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31ST OCTOBER, 2011 – 1ST NOVEMBER, 2011 IN DAR ES
SALAAM – TANZANIA{AN EUROPEAN CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVE –
(ICBR)}:
PRESENTATION BY ONDURI MACHULU FRED
ASSISTANT COMMISSIONERHEAD/POLICY AND PLANNING
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRSUGANDA
Background o Genesis of Least Developed Countries(LDCs)
in the context of the United Nations Convention on Climate Change(UNFCCC)
COP 6, 2000 in the Netherlands , the Hague COP 7 and the Marrakesh AccordNational Adaptations Programmes of
Action (NAPA) Process – Current Status, Best practices and Challenges)
Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) Synergies in Adaptation Financing for Adaptation
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National Adaptations Programmes of Action (NAPA) preparation and implementation status, best practices and challenges
Summary of key issues for consideration in negotiations (out standing issues for consensus)
Recommendations Conclusion
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COP 6 that was held at the Hahue in the Netherlands marked the beginning of effective consideration of Article 4.9, which is specific for LDC
The Article urges Developed Country Parties to give special consideration to LDCs while providing support in Development and transfer of Technology and finances
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The Marrakesh Accord marked the beginning of effective operationalisation of the Article 4.9 by:
Establishing the LDC Work program that consisted of the following elements:
Supporting preparation and the implementation of the National adaptation Program of action (NAPA)
Strenghthening where needed establishing the National climate change Secretariat and Focal point
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Providing training in negotiation skills and language
Development and transfer of Technology, particularly adaptation technology
Strengthening meteorological services including information mobilisation, management and dissemination
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In Marrakesh the Least Developed Countries fund was established to support the implementation of the LDC work programme
National Adaptation Program of Action was prioritised as most important to address the urgent and immediate Adaptation needs of the LDCs
The Least Developed Countries Expert group (LEG) was established with specific task of providing guidance and technical support to LDCs in their NAPA process
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Global Environmental Facility (GEF) was assigned the task of managing the LDCF and channeling the funds to the LDCs through its Implementing Agencies (IAs)
In addition to channeling Funds the IAs were also charged with providing guidance to the LDCs in the NAPA process and in accessing funds from the GEF
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National Adaptations Programmes of Action (NAPA) preparation and implementation Current status, best practices and challenges
Decision 28/CP7 established the NAPA process
The NAPA process was divided into Preparation and Implementation Phases
Preparation include consultation with the stakeholders and production of the NAPA document with all the national adaptation priorities
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The LDCs were each provided with 200,000 USD to support the preparation and submission of the NAPA document
The LDCs lead the NAPA process in collaboration with the GEF and its Implementing Agencies
About 48 LDCs submitted request for financial support for the NAPA process
45 LDCs have completed and submitted their NAPA for consideration for the implementation Phase
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About 10 LDCs have their PIFs and PPG endorsed by the GEF Council and are now developing full scale NAPA projects
LEG in collaboration with the GEF and its IAs produced the Annotated Guidelines and Step by Step Guide to help the LDCs in their NAPA preparation and implementation respectively.
LDCs participated in regional training on the use of the guidelines and project development
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NAPA best Practices Enhanced awareness on climate change
and adaptation Application of consultative and
participatory approach Country ownership emphasized Mainstreaming adaptation in the National
programs Capacity building through regional
workshops Copying strategy and experience sharing
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Challenges of NAPA Limited level of awareness on climate
change and adaptation Inadequate capacity related to project
formulation and accessing of funds Changing composition of LDC NAPA and
negotiation teams Inadequate funding for the NAPA process
(LDCF)
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PurposeFinance all the elements of the LDC work including the NAPA process.
AccessThe Funding for the NAPA process from the LDCF is accessed through the IAs using the modified House rules of the GEF
Current state of funding in the LDCFThe total requirement is about 2 bn USD while the LDCF has approximately 400 million USD
Challenges Adequacy, timely access, predictability and complex GEF criteria including inadequate IA capacity
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Link between National Adaptation Plan (NAPs) and NAPA
National Adaptation plan is yet to be implemented. Decision on key issues is still awaited. NAPs is supposed to address medium and long term adaptation needs of all developing countries
NAPA addresses the urgent and immediate adaptation needs of LDCs
Linkages: NAPS, NAPA and Adaptation Both NAPs and NAPAs constitute adaptation,
which is a priority for LDCs
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LDCF Established in 2001during COP7 in Marrakesh to fund all
elements of the LDC work program. Voluntary contribution from the Developed County Parties
Adaptation Fund (AF) It is to finance medium and Long term adaptation needs of
all Developing country Parties including LDCs. Its source is 2% proceeds from the CDM projects
Fast Track Finance A pledge by Developed Country Parties that emerged from
Copenhagen to raise 30 bn USD by end of 2012Long Term Finance - Green Climate Change Fund (100 m USD) Proposal to improve on mobilisation and delivery of finances
for climate change. Modality is still being discussed Balance allocation between Adaptation and mitigationOther Sources (Bilateral, National Budgets, Private Sector)
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Finance How to guarantee adequate, consistent and
predictable funding for LDCs especially for adaptation
Propotions of different funding windows that could be allocated to LDCs
Level of inclusion of LDCs in participation in the management of the different funds for adaptation
Operationalisation, Composition of and LDC Participation in the Standing Committee
Funding of the other elements of the LDC work programme
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Adaptation Adaptation is the Priority of LDCs, however
mitigation may also be addressed in order to minimise high future costs of adaptation
LDCs deserve special treatment for accessing funds from adaptation Fund
LDCs should be represented adequately in the Adaptation Committee. Composition still under negotiation
Adaptation Committee should be operationalised in Durban
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Clean Development Mechanism LDCs have not benefited enough from the
CDM Need for capacity building to enable LDCs
participate effectively in the CDM 2% proceeds from the CDM is supposed
to be allocated to Adaptation Fund How much of this should go to LDCs
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Adaptation Fund Proportion of allocation to LDCs Direct access: further definition required.
LDCs prefer it More training to develop projects and
access the AF.
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NAPAs Further assistance to the parties that have
not completed preparation of their NAPAs Training of LDCs in the implementation of
their NAPAs. How to ensure that GEF Mobilises and
provides more funds for the full implementation of NAPAs and other elements of the LDC work program
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NAPs is valuable for pursuance of the medium and long term adaptation needs of LDCs
NAPs should not kill the NAPA process but supplement/complement it
LDCs may embark on the NAPs process in parallel with the NAPAs taking into consideration the lessons learnt from the NAPA process
Need for guide for NAPs process for both LDCs and other Developing countries
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LDCs should advocate for more resources to be put in the LDCF
LDCs should seek partnership with other relevant negotiating blocks on issues that are dear to their heart
LDCs should unite and speak with one voice especially on controversial issues
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