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Source: The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) | Dec 28, 2023

Conference of the Parties (COP28) Event Highlights Urgent Need to Accelerate Development and Implementation of National Adaptation Plans

The 3rd UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries in Rwanda in June 2024 will offer further opportunities to integrate adaptation planning into development frameworks

The urgent need to accelerate the development and implementation of national adaptation plans (NAPs) – crucial to strengthening resilience to climate change at the national level – was in focus at a COP28 event that brought together high-level representatives of governments and intergovernmental organizations at the initiative of UN Climate…

Source: The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) | Nov 10, 2023

Consultative Group of Experts Advances Transparency Efforts for Climate Reporting

Interviews with national experts from Cuba and Zambia regarding institutional arrangements for transparency reporting have also been published

The Consultative Group of Experts (CGE) reviewed their annual workplan and prepared a progress report for submission to the Subsidiary Body for Implementation at their 10th meeting held last month. The CGE emphasized their commitment to assisting developing country Parties in meeting their climate reporting obligations under the enhanced transparency…

Source: The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) | Nov 03, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Climate Action: Technology Mechanism supports transformational climate solutions

The Biosphere Reserves as Observatories for Climate Change Adaptation in Southern Africa (Be-Resilient), for example, uses AI to predict flooding patterns in Mozambique

Artificial intelligence (AI) can make substantial contributions to climate-resilient and low-emissions development. UN Climate Change’s Initiative on Artificial Intelligence for Climate Action (#AI4ClimateAction) explores the role of AI as a powerful tool for advancing and scaling up transformative climate action in developing countries. In line with the call by UN…

Source: The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) | Oct 21, 2023

Regional Dialogues on Transparency: Unlocking Ambition for National Climate Action in Africa

The dialogue, organized under the #Together4Transparency initiative in the run-up to the UN Climate Conference (COP28) in Dubai, was hosted by UN Climate Change and the Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT), in collaboration with the Africa NDC Hub and UNDP

Strengthening national capacity to enhance reporting on climate action and building momentum towards the submission of first biennial transparency reports (BTR) were the objectives of the second Africa Dialogue on the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF). Held in September at Africa Climate Week 2023, the dialogue focused on the first BTRs,…

Source: The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) | Oct 08, 2023

Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Climate Week 2023: Driving Regional Action on Climate Change

The global stocktake, which concludes at COP28, is an opportunity to critically assess where the world stands on climate action and to chart the course forward through increased ambition and action to limit global warming to 1.5°C

The second-ever Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Climate Week opened today, with a packed schedule of events designed to shine a spotlight on challenges and solutions in a region that is among the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Taking place in Riyadh from 8-12 October and…

Source: The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) | Sep 13, 2023

Governments must seek win-win synergies by tackling climate and sustainable development crises together, urges expert group report

Among positive examples referenced, in Kenya, the Climate Change Department conducted an SDG impact analysis of the proposed measures of the National Climate Change Action Plan for 2018-2022

A groundbreaking report by a group of independent experts released today by the United Nations outlines steps governments should take to maximize the impact of policies and actions by tackling the climate and sustainable development crises at the same time, creating synergies. The expert group, with fourteen diverse members co-led by Luis Gomez-Echeverri,…

Source: The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) | Sep 04, 2023

Africa Climate Week 2023: Charting a Fresh Course for Climate Action

ACW will also build momentum towards positive and impactful outcomes at the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE)

The Africa Climate Week 2023 (ACW) welcomes policymakers, practitioners, business and civil society representatives from 4 to 8 September 2023 in Nairobi, in parallel to the Africa Climate Summit on 4-6 September, both hosted by the Government of Kenya. As the world grapples with the urgent challenges posed by climate…

Source: The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) | Aug 31, 2023

Harnessing National Systems of Innovation for Climate Action

Kenya has also introduced legislation to ensure that bioethanol is altered so that it cannot be misused as a harmful beverage

A new report explores how National Systems of Innovation (NSI) play a central role in countries’ effort to boost innovative technologies. These can be crucial instruments that nations can deploy to tackle the accelerating climate emergency while boosting sustainable development. The report, titled ‘Good practices and lessons learned on the setup and implementation of National…

Source: The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) | Apr 12, 2023

Leaving No One Behind in the Transition Towards a Low-Carbon Economy

In Nigeria, for example, just transition needs to be seen through the lens of adapting to the impacts of climate change

Shifting to a low-carbon economy can unlock new jobs and opportunities but it must be done in a way that is as socially and economically fair as possible for everyone, according to on-the-ground case studies contained in a new report from UN Climate Change. “To ensure no one is left behind, countries…

Source: The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) | Nov 17, 2022

United Nations Climate Change High-Level Champions: Contribution of the ‘All of Society’ Global Climate Action Agenda at Conference of the Parties (COP27)

This included the launch of the African Cities Water Adaptation Fund, an African-led insurance commitment to provide cover for up to USD 14 billion in climate losses

The UN Climate Change High-Level Champions took stock of the contribution of non-State actors at the UN Climate Change Conference COP27 at a special event this evening, wrapping-up a two week programme of more than 50 events. Across the two weeks, the Champions supported and delivered a wide range of…

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