Time zone: CET, UTC+1
Event recording: The event recording is available here
Background
Article 4, paragraph 9, of the Convention provides for the special support to the least developed countries (LDCs), with respect to funding and transfer of technology, given their specific needs and special situations. Over the years, a number of mechanisms have been set up to specifically support the LDCs including the LDC work programme, the Least Developed Countries Expert Group (LEG), the Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF), the process to formulate and implement national adaptation plans (NAPs), as well as specific request to the operating entities of the Financial Mechanism, Parties and organizations to enhance support to the LDCs. In particular, the Green Climate Fund was requested by COP 21 to expedite support to the LDCs for the formulation of NAPs and the implementation of policies, projects and programmes identified in them.
The LEG is mandated to provide overall technical guidance and support to the LDCs on the aforementioned issues as well as on other specific areas such as regional approaches, gender, vulnerable communities, groups and ecosystems. The LEG is also mandated to engage a wide range of organizations, regional centres and networks to deliver the support to the LDCs. The work of the LEG continues to evolve based on the needs of the LDCs and corresponding mandates from the COP and the SBI. Parties (including the LDCs), bilateral and multilateral agencies, organizations, regional centres and networks also continue to advance support to the LDCs to address climate change
Objective
This event presented progress of the work of the LEG in supporting the LDCs. It also provided an update in the progress made in the process to formulate and implement NAPs, and discussed emerging challenges and opportunities for the LDCs to effectively advance the formulation and implementation of NAPs.
Agenda
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Time
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Agenda item
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Speaker(s) |
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13:00–13:10
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Introduction to the event
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Ms. Hana Hamadalla Mohamed, LEG Chair (Moderator)
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13:10 - 13:30
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- Key achievements in 2020
- Priorities for 2020–2021
Update on the work of the LEG in supporting the LDCs
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Mr. Benon Yassin, LEG Member, Africa
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13:30–13:50
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The 2020 progress report on the process to formulate and implement NAPs
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Ms. Julie Amoroso-Garbin, Adaptation Division, UNFCCC Secretariat
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13:50–14:20
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Discussion on emerging challenges and opportunities for the LDCs to advance the formulation and implementation of NAPs
Live written inputs (e.g. on Mentimeter). Three participants to reflect on the written inputs afterwards (2 mins each)
- What are the new challenges for the LDCs in advancing the formulation and implementation of their NAPs and how can these be addressed?
Presentation by Burkina Faso
- What are the lessons learned from other countries (non-LDCs and developed countries) that can be applied by the LDCs in advancing their work on NAPs?
- How can the organizations support the LDCs in addressing the emerging challenges?
Q&A (Oral interventions)
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Ms. Sonam Khandu, LEG Member, Bhutan,
Initial inputs by:
Mr. Tiga Neya, Burkina Faso
Mr. Nicola de Pietrantonio, EU
Ms. Sadya Ndoko, UNDP
Open discussion to all registered participants
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14:20–14:30
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Conclusion
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Ms. Hana Hamadalla Mohamed, LEG Chair
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