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Lesson 7.3: Introduction to reporting the adaptation pillar3 Topics1 Quiz
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MODULE 1: Setting the scene
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Lesson 1.1: Introduction to the CoM SSA initiative2 Topics
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Lesson 1.2: Introduction to the SEACAP3 Topics
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Lesson 1.3: Climate change and cities in Africa2 Topics
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MODULE 2: SEACAP Mitigation Pillar
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Lesson 2.1: Key concepts in climate change mitigation1 Topic
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Lesson 2.2: Introduction to the Mitigation Pillar2 Topics
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Lesson 2.3: The SEACAP development process for the Mitigation Pillar1 Topic
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Lesson 2.4: Emissions inventories: GHG emissions4 Topics
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Lesson 2.5: Developing a Baseline Emissions Inventory (BEI)3 Topics
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Lesson 2.6: Tools for BEI development2 Topics
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MODULE 3: SEACAP Access to Energy Pillar
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Lesson 3.1: Key concepts in access to energy
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Lesson 3.2: Introduction to the Access to Energy Pillar3 Topics
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Lesson 3.3: The SEACAP development process for the Access to Energy Pillar1 Topic
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Lesson 3.4: Data collection3 Topics
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Lesson 3.5: Developing an Access to Energy Assessment (AEA)2 Topics
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Lesson 3.6: Setting an energy vision and targets3 Topics
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Lesson 3.7: Planning energy actions3 Topics
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MODULE 4: SEACAP Adaptation Pillar
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Lesson 4.1: Key concepts in climate change adaptation1 Quiz
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Lesson 4.2: Introduction to the Adaptation Pillar2 Topics1 Quiz
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Lesson 4.3: The SEACAP development process for the Adaptation Pillar1 Topic1 Quiz
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Lesson 4.4: Developing a Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (RVA)1 Quiz
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Lesson 4.5: Setting an adaptation vision and sectoral targets2 Topics1 Quiz
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Lesson 4.6: Planning adaptation actions2 Topics1 Quiz
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MODULE 5: Steps to take before you implement your SEACAP
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Lesson 5.1: Next steps for prioritised actions1 Quiz
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Lesson 5.2: Categorising actions to access external finance2 Topics1 Quiz
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MODULE 6: Communicating your SEACAP
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Lesson 6.1: Designing your SEACAP3 Topics1 Quiz
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Lesson 6.2: Communicating your SEACAP to key stakeholders1 Topic1 Quiz
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MODULE 7: Reporting your SEACAP
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Lesson 7.1: Introduction to reporting your SEACAP3 Topics1 Quiz
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Lesson 7.2: Introduction to reporting the mitigation pillar4 Topics1 Quiz
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MODULE 8: Integrating your SEACAP into existing planning processes
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Lesson 8.1: Integrating your SEACAP actions into local level plans1 Topic1 Quiz
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Lesson 2.7: Setting mitigation targets2 Topics
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Lesson 2.8: Planning mitigation actions1 Topic
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Lesson 7.4: Introduction to reporting the access to energy pillar3 Topics1 Quiz
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- Launched in January 2019, the Common Reporting Framework (CRF) of the Global Covenant of Mayors (GCoM) has united local data, actions, and voices and raised the bar on a transparent, robust evidence base that amplifies the impact of city climate action.
- Developed in partnership with the GCoM alliance, these recommendations:
- Streamline measurement and reporting procedures
- Ensure robust climate action planning, implementation and monitoring
- Retain the flexibility needed to meet local and regional contexts
- Standardised yet flexible reporting that allows for progress tracking provides a springboard for stronger multilevel climate and energy governance – and improved technical and financial support.
Updates to the CRF
- The CRF was updated in 2023 and the following requirements are applicable for Sustainable Energy Access and Climate Action Plans (SEACAPs) or components thereof submitted from January 2024. All SEACAPs or components thereof approved under the CRF, and CoM SSA requirements before January 2024, are still considered to meet the requirements of the updated CRF.
- The updated CRF now features the Energy Access and Poverty Pillar (EAPP), which was launched at COP 27. Built on the attributes of secure, affordable, and sustainable energy, the pillar is aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goal #7 – covering over 50 global and regional measurement indicators following a two-year consultation process across GCoM Regional and National Covenants.
- The latest version of the CRF also has an additional simplified reporting level. The simplified reporting level is introduced to make it easier for local governments, such as those with low available resources and low data capacity, to comply with their commitment to the GCoM. Furthermore, the CRF does not prescribe specific methodologies or standards.
What is required and what is optional?
- This reporting framework uses precise language to indicate which provisions are requirements and which are optional:
The term “shall” is used to indicate what is required (indicated as “mandatory” in the annexes).
The term “should” is used to indicate a strongly advised recommendation, so is not a requirement (indicated as “recommended” in the annexes”).
The term “may” is used to indicate an option that is permissible or allowable that local governments may choose to follow (indicated as “optional” in the annexes).
- Flexibility has been built into this reporting framework to accommodate limitations in data availability and differences in emission sources between local governments.
What are the goals of the CRF’s design?
General principles of the CRF
The general principles are applicable to all topic areas presented in this document:
- The reporting framework allows flexibility to suit differentiated local circumstances and needs, such as:
- The use of different methodologies under the IPCC framework
- Varied access to necessary and quality data
- Recognising that local governments of smaller communities may have less capacity
- Relevance to all geographical locations
- Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventories, risk and vulnerability assessments, target(s) and goal(s), identifying hazards, climate and energy access plans should be relevant to the local and regional situation, reflecting the specific activities, capacity and regulatory context of the local government.
- Local governments may develop joint reporting and action plans with the neighbouring community(ies).
- Local governments shall report in a way that enables meaningful comparison and aggregation with other cities.
- Local governments reporting under the simplified reporting level and reporting following regional deviations might not be fully consistent with the different methodologies under the IPCC framework. Local governments are encouraged to report as extensively as possible.
More information on the GCoM CRF Requirements can be found using the link.
