Capacity-building Knowledge to Action Day Asia-Pacific
Capacity-building Knowledge to Action Day in APCW
Capacity-building Knowledge to Action Day in LACCW
Capacity-building Knowledge to Action Day in LACCW
Capacity-building Knowledge to Action Day APCW
Latin America and the Caribbean Climate Week (LACCW)
Capacity-building Knowledge to Action Day
Latin America and the Caribbean Climate Week (LACCW)
The PCCB together with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) - NAP Global Network, NDC Partnership and the UNFCCC secretariat organized a full day workshop during the LACCW 2019 where universities and research institutions were able to interact and exchange experiences with the relevant stakeholders involved in building capacity for the design and implementation of NAPs and NDCs, thereby creating momentum towards the UN Climate Summit in September 2019.
Building on the findings of this workshop, IDRC and UNFCCC agreed to join forces to undertake a preliminary study to map out what type of capacity-building is required by the private sector to help address the capacity-building needs and gaps experienced by LAC countries in the implementation of the Paris Agreement, particularly regarding adaptation and resilience to climate change. More >>
Asia-Pacific Climate Week (APCW)
Capacity-building Knowledge to Action Day
Asia-Pacific Climate Week (APCW)
The PCCB together with IISD- NAP Global Network, the International Centre for Climate Change & Development (ICCCAD), the Least Developed Countries Universities Consortium on Climate Change (LUCCC), the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), UNESCAP, UN Environment, and the UNFCCC secretariat organized a full day workshop during the Asia-Pacific Climate Week. This workshop provided a space where universities and research institutions will have the opportunity to exchange views and experiences on addressing capacity-building gaps and needs, with relevant stakeholders involved in the preparation and implementation of NAPs and NDCs with a view to accelerating climate action and increasing climate ambition. More >>
2nd Capacity-Building Hub, COP 25
Capacity-building Knowledge to Action Day at the 2nd Capacity-Building Hub
A full-day Capacity-building Knowledge to Action Day took place during the Capacity-building Hub hosted by the PCCB at COP 25. The key topics discussed in this event included a review of the first two Capacity-building Knowledge to Action Days, the importance of indigenous knowledge, collaborative online platforms and the role of the private sector in climate-related knowledge generation. It also opened a space for discussing and brainstorming with other stakeholders and actors on the next steps, particularly regarding the Capacity-building Knowledge to Action Day in the Africa Region. More>>
Virtual Capacity-building Knowledge to Action Day
Virtual Capacity-building Knowledge to Action Day for the Africa Region
The Capacity-building Knowledge to Action Day for the Africa region was conducted virtually in September 2020, as a result of Africa Climate Week being postponed due to the COVID-19 crisis.
The virtual Capacity-building Knowledge to Action Day had a similar interactive format and engaging approach as previous workshops. Group discussions helped to create a space for real dialogue between decision-makers and research institutions. A panel discussion between organizing partners and representatives and distinguished experts drew out the intersection of knowledge and action at the national and regional level. More>>
The Capacity-building Knowledge to Action Days event series were held at the 2019-2020 Regional Climate Weeks and at COP 25, (PCCB/2019/5.) and aimed at identifying context-driven responses to capacity gaps and needs at the local and national level.
The Paris Committee on Capacity-building (PCCB) endorsed the K2A concept note at their third meeting in June 2019, highlighting the importance of the events in supporting their work to strengthen the engagement of academia and research institutions in building capacity for the preparation and implementation of National Adaptation Plans (NAPS) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), and thus bridge the gap between theory and practice of climate action.
Scope
To enhance climate action and ambition, the continuous participation of local, national and regional stakeholders, including research institutions and universities, in climate change mitigation and adaptation is considered crucial. This is regardless of the great variety of institutional arrangements in every country. A recurring issue in capacity-building discussions within the UNFCCC process is the lack of engagement of and insufficient coordination among these relevant actors. Better ways must be found to mobilize local and policy-relevant knowledge to address climate change issues and to make informed decisions.
Universities and research institutions in developing countries (including the least developed countries) have a central role to play in the preparation and implementation of NAPs and NDCs. To close the gap between knowledge and action, however, it is important for them to think across boundaries (geographic, disciplinary, interest-based, etc). While universities in developing countries are already building local capacities, the promotion of South-South and South-North knowledge-sharing among universities and inclusion of relevant stakeholders involved in the design and implementation of NAPs and NDCs could yield great benefits.
