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CoM SSA Sustainable Energy Access and Climate Action Plan (SEACAP) course

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  1. MODULE 1: Setting the scene
  2. Lesson 1.1: Introduction to the CoM SSA initiative
    2 Topics
  3. Lesson 1.2: Introduction to the SEACAP
    3 Topics
  4. Lesson 1.3: Climate change and cities in Africa
    2 Topics
  5. MODULE 2: SEACAP mitigation pillar
  6. Lesson 2.1: Key concepts in climate change mitigation
    1 Topic
  7. Lesson 2.2: Introduction to the mitigation pillar
    2 Topics
  8. Lesson 2.3: The SEACAP development process for the mitigation pillar
    1 Topic
  9. Lesson 2.4: Emissions inventories: GHG emissions
    4 Topics
  10. Lesson 2.5: Developing a Baseline Emissions Inventory (BEI)
    3 Topics
  11. Lesson 2.6: Tools for BEI development
    2 Topics
  12. MODULE 3: SEACAP access to energy pillar
  13. Lesson 3.1: Key concepts in access to energy
  14. Lesson 3.2: Introduction to the access to energy pillar
    2 Topics
  15. Lesson 3.3: The SEACAP development process for the access to energy pillar
  16. Lesson 3.4: Data collection
    3 Topics
  17. Lesson 3.5: Developing an Access to Energy Assessment (AEA)
    2 Topics
  18. Lesson 3.6: Setting an energy vision and targets
    3 Topics
  19. Module 3.7: Planning energy actions
    3 Topics
  20. MODULE 4: SEACAP adaptation pillar
  21. Lesson 4.1: Key Concepts in climate change adaptation
    1 Quiz
  22. Lesson 4.2: Introduction to the adaptation pillar
    2 Topics
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    1 Quiz
  23. Lesson 4.3: The SEACAP development process for the adaptation pillar
    1 Topic
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    1 Quiz
  24. Lesson 4.4: Developing a Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (RVA)
    1 Quiz
  25. Lesson 4.5: Setting an adaptation vision and sectoral targets
    2 Topics
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    1 Quiz
  26. Lesson 4.6: Planning adaptation actions
    2 Topics
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    1 Quiz
  27. MODULE 5: Steps to take before you implement your SEACAP
  28. Lesson 5.1: Next steps for prioritised actions
  29. Lesson 5.2: Categorising actions to access external finance
    2 Topics
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    1 Quiz
  30. MODULE 6: Communicating your SEACAP
  31. Lesson 6.1: Designing your SEACAP
    3 Topics
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    1 Quiz
  32. Lesson 6.2: Communicating your SEACAP to key stakeholders
    1 Topic
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    1 Quiz
  33. MODULE 7: Reporting your SEACAP
  34. Lesson 7.1: Introduction to reporting your SEACAP
    3 Topics
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    1 Quiz
  35. Lesson 7.2: Introduction to reporting the mitigation pillar
    4 Topics
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    1 Quiz
  36. MODULE 8: Integrating your SEACAP into existing planning processes
  37. Lesson 8.1: Integrating your SEACAP actions into local level plans
    1 Topic
  38. Lesson 2.7: Setting mitigation targets
    2 Topics
  39. Lesson 2.8: Planning mitigation actions
    1 Topic
  40. Lesson 7.4: Introduction to reporting the access to energy pillar
    3 Topics
  41. Lesson 7.3: Introduction to reporting the adaptation pillar
    3 Topics

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  • Approach 1: Working with professional designers to do the design and layout of your SEACAP
  • Approach 2: Applying the template to create a neat document in-house, no design experience required
Approach 1: Working with professional designers
Professional designers will transform a text-based document into a flagship document, but it requires a budget.
The typical process is as follows:
  1. Allocate budget and contact person
  2. Write the brief/scope of works
  3. Procure a designer or agency
  4. Prepare the text
  5. Set a design timeline

Make sure you are aware of how long each design stage usually takes in order to plan effectively.

Typically, a design timeline looks like this:

  • Procurement process: 4 to 6 weeks
  • Preparing the text: 2 weeks
  • First draft: 2 weeks
  • Review and provide feedback: 2 weeks
  • Second draft: 1 2 weeks
  • Repeat 3 and 4 if required
  • Sign off and file transfer: 1 week

These timelines are dependent on the city’s procurement processes and completion of technical work.

Creating a brief

  • A brief, Scope Of Works (SOW), Terms Of Reference (TOR) or Request For Proposal (RFP) all refer to the document you will share with a designer or agency in order for them to quote or apply for the job.
  • The specific process will be defined by your city’s procurement policy.
  • The stronger and clearer the brief, the better the end product will be. Include as much information as possible.

Practical example: Free template

This template is available for download and can be used to create a brief specific to your city’s SEACAP

Preparing the text

Make sure you have done the following before sending the SEACAP to the designer:

  • Final checks and internal sign off
  • Proofreading for professionalism

Making changes to the text after it is designed will incur additional time and cost.

Tips for a successful partnership with professional designers

  1. Book out time for review
  2. Be clear on timelines
  3. Have one focal person at the city providing clear and consistent communication
  4. Give and ask for regular updates on delays expected
  5. Be open to ideas from the service provider
Approach 2: Making use of the SEACAP template
By making use of the SEACAP template, there is no need for graphic design experience. You can create a clean, easy to navigate, professional document.The CoM SSA SEACAP template has the following set up:

  • Headings: 2-4 heading options
  • Fonts: 1-2 options
  • Font sizes: programmed into headings
  • Tables: Consistent style
  • Cover: Change only picture and text

Practical example:

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  • Double click on the footer
  • Click on the text to edit

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  • Click on top left corner icon to highlight full table
  • Copy, paste and update with relevant information

  • Select File –> Save As
  • Select Save as type, select PDF

CoM SSA is co-funded by the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Development and Cooperation (BMZ)

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This website was created and maintained with the financial support of the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Development and Cooperation (BMZ). Its contents are the sole responsibility of Covenant of Mayors in Sub-Saharan Africa and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union or the other co-funders.