Updates on the Draft National Climate Change Policy

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1 Updates on the Draft National Climate Change Policy INA and IGES Workshop on A way forward Needs challenges and opportunities for PNG on Climate Change, Land Use and Forest Resource Management and Payment for Environmental Services/REDD+ Kokoda Trail Motel Conference Room, 7-8 January 2013 Office of Climate Change and Development Papua New Guinea Not to be quoted without permission of the Office of Climate Change and Development of Papua New Guinea

2 International climate change process is important From the Kyoto Protocol Environmental treaty Emission reductions focused on developed world (Annex 1 countries) No coverage of forestry and agriculture International funding limited to CDM/JI mechanism System based on compliance; reporting against obligations UNFCCC 80% of the game to the Copenhagen Accord Economic transformation programme Covers mitigation in all countries, i.e., both developed and developing world, while recognizing differentiated responsibility Covers all sectors, specifically recognizing forestry and land-use Provides $30b in fast-start funding ( ); acknowledges need for $100b financing by 2020 System based on selfinterested commitments within a framework for performance transparency UNFCCC 20% of the game and the Cancun Agreement Translates the Copenhagen outcome into UNFCCC agreed documents, but adds Outline of an agreement for technology sharing A framework for implementing REDD+ Details on the establishment of a Green Climate Fund SOURCE: OCCD 1

3 OCCD has translated our country s constitutional priorities and longterm development goals into tangible actions Vision 2050, Pillar 5: Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change Development Strategic Plan, Medium Term Development Plan, CCDS & IAP PNG s climate compatible development strategy (CCDS) has identified the country s mitigation and adaptation priorities, which have been translated into tangible actions in the Interim Action Plan (IAP) OCCD Corporate Plan, OCCD: Implementation Plan NEC Decision, 54/2010 Annual Workplan, 2011 SOURCE: OCCD 2

4 PNG has set itself high aspirations, economically and environmentally to transform PNG into a reference case for adaptation and mitigation action Strategic framework Economic Development Achieve GDP per capita of USD 3,000 by 2030 as set out in our Vision 2050 Mitigation Development Climate- Compatible Development Adaptation Mitigation Reduce emissions of green-house gases, by at least 50% by 2030 driven mainly by abatement measures in land use, land-use change and forestry Become carbon neutral by 2050 investing into low-carbon infrastructure today Adaptation Reduce vulnerability to climate changeassociated risks Gradual hazards (e.g., vector-borne disease) Event-driven hazards (e.g., landslides, flooding) SOURCE: PNG Climate-Compatible Development Strategy, PNG Vision

5 C The Climate-Compatible Development Strategy (CCDS) and Interim Action Plan (IAP) address climate change in a comprehensive way REDD+ LCG & Mitigation Adaptation MRV National consultation Institution SOURCE: Government of PNG; OCCD 4

6 C and outlines tangible mitigation and adaptation actions Pilots and programs REDD+ Adaptation Lowcarbon growth Review of agriculture leases Locate palm plantation on non-forest land Afforestation/reforestation programs Secondary forest management Reduced impact logging Mangrove planting to protect coastal villages Coastal early flood warning system Coastal engineering Inland flood warning Renewable energy for Port Moresby, national capital Rural electrification via rehabilitation of existing and new micro hydro plants Energy efficiency measures Examples Review agricultural leases Review policy process and legal status of agricultural leases Develop sustainable alternative land-use models in order to revoke existing leases Coastal early warning system Automate detection of sea level changes that cause flooding Alert affected communities directly via SMS so they have time to avoid danger SOURCE: PNG Climate-Compatible Development Strategy, OCCD analysis 5

7 PNG has created a new Office of Climate Change and Development, but still needs support to set up an advisory board Not set up yet Advisory board Minister Forest and Climate Change Ministerial Committee Monthly briefings to the Prime Minister National Climate Change Committee Chaired by Chief Secretary including Secretaries of all key departments Monthly meetings to ensure whole of government alignment Office of Climate Change and Development 1 Led by Executive Director and three Directors for REDD+ & Low Carbon Growth, Adaptation, MRV & National Communication Office created and fully staffed with 20 professionals within 5 months Technical working group REDD+ 2 Technical working group Adaptation Technical working group Low-carbon growth Technical working group consultation Monthly meetings with multi-stakeholder participation 1 OCCD Executive Director reporting directly to Prime Minister 2 The Technical working group REDD+ consists also of sub-working groups of MRV, Forestry and Agriculture 6 SOURCE: NEC decision 54/2010

8 As a coordinating entity OCCD builds on the support and participation of a broad range of stakeholders Over 100 interactions by the OCCD with a broad range stakeholders Provincial activities 12 provinces already engaged in provincial consultation process 12 more planned before COP-19 Additional outreach by Forest Authority Government activities Monthly National Climate Change Committee sessions Whole-of-government workshop series Multi-stake- holder outreach Technical Working Groups Monthly Development partners forum NGO workshop series Climate change awareness with Council of Churches 7

9 A wide range of activities has been launched to reach and engage the different stakeholder groups Activity areas Media management Activities a. E-Newsletter b. OCCD website c. Press releases d. Newspaper articles e. Radio & TV talkback sessions Objectives 1 & 4 Proactively and reactively build, promote and maintain OCCD s reputation and image while educating on the importance of climate change topics Stakeholder groups Local communities Civil society General public Government International communities Education & awareness a. Radio drama b. Radio broadcast on national & provincial radio c. National events (e.g., World Environment Day) d. Communication materials (e.g., brochures) e. University student-led awareness f. School engagement NCD schools program School visits during provincial consultation School curriculum & material development g. Competitions (e.g., cartoon, debate) 1 & 2 Define and conduct education and awareness campaigns to disseminate information about climate change and opportunities for climatecompatible development Civil society General public Government Multistakeholder management a. Provincial consultation b. Whole-of-Government workshops c. NGO workshops d. Church group collaboration e. Private sector collaboration f. Technical Working Groups (TWG) g. National Climate Change Committee (NCCC) h. Joint GoPNG-Development Partners Forum for Climate Change i. Ministerial Committee on Climate Change j. International Climate Change Advisory Board 3 & 4 Develop working relationships with different stakeholders to engage, manage and align for collaboration Local communities Civil society Private sector Government International communities SOURCE: OCCD 8

10 OCCD is systematically addressing all possible funding sources for long-term international climate change funds 1 Government departments Development budget Recurrent budget PIP Development budget FCPF World bank FIP Forest Investment Program 2a Multilaterals ADB SCF Strategic Climate Fund Clean tech fund PPCR GFDRR RETA Adaptation fund Where can PNG source funds for climate change? 2 Development partners UN network Japan / JICA UN-REDD GEF small grants (biodiversity) Hatoyama initiative EU GCCA Global Climate Change All. UK ETF- IW Env. Trust Fund 2b Bilaterals Australia / AusAID USA / US AID Norway FCP Sustainable Landscapes 3 Private sector Sweden New Zealand Germany / GTZ ICI SOURCE: OCCD 9

11 Work on a National Climate Change Policy has been ongoing and near completion Workshop is the first consultation activity of the review and finalization process 10

12 Objectives for workshop: get feedback and commentary on; Policy Table of Contents Policy Rationale, Vision, Mission, Goals Policy Principles Policy Thematic Areas Consultation will be ongoing till final approval is sought from Cabinet this month 11

13 Table of Contents 1. Foreword 9. Principles 2. Acknowledgements 10. Objectives and 3. Preface Table of Contents Strategies 11. Policy Monitoring 4. Acronyms and Review 5. Policy Rationale 12. Implementation 6. Policy context 13. Annexes 7. Institutional context 14. Glossary 8. Vision, mission, statement, Goals 15. References

14 Group Discussion Sessions and Reporting back 13

15 Thematic Areas Enabling Environment/Mainstreaming Data and Information/MRV Adaptation Mitigation Financing Partnership

16 Consultation Process Since 2010, OCCD has embarked on a wide consultation process to ensure that the National Climate Change Policy contain actual facts on the ground 1 Individual Stakeholders 2 Technical Working Groups 3 National Provincial Consultation 4 Regional Consultation Workshops 15

17 Dates 16

18 OCCD has made significant progress over the past 2 and half year Nov 2009 Jan 2010 Mar 2010 June 2010 Sep 2010 Preparation for Copenhagen conference Technical working groups refine strategy NEC creates OCCD and approves CCDS Provincial/local consultation and pilot projects Preparation of emission and adaptation fact base Negotiations led by the Prime Minister PNG supports Copenhagen Accord DEC launches whole-government review of climate change policy Technical working groups formed with representatives from relevant departments and non-government organizations Version 1 of climate-compatible development strategy (CCDS) developed Version 2 of OCCD set up and CCDS released Governance for broader structure in place consultation Pilot projects with government, identified to test and NGOs and refine elements of academia the strategy for NEC approves REDD+, adaptation interim strategy and low carbon and authorizes growth new Office as Consultation - the central engage provinces coordinating on CCDS and body feasibility Provide action plan for next 6 months CCDS version 3 was released in September incorporating Results of provincial consultation Insights from global REDD+ negotiations Learning from first pilot activities 17

19 OCCD has made significant progress over the past 2 and half year Nov 2010 Feb 2011 Jun 2011 Nov 2011 March 2012 Preparation for Cancun conference UN-REDD NP Validated PNG UN-REDD NP Preparation for Durban Conference Launching of Corporate plan Preparation of emission and adaptation fact base Negotiations led by the Prime Minister PNG supports Cancun Agreement Successfully validate REDD+ proposal under UN- REDD NJP Inception workshop for the UN-REDD NP PNG supports the Durban Agreement More clarity on REDD financing sources PNG stage a successful sideevent Launching of : National Clear outline of REDD+ and MRV 18

20 OCCD has made significant progress over the past 2 and half year Oct 2012 Dec 2012 Jan 2013 Feb 2013 Mar 2013 Preparation for Doha conference UN-REDD NP Validated PNG UN-REDD NP Preparation for Durban Conference Launching of Corporate plan Start the four regional consultation workshops on the draft National Climate Change Policy Attend the UNFCCC COP18 in Doha Consolidate comments from provincials and regional consultation workshops and individual stakeholders Finalize the draft National Climate Change Policy Submit final draft NCC to NEC for endorsement Launching of : NEC endorsed National Climate Change Policy Start finalizing the Climate Change Act 19

21 Questions? 20

22 THE END IGES and INA Workshop Contact National Consultation Office of Climate Change and Development P O Box 4017, Boroko 111, NCD Papua New Guinea Ph: Fax: info@occd.gov.pg/ wlakain@gmail.com Website: