TOWARD AN ACTION PLAN FOR GREEN GROWTH IN MYANMAR

EEPSEA

Policy Dialogue on a transition to a green economy in South East Asia

Ho Chin Min City, 06/03/15

Context

&

Vision

TOWARD AN ACTION PLAN FOR GREEN GROWTH IN MYANMAR

CONTEXT

Emergency on

Human rights,

Ethnic conflicts,

Rule of law and

Democratic transition

CONTEXT

Substantial economic assets: 8% GDP annual growth rate Large amount of natural resources Domestic market of 50 million consumers Strong regional integration

CONTEXT

And substantial environmental issues: Climate change Deforestation Threats on biodiversity Soil degradation Urban sprawl…

VISION

Current opening to foreign investments carries as much hopes as dangers…

So we can’t afford to wait for building a path toward sustainable development.

This is a strategic momentum where long term policies are being drafted, where lessons can be learned from abroad

FUNDERS

About 100 stakeholders from every category of Myanmar’s civil society…

… Exchanging views not only with key Ministries and Local authorities…

… But also with Political parties and Members of the Parliament

Field visits…

… And special events

What’s next? Conference in June 2015 to display the National Action Plan for Green Growth A monitoring committee in Nay Pyi Taw, with representatives of the Platform, including delegates from key ministries and UN agencies A new Committee that will focus on CSR issues, growing in Myanmar Implementation of initiatives from the Platform (Organic fair, Solar Energy Alliance…) More special events: strong voice at COP21?

HOPES & CHALLENGES

HOPES & CHALLENGES

Raising awareness

HOPES & CHALLENGES

Convincing decision makers

HOPES & CHALLENGES

Implementing solutions

GEGG Center of excellenceGEGG Center of excellence

Green Village Award?

Organic Fair?

Solar Energy Alliance?

THANK YOU!