one indicator exactly as done in the case of the health goal. Here is the minimum list of indicators proposed by the ILO to monitor progress of Goal 8, but we need more than one at least for target 8.5, otherwise we will fail in delivering on what the group was asked to do. ILO Goal 8 Metadata.docx 04 Aug, 2015

Papa Seck (UN-Women) Dear Members and Observers, In consultation with various stakeholders, here are UN-Women's suggestions for gender-related indicators to monitor the relevant targets in Goal 8. We thank you for your consideration and look forward to your feedback. Gender equality indicators for Goal 8.pdf 05 Aug, 2015

Marta Santos Pais (SRSG on Violence against Children) Comment on target 8.7: Take immediate and effective measures to eradicate forced labour, end modern slavery and human trafficking and secure the prohibition and elimination of the worst forms of child labour, including recruitment and use of child soldiers, and by 2025 end child labour in all its forms: Violence against children and child labour are closely related. Across the world, violence forces children to work, surrounds children’s working conditions and affects many millions of children who are working, both legally and illegally. The 2006 UN Study on Violence against Children noted that the workplace is among the most difficult settings to address. Although information about the extent of the phenomenon is often weak, the very nature of child labour and its worst forms represents violence against children. The Study recommended that governments should ensure that all possible means of collecting data on child labour should be deployed. I therefore support the suggested indicator under target 8.7: Percentage and number of children aged 5-17 years engaged in child labour, by sex and age group (disaggregated by the worst forms of child labour). 06 Aug, 2015 50

Oliver Herrmann (UNWTO) Please find attached comments by the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) on target 8.9 (and related ones, in particular 12.b) as well as on the suggested list of indicators. UNWTO comments_IAEG-SDG Observers forum.docx Indicators analysis_06082015.xlsx 07 Aug, 2015

Sainarayan Ananthanarayan (ICAO) The UNWTO's indicator on tourism's contribution to GDP and ICAO's indicators on air connectivity utilization will be potent indicators to monitor Target 8.9 since air connectivity contributes more than half of international tourist traffic and expenditure 07 Aug, 2015

Maria Martinho (DESA) Attached are suggested indicators for disability for the SDG goals. The SDG target 8.5 refers explicitly to persons with disabilities. For this target, the following indicator is proposed: Target 8.5 Indicator: Unemployment rate, disaggregated for persons with/without disabilities The attached submission has been produced by UNDESA/DSPD/Secretariat for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It is supported by WHO and has been prepared in consultation with experts from international agencies and disability organizations. Disability indicators to monitor SDGs 7Aug2015 r2.docx 07 Aug, 2015

Tom Slaymaker (UNICEF) UNICEF Comments on July 7th List of Global Indicators The draft list of SDG indicators circulated by UNSD to IAEG members and observers on 7 July provides an excellent starting point for discussion. The following comments build on those submitted on 15 May and take into account issues raised during the first IAEG SDG meeting 1-2 June. Specifically the concern to ensure that proposed global indicators are universally relevant, measurable and reflect the full ambition of the targets proposed by member states. While we 51

support the effort to identify one priority indicator per target, we recognise that for some targets more than one indicator will be needed. Goal 8, Target 8.7 - Child Labour UNICEF has been monitoring child labour for several years, and maintains a database that includes data for more than 100 countries from multiple sources. Discussions with ILO have taken place in the last couple of years to harmonize the ILO and UNICEF databases, estimates and data collection protocols. We therefore suggest listing ILO and UNICEF as co-lead agencies, which would be consistent with the domains that the indicator covers, and will provide an opportunity for UNICEF and ILO to work together. 08 Aug, 2015

Jacqueline McGlade (UNEP) Goal 8 goes beyond employment - SDG is about sustainable growth, so it would is important to include links to SEEA and Inclusive Wealth in Target 17.19 (By 2030, build on existing initiatives to develop measurements of progress on sustainable development that complement gross domestic product, and support statistical capacity-building in developing countries). Inclusive Wealth is calculated regularly and covers more than 140 countries; it can also be used in SDG 12. SEEA and Inclusive Wealth also combine economic and environmental issues - an important consideration for the SDGs. Target 8.4 Improve progressively, through 2030, global resource efficiency in consumption and production and endeavour to decouple economic growth from environmental degradation, in accordance with the 10-year framework of programmes for sustainable consumption and production, with developed countries taking the lead OECD suggests effective tax rate on energy use as an alternative to resource productivity, given that there is no international data collection programme in place yet; this seems practical in light of the fact that energy emissions can be a proxy for efficiency. The only concern is that in many countries the challenge is resource scarcity rather than resource efficiency. Please note that there are data on mining and extractives in this area. If you have any questions about these proposals and information, please don’t hesitate to contact Jacqueline McGlade (UNEP) UNEP Chief Scientist (Jacqueline.McGlade (UNEP)@unep), 09 Aug, 2015

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Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation Shyam Upadhyaya (UNIDO) Goal 9 covers one of the most important chapters of SDG on infrastructure, industrialization and innovation. Selected indicators adequately reflects the targets listed under this goal. Statistical data and related methodology are available in leading international agencies namely UNIDO, ITU, UNESCO and the World Bank. I have no further amendments to make on already suggested indicators. 27 Jul, 2015

Sven Christian Kaumanns (Germany) Please find attached our comments on goal 9 of the suggested list of indicators. 150721_Consultation_StBA_UGR - Goal9.pdf 23 Jul, 2015

Shyam Upadhyaya (UNIDO) True, SDG has economic, social and environmental dimensions. To my understanding, a single target like 9.2 is not supposed to cover all three dimensions. It is related to economic dimension. The employment figure if gender disaggregated may cover social dimensions of inclusiveness. Indicator proposed under 9.4 Carbon emissions per unit of value added covers environmental dimension. Supplementary technical notes SDG9_UNIDO.pdf 23 Jul, 2015

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Rationale: Formal SMEs contribute 33% of GDP in emerging markets, much more if informal enterprises are taken into account; the latter can contribute up to 60% of GDP. The global SME credit gap is estimated at $3.2-3.9 trillion. 45-55 percent of all MSMEs in emerging markets are either un-served or underserved by financial services, without which they cannot integrate into value chains and markets. 29 Jul, 2015

Shyam Upadhyaya (UNIDO) Are these enterprise surveys referred by you conducted by UNCDF or by NSOs? Could you please guide me where can I find the data. I tried unsuccessfully in your website. 01 Aug, 2015

Darah Aljoudar (UNCDF) Enterprise Surveys are conducted by private contractors on behalf of the World Bank. It's a firm-level survey of a representative sample of an economy's private sector. The surveys cover a broad range of business environment topics including access to finance, corruption, infrastructure, crime, competition, and performance measures. Here is the link: http://www.enterprisesurveys.org/ 03 Aug, 2015

Shyam Upadhyaya (UNIDO) Thank you! I am aware of this survey. I only do not know if the data on percentage of SME with a loan or line of credit can be derived from the survey results. If yes, we could strongly propose this indicator. 04 Aug, 2015

Darah Aljoudar (UNCDF) Yes, the survey does provide data on percentage of SME with a loan or line of credit. The indicator available is “Percent of firms with a bank loan/line of credit”•, which can then be disaggregated by firm size, business sector, and geographic region within a country. The survey covers the formal sector for small and medium enterprises (5 or more employees). 06 Aug, 2015

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Saskia Schellekens (SG-Envoy on Youth) The Office of the UN Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth calls for disaggregation of data by age (as well as sex, residence, and other characteristics) for relevant indicators to support the tracking of progress for young people with regards to this goal. 29 Jul, 2015

Shyam Upadhyaya (UNIDO) UNIDO agrees with the above comment to disaggregate data whenever relevant by sex. In case of Goal 9 employment data can be disaggregated by sex and progressively by age group to reveal the trend on youth employment. 01 Aug, 2015

Hiroyuki Ikeda (MIC of Japan) Japan would like to make the following comments: We earnestly exchanged opinions with related ministries and agencies, and we are submitting an attached document. To adopt a broad range of opinions is important for development global indicator for Post-2015 development agenda, and we hope that our opinions will be accepted. [Updated 3 August] Comment from Japan -Goal9, Suggested Indicator for Post2015 agenda.pdf 03 Aug, 2015

Shyam Upadhyaya (UNIDO) Valid point. Actually, there were two indicators proposed: share of small scale industries in total amount of bank loans and the share of small scale industries in total value added. The combination of these two indicators would have allowed to measure the financial services provided compared to their actual contribution to economy. But in the process of selection of indicators based on data availability, NSOs gave lower mark to the financial service indicator. That's how another indicator disappeared. 03 Aug, 2015

Darah Aljoudar (UNCDF) We also agree with Japan on Target 9.3. Earlier in the forum we had suggested an alternative indicator: % of MSMEs with a loan or line of credit. This indicator is available for 135 countries. Here is the link: http://www.enterprisesurveys.org/ (more details are in the forum below) 06 Aug, 2015 55

Sainarayan Ananthanarayan (ICAO) Attached please find ICAO’s contribution to the World Bank’s proposed "Passenger and freight volumes" indicator for the SDG Goal 9, Target 9.1. Passenger and freight volumes indicator goal 9.pdf 06 Aug, 2015

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Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries Sven Christian Kaumanns (Germany) Please find attached our comments on goal 10 of the suggested list of indicators. 150721_Consultation_StBA_UGR - Goal10.pdf 23 Jul, 2015

Lily Talapessy (UNFPA) Dear colleagues, Sharing the UNFPA proposals on goal 10 herewith. Best wishes GOAL 10: INEQUALITIES Target 10.3 Ensure equal opportunity and reduce inequalities of outcome, including by eliminating discriminatory laws, policies and practices and promoting appropriate legislation, policies and action in this regard 

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Percentage of population covered by and accessing social protection schemes, that include basic education and health packages by age, sex, economic status, origin, place of residence, disability and civil status (widows, partners in union outside of marriage, divorced spouses, orphan children) and other characteristics of relevance for each country Existence of policies that promote equal pay for equal jobs irrespective of sex, age, origin and other characteristics of relevance for each country Existence of laws and policies that recognize and address unpaid care work; promote parental leave including paternity leave

Target 10.5 Improve the regulation of global financial markets and institutions and strengthen the implementation of such regulation   

Labor share income or wage share in GDP (UNCTAD) Distribution of income by quintiles, age, sex Distribution of wealth by quintiles, age sex

Target 10.7 Facilitate orderly, safe, regular and responsible migration and mobility of people, including through implementation of planned and well managed migration policies

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Target 10.c By 2030, reduce to less than 3 per cent the transaction costs of migrant remittances and eliminate remittance corridors with costs higher than 5 per cent 

Transaction cost of migrant remittance transfers by country of origin and destination

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Saskia Schellekens (SG-Envoy on Youth) The Office of the UN Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth calls for disaggregation of data by age as well as sex, residence, wealth quintile and other characteristics for relevant indicators to support the tracking of progress in reducing inequalities among youth and by youth vis-a-vis other age groups. This disaggregation of data by age and against other characteristics will support the analyses of youth development and wellbeing of sub-groups within the broader youth population (e.g. indigenous youth, migrant youth, rural adolescent girls etc.) which will be critical to enable the monitoring of progress of the most marginalized youth. 29 Jul, 2015

Hiroyuki Ikeda (MIC of Japan) Japan would like to make the following comments: We earnestly exchanged opinions with related ministries and agencies, and we are submitting an attached document. To adopt a broad range of opinions is important for development global indicator for Post-2015 development agenda, and we hope that our opinions will be accepted. Comment from Japan -Goal10, Suggested Indicator for Post2015 agenda.pdf 29 Jul, 2015

Papa Seck (UN-Women) Dear Members and Observers, In consultation with various stakeholders, here are UN-Women's suggestions for gender-related indicators to monitor the relevant targets in Goal 10. We thank you for your consideration and look forward to your feedback. Gender equality indicators for Goal 10.pdf

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Grace Steffan (OHCHR) The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) calls for the development of more than one indicator per target, if required, in order to measure implementation accurately. To support an informed discussion on the indicators under Goal 10, OHCHR would like to share the following list of indicators and associated metadata. OHCHR proposed indicators SDGs 10 and 16.docx 06 Aug, 2015

Christopher Richter (IOM) Dear colleagues, Please find attached a submission on migration - focusing on target 10.7. The submission is presented on behalf of IOM and DESA, the co-chairs of the Global Migration Group Working Group on Data and Research. It is also supported by the World Bank, in its capacity as Chair of the GMG, as well as the team of Mr. Sutherland, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on international migration. Migration indicators - target 10.7.docx 07 Aug, 2015

Maria Martinho (DESA) Attached are suggested indicators for disability for the SDG goals. The SDG target 10.2 refers explicitly to disability. For this target, the following indicators are proposed: Target 10.2 (social, economic and political inclusion) Indicators: > Percentage of seats held by persons with disabilities in national parliament > Percentage of positions in public institutions (national and local legislatures, public service, and judiciary) held by persons with disabilities > Percentage of government websites which meet the ISO/IEC 40500:2012 of accessibility for Web content > Percentage of population owning a mobile phone, disaggregated for persons with/without disabilities (This indicator is a disability disaggregation of the suggested indicator for target 5.b in the List of proposals released by the IAEG-SDGs on 7 July 2015)

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> Percentage of population with disabilities with internet access, disaggregated for persons with/without disabilities (This indicator is a disability disaggregation of the suggested indicator for target 17.8 in the List of proposals released by the IAEG-SDGs on 7 July 2015) For target 10.4 the following indicator is proposed (could ne alternatively included under target 1.3): Indicator: Percentage of persons with disabilities covered by social protection; or Percentage of persons with disabilities receiving benefits The attached submission has been produced by UNDESA/DSPD/Secretariat for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It is supported by WHO and has been prepared in consultation with experts from international agencies and disability organizations. Disability indicators to monitor SDGs 7Aug2015 r2.docx 07 Aug, 2015

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Goal 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable Kazuko Ishigaki (UNISDR) Dear Members of the IAEG-SDGs, We would like to submit our proposal for disaster-related indicators to contribute to SDG indicator discussion. This proposal is coordinated by UNISDR, and reviewed and contributed by 16 organizations: FAO, GFDRR, IOM, UNCCD, UNDP, UNESCAP, UNESCO, UNFPA, UNHCR, UNOCHA, UNOOSA, UNOPS, UNU, UNWOMEN, WHO and WMO. The paper includes nine indicator proposals for the targets 11.5, 1.5, 13.1, 11.b, 13.2, 13.3, 14.2, 15.3, 2.4, 9.1 and others. We greatly appreciate your attention. FINAL UN Input on disatser-related indicators to SDG (09JULY).pdf Best regards, Kazuko Ishigaki (UNISDR) UNISDR 15 Jul, 2015

Sven Christian Kaumanns (Germany) Please find attached our comments on goal 11 of the suggested list of indicators. 150721_Consultation_StBA_UGR - Goal11.pdf 23 Jul, 2015

Lily Talapessy (UNFPA) Dear colleagues, Sharing herewith the UNFPA proposed indicators for Goal 11. Best wishes GOAL 11: URBANIZATION Target 11.2 By 2030, provide access to safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport systems for all, improving road safety, notably by expanding public transport, with special attention to the needs of those in vulnerable situations, women, children, persons with disabilities and older persons

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Percentage of population within X travel time of health and other vital service delivery points, disaggregated by location, age, sex, disability status and income Data source: census and population survey data, administrative data on service delivery points

Target 11.3 By 2030, enhance inclusive and sustainable urbanization and capacity for participatory, integrated and sustainable human settlement planning and management in all countries Target 11.a Support positive economic, social and environmental links between urban, peri-urban and rural areas by strengthening national and regional development planning Targets 11.3 and 11.a could be covered by the same two indicators:  

Ratio of land consumption rate to urban population growth rate, at comparable scale Data source: satellite imagery (Landsat) and census data (SDSN proposed indicator) Cities with more than 100,000 inhabitants that implement urban and regional development plans integrating population projections and resource needs

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Saskia Schellekens (SG-Envoy on Youth) The Office of the UN Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth calls for disaggregation of data by age (as well as sex, residence, and other characteristics) for relevant indicators to support the tracking of progress for young people with regards to this goal. 29 Jul, 2015

Hiroyuki Ikeda (MIC of Japan) Japan would like to make the following comments: We earnestly exchanged opinions with related ministries and agencies, and we are submitting an attached document. To adopt a broad range of opinions is important for development global indicator for Post-2015 development agenda, and we hope that our opinions will be accepted. Comment from Japan -Goal11, Suggested Indicator for Post2015 agenda.pdf 29 Jul, 2015

Carlos Dora (WHO) Comment from WHO as host to a global database for air quality in cities, used for estimating the global Burden of Disease due to air pollution in urban areas, and to estimate global levels of air pollution (through synthesis with other data sources. Statistical note on air pollution indicators for SDGs FINAL.docx. 62

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Papa Seck (UN-Women) Dear Members and Observers, In consultation with various stakeholders, here are UN-Women's suggestions for gender-related indicators to monitor the relevant targets in Goal 11. We thank you for your consideration and look forward to your feedback. Gender equality indicators for Goal 11.pdf 05 Aug, 2015

Maria Martinho (DESA) Attached are the suggested indicators for disability for the SDG goals. For SDG 11, the following indicators are proposed: Target 11.2 (which explicitly refers to persons with disabilities) > Indicator: Percentage of public transport vehicles meeting the minimum national standards for accessibility by persons with disabilities Target 11.5 > Indicators:  

Percentage of deaths from persons with disabilities among all deaths due to disasters Percentage of injured persons with disabilities among all injured due to disasters

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Percentage of public buildings meeting the ISO 21542:2011 standards on accessibility and usability of the built environment Percentage of public green spaces (parks and recreational facilities) meeting the minimum national standards for accessibility by persons with disabilities

For more details, please see attached submission, which has been produced by UNDESA/DSPD/Secretariat for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It is supported by WHO and was prepared in consultation with experts from international agencies and disability organizations. Disability indicators to monitor SDGs 7Aug2015 r2.docx 07 Aug, 2015 63

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Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns Sven Christian Kaumanns (Germany) Please find attached our comments on goal 12 of the suggested list of indicators. 150721_Consultation_StBA_UGR - Goal12.pdf 23 Jul, 2015

Palm Viveka (Sweden) This goal is very important to make the connection between the economy and the environment. As many countries still lack good environmental statistics it is a big challenge to make harmonised global indicators here. It is a very important area for capacity building. In particular setting up statistics for air emissions and water emissions calculations is very important to follow the development of the environmental and health pressure from the economy. In the OECD mapping of existing OECD indicators that could be used from their data Collections (paper dated 9th of February 2015) there are six indicators that seem to be very good to use - and gradually include more countries than the OECD and BRICS. (They are listed as Production-based CO" emissions from energy, Demand based CO2 emissions from OECD, Demand based material productivitiy, renwable energy supply (as share of total energy supply) , primary waste by sector, and (most importantly!) budgetary support and tax expenditures for fossil fuels. 29 Jul, 2015

Saskia Schellekens (SG-Envoy on Youth) The Office of the UN Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth calls for disaggregation of data by age (as well as sex, residence, and other characteristics) for relevant indicators to support the tracking of progress for young people with regards to this goal. 29 Jul, 2015

Hiroyuki Ikeda (MIC of Japan) Japan would like to make the following comments: We earnestly exchanged opinions with related ministries and agencies, and we are submitting an attached document. To adopt a broad range of opinions is important for development global indicator for Post-2015 development agenda, and we hope that our opinions will be accepted. Comment from Japan -Goal12, Suggested Indicator for Post2015 agenda.pdf

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Thomas Brooks (IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature) Please find attached the metadata for the Red List Index disaggregated for impacts of utilisation (12.2) and for impacts of pollution (12.4), as multi-purpose indicators based on standards and the associated knowledge product mobilised through the Membership, Commissions, Secretariat, and partners of IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature): 2015.07.29 12.2 Red List Index (impacts of utilisation) metadata.docx 2015.07.29 12.4 Red List Index (impacts of pollution) metadata.docx 30 Jul, 2015

Oliver Herrmann (UNWTO) Please find attached comments by the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) on target 12.b (and related ones, in particular 8.9) as well as on the suggested list of indicators. UNWTO comments_IAEG-SDG Observers forum.docx Indicators analysis_06082015.xlsx 07 Aug, 2015

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Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts (Acknowledging that the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is the primary international, intergovernmental forum for negotiating the global response to climate change.)

Sven Christian Kaumanns (Germany) Please find attached our comments on goal 13 of the suggested list of indicators. 150721_Consultation_StBA_UGR - Goal13.pdf 23 Jul, 2015

Palm Viveka (Sweden) Also for this area the suggested indicators in the OECD mapping mentioned under goal 12 would be a very good start. 29 Jul, 2015

Palm Viveka (Sweden) The suggestion from IUCN to include an indicator from the red list on impacts of climate change on threatened species sounds like an interesting idea for 13.1, since climate cgange is an important driving force, the data is already available. Agree with the WB comment on indicator suggested for 13.1 - it is not so easy to define 'adaptive capacity'. UNISDRs suggested indicator may be more clear cut. 29 Jul, 2015

Saskia Schellekens (SG-Envoy on Youth) The Office of the UN Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth calls for disaggregation of data by age (as well as sex, residence, and other characteristics) for relevant indicators to support the tracking of progress for young people with regards to this goal. 29 Jul, 2015

Hiroyuki Ikeda (MIC of Japan) Japan would like to make the following comments: We earnestly exchanged opinions with related ministries and agencies, and we are submitting an attached document. 67

To adopt a broad range of opinions is important for development global indicator for Post-2015 development agenda, and we hope that our opinions will be accepted. Comment from Japan -Goal13, Suggested Indicator for Post2015 agenda.pdf 29 Jul, 2015

Thomas Brooks (IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature) Further to the comment from Sweden on the subject, please find attached the metadata for the Red List Index disaggregated for impacts of climate change, as a multi-purpose indicator towards SDG target 13.1, based on standards and the associated knowledge product mobilised through the Membership, Commissions, Secretariat, and partners of IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature): 2015.07.29 13.1 Red List Index (impacts of climate change) metadata.docx 30 Jul, 2015

Jacqueline McGlade (UNEP) Please find comments on the targets and indicators under Goal 13 Climate Change. Target 13.1 Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries Multipurpose indicator covering climate-related extreme events and other environmental shocks and disasters (Targets 1.5, 2.4, 6.4,11.5,13.1 and 15.3) Percentage of population exposed to climate-related extreme events and other environmental shocks and disasters. This indicator is detailed in UNEP's cross-cutting comments; it is an extension of the UNISDR National Disaster Loss Databases and Preview 1 data flows it can be used to calculate the percentage of the population exposed to the risk of climate-related events and other environmental shocks and disasters and hence vulnerable. In combination with spatial surveys of the population and the global mapping database on agriculture, forestry, ecosystems and protected areas under Goals 2, 11, 14 and 15 and Aichi targets, this indicator can be used to underpin policies actions in Targets 1.5, 2.4, 6.4, 11.5, 13.1, 15.3. (1 UNEP, Grid Geneva, UNISDR, UNDP, WB, Norwegian Geotechnical Institute: http://www.grid.unep.ch/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=47&Itemid=33&lang=e n&project_id=1BDE1705)

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If you have any questions about these proposals and information, please don’t hesitate to contact Jacqueline McGlade (UNEP) UNEP Chief Scientist ( Jacqueline.McGlade (UNEP)@unep ), 09 Aug, 2015

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Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development Sven Christian Kaumanns (Germany) Please find attached our comments on goal 14 of the suggested list of indicators. 150721_Consultation_StBA_UGR - Goal14.pdf 23 Jul, 2015

Palm Viveka (Sweden) OECD propose two indicators; For 14.6 "government financial transfers to fisheries" that can be reported from EOCD countries and that would be a very good start. A problem that is harder to cover with statistics is the illegal fishing - don't know if it is estimated some how by FAO. For 14.1 the suggested indicator from OECD is "emissions of nitrates and phosphorous from agriculture to coastal Waters " from selected OECD countries. Sweden reports such figures to two marine conventions for the Baltic and the Atlantic ocean respectively, through the EPA that comissions the modelling and calculations of these emissions. For 14.3.1 we note that SEEA is mentioned as a framework for marine acidity at representative sampling stations. To our knowledge there is no data collected in this area and so it seems misleading to mention it here. In the list of indicators we need to know about available data sources. What does Priority 1 mean here? 29 Jul, 2015

Saskia Schellekens (SG-Envoy on Youth) The Office of the UN Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth calls for disaggregation of data by age (as well as sex, residence, and other characteristics) for relevant indicators to support the tracking of progress for young people with regards to this goal. 29 Jul, 2015

Hiroyuki Ikeda (MIC of Japan) Japan would like to make the following comments: We earnestly exchanged opinions with related ministries and agencies, and we are submitting an attached document.

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Thomas Brooks (IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature) Please find attached the metadata for two multi-purpose indicators, both of which are based on standards and associated knowledge products mobilised through the Membership, Commissions, Secretariat, and partners of IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature): Red List Index disaggregated for impacts of pollution on marine species (14.1), marine species (14.2), reef-building coral species (14.3), and impacts of utilisation on marine species (14.4) Coverage of important sites for biodiversity by protected areas, disaggregated for marine sites (14.2 and 14.5) 2015.07.29 14.1 Red List Index (impacts of pollution on marine species) metadata.docx 2015.07.29 14.2 Red List Index (marine species) metadata.docx 2015.07.29 14.3 Red List Index (reef-building coral species) metadata.docx 2015.07.29 14.4 Red List Index (impacts of utilisation on marine species) metadata.docx 2015.07.29 14.2 Coverage of Protected Areas (marine) metadata.docx 2015.07.29 14.5 Coverage of Protected Areas (marine) metadata.docx 30 Jul, 2015

Alison Kennedy (UNESCO) Please find attached a slightly revised proposal from the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission hosted by UNESCO for indicators on oceans in Goal 14. These proposals were submitted earlier this year to UNSD via the Technical Support Team for Goal 14 but unfortunately did not include the requested prioritisation. This is now included in the enclosed document and, where appropriate; further explanations are provided where the preferred indicators do not match the suggested indicators in the 7 July proposal being considered by the IAEG-SDGs. If you have any questions about these proposals please don’t hesitate to contact Silvia Montoya, Director of the UNESCO Institute for Statistics ([email protected]) or Julian Barbière, Head of Marine Policy and Regional Coordination in the IOC ([email protected]). Please also copy any questions to Alison Kennedy (UNESCO) ([email protected]) and Juan Cruz Perusia ([email protected]) who represent UNESCO on the IAEG-SDGs. UNESCO_IOC_TST_Oceans_31072015.xlsx 71

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Jacqueline McGlade (UNEP) Overall, UNEP supports several indicators short-listed under Goal 14 (marine and coastal) in the 7 July proposal being considered by the IAEG-SDGs. Some indicators, such as 14.2 and 14.3need refinement for enhanced specificity and applicability. For example, for 14.3, and extension of the parameters included in the indicator would greatly enhance the fit between the target and indicator. Target 14.3 Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels. Indicator: Average marine acidity (pH) measured at agreed suite of representative sampling stations The measurement of pH from an agreed set of sampling stations under the current inventory of Global Ocean Acidification Observing Network platforms needs to be extended to include other parameters such as temperature, salinity, carbon dioxide, total alkalinity, dissolved inorganic carbon, in order to calculate aragonite saturation. To measure the impacts of acidification, the IUCN Red List Index for Corals can then be linked using the SDG Interface Ontology. Other indicators are at Tier III stage, i.e. under development under ongoing efforts. Please find attached a set of comments and background details for selected targets and indicators. As regards target 14c (ocean governance), it is noted that the current indicator in the 7 July proposal being considered by the IAEG-SDGs pre-dates the revised target 14c proposed in the final text for adoption. If you have any questions about these proposals and information, please don’t hesitate to contact Jacqueline McGlade (UNEP), UNEP Chief Scientist ( Jacqueline.McGlade (UNEP)@unep), Ole Vestergaard, Marine and Coastal Ecosystems Branch, Division of Environmental Policy Implementation ([email protected]), or Jirí Hlaváèek, Head, Multilateral Environmental Agreements Support and Cooperation, Division of Environmental Law and Conventions ([email protected]). UN System Template - SDG 14 (UNEP).xlsx 09 Aug, 2015

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Goal 15: Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss Sven Christian Kaumanns (Germany) Please find attached our comments on goal 15 of the suggested list of indicators. 150721_Consultation_StBA_UGR - Goal15.pdf 23 Jul, 2015

Saskia Schellekens (SG-Envoy on Youth) The Office of the UN Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth calls for disaggregation of data by age (as well as sex, residence, and other characteristics) for relevant indicators to support the tracking of progress for young people with regards to this goal. 29 Jul, 2015

Hiroyuki Ikeda (MIC of Japan) Japan would like to make the following comments: We earnestly exchanged opinions with related ministries and agencies, and we are submitting an attached document. To adopt a broad range of opinions is important for development global indicator for Post-2015 development agenda, and we hope that our opinions will be accepted. Comment from Japan -Goal15, Suggested Indicator for Post2015 agenda.pdf 29 Jul, 2015

Thomas Brooks (IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature) Please find attached the metadata for two multi-purpose indicators, both of which are based on standards and associated knowledge products mobilised through the Membership, Commissions, Secretariat, and partners of IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature): Red List Index (15.5) plus also disaggregations for terrestrial & freshwater species (15.1), forestspecialist species (15.2), mountain species (15.4), impacts of utilisation (15.7), and impacts of invasive alien species (15.8) Coverage of important sites for biodiversity by protected areas, disaggregated for terrestrial & freshwater sites (15.1) and for mountain sites (15.4) 2015.07.29 15.5 Red List Index metadata.docx 73

2015.07.29 15.1 Red List Index (terrestrial & freshwater species) metadata.docx 2015.07.29 15.2 Red List Index (forest-specialist species) metadata.docx 2015.07.29 15.4 Red List Index (mountain species) metadata.docx 2015.07.29 15.7 Red List Index (impacts of utilisation) metadata.docx 2015.07.29 15.8 Red List Index (impacts of invasive alien species) metadata.docx 2015.07.29 15.1 Coverage of Protected Areas (terrestrial & freshwater) metadata.docx 2015.07.29 15.4 Coverage of Protected Areas (mountain) metadata.docx 30 Jul, 2015

Tomasz Juszczak (UNFFS) Dear Colleagues, Please find attached UNFF comments on proposed indicators for forest relevant targets under SDG15 UNFF comments on proposed indicators for forest related targets under SDG 15.docx 08 Aug, 2015

Jacqueline McGlade (UNEP) Please find comments on the targets and indicators under Goal 15: Protect and restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation. Approximately 60 indicators do not fit strongly with the target, and from an environmental perspective the priority indicator often provides only a partial reflection of what is intended. In 15.1, additional information can be included which would improve the fit between the indicator and target. Target 15.1 By 2020, ensure the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services, in particular forests, wetlands, mountains and drylands, in line with obligations under international agreements. Current Indicator: Forest area as a percentage of total land area. This is insufficient to meet the requirements of the target. Forests cover 34% of global land surface, so it will be important to include the other key ecosystems and to distinguish between natural and afforested areas. The World Database on Protected Areas http://www.protectedplanet.net provides just such a data source and has metadata at the national up to the global level. Using the coverage of protected areas not only provides information on all key ecosystems but also where conservation is needed, better fitting the target’s purpose. 74

Target 15.3 By 2020, combat desertification, restore degraded land and soil, including land affected by desertification, drought and floods, and strive to achieve a land-degradation-neutral world Multipurpose indicator covering climate-related extreme events and other environmental shocks and disasters (Targets 1.5, 2.4, 6.4,11.5,13.1 and 15.3) This indicator is detailed in UNEP's cross-cutting comments; it is an extension of the UNISDR National Disaster Loss Databases and Preview 1 data flows it can be used to calculate the percentage of land area exposed to the risk of climate-related events including droughts and floods. In combination with spatial surveys of the population and the global mapping database on agriculture, forestry, ecosystems and protected areas under Goals 2, 11, 14 and 15 and Aichi targets, this indicator can be used to underpin policies actions in Targets 15.3. ( 1 UNEP, Grid Geneva, UNISDR, UNDP, WB, Norwegian Geotechnical Institute: http://www.grid.unep.ch/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=47&Itemid=33&lang=e n&project_id=1BDE1705 )

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Goal 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels Jana Schuhmann (UNDP) Six main takeaways on Indicators for SDG 16.pdf Orkin Roubaud Raza - the SHaSA experience.pdf 15 Jul, 2015

Sven Christian Kaumanns (Germany) Please find attached our comments on goal 16 of the suggested list of indicators. 150721_Consultation_StBA_UGR - Goal16.pdf 23 Jul, 2015

Lily Talapessy (UNFPA) Dear colleagues, Happy to herewith share the UNFPA proposed indicators for Goal 16. Best wishes GOAL 16: PEACEFUL SOCIETIES Target 16.1 Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere  

Intentional homocide rate per 100,000 by sex of the victim, by age group, location/region Percentage of the adult population subjected to physical, psychological or sexual violence within the last 12 months, by sex of the victim, by age group, location/region

Target 16.2 End abuse, exploitation, trafficking and all forms of violence and torture against children  

Proportion of children who have experienced any form of violence, by sex of the victim and perpetrator, by age group, by location/region Number of victims of human trafficking per 100,000 people, by sex and age of the victim

Target 16.7 Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels 

Diversity in representation (by sex, AGE, region and other prohibited grounds of discrimination) in state institutions (legislature, government, military and judiciary) compared to national distribution

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Proportion of countries that address young people's multisectoral needs within their National Development Plans and poverty reduction strategies UNFPA COAR database Number of countries with national youth councils or youth parliamentarians Data source: DESA Countries with fully funded youth policies Data source: DESA, UNESCO Percentage of parliamentarians under 35 Data source: DESA

Target 16.9 By 2030, provide legal identity for all, including birth registration 

Percentage of children under 1 whose births have been registered with civil authority UNICEF, WHO, World Bank, UNSD and UNFPA [UNFPA CO-SPONSORED]

Target 16.10 Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements 

Existence of independent national human rights institutions (OHCHR proposal; indicator and metadata already compiled at national level)

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Saskia Schellekens (SG-Envoy on Youth) The Office of the UN Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth: 16.1. supports both indicators that are proposed “ Number of victims of intentional homocide by age, sex, mechanism and where possible type of perpetrator per 100,000 population” and “Conflict related deaths per 100,000 people (disaggregated by age, sex and cause)”• 16.2. supports both indicators that are proposed “Proportion of children who have experienced any physical punishment by caregivers in the past month” and “Number of victims of human trafficking per 100,000 people, by sex and age and form of exploitation”, while also welcoming UNODC proposed indicator “Percentage of young adults aged 18-24 years subject to violence by age 18, by type (physical and sexual)” as well as the indicator proposed by UNICEF “Percentage of young women and men aged 18-24 years who experienced sexual violence by age 18” 16.5. supports proposed indicator “ Percentage of persons who had at least one contact with a public official, who paid a bribe to a public official, or were asked for a bribe by these public officials, during the last 12 months. Disaggregate by age, sex, region and population group”• 16.6. supports the proposed indicator “Primary government expenditures as a percentage of original approved budget”, and while welcoming the other indicator “Percentage of recommendations to strengthen national anti-corruption frameworks (institutional and legislative) implemented”, believes this indicator could be considered under target 16.5. and instead be replaced by the indicator “Proportion of population satisfied with their last experience of public services (disaggregated by age, sex, residence and other characteristics)”. 16.7 supports both indicators that are proposed “Proportions of positions (by age, sex, disability and population groups) in public institutions (national and local legislatures, public service, and 77

judiciary) compared to national distributions.”• and “Proportion of countries that address young people's multisectoral needs with their national development plans and poverty reduction strategies”, while additionally welcoming UNFPA’s proposed indicators (per comment made in this section) 16.9 support the proposed indicator “Percentage of children under 1 whose births have been registered with civil authority” 29 Jul, 2015

Hiroyuki Ikeda (MIC of Japan) Japan would like to make the following comments: We earnestly exchanged opinions with related ministries and agencies, and we are submitting an attached document. To adopt a broad range of opinions is important for development global indicator for Post-2015 development agenda, and we hope that our opinions will be accepted. Comment from Japan -Goal16, Suggested Indicator for Post2015 agenda.pdf 29 Jul, 2015

Jana Schuhmann (UNDP) We would like to share with you the Report of the Virtual Network of Stakeholders for the Development of Indicators on Peaceful Societies, Justice and Effective Institutions for SDG 16. The “Sourcebook on Measuring Peace, Justice and Institutions”• represents a short, current stocktaking of knowledge of a group of experts, the Virtual Network of Stakeholders for the Development of Indicators for proposed SDG 16. In the first section of the sourcebook, after a brief background on the Virtual Network and the SDG16, reflections on recent experiences with indicator collection and use related to peace, justice and institutions are shared. The main section of the report provides guidance on the process of identifying indicators, a brief discussion on types of indicators and their relevance, the importance of complementary and supplementary indicators, a look at disaggregation and concludes with some considerations for implementation. The sourcebook also introduces a small set of 24 indicators that the Virtual Network suggests could be used as global indicators for SDG16 (Box 1, Summary) and 20 to 30 indicators per target that might be considered for national indicators and adaptation at the local level (Annex 1). Report Virtual Network for SDG16 Indicators.pdf 30 Jul, 2015

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Papa Seck (UN-Women) Dear Members and Observers, In consultation with various stakeholders, here are UN-Women's suggestions for gender-related indicators to monitor the relevant targets in Goal 16. We thank you for your consideration and look forward to your feedback. Gender equality indicators for Goal 16.pdf 05 Aug, 2015

Grace Steffan (OHCHR) The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) calls for the development of more than one indicator per target, if required, in order to measure implementation accurately. To support an informed discussion on the indicators under Goal 16, OHCHR would like to share the following list of indicators and associated metadata. OHCHR proposed indicators SDGs 10 and 16.docx 06 Aug, 2015

Marta Santos Pais (SRSG on Violence against Children) Comment on target 16.1: Significantly reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere: In 2012 alone, homicide took the lives of almost 95,000 children and adolescents aged 0 to 19 years of age -- almost one in five of all homicide victims that year. The risk of dying as a result of homicide varies according to a child’s age, with the risk increasing towards adolescence. Child homicide and the protection of children from violence is compounded by high levels of inequality and social exclusion, lack of opportunities, the widespread use of arms, the presence of organized crime and gangs, and a culture of impunity. For many children, life is defined by two words: fear and pain. This is a sad reality, but it is not a fate. I therefore support the suggested indicator under target 16.1: Number of victims of intentional homicide by age, sex, mechanism and where possible type of perpetrator, per 100,000 population. 06 Aug, 2015

Marta Santos Pais (SRSG on Violence against Children) Comment on target 16.2: End abuse, exploitations, trafficking and all forms of violence against and torture of children:

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Target 16.2 recognizes that ending violence against children is essential for sustainable development. Having a clear target on all forms of violence against children helps strengthen global action towards its elimination. Violence against children is a universal concern and takes many forms, it happens in the home, schools, institutions, community and workplace. Sadly, many children are polyvictims, subject to several forms of violence at the same time or serially. The complex nature of violence against children presents a formidable methodological challenge to identify indicators to measure progress on Target 16.2. Three indicators have been proposed for 16.2: 1. Percentage of young adults aged 18-24 years who have experienced violence by age 18, by type (physical, psychological and/or sexual) 2. Percentage of children aged 1-14 years who experienced any physical punishment by caregivers in the past month 3. Percentage of young women and men aged 18-24 years who experienced sexual violence by age 18 These proposals have emerged from the input of a range of different stakeholder groups. All are excellent candidates as proxy indicators to measure progress across the range of manifestations of violence against children. Indicators two and three are undeniably relevant. At the same time, in view of the breadth of different manifestations of violence to which children are exposed, I recognize the particularly strong value of the first proposed indicator: Percentage of young adults aged 18-24 years who have experienced violence by age 18, by type (physical, psychological and/or sexual). With its comprehensive and far-reaching nature, this suggested indicator is particularly robust as it attempts to capture several different forms of violence -- physical, psychological and/or sexual -rather than being limited to one of these significant forms of violence. In recent years, there has been major progress in developing methodologies to measure these types of violence against children using household surveys that have been conducted in a range of different national contexts, including most recently in the African and Asian regions. The results of these surveys have informed initiatives to raise awareness of the scale of violence against children, as well as to form baselines for action, including the enactment of legislation and the development of national plans of action and programmes of prevention and response. I believe that the new Sustainable Development Agenda should encourage and strengthen the development of methodologies to measure progress, and in this regard we should capitalize on work already done in relation to violence against children. I would be happy to share with IAEG colleagues more information on these current methodologies. 06 Aug, 2015

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Comment on 16.3: Promote the rule of law at the national and international levels and ensure equal access to justice for all: Resources are increasingly being invested in access to justice as part of global, regional and national agenda on human rights and the rule of law but only a limited portion of these resources are devoted towards extending the benefits to children. Children are rarely considered as a distinct priority, and actors can sometimes assume that general efforts to enhance access to justice will automatically enable children to enjoy this human right. This overlooks the fact that children require special protection as a result of their vulnerability and often on their inability to access justice on their own, and this can be realized only with measures specially adapted to their age, gender, and maturity and evolving capacities. Very little is known globally about the experience of children as they try to seek counselling, access justice institutions for their care and protection, or to report or obtain redress for violations of their rights; about how child-friendly justice systems are to be understood and effectively used by children; or about how equipped adults and professionals are to support children in these processes. Provided that the indicator is disaggregated by age and sex and captures experiences of accessing a fair formal, informal, alternative or traditional dispute mechanism, I support the suggested indicator under target 16.3: Percentage of victims of violence in the previous 12 months who reported their victimization to competent authorities or other officially recognized conflict resolution mechanisms (also called crime reporting rate). 06 Aug, 2015

Marta Santos Pais (SRSG on Violence against Children) Comment on 16.9: By 2030, provide legal identity for all, including birth registration: Birth registration is crucial to building a protective environment for children and ensuring there is a solid foundation for safeguarding their civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights. I therefore strongly support the suggested indicator under target 16.9: Percentage of children under 5 whose births have been registered with a civil authority 06 Aug, 2015

Alison Kennedy (UNESCO) Please find attached a note on the indicators proposed by UNESCO for Target 16.10 on freedom of information. If you have any questions about these proposals please don’t hesitate to contact Silvia Montoya, Director of the UNESCO Institute for Statistics ([email protected]) or Guy Berger, Director of UNESCO's Division of Freedom of Information and Media Development( [email protected] ) .

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Please also copy any questions to Alison Kennedy (UNESCO) [email protected] Juan Cruz Perusia ( [email protected]) who represent UNESCO on the IAEG-SDGs. UNESCO_Target 16_10.docx 07 Aug, 2015

Maria Martinho (DESA) Attached are suggested indicators for disability for the SDG goals. For SDG 16 , the following indicator is suggested: Target 16.9 > Indicator: Percentage of children under 5 whose births have been registered with civil authority, disaggregated for children with/without disabilities For more details, please see the attached submission, which has been produced by UNDESA/DSPD/Secretariat for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It is supported by WHO and has been prepared in consultation with experts from international agencies and disability organizations. Disability indicators to monitor SDGs 7Aug2015 r2.docx 07 Aug, 2015

Tom Slaymaker (UNICEF) UNICEF Comments on July 7th List of Global Indicators The draft list of SDG indicators circulated by UNSD to IAEG members and observers on 7 July provides an excellent starting point for discussion. The following comments build on those submitted on 15 May and take into account issues raised during the first IAEG SDG meeting 1-2 June. Specifically the concern to ensure that proposed global indicators are universally relevant, measurable and reflect the full ambition of the targets proposed by member states. While we support the effort to identify one priority indicator per target, we recognise that for some targets more than one indicator will be needed. UNICEF supports the priority indicator identified under this target i.e. percentage of children under 5 who’s births have been registered with a civil authority. UNICEF has been monitoring Birth Registration for more than a decade and is committed to working with others to progressively expand and improve data collection and reporting on this issue. 08 Aug, 2015

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UNICEF Comments on July 7th List of Global Indicators The draft list of SDG indicators circulated by UNSD to IAEG members and observers on 7 July provides an excellent starting point for discussion. The following comments build on those submitted on 15 May and take into account issues raised during the first IAEG SDG meeting 1-2 June. Specifically the concern to ensure that proposed global indicators are universally relevant, measurable and reflect the full ambition of the targets proposed by member states. While we support the effort to identify one priority indicator per target, we recognise that for some targets more than one indicator will be needed. Goal 16, Target 16.2 -- End all forms of violence against and torture of children UNICEF supports the priority indicator identified under this target i.e. children aged 1-14 years who experienced any physical punishment by caregivers in the last month. However, given that the target aims to address all forms of violence against children, we strongly recommend including an additional indicator on sexual violence which is a universally important issue. The coalition of child focused agencies working on child rights has proposed ‘percentage of young women and men aged 18-24 years who experienced sexual violence by the age of 18’. This indicator is already routinely collected in international household surveys. 08 Aug, 2015

Jacqueline McGlade (UNEP) Please find attached comments on goal 16 IAEG-SDG UNEP Goal 16 07_08_2015.pdf 09 Aug, 2015

Umar Serajuddin (World Bank) Dear Colleagues, Taking the opportunity to put forth World Bank's proposal to consider an alternative indicator for target 16.9. For indicator 16.9.1, the World Bank suggests considering the following: Percentage of children under 1 whose births have been registered with civil authority which is in line with national laws/guidelines Rationale: The proposed indicator - Percentage of children under 5 whose births have been registered with civil authority - is not in line with the Global CRVS investment plan which the World Bank, WHO developed in consultation with several agencies and countries last year. http://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/health/publication/global-civil-registration-vital-statisticsscaling-up-investment . The UN Principles and Recommendations for a Vital Statistics System states that birth registration should be "immediate" (where defined, this is usually 7-30 days); up to 12 months is viewed as "late registration" and beyond 12 months is "delayed registration." Many 83

countries are using this to define their own laws. Measurement of implementation should be consistent with this. The source of data would be: Civil registration (preferably), household surveys, and census 09 Aug, 2015

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Goal 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development Sven Christian Kaumanns (Germany) Please find attached our comments on goal 17 of the suggested list of indicators. 150721_Consultation_StBA_UGR - Goal17.pdf 23 Jul, 2015

Darah Aljoudar (UNCDF) UNCDF would like to propose another indicator for Target 17.1: Indicator: Percentage of payments that are made electronically, by payment value and number of payments Source: World Bank Payments Group Rationale: When payments are made electronically, costs are reduced and leakages minimized, resulting in greater resources available for government investment in priority areas. In Mexico for example, paying salaries electronically has resulted in annual savings of 3.3% of its total expenditure on wages, pensions and social transfers (representing $1.27 billion per annum). Additionally, the shift to electronic payments contributes to formalization which enhances the tax base and domestic resource mobilization. 29 Jul, 2015

Lily Talapessy (UNFPA) Dear colleagues, Happy to contribute the UNFPA proposed indicators for Goal 17 herewith. Best wishes GOAL 17: MOI Target 17.18 By 2020, enhance capacity-building support to developing countries, including for least developed countries and small island developing States, to increase significantly the availability of high-quality, timely and reliable data disaggregated by income, gender, age, race, ethnicity, migratory status, disability, geographic location and other characteristics relevant in national contexts. 

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Detail: The ability of National Statistical Offices and other bodies within countries to report on the diversity of SDG indicators is itself a measure of capacity, particularly when we think about the eventual complexity of the indicator framework as well as the points of disaggregation. Right now, a number of the existing indicators are calculated or modeled at global level, and the purpose of this indicator is to measure the shift in that calculation process to the national level. 

Proportion of countries that regularly collect essential data on the population Data source: Global statistical monitoring systems associated with the different data types. UNDESA, World Bank, UNFPA , UNICEF [UNFPA CO-SPONSORED]

Detail: Essential data on the population is defined as data generated by: Census -- regularly defined as every five to 10 years and in line with internationally agreed guidelines. Civil registration and vital statistics -- regularly defined as births, deaths and civil status registered and reported continually as relevant for national context. Surveys -- regularly defined as every three to five years: demographic and health surveys (DHS or MICS), labour force surveys, living standards surveys, household income and expenditure surveys. 29 Jul, 2015

Saskia Schellekens (SG-Envoy on Youth) The Office of the UN Secretary-General's Envoy on Youth calls for disaggregation of data by age (as well as sex, residence, and other characteristics) for relevant indicators to support the tracking of progress for young people with regards to this goal. 29 Jul, 2015

Hiroyuki Ikeda (MIC of Japan) Japan would like to make the following comments: We earnestly exchanged opinions with related ministries and agencies, and we are submitting an attached document. To adopt a broad range of opinions is important for development global indicator for Post-2015 development agenda, and we hope that our opinions will be accepted. Comment from Japan -Goal17, Suggested Indicator for Post2015 agenda.pdf 29 Jul, 2015

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We thank you for your consideration and look forward to your feedback. Gender equality indicators for Goal 17.pdf 05 Aug, 2015

Maria Martinho (DESA) Attached are the suggested indicators for disability for the SDG goals. The SDG target 17.18 refers explicitily to disability and the following indicator is proposed: Target 17.18 Indicator: Percentage of countries with data for all disability related indicators and disability disaggregation of the SDG framework, in the last 5 years For Target 17.8, the following disability disaggregation is proposed (could be included alternatively under 10.2): Target 17.8 Indicator: Percentage of population with disabilities with internet access, disaggregated for persons with/without disabilities The attached submission has been produced by UNDESA/DSPD/Secretariat for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It is supported by WHO and has been prepared in consultation with experts from international agencies and disability organizations. Disability indicators to monitor SDGs 7Aug2015 r2.docx 07 Aug, 2015

Darah Aljoudar (UNCDF) On behalf of UNCTAD and GEF, UNCDF would like to clarify the following: In the List of Proposals dated 7 July 2015, all the Goal 17 targets include at least one or two indicators that list UNCDF as a contributor. These indicators have been proposed based on an extensive consultative process co-lead by UNCTAD, UNCDF and GEF. The co-leads consulted across more than 20 international agencies and compiled a list of 250 indicator proposals for Goal 17 targets. After broad consultations among the agencies, the agencies agreed on a list of 1-2 priority indicators per target for Goal 17 that do no not widen the scope of targets and are also SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound) For example targets 17.6 and 8 were jointly proposed by experts at ITU, UNCTAD and WIPO; and Targets 17.10 to 17.12 were jointly proposed by ITC, WTO, UNCTAD and World Bank.

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