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Introduction to a Territorial Approach to
Climate Change
TACC Training Module 1
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Objectives of the Module
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Raise the importance of addressing climate change
at the sub-national level
Summarize objectives, programme areas and
activities of the global TACC initiative
Introduce expected workshop outcomes, structure
and methodology
Territorial Approach to Climate Change - Phase 1
Overview
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Section 1: Introduction to the Climate Change
Challenge from a Sub-national Perspective
Section 2: Introduction to the Territorial Approach to
Climate Change Initiative
Section 3: Workshop Objectives, Structure and
Methodology
Territorial Approach to Climate Change - Phase 1
Overview
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Section 1: Introduction to the Climate Change
Challenge from a Sub-national Perspective
Section 2: Introduction to the Territorial Approach to
Climate Change Initiative
Section 3: Workshop Objectives, Structure and
Methodology
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The Growing Importance of
Climate Change
“Climate change, and how we address this issue,
is a defining issue of our era.”
Ban Ki-moon, Secretary General of the United Nations, 2007
“Local governments have a critical role to play in the fight against
climate change – National and local governments must work more
closely together in tackling climate change if the world is going to
mount an effective response to the problem.”
Ban Ki-moon, 2009
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The Climate Change Challenge in a
Nutshell
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Average temperature of the earth has risen by
0.74 degrees Celsius since 1900
Expected to rise by about 4 o C by mid-century if
no action is taken
Temperature rise results in extreme weather events
and impacts (e.g. flooding, droughts, sea level rise,
etc.)
Human action mainly responsible for observed and
projected climate change
Risk of major economic and social disturbances
particularly in developing countries
Swift action required to:
 Reduce the causes of climate changes (mitigation)
 Prepare for the impacts of climate change
(adaptation)
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The Need to Take Concerted Action
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Climate change requires concerted
action at multiple levels and by
different actors…
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International, national, sub-national and
local level of governance
Different sectors (e.g. agriculture, energy,
transport, etc.)
Government, private sector and civil
society
Developed and developing country
(based on common but differentiated
responsibilities)
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Why is Climate Change Important from
a Sub-national Perspective?
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Climate related challenges are directly
experienced at the sub-national level
Many planning and investment decisions are taken
at the sub-national rather than national level
Global climate change action creates opportunities
for green development
Investment opportunities to support climate resilient
and low carbon development
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Defining the Sub-national Level
of Governance
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Many countries have multiple levels of governance,
ranging from national to local
Sub-national governance level refers to governance units
below the national level
Depending on the country, sub-national governments may
include two levels:
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Regions, states, provinces, prefectures, territories, etc.
Municipal and local governments
In federal system at least two levels of governance exist
below the national level
In some countries, municipal governments are directly
below national governments
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The 2009 Copenhagen Climate Change
Conference from a Sub-national Perspective
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Unprecedented participation of subnational authorities in Copenhagen
(about 4000)
Climate Summit for Mayors, Copenhagen
attracted majors from around the world
Many official side events highlighted the
importance of sub-national action
The Copenhagen Conference did not
adopt a new global climate change
deal…..
….but provided significant momentum for
sub-national action on climate change
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The 2010 Cancun Climate Change Conference
(COP 16) from a Sub-national Perspective
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In the run-up to COP 16, local governments gathered at
the World Mayors Climate Summit 2010, Mexico City,
where cities worldwide engaged voluntarily in the Global
Cities Climate Covenant (the Mexico City Pact)
Recognition of sub-national/ local governments as key
governmental stakeholders in global climate change
efforts
References to sub-national/ local governments in the
COP16 Decision on the “Outcome of the Work of the Ad
Hoc Working Group on Long-term Cooperative Action
under the Convention”
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Overview
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Section 1: Introduction to the Climate Change
Challenge from a Sub-national Perspective
Section 2: Introduction to the Territorial Approach
to Climate Change Initiative
Section 3: Workshop Objectives, Structure and
Methodology
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TACC: A Global Partnership to Support
Sub-national Climate Change Action
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Partnership of UN organizations, sub-national authorities and
associations of regions
Recognition that climate change requires enhanced action at the
sub-national level
Focus on integrating climate change into sub-national planning
and investment decision-making
Launched at the 2008 World Summit of Regional Governments
on Climate Change in Saint-Malo (France)
Spearheaded by UNDP and UNEP within the UN System and
expanded in 2009 to include UN HABITAT and UNITAR
Sub-national projects expected to leverage significant direct
investments
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Regional Associations and Other
TACC Partners
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Global Forum for Associations of Regions (FOGAR)
Assembly of European Regions (ARE)
International Association of Francophone Regions (AIRF)
Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR)
Network of Regional Governments for Sustainable
Development (NRG4SD)
The Northern Forum
The Climate Group
Organization of Latin American Intermediary
Governments (OLAGI)
Individual sub-national authorities worldwide
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Global TACC Objective
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Increase resilience to climate change impacts and
reduce carbon footprint in sub-national territories…
...by empowering sub-national governments in
developing countries and countries with economies
in transition to take action on climate change
mitigation and adaptation
...within a sustainable development and poverty
reduction context.
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TACC Programme Areas
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Awareness raising workshops for groupings of subnational authorities
Planning and investment projects at the subnational level
 Preparation
of Integrated Territorial Climate Plans
(ITCP)
 Implementation of priority projects at the territorial
level
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Workshops for Groupings of
Sub-national Authorities
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Series of awareness-raising workshops in 2010-2011
Target groups: sub-national and central governments,
private sector and civil society
Workshops cover priority topics relevant for subnational authorities
Help facilitate identification of sub-national territories
to develop an ITCP
Goal to reach 500 sub-national authorities worldwide
Workshops supported by UNEP within the global TACC
programme framework
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Objectives of the Workshops Series
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Review international climate change policy developments from a
sub-national perspective
Raise awareness and facilitate knowledge sharing concerning
climate change action
Share knowledge and tools relevant for strengthening climate
change science, adaptation, mitigation, and financing at the subnational level
Explore fostering of a green economy at the sub-national level
Catalyze interest in developing Integrated Territorial Climate
Plans (ITCP)
Explore opportunities for sustained knowledge-sharing and
capacity development
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Regional Workshops in 2010
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Uganda, June 2010
Albania, June 2010
Mexico, August 2010
Thailand, August 2010
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TACC Pilot Projects at the
Sub-national Level
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Departments of Canelones, Montevideo and San
José in Uruguay (ongoing)
In preparation: pilot regions in Albania, Colombia,
Senegal, Uganda and Algeria
Planned: pilot regions in Peru, Nigeria, Egypt,
China and Ethiopia
Exploratory discussions: pilot regions in Jordan,
Indonesia, Samoa, Macedonia and Morocco
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Components of Sub-national
TACC Projects
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Preparation of Integrated Territorial Climate Plans (ITCP)
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Establish partnership platform
Prepare climate change scenarios
Identify adaptation and mitigation options
Assess priority finance needs
Prepare climate resilient and low carbon road map
Development and implementation of priority projects
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Develop projects identified through ITCPs
Mobilize financial investment, including new sources of
environmental financing
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Expected Outcome of Projects at the
Sub-national Level
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Capacity to:
 identify risk and opportunities related to climate change
 contribute to the implementation efforts of national
governments
 integrate climate change into development planning at
the sub-national level
 identify, sequence and combine financial mechanisms to
fund climate change and development projects
 generate a pipeline of investment-ready and creditworthy projects
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Overview
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Section 1: Introduction to the Climate Change
Challenge from a Sub-national Perspective
Section 2: Introduction to the Territorial Approach to
Climate Change Initiative
Section 3: Workshop Objectives, Structure and
Methodology
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What Does the Workshop Try to
Achieve?
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That participants will have enhanced knowledge and
understanding concerning…
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International climate change policy and its implications for
national and sub-national action
Causes and effects of climate change and how to access sources
of credible scientific information
Objectives, benefits and methods of developing an ITCP within a
multilevel governance framework
Fostering sustained capacity development, including human
resource and skills development
Sources and mechanisms of financing available to support subnational action
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Questions for the Workshop…
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Do sub-national authorities have sufficient
information about international and national
climate change processes and initiatives?
Are climate data and models available to assess
vulnerability at the sub-national level?
Are capacities sufficient for sound adaptation and
mitigation planning?
Which actions need coordination with the national
level?
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Questions for the Workshop…
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When is a proactive stance possible?
Which financial sources and tools are available to
support sub-national climate change action?
How can sub-national authorities effectively
contribute to international climate change
processes?
Any other important questions?
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Workshop Structure
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Session 1: Introduction to the Territorial Dimension of Climate
Change
Session 2: Climate Change Science, Causes and Impacts
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Session 3: International Climate Change Policy Framework
Session 4: Climate Change Adaptation
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Session 5: Mitigating Climate Change
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Session 6: Integrated Planning and Governance to Address
Climate Change
Session 7: Financial Sources to Support Climate Change Action
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Session 8: Strengthening Information Exchange and Taking Action
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Workshop Methodology
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The workshop is divided into several sessions each
of which have specific objectives
Sessions are introduced by an introductory
presentation (35-45 minutes)
Participant knowledge is elicited through
presentations, panel discussions and open dialogue
For specific sessions break-out groups foster more
in-depth interaction
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