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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We should be ready to collectively defend our agreed positions.

Thank you!!!

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