National Climate Change Stakeholder Consultations

(Pre-COP 21 preparation and Communication of South Africa’s INDC)

Climate Change and Air Quality

Project Inception Meetings with Provinces

Gauteng Climate Change Forum – 24 June 2015

TABLE OF CONTENTS • Purpose of the presentation• Policy Context• Background• UNFCCC decisions informing work on INDCs• What is an INDC?• Why is it important? • What considerations will be taken in putting together our INDC• Work scope on adaptation• What process has been followed thus far?

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PURPOSE OF THE PRESENTATION • To present the on the concept of Intended Nationally Determined

Contributions (INDCs).• To source inputs on the preparations for the planned stakeholder

consultation.

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NATIONAL POLICY CONTEXT

• Constitution• National Climate Change Response Policy (NCCRP)• NEMA• National Development Plan – vision 2030 (NDP)• The New Growth Path (NGP)• Industrial Policy Action Plans (IPAP)• Government priorities• Integrated Resource Plan (IRP)

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Background• The international negotiation of a new legal agreement under the

UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) that is applicable to all for the period from 2020 onwards is scheduled to be completed by December 2015 at COP 21 in Paris;

• 1/CP.19 para 2b invited all Parties to initiate Intended Nationally Determined Contributions;

• 1/CP.20 (Lima call for climate action) para14 provided Further guidance on type of Information;

• Communicate INDCs well in advance of COP 21;• South Africa has initiated the process of researching and preparing

its nationally determined contribution, for consultation and engagement with national stakeholders, prior to submission in advance of the Paris COP 21”.

WHAT IS AN INDC?

• It is the country’s intended contribution, determined by the country - nationally, it is a contribution towards meeting the global goal.

• Puts forward what countries can do post 2020 as part of their contributions in responding to the climate change challenge.

• It is integral to the 2015 agreement – to be concluded at COP 21 in Paris.

• 1/CP. 17: Durban Platform for Enhanced Action called for Enhanced action respective to: mitigation, adaptation and the provision of finance, technology and capacity-building support.

• 1/CP.19 Para 2b – on “national homework”• Assessment of the aggregated INDC after 1st of October versus the

global goal of 2 degrees relative to pre-industrial era.

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WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?• Mitigation, adaptation, socio-economic elements (clean jobs,

sustainable economic growth, transformation i.t.o jobs, rural-urban migration etc.).

• Emissions levels influencing temperature increases – have disproportionate effects to the developing countries.

• INDC has to be country driven as the implementation of the commitment will ultimately be done at a local and provincial levels.

• It could be binding – subject to the level of ambition projected, especially by developed countries/ durability of the 2015 agreement.

• Each country will be expected to report in future on progress made against its INDC.

• South Africa subscribes to the idea of a multilateral rules based regime, presenting an INDC is a testament to this idea.

• Implementing the INDC will require an effort across sectors of the economy.

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WHY IS IT IMPORTANT: Headlines“Even though Gauteng had reasonable amounts of rain over the weekend, it was enough. Farmers are suggesting that the continued dry weather could lead to substantial increases in food prices over the next 12 months.”

“According to the KZN Department of Agriculture, there are several steps that one can take to manage weeds, pests and diseases. These are basic steps that one can do while waiting for a professional assistance .To manage pests in vegetable crops, the department suggests that one must select a cultivar with resistance to or reasonable tolerance of the diseases or nematodes found in your area.”

“Renewable or alternative energy is the way to go as it has less or no emissions, it reduce negative climate change impact and reduces electricity pressure from the grid.”

“Basa njengoMagogo, Mbawulas”

“Large parts of the country’s summer-grain production region, notably North West and the eastern and northern Free State, have experienced crippling dry conditions amid extreme temperatures since the start of the year.”

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STRUCTURE OF SA’s INDC

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SCOPE OF WORK ON ADAPTATION INDC

• Look at existing policy, strategy and implementation process; Required policy and governance arrangements to deal with adaptation efforts; Aspirational goals for consideration of adaptation in development planning.

• Adaptation needs and costs based on priority adaptation sectors and selected extreme weather events [refer to matrix]

• Identify programmes and projects being implemented, including those that may be necessary for the period 2020-2030 - quantify adaptation investments in the last 5 years

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SA INDC Preparation

Research

DEA Project Team

Ms Judy Beaumont DDG:CC&AQM Outreach Programme ManagersMr Maesela Kekana Chief Director: International

Climate Change Negotiations

Mr Stephan Paulus GIZ: Climate Support Programme

Project Sponsor (Provincial Conferences

Mr Mkhuthazi Steleki

Directo: Climate Change Development and International Mechanisms

(Provincial Conferences – Project Manager)

Ms Dineo Ngobeni Director: Office of the DDG Project co-ordinator

Ms Irene Koenze Deputy Director: Admin Support

Project Administration

Objectives…Partnering with provinces to:•Raise public awareness around climate;

•Information and consultation on United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) negotiations and Paris COP 21;

•Consultation on SA’s Intended National Determined Contribution to the global effort on GHG reduction and adaptation;

•Showcase South Africa’s climate change response efforts at local, provincial and national levels.

Arrangements for Stakeholder Engagement Event

• Proposed that Provinces lead the process, in partnership with DEA.

• Focused Stakeholder Consultation / Public Meeting/Imbizo format proposed, with media participation

• Scheduled from end of June – August 2015;

• Limited funding secured through GIZ to cover some costs for the conferences;

• Proposed that organising task team be set up for each Provincial meeting, including reps from Province, DEA, GIZ

- for logistical and content preparations;

- provide budget for major costs (venues, transportation, etc).

Required Outcomes for Inception Meeting

1. Briefing to province on INDCs and process

2. Establishment of Provincial Project Steering Committee

3. Confirmation of Roles and Responsibilities

4. Selection of 3 proposed provincial dates

5. Identification of proposed host Municipality to guide venue selection

6. Discussion of Budget contributions

The next steps