TACC Training Module 8

Strengthening Information Exchange and Taking Action

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Objectives of the Module

Territorial Approach to Climate Change - Phase 1

Raise questions relevant for enhancing action on climate change at the sub-national level

Foster consideration of follow-up action by participants

Planning and Implementing Climate Change Activities

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

Territorial Approach to Climate Change - Phase 1

Planning and Implementing Climate Change Activities cont…

What are the major challenges faced by sub-national authorities in undertaking climate change related actions?

For instance: Lack of recognition of climate change

issues at National and local level Poor cross-sectoral participation National Development Plans and Practices

not conducive to climate change related actions

Lack of funding and technical supportTerritorial Approach to Climate Change - Phase 1

Planning and Implementing Climate Change Activities cont…

Territorial Approach to Climate Change - Phase 1

What kind of support is required by sub-national authorities to promote climate change activities?

For instance: Support from National

Governments Devolved authority Expertise Financial assistance

Source: Wonderware

Planning and Implementing Climate Change Activities cont…

Territorial Approach to Climate Change - Phase 1

What follow-up actions can sub-national authorities take in the short and long run to address climate change?

Examples Limit consumption and ecological footprint Modify public consumption and waste disposal

patterns Enact regulations to curb emissions Ensure that the Climate Change integrated

plans are actually implemented

Strengthening Knowledge, Communication and Information Exchange

Territorial Approach to Climate Change - Phase 1

What are the key challenges in accessing relevant information for sub-national authorities?

For instance: Lack of knowledge on where/how to get the relevant information Inappropriate packaging of the information Lack of evidence-based information appropriate at sub-national

level

How can the knowledge base and information sharing be strengthened amongst sub-national authorities?

For instance: Research and Knowledge generation targeted to sub national

level Climate Change experts/groups within departments Collaboration with academic institutions Documentation of existing knowledge including traditional,

indigenous knowledge Active participation in networks of sub-national authorities (E.g.

Nrg4SD, AER, others)

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Territorial Approach to Climate Change - Phase 1

What role can sub-national authorities play in strengthening knowledge base and information exchange?

For instance: Create Public awareness by making relevant information

available to the public Help the population to generate and document relevant

knowledge Act as a bridge between the local populations and national

policymakers, ensuring that they learn about each other’s roles and concerns

How can sub-national authorities promote stakeholder participation?

For instance: public meetings involving local authorities, NGOs and

educators facilitate public-private partnerships engage major groups: businesses, local communities, women’s

groups, etc.

Strengthening Knowledge, Communication and Information Exchange cont…

Territorial Approach to Climate Change - Phase 1

What channels of communication can be used for outreach activities?

For instance: Media Publicity events/campaigns Workshops and seminars

How can effective north-south and south-south collaboration be fostered?

For instance: Active participation in networks of sub-

national authorities (E.g. Nrg4SD, ICLEI, others)

Source: Meritmedia

Learning and Knowledge Platforms

Territorial Approach to Climate Change - Phase 1

Knowledge Centre on Cities and Climate Change (K4C)

 www.citiesandclimatechange.org

Green Growth Knowledge Platform

 www.greengrowthknowledge.org

For more UN learning platforms: www.uncclearn.org/knowledge-platformsUN CC: Learn :The One UN Training Service Platform on Climate Change is a collaboration of UN agencies to foster knowledge sharing and strengthening of country-driven climate-change learning and skills development in Member States

Relevant websites

Territorial Approach to Climate Change - Phase 1

Gateway to the UN System’s work on Climate Change – http://www.un.org/wcm/content/site/climatechange/gateway

UN REDD - http://www.un-redd.org/ Adaptation Learning Mechanism

 http://adaptationlearning.net United Nations Framework Convention on Climate

Change www.unfccc.int Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

www.ipcc.ch UNEP Climate Change page

www.unep.org/themes/climatechange/ UNEP-Grid Arendal www.grida.no/climate/ World Bank Climate Change Portal

http://sdwebx.worldbank.org/climateportal/ FAO Climate Change portal

http://www.fao.org/climatechange/en/ Climate Action Network www.climatenetwork.org News from Climate Wire www.climatewire.org

Getting Commitments for Action

Territorial Approach to Climate Change - Phase 1

What commitments for action are participants willing to take?

Source: treebankingllc.com