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To Durban and Beyond

Sustainability Challenge 16September 2011 Highway Africa Conference, 2011. To Durban and Beyond. OVERVIEW. BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT SOUTH AFRICA’S CLIMATE POLICY RESPONSE OVERVIEW OF THE NEGOTIATIONS AND SA POSITION CLIMATE CHANGE OUTREACH AND MOBILISATION.

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To Durban and Beyond

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  1. Sustainability Challenge 16September 2011 Highway Africa Conference, 2011 To Durban and Beyond

  2. OVERVIEW • BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT • SOUTH AFRICA’S CLIMATE POLICY RESPONSE • OVERVIEW OF THE NEGOTIATIONS AND SA POSITION • CLIMATE CHANGE OUTREACH AND MOBILISATION

  3. SA’s hosting of the UNFCCC COP 17/ CMP 7 entails: Formal Negotiations (mainly open to country delegations) UN accredited Side events ( open forums for everyone accredited – country delegations, recognised major groups & agencies) Rest of the interested parties falling outside of the 2 categories??? • Opportunity to engage, forge partnerships, showcase etc. outside the UN precinct

  4. The Story – in a few words (no pictures) Climate Change is a threat to sustainable development, also an opportunity to build international competitiveness, new economic infrastructure, sectors and activity; create prosperity and jobs; transform our economy and society; reduce poverty; improve health and quality of life for all In 2008, government announced that it would develop a national climate change response policy that would, among others map a socio-economic transition to a climate resilient and low-carbon economy with a view of enhancing our economic competitiveness as part of a pro-growth, pro-development and pro-jobs strategy The hosting of CoP 17/CMP7 demonstrates South Africa’s constructive engagement in the international negotiations, and provides an opportunity to showcase our climate change response initiatives, raise awareness and outreach on climate change and leaving a green legacy for the conference

  5. The Response- White Paper on Climate Change The White Paper presents the South African Government’s vision for an effective climate change response, and the long-term, just, transition to a climate resilient and low-carbon economy and society. South Africa’s response to climate change has two objectives: Make a fair contribution to the global effort to stabilise greenhouse gas concentrations so as to ensure that average global temperature do not increase to dangerous levels Effectively manage unavoidable climate change impacts through interventions that build and sustain South Africa’s social, economic and environmental resilience and emergency response capacity.

  6. White Paper on Climate Change In terms of adaptation, the climate change response policy includes a risk-based process to identify and prioritise short- and medium-term adaptation interventions to be addressed in sector plans. The process will also identify the adaptation responses that require coordination between sectors and departments and it will be reviewed every five years such agriculture and water. For the immediate future, sectors that need particular attention are water, agriculture and forestry, health, biodiversity and human settlements, specifically how shifts in climate will impact those economic, social and resource sectors Resilience to climate variability and climate change-related extreme weather events will be the basis for a future approach to disaster management

  7. White Paper on Climate Change On mitigation, a national emissions trajectory, against which the combined national impact of mitigation actions will be measured. In this trajectory South Africa’s emissions will peak in the period 2020-2025, remain stable for around a decade, and decline thereafter. The adoption of a National Carbon Budget (NCB) for the country is central to the mitigation response, with the inaugural budget to be adopted within 2 years of the publication of this policy and reviewed biennially thereafter. A mechanism to translate the desired emission reduction outcomes for each sector and sub-sector of the economy into company level desired emission reduction outcomes for companies above a minimum threshold of emissions, as well as the timing of sector contribution to the 34% deviation from BAU and 42% by 2020, 2025 respectively

  8. White Paper on Climate Change Although every attempt was made to meet the publicised June/July 2011 completion date, this was not possible due to an number of reasons including delays in initiating an finalising consultation processes, with formal comment period, parliamentary hearings, NEDLAC discussions Currently the draft White Paper is being subjected to intensive government and high-level key stakeholder engagements and inputs during July, August and early September 2011 with final editing taking place in September 2011 Cabinet reviews the draft and approves its publication as government policy by end-October 2011

  9. Internationally, the global response to climate change is guided by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and its Kyoto Protocol South Africa has committed to engaging in the UNFCCC with a view of securing a binding, multi-lateral international agreement that is, Inclusive, fair and effective thus upholding multilateralism in dealing with climate change It is South Africa’s view that, the international regime should balance priority between adaptation and mitigation responses; with an appropriate development - climate response balance recognising development needs of developing countries

  10. 4. OVERVIEW OF NEGOTIATIONS AND SA POSITION [2] The global shift in global power and economics, has led to a reconsideration of the architecture of a global climate regime, with two paradigms emerging The first paradigm is that of a comprehensive regime where developed countries commit to a top-down legally binding emission reduction targets, based on a multilateral rules based system, i.e. Current Kyoto architecture The second paradigm is that of incremental progress regime with a bottom-up approach to emission reductions, based on national circumstances with a potentially weaker multilateral obligation. At the center of these competing paradigms is international competitiveness and trade, as well as how to define the role of emerging economies in a changing world

  11. 4. OVERVIEW OF NEGOTIATIONS AND SA POSITION [4] • Mexico hosted CoP16/CMP6 of the UNFCCC in Cancun last year, and the Cancun Agreement decisions have 3 types of outcomes: • reflecting agreements that have been reached thus far e.g. Adaptation Framework, Green Climate Fund, Technology Mechanism, Response Measure Forum • processes to elaborate the governance and operational procedures of these agreed to aspects, such as work programme on loss and damage, Green Climate Fund, etc • elements that do not yet have full agreement are transferred to Durban e.g. Legal Form, Second Commitment Period, Intellectual Property Rights, and Equity

  12. 4. OVERVIEW OF NEGOTIATIONS AND SA POSITION [5] • Cancun did not address the key equity related political questions which have stalled progress in the negotiations • The legal form of the Convention outcome & therefore the continuation of Kyoto whether it’s a 2 Treaty type legally binding outcome (2nd CP under Kyoto); a single treaty type legally binding outcome (replace Kyoto); no legally binding outcome (kill Kyoto) • The level of ambition sufficient to prevent dangerous climate change in the form of a long term global emission reduction goal (2050) and a global peaking year; upfront common carbon accounting rules; supplementarity or limiting the use of offsets by Annex1 (A1) for compliance purposes • The fair allocation of burden and cost in the form of addressing, means of implementation support to developing countries; comparability of effort and compliance among developed countries; fair share of carbon space or time for developing countries to transition; fair treatment of Intellectual Property Rights for the global climate commons

  13. 4. OVERVIEW OF NEGOTIATIONS AND SA POSITION [6] The first scenario is not possible as there is no sufficient time to negotiate another instrument for non-KP Parties, whereas the second and third scenarios are plausible, even though the third scenario would not be desirable for South Africa as it would mean the demise of the Kyoto Protocol and lower possibility of avoiding dangerous climate change Emerging scenarios for a future climate change regime , the first scenario is the Kyoto Protocol architecture scenario, where developed country Parties enter a second commitment period, with non-KP countries committing to a future legally binding agreement under the Convention The second scenario is that of a provisional application of the 2nd commitment period of the KP with comparable obligations for non-KP Parties, followed by a transitional period after the 2015 review when a future regime has been agreed to A third scenario is that of Durban deciding on a transitional period with effectively no KP-based obligations starting in 2012 and running until the end of the review in 2015.

  14. OVERVIEW OF NEGOTIATIONS AND SA POSITION • South Africa envisages a two track legally binding outcome that under the: • Convention provides for: • legally binding targets for Annex I Parties • ACTIONS for Non Annex I Parties • Legally binding support by developed countries • Legal framework for adaptation • Kyoto Protocol where: • the 2nd Commitment Period- for the 2CP to come into effect Parties will need to deposit or inscribe their commitments under the annex B of the KP; • level of ambition as per science to avoid dangerous climate change • Time / space for developing countries to transition to low carbon economies, and adapt to unavoidable impacts

  15. Mobilisation and Outreach

  16. “COP 17 SA Climate Change Response Expo (CCR Expo) • Sector “Pavilions” subdivided according to • Key focus areas based on best practice

  17. CCR Expo - The Venue The COP delegate transport hub The so-called “Island Site” Every day, COP delegates will walk from the transport hub across a parking lot known as the Centrum Site through the registration and security area to the ICC

  18. CCR Expo - A grand pavilion around green city solutions from South Africa, Africa and the world Entrance Conference Area Local Government exhibits Local Government exhibits eCar / eChopper exhibit Local Government exhibits Local Government exhibits Sustainable Cities Roadshow Kids Drawing Gallery

  19. 5. EXHIBITIONS BY SECTOR DEPARTMENTS [4] • Department of Trade and Industry will showcase: • green industry, economic development and industrial competitiveness; • consumer protection; • trade and investment; • participation in international trade negotiations; and • resource efficiency and cleaner production. • Department of Water Affairs will exhibit : • projects on water in social and economic development; • South Africa’s water related challenges and achievements and plans for responding to the impact of climate variability and change; and • facilitate an exchange of views on water challenges in the African context through the African Ministerial Council on Water (AMCOW).

  20. LEGO City Model at Gugu Dlamini park will attract local kids and families and expose them to cities challenges and solutions • Located in close proximity to the Tree of Hope and the Local Government Pavilion within the Gugu Dlamini Park • A small inflatable structure set up close to the main Lego exhibit will act as a fully immersive interactive space giving children the opportunity to come and draw their vision of a sustainable city • Containing a smaller Lego build area inside to provide people with the opportunity to revisit their childhood and build a smaller version of a sustainable city together with professional • LEGO model builders • Specific key communication developed will aid in driving traffic to the • exhibit, drawing the clear link between the Lego and the • Children’s Drawings gallery and sustainable cities

  21. OUTREACH AND MOBILISATION PROGRAMME [1] • DEA has sought to use the COP 17 profile to increase public awareness in communities • Currently undertaking Public Climate Change Outreach and Mobilisation Programme with a view to: • raise the general public’s awareness around climate change; • inspire South Africans to start making climate friendly choices; • provide a platform for all South Africans to have their voices heard in the development, compilation, approval and implementation of the South African COP 17 negotiating position; and • showcase South Africa as a responsible global citizen • So far we have held workshops such as Gender in Climate Change; advertised on SABC radio stations and television.

  22. 7. GREENING AND LEGACY PROJECTS [1] • Towards a Carbon Neutral CoP17/CMP7: • Installation of Solar Water Heaters in clinics in rural KZN (DEA & DOE) • Kwa-Zulu Natal Provincial Dept of Environment will purchase & plant 200 000 food trees across the province (mainly within low cost housing settlements & rural areas) • Ethekwini municipality will purchase 125 000 trees

  23. 7. GREENING AND LEGACY PROJECTS [2] • Towards a carbon neutral CoP17/CMP7 • Non-Motorised Transport System that includes: • Infrastructure system for Cycling • SMME development for maintenance • Purchase of and rental/loan system for Bicycles (=/- 600 bicycles to be purchased) • Future use of Bicycles to be integrated in COP 17 legacy programme (to be designed in parallel from lessons learnt)

  24. 7. GREENING AND LEGACY PROJECTS • Innovative Technology Competition for Small and medium Enterprises: Organize and conduct a clean technology innovation competition for small and medium enterprises (DEA, the DTI & NCPC) • Aim • raise awareness and change the mindset around innovative clean technology in SA • enhancing opportunities for entrepreneurs and small businesses in climate change action • Involves training, mentoring & participation in a selection process to identify best business plans, and greatest chance for success • The winners would be announced at COP 17 and awarded with grants or free legal services provided by private sector partners (discussions with potential partners underway)

  25. 7. GREENING AND LEGACY PROJECTS • Initiatives in the Hospitality Sector: • Energy Efficiency – Eskom, through DSM pledged to retrofit accommodation establishments sector with energy efficient lighting. • Special packages to be designed for B&Bs, and guesthouses • Consideration to be given to energy efficient lighting, low flow showerheads & solar water geysers. • This project will be a country-wide initiatives to be rolled out over several years in partnership with National Department of Tourism (DOT). • The initiative will start in KZN in preparation for COP 17 – June 2011 • DOT in the process of implementing the Guidelines for Responsible Tourism will focus on eThekwini as the 1st priority city to upscale implementation and encourage green star rating for establishments before COP 17

  26. 7. GREENING AND LEGACY PROJECTS [4] Green Energy • Eskom in partnership with SAPP contributed 2,491 GWh of green energy to the 2010 FWC which amounted to avoidance of 2,491 000 Tco2 emissions • Similar donation being considered for COP 17 Green Awareness Programmes • Training and Placement of 100 Environmental Volunteers (DEA & IndaloYethu) from the 2010 FIFA world cup legacy initiative • Green Passports – using 2010 passport as template with a print & distribution of 0 000 • Integrate with eThekwini climate atlas Waste Management EPWP Coastal clean up Project (coordinated by DEA) • This clean up exercise will extend from Umkomaas on the KZN South Coast to Ballito on the KZN North Coast.

  27. Local Government Convention 26-27 September • Local Government Pavilion (2400m2) at the Climate Change Response Expo (Nov 28 – Dec 9) • Solar energy panels to contribute to energy supply of Pavilion and Tree of Hope • World Mayors Summit African Green City Index • Sustainable Cities Show (Nov - Dec) • Kids Drawing Competition • LEGO City Contest at Gugu Dlamini Park • Tree of Hope at Gugu Dlamini Park

  28. Thank You THANK YOU

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