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Strengthening Information Exchange and
Taking Action
TACC Training Module 8
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Objectives of the Module
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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
Planning and Implementing Climate Change
Activities
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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
Territorial Approach to Climate Change - Phase 1
Planning and Implementing Climate Change
Activities cont…
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What are the major challenges faced by subnational 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…
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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
Planning and Implementing Climate
Change Activities cont…
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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
Strengthening Knowledge, Communication and
Information Exchange
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What are the key challenges in accessing relevant information for subnational authorities?
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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?
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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
Strengthening Knowledge, Communication
and Information Exchange cont...
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What role can sub-national authorities play in strengthening
knowledge base and information exchange?
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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?
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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
Strengthening Knowledge, Communication
and Information Exchange cont…
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What channels of communication can be used
for outreach activities?
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Media
Publicity events/campaigns
Workshops and seminars
How can effective north-south and south-south
collaboration be fostered?
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Source: Meritmedia
Active participation in networks of sub-national
authorities (E.g. Nrg4SD, ICLEI, others)
Territorial Approach to Climate Change - Phase 1
Learning and Knowledge Platforms
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-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
Territorial Approach to Climate Change - Phase 1
Relevant websites
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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
Territorial Approach to Climate Change - Phase 1
Getting Commitments for Action
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What commitments for action
are participants willing to
take?
Source: treebankingllc.com
Territorial Approach to Climate Change - Phase 1