Introduction to East Asia Knowledge Platform for Low Carbon Growth

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1 ASIA LEDS FORUM Sharing Challenges of Regional Training Programs for Low Carbon Knowledge Introduction to East Asia Knowledge Platform for Low Carbon Growth Juichiro Sahara Office for Climate Change Global Environment Department Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) 1

2 Concept: East Asia Knowledge Platform for Low Carbon Growth Low Carbon Asia Research Network (LoCARNet) Low Carbon Growth Policy makers in East Asia Training for Policy makers Feed back Inputs Inputs Policy Policy and Project Implementation / Field Experience Universities, Research Institutes, Thinktanks Local Governments, Private Sector, Civil Society, Development /Finance Agencies Basedonthe1st East Asia Low Carbon Growth Partnership Dialogue (Tokyo, Japan, April ): Provide opportunities for researchers, policy makers and development practitioners to (i) originate & share policy oriented research skills and outputs, (ii) digest & translate research outputs and best practices into policy proposals, and (iii) train & assist policymakers to create and implement strategies. 2

3 East Asia Knowledge Platform for Low Carbon Growth (direction of future policy research nexus) Development of Low Carbon Society Scenarios for Asian Regions in Malaysia The National Institute of Environmental Studies (NIES) Low Carbon Asia Research Network (LoCARNet) The Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) Project for Capacity Development on Mitigation/Adaptation for Climate Change in the Southeast Asia Region in Thailand Japan International Cooperation Agency(JICA) Inputs from research & policy studies Implications for Practice promoting dialogue between researchers and policy makers fortifying collaboration with other stakeholders, including the private sector providing training opportunities for prolow carbon growth strategic planning Inputs from development practitioners Future Research Needs examining feasible steps to achieve low carbon societies offering potential options and incentives for low carbon infrastructure investment evaluating market tools to promote transition to low carbon societies 3

4 East Asia Knowledge Platform for Low Carbon Growth National/ International financing organizations GEF World Bank ADB JICA AusAid KOICA USAID GIZ etc Low carbon infrastructure, transportation/3rs system Cities, local communities Financing agencies Int l NGOs ICLEI, IGES SEI Tech transfer Industrialised countries National governments East Asia Knowledge Platform for Low Carbon Growth Private enterprises Green investment Green industry/business Low Carbon Asia Research Network (LoCARNet) Science based policymaking support, joint research, capacity building Reliable data, GHG inventories technology roadmap, Integrated Assessment Model economic evaluation tools Knowledge sharing in Asia International research communities APN SATREPS (JST/JICA) LCS RNet NIES IGES GGGI UNESCAP EU LEDS CDKN ICSU IPCC UNFCCC etc. 4

5 Thailand: Project for Capacity Development on Climate Change Mitigation/Adaptation in the Southeast Asia Region ( ) Training for Various Stakeholders Climate Change International Training Center (CITC) Technical Cooperation Project with Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (TGO) Output 1 Preparation / Setting up of CITC Development of training curriculums ASEAN expert list Output 2 Training Course Implementation Capacity development of TGO staff Thailand participants ASEAN participants Output 3 Exchange with ASEAN Countries Sharing knowledge and experiences with ASEAN countries To be explained in detail by Thailand s TGO! Basic Courses Structured and systematic programs on general knowledge on climate change Advanced & Specific Courses Targeted and practical training programs for specific objectives Collaboration with various organizations for development/implementation of training East Asia Knowledge Platform for Low Carbon Growth Experiences and knowledge on low carbon policy and technologies (National/local government, private sector, civil society, etc.) 5