Transcript Introduction to a Territorial Approach to Climate Change TACC Training Module 1

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
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Overview
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Section 1: Introduction to the Climate Change
Challenge and Green Economy from a Subnational Perspective
Section 2: Role of Sub-national authorities in
promoting a Green Economy and addressing
Climate Change
Section 3: Introduction to the Territorial Approach to
Climate Change (TACC) Initiative
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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 surface temperature rose by 0.89°C from
1901 to 2012.
Expected rise in global temperature of 3°C or more
by the end of the century
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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A Green Economy
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Improved human well-being and social equity, while
significantly reducing environmental risks and
ecological scarcities
 low
carbon
 resource efficient
 socially inclusive
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Driven by socially inclusive investments that reduce
carbon emissions and pollution, enhance energy and
resource efficiency, and prevent the loss of
biodiversity and ecosystem services
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Key Findings Green Economy Report
(2011)
A Green Economy:
 Recognizes the value of, and invests in, natural capital
 Is central to poverty alleviation
 Creates jobs and enhances social equity
 Substitutes renewable energy and low-carbon technologies for
fossil fuels
 Promotes enhanced resource and energy efficiency
 Delivers more sustainable urban living and low-carbon mobility
 Grows faster than a brown economy over time, while
maintaining and restoring natural capital
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The Need to Take Concerted Action
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The transition to a Green Economy and
response to climate change require
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 moving towards a green economy
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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Overview
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Section 1: Introduction to the Climate Change
Challenge and Green Economy from a Sub-national
Perspective
Section 2: Role of Sub-national authorities in
promoting a Green Economy and addressing
Climate Change
Section 3: Introduction to the Territorial Approach to
Climate Change (TACC) Initiative
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What can Sub-national Authorities do to
transition towards a Green Economy?
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Apply the “polluters pays” principle and get cost
recovery for water/waste management services
Mobilize large scale financial resources by
catalyzing and leveraging private investment
(through green incentives, brown taxes)
Stimulate eco-innovation, environmental
technologies and green businesses
Sustainable public procurement – leading to longterm demand and incentive to invest
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What is the Role of Sub-national
Authorities in the UNFCCC Process?
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The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change is
an international agreement with autonomous states
being members/parties
Sub-national authorities do not participate directly in
the negotiations, but opportunities for indirect
participation include:
 Participation
as members of national delegations
 Participation through an observer association
 Participation in side events
 Informal discussions/lobbying
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Why is Adaptation Relevant at the
Sub-national Level?
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Impacts of climate change are directly felt at the
sub-national/local level
Local authorities are the first to receive the
complaints/requests from the affected population
Most adaptation actions will be deployed at the
local level
Adaptation measures have direct benefits for local
population and ecosystems
Sub-national/local development planning well
suited to integrate adaptation
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Why is Mitigation Relevant for Subnational Authorities?
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Planning decisions with mitigation potential often
taken at the sub-national level, for example
 Public
transport
 Local energy supply
 Energy efficient buildings and construction
 Waste disposal sites
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Sub-national level can become front-runners in
promoting a green economy
Significant potential to reap co-benefits (e.g. health
benefits of reduced air pollution)
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Setting the Framework for Local Climate
Change Plans
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Engaging stakeholders
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Understanding local climate change contribution and impacts
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Analyze patterns of vulnerability to identify key locations and groups for
building resilience
Participatory strategic planning for climate change
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Identifying climate threats and measuring the contribution of the city to
climate change
Assessing vulnerable places, people and sectors
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Ensuring that all relevant parties are aware of the challenge of climate
change and committed to addressing it
Mobilizing stakeholders to create an overall vision for responding to climate
change
Monitoring and evaluation
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Ensure the desired outcomes are achieved
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Planning and Implementing Climate Change
Activities at Sub-National Level
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In what ways can sub-national authorities
incorporate climate change planning at the
territorial level?
Examples:
 Integrate
climate change priorities into existing
development policies and plans
 Design integrated climate change plans
 Be consistent with the national development priorities
and needs
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Overview
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Section 1: Introduction to the Climate Change
Challenge and Green Economy from a Sub-national
Perspective
Section 2: Role of Sub-national authorities in
promoting a Green Economy and addressing
Climate Change
Section 3: Introduction to the Territorial Approach
to Climate Change (TACC) Initiative
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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
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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 sub-national
climate change policies and plans 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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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
Needs Assessment Survey (2010) among more
than 100 sub-national authorities: low to
medium levels of awareness (UNEP)
 Awareness raising workshops for groupings of
sub-national authorities (UNEP)
 Projects at the sub-national level to develop
low emission and climate resilient development
plans (UNDP)
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Workshops for Groupings of
Sub-national Authorities
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Series of awareness-raising workshops in 2010-2012 and
beyond
Objectives:
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Review international climate change policy developments from a subnational perspective
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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 low emission and climate resilient
development plans
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Regional Workshops in 2010-2012
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Belarus, June 2013
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Azerbaijan, November 2012
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Ukraine, May 2012
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South Africa, March 2012
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Philippines, February 2012
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South Korea, November 2011
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Egypt, January 2011
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Uruguay, November 2010
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Mexico, August 2010
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Thailand, August 2010
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Uganda, June 2010
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Albania, June 2010
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TACC Workshop Modules
http://www.uncclearn.org/tacc
1: Introduction to the Territorial Dimension of Climate Change
2: Climate Change Science, Causes and Impacts
3: International Climate Change Policy Framework
4: Climate Change Adaptation
5: Mitigating Climate Change
6: Integrated Planning and Governance to Address Climate Change
7: Financial Sources to Support Climate Change Action
8: Strengthening Information Exchange and Taking 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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Further resources
http://www.uncclearn.org/tacc
http://www.unep.org/greeneconomy
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