National Communications Support Programme

NCSP UNDP/UNEP/GEF

Martha PerdomoGlobal Manager, NCSP

martha.perdomo@undp.org

George ManfulSenior Task Manager, UNEP

george.manful@unep.org

United Nations Development Programme

Programme Objectives

1. To facilitate preparation of NCs 2. To prepare and disseminate technical and policy-

relevant materials, including training3. To sustain capacity building efforts through:

– knowledge networks – best practices– communications and outreach

Collaboration with regional institutions will be actively promoted

NCSP Implementation Strategy

• Provide support to all NAI Parties for the preparation of their NC

• Consult with NC project coordinators on a regular basis• Flexible scheme to address changing priorities during

preparation of NCs• Core thematic areas to be addressed by the NCSP

– GHG inventories, vulnerability and adaptation, abatement

– Technology transfer and needs assessments– Integration of climate change issues into national

development plans• Cooperate with CGE for technical assistance • Web-based training materials, where appropriate• Provide assistance for preparation of mitigation and

adaptation projects for funding

NCSP: Communications Strategy

• Website– Updated monthly– Hosts Knowledge Networks– Expanded library of resources

• Email list-server– Monthly information updates (e.g. project results,

lessons learned, general climate news)

• Quarterly Newsletter– Informing on NCSP and UNDP, UNEP, GEF climate

change activities

• UNFCCC side events to inform on progress

NCSP Support Activities

• During project implementation:– Identify and share good practices on the basis of

countries’ experiences

– Provide technical feedback on draft NCs and sectoral technical reports

– Provide guidance on methodological issues and resource materials, addressing gaps where relevant

– Conduct regional thematic workshop in coordination with the CGE

– Conduct sub-regional, targeted training activities

NCSP Current Activities

• NCSP activities were initiated in June 2005

• A workplan was prepared

• A listserv is being updated on national project coordinators

• A questionnaire on technical needs is being prepared

• An initiation workshop is being organized for countries already starting the NC work

• Preparations for a KN on GHG inventories are underway

• Participation in training workshops of CGE

• A meeting of the Advisory Committee is planned

KN on GHG Inventories and V&A

• Purpose: to provide an online facility for NAI experts:

- to exchange information

- ask questions

- share expertise

There is currently no such facility

KN on GHG Inventories and V&A

• Description:– It will take the form of a moderated email listserv

– Moderator will function as expert and as gatekeeper for listserv submissions

– Substance of exchanges will be: information dissemination, questions and answers

– Will engage regional Centres of excellence/organizations

– Annual report to be produced, including lessons learned

Status of preparation of NCs

• 102 countries have received funds ($15,000) for the stocktaking exercise and stakeholders consultations to prepare their NC project proposals under expedited procedures:

• 6 countries are preparing their SNC without accessing stocktaking funds:– Argentina, Brazil, India and Peru (full cycle projects)– Morocco, Tunisia (followed expedited procedures)

• 2 countries are preparing their TNC without accessing stocktaking funds:– Mexico, Uruguay (followed expedited procedures)

• TOTAL NUMBER OF COUNTRIES PREPARING NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS: 110

– SNC: 103– TNC: 2– INC: 5

Status of approval of projects

• Albania• Armenia• Azerbaijan• Bolivia• Cote d’Ivoire• Democratic Rep. of Congo• Georgia• Haiti• Kazakhstan• Kenya• Kyrgyzstan• Lebanon• Liberia (INC)

• Macedonia• Mauritania• Mexico (TNC)• Moldova• Morocco• Nicaragua• Niue• Samoa• Tajikistan• Tunisia• Turkey (INC)• Uruguay (TNC)• Uzbekistan

• Countries with project proposals approved, under full cycle procedures: Argentina, Brazil, India, Peru

• 16 countries have submitted their proposals to IAs for approval

• Countries with project proposals approved, under expedited procedure:

Antarctica

China

Brazil

CanadaRussian Federation

Australia

India

Greenland

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LEGEND1. SNC Approved by IA and Preparing National Communication

2. Submitted SNC Draft for approval to the IA

3. Self Assessment to prepare their SNC proposal

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