Five countries and six years later the MAPS Programme has resulted in packages of mitigation actions in four Latin American countries. Its work has contributed significantly to their INDCs, and a large body of innovative and relevant knowledge has been produced. There have been other impacts too; a network of developing countries that has the capacity and leadership to shape […]
Making a just transition to a low-carbon economy and society is one of the most difficult challenges globally. In South Africa, which needs to address poverty and inequality, reducing greenhouse gas emissions presents a daunting challenge. Nonetheless, the South African government initiated a process to develop long term mitigation scenarios. These were based on rigorous […]
When it comes to Climate Change the gap between what we are doing and what we need to do is vast. Developing a plan to get us from where we are to where we need to be is now one of the most important taks of modern society. In this, South Africa was an early […]
The climate negotiations are at a cross-roads. Negotiations seek to craft a shared visions for long-term cooperative action, including a long-term global goal for emissions reductions. Action is needed in two core areas- adaptation and mitigation. These in turn depend on the means of implementation – finance, technology and capacity-building. The ultimate objective of the […]