Strengthening Information Exchange and Taking Action

1. Strengthening Information Exchange and Taking Action TACC Training Module 8 1

2. Objectives of the Module • Raise questions relevant for enhancing action on climate change at the sub-national level • Foster consideration of follow-up action by participants Territorial Approach to Climate Change - Phase 1

3. 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

4. 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 support Territorial Approach to Climate Change - Phase 1

5. Planning and Implementing Climate Change Activities cont… • 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 Territorial Approach to Climate Change - Phase 1

6. Planning and Implementing Climate Change Activities cont… • 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 Territorial Approach to Climate Change - Phase 1

7. Strengthening Knowledge, Communication and Information Exchange • 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) Territorial Approach to Climate Change - Phase 1

8. Strengthening Knowledge, Communication and Information Exchange cont... • 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. Territorial Approach to Climate Change - Phase 1

9. Strengthening Knowledge, Communication and Information Exchange cont… • 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 Territorial Approach to Climate Change - Phase 1

10. Learning and Knowledge Platforms Territorial Approach to Climate Change - Phase 1

11. Relevant websites • 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 Arendalwww.grida.no/climate/ • World Bank ClimateChange Portal http://sdwebx.worldbank.org/climateportal/ • FAO ClimateChange portal http://www.fao.org/climatechange/en/ • Climate Action Network www.climatenetwork.org • News from Climate Wire www.climatewire.org Territorial Approach to Climate Change - Phase 1

12. Getting Commitments for Action • What commitments for action are participants willing to take? Source: treebankingllc.com Territorial Approach to Climate Change - Phase 1