TACC Training Module 8 Strengthening Information Exchange and Taking Action 1

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 support Territorial 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)

Strengthening Knowledge, Communication and Information Exchange cont... 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) Green Growth Knowledge Platform For more UN learning platforms: UN 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 –  UN REDD -  Adaptation Learning Mechanism  United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change  Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change  UNEP Climate Change page  UNEP-Grid Arendal  World Bank Climate Change Portal  FAO Climate Change portal  Climate Action Network  News from Climate Wire

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