Portals, Articles and Resources

Are you looking for more information related to the work that RCC Bangkok is supporting countries with in taking climate action? Here you can find some interesting sources of information, including portals, articles that highlight our work, publications or resources.

Resources

Resources and materials on Climate Science Literacy in Asia and the Pacific are available for download and public distribution.
3rd Capacity-building Hub Report, Hosted by the PCCB, and with the support of the Capacity-building subdivision of the UNFCCC, the 3rd Capacity-building Hub took place at COP 26 in Glasgow. This summary provides an overview of the Hub, including event statistics, the thematic days, recurring topics during discussions, and feedback received from organizers and participants.

Technical Assessment of Climate Finance in Southeast Asia

Conversation on Climate Action: An Interview with the UK Government’s COP26 Ambassador to Asia-Pacific and South Asia
Ken O’Flaherty, the UK government’sCOP26 Regional Ambassador to Asia-Pacific and South Asia, shares information about his role as COP26 Regional Ambassador, his view on the important elements that need to come together to deliver a successful COP26, challenges and priorities for the region and more.
Survey on NDCs: Asia-Pacific, Middle East and North Africa RCC Bangkok and RCC Dubai launched a report on the status of the development of NDCs in Asia, the Pacific, and MENA regions. This is a compilation of progresses made by countries in updating their NDCs and a regional outlook on the status of their efforts.

Survey on NDCs: Asia-Pacific, Middle East and North Africa: Report on the status of the development of NDCs in Asia, the Pacific, and MENA regions, showcasing compilation of progresses made by participating countries in updating their NDCs and providing a regional outlook on the status of their efforts while highlighting the challenges and opportunities in this process

From Climate Ambition to Climate Action (2019): Combining highlights and key insights from the UN Climate Change secretariat special sessions at the World Green Economy Organization Regional Ministerial Conferences on Green Economy and the special event at the Global Ministerial Conference on Green Economy
Synthesis Report - Highlights & Key Insights (October, 2019): Outcomes from the UN Climate Change Special Sessions on Raising Climate Ambition and Climate Finance at the World Green Economy Organization Regional Ministerial Conferences on Green Economy
Translating Needs into Action: An Update of the Needs-Based Finance Project (2019)
Asia-Pacific non-State actor dialogue on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement (June, 2016): Report from the “Asia-Pacific non-State actor dialogue on Article 6 of the Paris Agreement”, organized by RCC Bangkok to kick-start an active dialogue among regional experts on options for interpreting and
operationalizing elements contained in Article 6 of the Paris Agreement
Report on Nationally Determined Contributions Survey Conducted by the Nairobi Framework Partnership (December, 2016): Summary report compiling survey results aimed at collecting information on the status of NDCs in countries in order to maximize efficiency in the provision of support to developing countries for the implementation of their NDCs.

Articles

UNFCCC and TGO Cooperate on Climate Action in Thailand
RCCs Engage on Article 6 Capacity Building Needs - A series of Regional Dialogues and a survey provide insight into capacity building needs to ramp up market and non-market approaches under the new Article 6
The Race to Zero Emissions Accelerates in Asia

Countries in Asia, the Middle East and North Africa Are Ready to Step up Climate Action
Most countries in Asia, the Middle East and North Africa aim to increase ambition to tackle climate change through new targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and are eager to share knowledge about how to best achieve the climate goals of the Paris Agreement.
Momentum Grows for Coal Phase-Down in Asia
In a major boost for regional climate action, an increasing number of countries in Asia have announced new commitments supporting the transition away from coal power.
Regional Collaboration Centres Support to CDM Stakeholders and DNAs ahead of COP 26
At the recent 110^th Meeting of the CDM Executive Board (EB 110) globally Designated National Authorities (DNAs) interacted with the Board on the registration modalities under the temporary measures outlined in the EB 108 Report.
Building Bridges
Travel through some of South East Asia’s most remote areas, and you will see them: solar panels and water filtration systems.
Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises are Crucial for Climate Action in South-East Asia
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in South-East Asia form the backbone of Asian economies and have a crucial role to play in tackling climate change in the region.
To Build A Home
It is estimated that more than 6.7 billion people will live in urban areas by 2050, up on the current urban population of 4.2 billion. This will cause a host of issues

Portals

Global Climate Action Portal (NAZCA) An online platform where actors from around the globe - countries, regions, cities, companies, investors and other organizations can display their commitments to act on climate change
Adaptation Knowledge Portal A product of the Nairobi Work Programme (NWP), check out the the UNFCCC knowledge-for-action hub for climate adaptation and resilience.

Education and training under Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE) A knowledge hub that explores how education and training under Article 6 of the Convention empowers society to shape a climate-resilient and equitable future.
UNFCCC REDD+ Web Platform! Since the launch of the REDD+ Web Platform after COP 13, both the COP and the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA) have recognized the Platform as a useful tool and have mandated additional functions to be developed.
National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Central A one stop hub of information, resources and data on the process to formulate and implement national adaptation plans.
NDC Registry (interim) A public registry in accordance with Article 4, paragraph 12 of the Paris Agreement where NDCs communicated by Parties are recorded.
Climate Finance Data Portal A portal to assist Parties in tracking the Financial Mechanism of the Convention and to inform the intergovernmental process under the UNFCCC and relevant stakeholders on the mobilization of resources to support developing countries in the implementation of adaptation and mitigation projects and other activities under the Convention.

Capacity Building Portal An interactive map and authoritative set of data which will enable us to access information on capacity-building worldwide
TT:CLEAR A web platform for all things climate technology! It houses information on the Technology Mechanism, the Technology Executive Committee and Technology Needs Assessments in addition to technology projects from around the world.
UN CC: e-Learn Access the single largest dedicated learning platform on climate change with a specific focus on developing country needs through UNCC:Learn. Benefit from strategic advice and quality learning resources geared towards helping understand, adapt, and build resilience to climate change. Start your learning journey and contribute to climate action!