Track Event
Transparency, Technical assistance, strengthening capacity to Transition - Supporting Sub-Saharan Africa in the implementation of the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF)
08 November 2022: 13:15– 14:15– Capacity-building Hub
Event Overview
The event will follow a format of a moderated panel discussion addressing a set of guiding questions. The panel will consist of representatives from developing countries Africa region (2), advisors experts from CCA (2): and one from CCA management and international organizations (1) to offer diverse views and perspectives on posed questions. To set the scene, the CCA Project Director (Jamie) will deliver a background presentation to highlight the different types of technical assistance provided by the CCA project, this also includes supporting countries in Sub-Saharan Africa to strengthen the capacity of institutions to report climate actions, as well as transitioning from existing MRV systems to strengthening climate governance under the ETF. At the end, the audience will also have an opportunity to interact with the panellists.
Key Objectives:
- Enhance synergies between the transparency initiatives by the UNFCCC and EDM-CAA) Project in supporting the countries in Sub-Saharan Africa transitioning and implementing of the ETF.
- Increase outreach and visibility of the project to countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Raise project awareness among eligible Sub-Saharan African countries about these unique opportunities to access much-needed short-term technical assistance and south-south knowledge exchanges on climate action for the implementation of the Enhanced Transparency Framework.
Speakers/Panellists Bios:
Moderator: Namrata P Rastogi, moderator, Climate Policy Advisor, CAA
Panel comprises a total of 6 members:
Ms Ketsiwe Kumalo, Negotiator, Eswatini
Ms Sekai Ngarize, Transparency expert and Forestry and Climate Advisor for the CAA Project
Representative from the NDC Partnership (TBD)
Another developing country speaker (Africa sub-sahara)
International organization
EVENT TIMING
1:15 – Guests arrive at Paris Capacity Hub
Jenna Freeman, Alinea’s Communications Specialist, and Angela Ma, Alinea’s Intern will meet guests at the entrance
1:15 -1:20 Introductory Remarks by Moderator,
1:20- 1:35 CAA Project Overview
1:35 –2:05 Q&A/Panel Discussion
2:05 – 2:15 Closing remarks/Wrap Up
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
- Funded by Global Affairs Canada, the Expert Deployment Mechanism - Climate Action in Africa (CAA) helps countries in Sub-Saharan Africa respond to climate change through selected mitigation and adaptation actions through short-term technical assistance based on demands at the local level. The technical assistance also includes supporting countries in Sub-Saharan Africa to strengthen the capacity of institutions to report climate actions, as well as transitioning from existing MRV systems to strengthening climate governance under the ETF. Climate Action Africa's side event will focus on the importance of implementing the enhanced transparency framework with a particular focus on how Climate Action in Africa supports countries to meet commitments to the Paris Agreement. It is intended that participants attending the session will understand how the Government of Canada, through CAA, is approaching and addressing issues related to climate change – specifically the transition of Sub-Saharan African countries to the ETF.
More information is available on the project website: www.climateactionafrica.ca
Venue map for capacity-building hub
