CLIMATE ACTION PLANNING
Cities are playing a vital role in the global response to climate change by curbing their greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to the effects of a changing climate. Local governments are central to these efforts. Climate action plans are comprehensive roadmaps translating cities’ efforts into specific activities in order to achieve sustainable and low greenhouse gas emissions development. This includes climate adaptation actions and ensuring access to clean, secure and affordable energy.
Climate Action Planning
Cities are playing a vital role in the global response to climate change by curbing their greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to the effects of a changing climate. Local governments are central to these efforts. Climate action plans are comprehensive roadmaps translating cities’ efforts into specific activities in order to achieve sustainable and low greenhouse gas emissions development. This includes climate adaptation actions and ensuring access to clean, secure and affordable energy.
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Energy and Emissions Data Collection: A Guide for Developing Cities
his guide aims to assist developing cities that are still building their capacity to collect data for climate change action planning by focusing on the most important data sources and providing guidance on where and how to get this data (Sustainable Energy Africa, 2018)
1.58mbDownloadSustainable Energy Solutions for South African Local Government: A Practical Guide
This is the third iteration of a practical how-to handbook for local municipalities on the roll-out of sustainable energy measures. The first section focuses on governance and legislation (e.g. mandates, green procurement, institutionalising of sustainable energy concerns, etc.); the second on municipal sustainable energy initiatives (e.g. solar water heating, efficient buildings, sustainable transport, etc.); and the third on macro developments (e.g. smart grids, concentrated solar, ocean energy, etc.). Interactive icons assist in skipping between chapters. (SEA, 2017)
19,95mbDownloadGuide to Energy and Emissions Data Collection for South African Municipalities
This document provides municipalities a detailed methodology to be able to conduct data collation data for a Greenhouse Gas Inventory (SEA, 2017)
0,76mbDownloadWhat Role can African Cities Play in Low-Carbon Development? A Multilevel Governance Perspective of Ghana, Uganda and South Africa
This study examined the potential for African cities to proactively govern climate change mitigation by exploring the constraints and enablers of local governance institutional structures in three smaller cities: Jinja in Uganda, Ga East in Ghana and Polokwane in South Africa. In Uganda and Ghana, uneven progress with implementing decentralisation reforms greatly limits local government action, while South Africa’s highly devolved governance structure and supportive national frameworks assist with greater local governance of low-carbon development. Systemic capacity and resource constraints within municipalities suggest a more collaborative mode of climate governance is required in African cities. (Louise Tait; Megan Euston-Brown)
0.23mbDownloadTshwane State of Energy Report
This report presents an overview of the City of Tshwane’s energy profile, and assesses the municipal revenue impact of current and future energy-related factors. It provides a foundation for further analysis of the energy future of the city, and associated sustainable energy strategy development (SEA, 2016).
2.59mbDownloadPolokwane Green Goal Energy Strategy Update and Implementation Plan 2016
The intention of the strategy is to provide a sound statistical basis from which to design a strategy that talks to the municipality’s commitment, as expressed in its mission statement, to innovation and sustainable development (including carbon emissions reduction and economic development) and its energy vision of reliable, safe and affordable energy services for all (SEA, 2016).
2.25mbDownloadTshwane Sustainable Energy Framework: Suggested Strategies and Actions to Pursue a Sustainable Energy Future
This document builds upon the following reports: Tshwane State of Energy Report and Tshwane Energy Futures Report. Based on these reports, this document proposes a detailed strategy to address the challenges and constraints faced by the City (SEA, 2016).
1.26mbDownloadCity of Tshwane Energy Futures Report: Modelling Sustainable Energy Scenarios
This report explores the energy, cost and emissions implications of future energy scenarios for the City of Tshwane, and builds on the information presented in the City of Tshwane State of Energy Report (SEA, 2016).
1.56mbDownloadEnergy Scenarios for Urban South Africa: Exploring the implications of alternative energy futures up to 2050
Energy and emissions future scenarios were modelled for urban South Africa, based on energy data from 27 of the most highly urbanised municipalities in the country. The scenario modelling highlighted the largest emissions sources and energy-consuming sectors, and identified the mitigation measures that would have the most impact with regards to reducing energy consumption and emissions production. (SEA, 2016)
2.89mbDownloadThe Contribution of Low-Carbon Cities to South Africa’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Goals
This report explores South African cities’ commitments to urban GHG emissions reduction efforts and how these actions can boost economic activity, lower the environmental effects of sprawl and help cities overcome historical spatial distortions that impact impoverished communities. The report found a substantial decoupling of urban economic growth from energy and carbon intensity. (SEA, 2015)
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