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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
Climate change
Climate change is defined as “a change of climate which is attributed directly or indirectly to human activity that alters the composition of the global atmosphere and which is in addition to natural climate variability observed over comparable time periods.” United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), Fact Sheet, 2011 impacts.
Greenhouse gases are increasing in the Earth’s atmosphere as a result of human activity, resulting in an overall increase in the Earth’s average temperature.
As the Earth becomes warmer, it impacts regional climate systems.
Some regions may experience an increase in temperature combined with an overall drying. This results in a decrease in rainfall, increase in incidences of drought and increase in heat waves and/or fires.
Other areas may also experience an increase in temperature, but could be combined with an overall increase in moisture, resulting in an increase in incidence of rainfall, storms and flooding.
Some areas may see an increase in the intensity and frequency of extreme weather events.
As the Earth warms, the melting of polar ice results in sea-level rise.
Africa will be the continent hardest hit by the impacts of climate change
Climate hazards in Africa include
Rising temperatures
Heatwaves
Rainfall variability, seasonal shifts
Flooding
Water scarcity and droughts
Increase in extreme events
Sea level rise
Coastal erosion
“Evidence shows that, while the world is exposed to climate threats, Africa is the most affected region. Although agriculture is the mainstay of Africa’s livelihoods and national economies – supporting 55% to 62% of the labour force in sub-Saharan Africa alone – the continent’s agricultural productivity growth has declined by 34% since 1961 due to climate change. This decline is the highest compared to what other regions of the world have experienced.”
“In Africa it is estimated that by 2100, temperatures will rise by 4 degrees and there will be 40% less rainfall resulting in increased incidences of drought, high winds and other extreme events including, paradoxically, flooding. As a result of the increasing uncertainty in the climate and the impacts on local economies, it is anticipated that GDPs across the continent will drop, social relations will suffer, croplands will shrink by as much as 90% and security and defence will be stretched. Additionally, people’s health will be affected by the increase in food, waterborne, vector borne and airborne diseases; all of which thrive in the conditions created by climate change".
More than 110 million people on the continent were directly affected by weather, climate and water-related hazards in 2022, causing more than US$ 8.5 billion in economic damages. There were a reported 5 000 fatalities, of which 48% were associated with drought and 43% were associated with flooding
The State of Climate in Africa 2022 Report, WMO 2023.
Some high-impact weather events in 2022 happened consecutively, leaving little time for recovery between shocks and compounding repeated and protracted displacements.
