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AMCEN Secretariat /UNECA October 2009 uneca

AMCEN Pre -COP 15 Technical Session Addis Ababa , Ethiopia. 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. Outline of the Presentation. Rationale and objective of the review

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AMCEN Secretariat /UNECA October 2009 uneca

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  1. AMCEN Pre-COP 15 Technical Session AddisAbaba, Ethiopia 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

  2. Outline of the Presentation • Rationale and objective of the review • Analysis and Recommendations

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Analysis and Recommendations • 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

  7. Thank you!

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