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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 adaptation is the process of adjustment to actual or expected climate change and its effects.
Adaptation actions are undertaken in anticipation of the adverse effects of climate change. These actions aim to prevent or minimise the damaging impacts of climate change and/or take advantage of opportunities that may arise.
Why adapt to the impacts of climate change?
- Climate change has the capability to exacerbate and compound current challenges such as water and sanitation issues, poverty and lack of access to energy, whilst adding new problems for local government planners to solve.
- Climate change will likely increase future economic, environmental and social costs associated with impacts of climate change.
- Effective planning will not only reduce the impacts of climate change but enhance the potential for harnessing opportunities associated with them.
Where does adaptation fit into the SEACAP?
Adapting to climate change is a relatively new topic for most cities and increasing their resilience to climate change impacts is an urgent challenge. The sub-Saharan region is particularly vulnerable to climate change impacts.
What is climate change adaptation?
Adaptation means: Responding to the impacts of climate change that are already anticipated to occur due to the elevated GHG emissions in the atmosphere.
What is resilience?
Resilience refers to the capacity of social, economic and environmental systems to cope with a hazardous event or trend or disturbance, responding or reorganising in ways that maintain their essential function, identity and structure, while also maintaining the capacity for adaptation, learning and transformation.
Steps in the SEACAP adaptation pillar:
- Risk & Vulnerability Assessment (RVA)
- Adaptation target setting
- Adaptation action planning
What is climate change mitigation?
Mitigation means: Reducing or stabilising the amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that are being released into the atmosphere.
Steps in the SEACAP mitigation pillar:
- Baseline Emissions Inventory (BEI)
- Mitigation target setting
- Mitigation action planning
What is access to energy?
Access to energy means: A household having reliable and affordable access to both clean cooking facilities and to electricity, which is enough to supply a basic bundle of energy services initially, and then an increasing level of electricity over time, to reach the regional average.
Steps in the SEACAP access to energy pillar:
- Access to Energy Assessment (AEA)
- Energy target setting
- Energy action planning
There are specific considerations when developing the adaptation part of the SEACAP. A Risk & Vulnerability Assessment (RVA) is conducted, and adaptation vision, targets and actions are set.
The next sections will explain these activities in more detail.
Unpacking the planning phase
Conduct a Risk & Vulnerability Assessment (RVA)
Create an adaptation vision
Set adaptation targets and plan actions
What is a Risk & Vulnerability Assessment (RVA)?
- An RVA is intended to act as a baseline to guide local governments on the key sectors and population groups at risk to the impacts of climate change.
- It provides an overview of recent and expected climate change and associated climate hazards.
- The RVA typically provides an indication of which population groups and sectors are most vulnerable to climate hazards, both currently and in the future.
It is important to note that an RVA does not provide any actions to address the impacts of climate change on vulnerable population groups and sectors. These will be set at a further stage of the SEACAP development.
Learn how to conduct an RVA in Lesson 4.4
