Review and Analysis of the LCA Negotiating Text in the Light of the Specific Circumstances of Africa

AMCEN Secretariat/UNECA

October 2009

www.uneca.org

AMCENPre-COP 15 Technical Session

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Outline of the Presentation

Rationale and objective of the review

Analysis and Recommendations

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Rationale and objective of the review

Length of the Negotiating text and complexity of issues

Issues at stake for Africa: need to participate in collective effort: build resilience 3 priorities: adaptation to CC; sustainable development; poverty

eradication Need for strong and focused financial support

Need to deepen understanding of the implications for Africa

Need for policy recommendations

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Rationale and objective of the review

Outline of the Report

General context of the negotiations and the review

Analysis of the negotiating text and review of African concerns and positions

Review of proposals/options

Possible negotiating scenarios and policy options

Conclusions and Policy recommendations

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Analysis and Recommendations

Shared Vision: focus on long-term cooperative action Need to undertake negotiations on SV on 2 principles:

Equity Historical responsibilities and common and differentiated

responsibilities

Adaptation and means of implementation Need to focus on actions: urgent and immediate needs Need for adaptation costing capacities Establishment of regional centres

Mitigation Keep a firewall between mitigation commitments and mitigation actions (NAMAs) No differentiation Cooperative sectoral approaches: need to consider further and prepare sectoral

studies

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Finance

Support revenue raising mechanisms based on auctions and levies Support Mexican proposal if amended Developed countries to honour past commitments Direct access

Technology development and transfer More focus on extending renewable energies Ensure access to energy and energy services Focus on sustainable development and poverty reduction

Capacity building Need of immediate and urgent actions Develop capacities of negotiators Develop a strong proposal

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Analysis and Recommendations

Thank you!

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