iGST WA Hub capacity-building session #1 led by Mr. Walters Tubua, a prominent figure within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Mr. Tubua, with his extensive experience and leadership in climate change issues, delivered an enlightening overview of the first global stocktake, a pivotal element of the Paris Agreement.
A key focus of the session was the dual approach—top-down and bottom-up—necessary for achieving climate objectives. Mr. Tubua explained how the global stocktake fits within the broader goals of the Paris Agreement. He detailed the process of setting pledges through Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and subsequent reporting, highlighting the global stocktake’s role in encouraging parties to enhance their commitments.
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the iGST WA Hub Capacity Building Series, aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of the first GST decision across various thematic areas.
The 2024 Capacity Building Program seeks to empower members and stakeholders in West Africa by providing insights into the significance, implications, and practical applications of the first GST decision. This knowledge will be essential for active engagement in the current phase of Paris Agreement implementation.
Running from April to October 2024, the program will feature webinars conducted in both English and French, followed by interactive Q&A sessions.
Kindly mark your calendars for the upcoming sessions.
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Time
Topic
Speaker
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18th April 2024
10 AM – 12 AM
Overview of the First Global Stocktake
Mr. Walters Tabua,Regional Lead, RCC for West and Central Africa · United Nations Climate Change Secretariat · UNFCCC
In line with its objective to contribute to the Global Stocktake (GST) process under the Paris Agreement, the West Africa Regional Hub of the Independent Global Stocktake (iGST WA Hub) has launched its Young Fellowship Program (YFP) which seeks to actively engage the youth in the region to contribute to the fight against climate change. The YFP is a six-month research program with the aim of building the capacity of the fellows in relevant topics related to the Paris Agreement and its implementation while providing them with mentorship to enable them to carry out a regional study that includes:
Analysis of the West African Parties’ commitments from NDCs including their goals, ambitions, and strategies related to climate mitigation and adaptation.
Analysis of the contents of NDCs vis-à-vis the policies of the different development sectors of each country on the one hand and the results of the first GST on the other hand.
Evaluation of the alignment of the Parties’ NDCs with the long-term goals of the Paris Agreement.
Identification of gaps in information and data on climate change mitigation and adaptation, with a specific focus on the unaccounted Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) efforts or relevant actions in the field.
Evaluation of the relevance of the NDCs in a local context.
The iGST WA Hub’s Young Fellows bring a wealth of passion and dedication to this endeavor. They were selected from a diverse set of backgrounds and expertise that collectively form the backbone of this program.
Ahead of COP28, the iGST West Africa Regional Hub has released an open letter to global leaders and parties to the Paris Agreement on the need for bold climate action in West Africa and beyond.
Through this open letter, the iGST West Africa Regional Hub is passionately advocating for ambitious climate action, particularly in line with the Green Growth Agenda of Africa, emphasizing the benefits for communities and their people.
You can access links to our recent contributions to the global climate agenda below:
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