European Commission DG Development

Implications of recent policy developments on DG Development

climate change activities

Post Copenhagen Practical consequences for Europe

Tuesday March 23th, 2010Résidence Palace, Brussels

Walter KennesDG Development

Head of Sector Environment and Natural Resources

European Commission DG Development

Opportunities offered by Lisbon Treaty

No fundamental difference for climate and development policies, that reflect a mixed competence

Development policy is not subordinated to other policies

Important practical differences because of the EEAS (many details to be worked out, like programming task)

Delegations are now of the EU

European Commission DG Development

Options for strengthening the EU’s impact at programming level

EU to speak and act more with one voice (more difficult with 27 than with 15)

Exploit economies of scale in delivery of support

Apply the principles of aid effectiveness and division of labour

Simplify/streamline programme implementation

European Commission DG Development

Global Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Fund (GEEREF)

Fund of funds to provide global risk capital through private investment for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in developing countries

Resources provided on ENRTP budget as well as by Germany and Norway

Priority to channel to small projects (wind, hydro, solar, geothermal, biomass)

Technical support facilty created for training and support activities

During 2009 two participations signed: India and other Asian countries (€12.5 m) and South Africa (€10 m)

GEEREF team at the European Investment Fund

European Commission DG Development

The Global Climate Change Alliance

Two pillars:Two pillars:

Promote political dialogue on climate change between the EU and most vulnerable and poor developing countries partners: we share the same interest = build alliances towards an ambitious international climate agreement

Enhance financial cooperation in pilot countries in the area of climate change

European Commission DG Development

PROGRESS in dialoguePROGRESS in dialogue Joint declarations on Climate Change approved

between the EU and various regions most vulnerable to climate change: Africa, Caribbean, Pacific respectively in 2008 ACP group in 2009 Asian LDCs/SIDS foreseen in May 2010

Promote converging of visions on climate policy and joint work

High level dialogues foreseen during 2010 up to Cancun in December 2010

GCCA

European Commission DG Development

GCCA

Ongoing Financial COOPERATIONOngoing Financial COOPERATION

Support LDCs & SIDS: 95 M€ for 20 countries for: Support adaptation to CC in main sectors

(agriculture, water, etc) Support pilots on deforestation (REDD) Increase capacity for a better access to CDM Disaster risk reduction Integration of CC in development strategies

Support regional approaches: 40 M€ for ACP to increase capacity of reg institutions in the identified priorities

European Commission DG Development

Thank you for your attention