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Issue 3 | PCCB Network Newsletter
The third issue of the PCCB Network Newsletter was published in mid-October 2020. The PCCB Network Newsletter is seen by the PCCB as an effective means of communication among members of the PCCB Network to share and receive updates on capacity-building efforts.
NETWORK NEWS: Updates on the work of the PCCB Network: launch of the Capacity-building Stories, organization of the webinar: Capacity-building for Recovering Better Together, and an upcoming survey.
MEMBER NEWS: Updates from members of the PCCB Network, e.g. recent publications, upcoming events, ongoing activities, and open calls.
INSPIRATION: statements and opinion pieces by lead thinkers across the globe on the importance of capacity-building for climate action.
In the Spotlight:
Join the 'Capacity-building Momentum for Recovering Better' series of online events, to be organized by the PCCB Network, every Wednesday of November.
Global Database of National GHG Inventory (GHGI) Capacity in Developing Countries
GHGI Capacity represents the evolving capacity of developing countries to prepare national GHGIs under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change(UNFCCC). It is calculated by the sum of three weighted dimensions of nine indicators, and can provide useful inputs to understand where and in which dimensions additional improvements may be needed. Moreover, it provides insights on the type of capacity-building efforts in a country that may be more effective to realize the UNFCCC reporting requirements, including under the Paris Agreement’s Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF).
Capacity-building for Smart, Resilient, Inclusive and Sustainable Cities
This white paper looks at the heart of topics such as resource efficiency, the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, biodiversity, resilience to climatic extremes, water resilience, green growth, and many other topics. Created in partnership between FIWARE and Our Future Water, it features capacity-building related cases from various organizations, showcasing how they are implementing smart technologies that create future cities.
Under the umbrella of the European Capacity Building Initiative (ecbi), LRI together with other partners have published a new guide to the Paris Agreement. Intended for use by UNFCCC negotiators and practitioners at domestic level alike, it provides explanations of the Paris Agreement and its implementing guidelines or ‘Rulebook’ in easily accessible language. It also touches on implications for domestic law and policy in developing countries.
UNEP DTU Partnership and the European Capacity Building Initiative (ecbi) recently produced a pocket guide to nationally determined contributions (NDCs). The Guide explains the provisions of the Paris Agreement adopted in 2015, and of the Katowice rulebook adopted in 2018. The guide was launch during a virtual event on 6 October 2020 that touched upon experiences in updating and the revision of NDCs.
Sustainable Scotland Network Strategy: a capacity-building approach
Edinburgh Centre for Carbon Innovation (ECCI) published its 2020-2024 strategy for Sustainable Scotland Network. With a great focus on capacity-building activities, this network will support Scotland’s public sector to achieve its climate change targets, while securing a green recovery from COVID-19 and demonstrating leadership in the just transition towards net zero emissions and sustainability. The strategy outlines activities such as ongoing information exchange, peer support, and sharing of ideas and best practice between public sector bodies.
Quick guide to the national forest monitoring system assessment tool
The national forest monitoring system (NFMS) assessment tool has been developed under the project “Building global capacity to increase transparency in the forest sector (CBIT-Forest)”, implemented by FAO. The tool aims to assist countries in carrying out a comprehensive capacity assessment of forest monitoring across three complementary themes– institutional arrangements, measurement and estimation, and reporting and verification. The Excel-based NFMS assessment tool is available in English, French or Spanish. It is free and open to all interested stakeholders, and is accompanied by a guidance document with clear step-by-step illustrations.
