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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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Lesson 2.7: Setting mitigation targets2 Topics
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Lesson 2.8: Planning mitigation actions1 Topic
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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 pillar2 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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Module 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 adaptation
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Lesson 4.2: Introduction to the adaptation pillar2 Topics
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Lesson 4.3: The SEACAP development process for the adaptation pillar1 Topic
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Lesson 4.4: Developing a Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (RVA)
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Lesson 4.5: Setting an adaptation vision and sectoral targets2 Topics
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Lesson 4.6: Planning adaptation actions2 Topics
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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 actions
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Lesson 5.2: Categorising actions to access external finance2 Topics
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MODULE 6: Communicating your SEACAP
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Lesson 6.1: Designing your SEACAP3 Topics
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Lesson 6.2: Communicating your SEACAP to key stakeholders1 Topic
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MODULE 7: Reporting your SEACAP
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Lesson 7.1: Introduction to reporting your SEACAP3 Topics
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Lesson 7.2: Introduction to reporting the mitigation pillar4 Topics
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Lesson 7.3: Introduction to reporting the adaptation pillar3 Topics
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Lesson 7.4: Introduction to reporting the access to energy pillar3 Topics
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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 Topic
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What are the impacts of clean cooking access deficits in Africa?
What are the impacts of clean cooking access deficits in Africa?
- About 500 000 premature deaths per year are related to lack of access to clean cooking facilities, with women and children the worst affected.
- Lack of access to clean fuels contributes significantly to women’s workloads, reducing time to dedicate to other activities such as pursuing education and employment or civic involvement, and poses a barrier to the economic advancement of women.
There is increasing forest degradation and deforestation as forest cover in SSA is declining at 3%, almost double the rate in other developing regions.
Where does access to energy fit in the SEACAP?
Remember, access to energy is one of the three pillars on which the SEACAP is based:
There are specific considerations when developing the access to energy part of the SEACAP.
An Access to Energy Assessment (AEA) is conducted, and the access to energy vision, targets and actions are set.
The next section will explain these activities in more detail.
Unpacking the planning phase
In the planning phase under the access to energy pillar, you’ll need to follow these three steps:
- Step 1: Conduct an Access to Energy Assessment (AEA)
- Step 2: Create an access to energy vision
- Step 3: Set access to energy targets and plan actions
Source: SEACAP Guidebook, JRC technical reports, 2018
What is an Access to Energy Assessment (AEA)?
- An Access to Energy Assessment (AEA) is developed as a dashboard of multiple indicators that help to discern a clear picture of the current condition of the local authority.
- In the framework of the CoM SSA initiative, the fields to assess energy access in sub-Saharan Africa are: clean cooking, and electricity in households and public buildings.
Learn how to develop an AEA in Lesson 3.5
What is an access to energy vision?
- An overarching vision should be set to guide the direction of the city in terms of access to energy, including access to electricity and clean cooking.
- An access to energy vision takes the form of a broad statement that speaks to the desired future state of the local government in terms of its energy access and access to clean cooking for its citizens.
- The overarching vision must align with the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) vision as well as relevant access to energy national plans and strategies.
- Its base year for implementation (i.e. the year that the goal is set) must be stated.
- The target year (i.e. the year to achieve the goal) to reach it must also be stated, aligned with the NDC/national energy plans.
Learn how to create an access to energy vision (or energy vision) in Lesson 3.6.
Tips for creating an inclusive access to energy vision
- Include a broad cross-section of the community and have an open table, while simultaneously ensuring a manageable planning process.
- Begin within an open dialogue about the community’s understanding of energy access. Avoid getting straight into technical language.
- When engaging stakeholders avoid “you”, “they” and “them”, instead use inclusive language like “we” and “our”.
What are access to energy targets?
- To achieve the energy vision, the city should set energy targets for access to electricity and access to clean cooking
- Targets set should build upon the current status identified in the AEA
- Targets should be SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-bound)
Learn how to set energy targets in Lesson 3.6.
What are access to energy actions?
- Based on existing access to energy and clean cooking efforts at the national and local level, the city should set energy actions to reach each of the energy targets included in the SEACAP.
- Detailed information on each identified action per target including time frame, stakeholders involved, implementing partners, cost, financing source, policy instruments, etc.) should be included.
- The city should highlight priority actions according to the local government’s context, budget, needs.
- Prioritised actions offer local governments an opportunity to not only plan better in a proactive way and thereby improve access to energy and clean cooking, but also capitalise on the social and economic benefits of enhancing energy access while growing along a more sustainable development trajectory.
- Learn how to plan energy actions in Lesson 3.7.
Additional considerations for creating actions:
- It is important to consider women and marginalised people as a distinct group with unique needs as well as members of the larger group. Ensure actions speak to the needs of and does not adversely affect women and marginalised groups
- Incorporating a specific action related to women and marginalised groups is a good way to ensure these groups are factored in.
The critical insights, learning and behaviour changes that are uncovered through focusing on women and marginalised groups will be useful when applied to the whole population: this is targeted universalism.
Co-design is about challenging the imbalance of power held within groups of individuals, who make important decisions about others’ lives, livelihoods and bodies. Co-design isn’t possible without relationships, social connection and trust among co-designers, funders and organisers of co-design initiatives. Co-design provides many ways for people to take part and express themselves, for example, through visual, kinaesthetic and oral approaches, instead of relying on writing, slideshows and long reports. Participatory approaches aren’t about relaying information; they’re about facilitating self-discovery and moving people from participants to active partners.
