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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
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    1 Quiz
  23. Lesson 4.3: The SEACAP development process for the adaptation pillar
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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
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    1 Quiz
  26. Lesson 4.6: Planning adaptation actions
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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
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    1 Quiz
  30. MODULE 6: Communicating your SEACAP
  31. Lesson 6.1: Designing your SEACAP
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    1 Quiz
  32. Lesson 6.2: Communicating your SEACAP to key stakeholders
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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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Initiation

The initiation phase of the SEACAP involves:

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Obtaining political commitment

Local authorities that wish to develop a SEACAP should sign up to CoM SSA by presenting a Political Commitment Document (PCD) for consideration to their decision-making body, e.g. the Municipal Council, to ensure formal support.

All the signatories to CoM SSA then translate their PCD into action by developing and implementing a SEACAP that addresses the three CoM SSA pillars.

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Setting up a team

This step entails deciding on a team to be responsible for the development of the SEACAP.

The team should consist of both senior officials who can get the components of the SEACAP approved by the Mayor, as well as technical staff who can undertake the work.

A project lead should be identified who can coordinate the work that needs to be done.

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Undertaking desktop research

Desktop research should be undertaken to identify sources of information (NDC, National Adaptation Plan, climate change related strategy, local development plan, scientific reports, etc.).

It can also be used as an exercise to identify information gaps in your region.

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Undertaking stakeholder engagement

This involves identifying what stakeholders are working within your region in the relevant sectors and identifying what work/projects each stakeholder does (this will be useful when hosting workshops to exchange information and build the SEACAP).

Typically, this phase is termed ‘stakeholder mapping’ and can be part of a broader stakeholder engagement strategy.

Engaging with marginalised stakeholders

Participation can give marginalised people and groups power over decisions that affect their lives, transforming power structures in society.

Marginalised stakeholders possess unique knowledge sets and should be recognised as active members of society who offer valuable insights gained from life experience.

The critical insights, learning and behaviour changes that are uncovered through engaging marginalised stakeholders lead to improvements to society as a whole.

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Undertaking data collection

This involves identifying data availability and quality.

Data is prepared to develop indicators.

Planning

Remember from Lesson 4.2, the planning phase for the adaptation pillar involves three steps:

  1. Conduct a Risk & Vulnerability Assessment (RVA) (Learn more in Lesson 4.4)
  2. Create an adaptation vision (Learn more in Lesson 4.5)
  3. Set adaptation targets and plan adaptation actions to achieve these targets (Learn more in Lesson 4.5 and 4.6)

Click here to view the interactive graphic from Lesson 4.2 for more details on each step. The results of the pre-assessment phase (RVA) and the vision, targets and actions set in the development phase are compiled into one document – the SEACAP.

Implementation

  • The implementation phase involves physically implementing the mitigation actions identified to make them a reality.
  • This phase takes the longest time, the most effort and the largest portion of financial resources.
  • It requires the involvement of all stakeholders, including national authorities, local authorities, academia, private sector, non-governmental organisations, civil society organisations, and communities.
  • Consultations, communication and sensitisation are crucial to ensure communities’ buy-in prior to the implementation of actions.
  • Remember that these stakeholders should also be involved in the planning phase, particularly in setting mitigation targets and planning mitigation actions.

Monitoring and Reporting

  • There is an offline Excel-based reporting template developed by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) which aims at guiding local governments on submitting the contents of their SEACAP and monitoring its progress.
  • Once the SEACAP is submitted, it is required to regularly monitor the implementation of the actions and update the reporting template accordingly. This will ensure continuous improvement of the SEACAP over time.
  • This phase also ensures the reporting, benchmarking and visibility of your SEACAP through an internationally recognised reporting platform.

Learn more about monitoring and reporting in Module 7.

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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