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iGST WA HUB YOUNG FELLOWSHIP INITIATIVE (iGST WA Hub YFP)
The YFP is a six-month research program that aims to build the fellows’ capacity 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 on Parties’ Climate Commitments and Civil Society Contributions in West Africa.
Specific objectives
- Examine the commitments made by West African Parties in their NDCs, including their climate mitigation and adaptation goals, ambitions, and strategies.
- Analyze the alignment between the NDC contents and the policies of each country’s various development sectors, with the outcomes of the first Global Stocktake (GST).
- Evaluate the alignment of the Parties’ NDCs with the long-term goals of the Paris Agreement.
- Identify gaps in climate change mitigation and adaptation data, particularly focusing on the unreported efforts and actions of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in this area.
- Assess the relevance of the NDCs within the local context.
Outcomes
The technical report provides a thorough analysis of the most recent NDCs, including data from national adaptation plans and in-depth interviews with key government officials and over 100 active CSOs.
Revised targets show increased commitment to mitigating and adapting to climate change, with all countries strengthening existing targets or adding new ones.
The region has made significant unconditional commitments, accounting for 28% and 31.5% of resources needed for adaptation and mitigation. While this progress is commendable, more work is needed to address escalating climate challenges. The report highlights the region’s reliance on conditional commitments, which make up 70% of climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts. This underlines the need for international cooperation and support to unlock West Africa’s full potential in combating climate change.
