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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
A SEACAP is a city’s flagship climate and energy document. It provides:
- Useful city data on the current situation
- Context-specific targets for the city
- Practical actions to achieve these targets
The SEACAP succinctly captures the complete, up-to-date plans, policies and future actions for creating a resilient city. It needs to be positioned and used as such.
It is important to:
- Get the right people to notice your SEACAP
- Get the right people to engage with the relevant sections of a SEACAP
To do these things, you will need to turn the text-based document into a flagship publication through document design.
Definition and purpose
- Document design is the process of choosing how to present the document elements so the message is clear and effective.
- When a document is well designed, readers understand the information more quickly and easily.
- Readers feel more positive about the topic and more accepting of its message.
(Source: University of Florida, Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, 2021)
- The responsibility of a writer to produce reader-friendly documents extends to layout, design and organisational elements surrounding the words themselves.
- Rather than being nice-to-haves, such techniques are crucially important to how well the document is received.
(Source: Communication at Work, 2019)
Ease engagement through design
Document design techniques aid politicians, partners and funders to engage with the technical content successfully.
Make it easy to extract sections
Certain partners may need to engage with specific sections of the SEACAP. Providing them with these sections as standalone files will make them more likely to engage with the content. Good design makes it possible to extract and present relevant sections.
Examples of sections that could be provided as standalone documents:
- Executive summary
- Mitigation
- Adaptation
- Access to energy
- Baselines
- Targets
- Actions
The executive summary on its own provides the Mayor’s Office with a succinct overview document:
