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{{Climate initiative | {{Climate initiative | ||
− | |Name of initiative= | + | |Name of initiative=Under2 Coalition |
|LPAA initiative=Yes | |LPAA initiative=Yes | ||
|NAZCA Initiative=Yes | |NAZCA Initiative=Yes | ||
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|Geographical coverage=Global | |Geographical coverage=Global | ||
|Type of initiative=Intergovernmental process | |Type of initiative=Intergovernmental process | ||
− | |Primary function= | + | |Primary function=Increasing non-state actor participation |
|Secondary functions=Policy planning / Institutional policy and economic framework (e.g. output policy documents / workshops),Technology transfer (e.g. output workshops and construction or improvement of physical facilities),Measurement Reporting and Verification (MRV) | |Secondary functions=Policy planning / Institutional policy and economic framework (e.g. output policy documents / workshops),Technology transfer (e.g. output workshops and construction or improvement of physical facilities),Measurement Reporting and Verification (MRV) | ||
|Name of lead organisation=The Climate Group | |Name of lead organisation=The Climate Group | ||
|Type of lead organisation=Local government | |Type of lead organisation=Local government | ||
− | |Location/Nationality of lead organisation=United | + | |Location/Nationality of lead organisation=United Kingdom |
− | |LPAA Theme Transport= | + | |LPAA Theme Transport=Yes |
|LPAA Theme Agriculture=No | |LPAA Theme Agriculture=No | ||
− | |LPAA Theme Forestry= | + | |LPAA Theme Forestry=Yes |
|LPAA Theme Business=No | |LPAA Theme Business=No | ||
|LPAA Theme Financial institutions=No | |LPAA Theme Financial institutions=No | ||
− | |LPAA Theme Buildings= | + | |LPAA Theme Buildings=Yes |
− | |LPAA Theme Industry= | + | |LPAA Theme Industry=Yes |
− | |LPAA Theme Waste= | + | |LPAA Theme Waste=Yes |
|LPAA Theme Cities and subnational governments=Yes | |LPAA Theme Cities and subnational governments=Yes | ||
− | |LPAA Theme Short Term Pollutants= | + | |LPAA Theme Short Term Pollutants=Yes |
|LPAA Theme International maritime transport=No | |LPAA Theme International maritime transport=No | ||
− | |LPAA Theme Energy Supply= | + | |LPAA Theme Energy Supply=Yes |
|LPAA Theme Fluorinated gases=No | |LPAA Theme Fluorinated gases=No | ||
− | |LPAA Theme Energy efficiency= | + | |LPAA Theme Energy efficiency=Yes |
− | |LPAA Theme Renewable energy= | + | |LPAA Theme Renewable energy=Yes |
|LPAA Theme Supply chain emission reductions=No | |LPAA Theme Supply chain emission reductions=No | ||
|LPAA Theme Adaptation=No | |LPAA Theme Adaptation=No | ||
− | |LPAA Theme Other= | + | |LPAA Theme Other=Yes |
|LPAA Theme Resilience=No | |LPAA Theme Resilience=No | ||
− | |LPAA Theme Innovation= | + | |LPAA Theme Innovation=Yes |
− | |LPAA Theme Energy Access and Efficiency= | + | |LPAA Theme Energy Access and Efficiency=Yes |
|LPAA Theme Private Finance=No | |LPAA Theme Private Finance=No | ||
|Description=Subnational governments are partnering to advance a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Subnational Global Climate Leadership. This agreement identifies action being taken by jurisdictions around the world. This MOU will not introduce new legal constraints on participating jurisdictions but will demonstrate clear and lasting commitment to reduce emissions in the decades to come. | |Description=Subnational governments are partnering to advance a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Subnational Global Climate Leadership. This agreement identifies action being taken by jurisdictions around the world. This MOU will not introduce new legal constraints on participating jurisdictions but will demonstrate clear and lasting commitment to reduce emissions in the decades to come. | ||
− | |Goals=The | + | |Goals=The Under2 MOU brings together ambitious states and regions willing to make a number of key commitments towards emissions reduction and to help galvanize action at COP21. Central to the agreement is that all signatories agree to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions 80 to 95%, or limit to 2 metric tons CO2-equivalent per capita, by 2050. |
− | |Activities= | + | |Activities=Under2 MOU is in line with scientifically established emissions levels necessary to limit global warming below 2 degrees Celsius; offers an opportunity for states, regions, and cities to share ideas and best practices on how to reduce GHGs and promote renewable energy; provides a model for other subnationals to join; builds momentum and collaboration ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris and encourages greater national ambition at those negotiations; brings international attention to the actions and ambitious reduction goals of climate leaders at a subnational level around the globe; demonstrates the collective impact of these actions and commitments across states, regions, cities, and countries; and highlights the diversity of approaches to reducing emissions. |
− | |Participants=The | + | |Participants=The Under2 MOU initiative has currently been signed by 165 participants that are states and provinces representing over 1 billion people. These include Acre, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Baja California, Basque Country, British Columbia, California, Catalonia, Chiapas, Cross River State, Jalisco, Ontario, Oregon, Quebec, Rhone-Alpes, Scotland, Vermont, Wales, Washington. |
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|Members=Are currently in discussion with new implementation partners to be announced at COP22. | |Members=Are currently in discussion with new implementation partners to be announced at COP22. | ||
− | Each signatory’s individual objectives in order to reach the Coalition’s common target are described in their Appendix to the | + | Each signatory’s individual objectives in order to reach the Coalition’s common target are described in their Appendix to the Under2 MOU (Memorandum of Understanding): http://under2mou.org/founding-signatories/ |
− | |Sub-national organisations/entities= | + | |Sub-national organisations/entities=Please find a full list here: http://under2mou.org/coalition/ |
− | | | + | |Other organisations=Please find the list of national governments that have endorsed the Under2 MOU here: http://under2mou.org/coalition/ |
− | |Short and long-time objectives=The | + | |Have only national states as participators=No |
− | The | + | |Short and long-time objectives=The Under2 MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) is a long-term commitment by ambitious sub-national governments to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions 80 to 95%, or limit to 2 metric tons CO2-equivalent per capita, by 2050. |
− | Each signatory’s individual objectives in order to reach the Coalition’s common target are described in their Appendix to the | + | The Under2 Coalition aims to support state, regional, and city government signatories to drive action and share expertise in three areas: developing deep decarbonization pathways; measuring and reporting progress and scaling policy solutions. This work aims to demonstrate the art of the possible thus helping national governments in their efforts to achieve their NDCs. Each signatory’s individual objectives in order to reach the Coalition’s common target are described in their Appendix to the Under2 MOU: http://under2mou.org/founding-signatories/. |
|Roadmap and work plan=The roadmap is currently being established. The coalition proposes to focus on three streams of work: | |Roadmap and work plan=The roadmap is currently being established. The coalition proposes to focus on three streams of work: | ||
− | • PATHWAYS - supporting | + | • PATHWAYS - supporting Under2 MOU signatories to develop short and long-term goals and pathways towards deep decarbonisation; |
− | • POLICY – putting in place the policies that work through knowledge sharing, technical support and cooperation; | + | • POLICY – putting in place the policies that work through knowledge sharing, technical support and cooperation; |
− | • PROGRESS - ensuring governments have the expertise and systems in place to measure their emissions accurately and track progress. | + | • PROGRESS - ensuring governments have the expertise and systems in place to measure their emissions accurately and track progress. |
− | |How are you tracking progress of your initiative=Signatories to the | + | |How are you tracking progress of your initiative=Signatories to the Under2 MOU are invited to report their GHG emissions and climate actions to the Compact of States and Regions. |
− | The Compact showcases individual and collective GHG reduction targets made by sub-national governments around the world. Each year, an assessment of progress toward those commitments takes place through the disclosure of GHG inventory data. The Compact commitments are also included in the Non-State Actor Zone for Climate Action (NAZCA) platform (http://climateaction.unfccc.int/), the online tool developed by the United Nations with the governments of France and Peru for COP21. | + | The Compact showcases individual and collective GHG reduction targets made by sub-national governments around the world. Each year, an assessment of progress toward those commitments takes place through the disclosure of GHG inventory data. The Compact commitments are also included in the Non-State Actor Zone for Climate Action (NAZCA) platform (http://climateaction.unfccc.int/), the online tool developed by the United Nations with the governments of France and Peru for COP21. https://www.theclimategroup.org/Compact |
− | https://www.theclimategroup.org/Compact | + | |Progress that has been made by your initiative=The Climate Group was selected as the Under2 Coalition’s official secretariat at COP21 and secured funding to establish the first phase of the Under2 Coalition. This enabled the establishment of the secretariat, recruitment of further signatories and creation of work streams required in order to support signatories to achieve their deep decarbonization objectives. Specific progress made in 2016 includes: |
− | |Progress that has been made by your initiative=The Climate Group was selected as the | + | - A total of 165 jurisdictions have signed or endorsed the Under2 MOU since May 2015. The Coalition now represents a third of the global economy, $25.7 trillion in GDP and over 1 billion people. |
− | - A total of | + | - The first sub-national Clean Energy Ministerial was held in San Francisco in June 2016 alongside CEM7. This brought together signatories to the Under2 MOU to share learnings on subnational clean energy policy and participate in a dedicated workshop on long-term pathways planning. |
− | - The first sub-national Clean Energy Ministerial was held in San Francisco in June 2016 alongside CEM7. This brought together signatories to the | + | - 37 state and regional government signatories to the Under2 MOU have started reporting to the Compact of States and Regions. |
− | - 37 state and regional government signatories to the Under2 MOU have started reporting to the Compact of States and Regions. | + | - A dedicated workshop was held for Under2 signatories alongside Climate Week NYC on policy learning for energy efficiency. |
− | - A dedicated workshop was held for | + | - Research on MRV support and guidelines for state and regional governments has commenced including analysis of reporting protocols and methodologies. |
− | - Research on MRV support and guidelines for state and regional governments has commenced including analysis of reporting protocols and methodologies. | + | |
|Tracking adaptation progress (quantitative)=We do not have data available regarding adaptation progress to date. Data should be available in 2017. | |Tracking adaptation progress (quantitative)=We do not have data available regarding adaptation progress to date. Data should be available in 2017. | ||
|Tracking mitigation progress (quantitative)=We do not have data available regarding progress to date. Data should be available in 2017. | |Tracking mitigation progress (quantitative)=We do not have data available regarding progress to date. Data should be available in 2017. | ||
− | |Available reporting=Each signatory’s individual objectives in order to reach the Coalition’s common target are described in their Appendix to the | + | |Available reporting=Each signatory’s individual objectives in order to reach the Coalition’s common target are described in their Appendix to the Under2 MOU (Memorandum of Understanding). The appendices are available online: http://under2mou.org/founding-signatories/. |
− | By signing the | + | By signing the Under2 MOU, signatories commit to start working towards consistent monitoring, reporting and verification of their GHG emissions. Jurisdictions are also incentivized to annually disclose their climate targets and progress. The Compact of States and Regions, the global benchmark for transparency and accountability on climate change mitigation, is one of the mechanism that makes this possible. Disclosed commitments will also be featured on the Non-state Actor Zone for Climate Action (NAZCA) platform (http://climateaction.unfccc.int/), the online tool developed by the United Nations with the governments of France and Peru for COP21. The 2016 Compact of States and Regions Disclosure Report will be publicly available at the end of 2016, and will reflect on the level of ambition and assess progress towards achieving governments’ climate commitments. https://www.theclimategroup.org/Compact |
− | The 2016 Compact of States and Regions Disclosure Report will be publicly available at the end of 2016, and will reflect on the level of ambition and assess progress towards achieving governments’ climate commitments. | + | |One or two success stories achieved=• Pathways development in several US states is underway. |
− | https://www.theclimategroup.org/Compact | + | • 2016 saw strong recruitment of several states and regions in developing countries, which has greatly broadened the scope of the Under2 Coalition, with presence on all 6 continents (33 countries). |
− | |One or two success stories achieved=• Pathways development in several US states is underway. | + | |
− | • 2016 saw strong recruitment of several states and regions in developing countries, which has greatly broadened the scope of the | + | |
|How to join your initiative=Information on how to join is available here: http://under2mou.org/join/ | |How to join your initiative=Information on how to join is available here: http://under2mou.org/join/ | ||
+ | |Related initiatives= | ||
}} | }} |
Revision as of 13:20, 12 December 2016
General
Name of initiative | Under2 Coalition |
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LPAA initiative | Yes |
NAZCA Initiative | Yes |
Website address | http://under2mou.org |
Related initiatives | |
Starting year | 2015 |
End year | |
Secretariat | Libby Ferguson, States & Regions Director, The Climate Group, 2nd Floor, Riverside Building, County Hall, Belvedere Rd, London, SE1 7PB, United Kingdom, +44 (0)20 7960 2970, E-mail: lferguson@theclimategroup.org |
Organisational structure | |
Geographical coverage | Global |
Name of lead organisation | The Climate Group |
Type of lead organisation | Local government |
Location/Nationality of lead organisation | United Kingdom |
Description
Description | Subnational governments are partnering to advance a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Subnational Global Climate Leadership. This agreement identifies action being taken by jurisdictions around the world. This MOU will not introduce new legal constraints on participating jurisdictions but will demonstrate clear and lasting commitment to reduce emissions in the decades to come. |
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Objectives | The Under2 MOU brings together ambitious states and regions willing to make a number of key commitments towards emissions reduction and to help galvanize action at COP21. Central to the agreement is that all signatories agree to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions 80 to 95%, or limit to 2 metric tons CO2-equivalent per capita, by 2050. |
Activities | Under2 MOU is in line with scientifically established emissions levels necessary to limit global warming below 2 degrees Celsius; offers an opportunity for states, regions, and cities to share ideas and best practices on how to reduce GHGs and promote renewable energy; provides a model for other subnationals to join; builds momentum and collaboration ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris and encourages greater national ambition at those negotiations; brings international attention to the actions and ambitious reduction goals of climate leaders at a subnational level around the globe; demonstrates the collective impact of these actions and commitments across states, regions, cities, and countries; and highlights the diversity of approaches to reducing emissions. |
One or two success stories achieved | • Pathways development in several US states is underway.
• 2016 saw strong recruitment of several states and regions in developing countries, which has greatly broadened the scope of the Under2 Coalition, with presence on all 6 continents (33 countries). |
Monitoring and Impacts
Function of initiative | Implementation |
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Activity of initiative | Goal setting (ex-ante) |
Indicators | |
Goals | |
Comments on indicators and goals | |
How will goals be achieved | |
Have you changed or strenghtened your goals | |
Progress towards the goals | The Climate Group was selected as the Under2 Coalition’s official secretariat at COP21 and secured funding to establish the first phase of the Under2 Coalition. This enabled the establishment of the secretariat, recruitment of further signatories and creation of work streams required in order to support signatories to achieve their deep decarbonization objectives. Specific progress made in 2016 includes:
- A total of 165 jurisdictions have signed or endorsed the Under2 MOU since May 2015. The Coalition now represents a third of the global economy, $25.7 trillion in GDP and over 1 billion people. - The first sub-national Clean Energy Ministerial was held in San Francisco in June 2016 alongside CEM7. This brought together signatories to the Under2 MOU to share learnings on subnational clean energy policy and participate in a dedicated workshop on long-term pathways planning. - 37 state and regional government signatories to the Under2 MOU have started reporting to the Compact of States and Regions. - A dedicated workshop was held for Under2 signatories alongside Climate Week NYC on policy learning for energy efficiency. - Research on MRV support and guidelines for state and regional governments has commenced including analysis of reporting protocols and methodologies. |
How are you tracking progress of your initiative | Signatories to the Under2 MOU are invited to report their GHG emissions and climate actions to the Compact of States and Regions.
The Compact showcases individual and collective GHG reduction targets made by sub-national governments around the world. Each year, an assessment of progress toward those commitments takes place through the disclosure of GHG inventory data. The Compact commitments are also included in the Non-State Actor Zone for Climate Action (NAZCA) platform (http://climateaction.unfccc.int/), the online tool developed by the United Nations with the governments of France and Peru for COP21. https://www.theclimategroup.org/Compact |
Available reporting | Each signatory’s individual objectives in order to reach the Coalition’s common target are described in their Appendix to the Under2 MOU (Memorandum of Understanding). The appendices are available online: http://under2mou.org/founding-signatories/.
By signing the Under2 MOU, signatories commit to start working towards consistent monitoring, reporting and verification of their GHG emissions. Jurisdictions are also incentivized to annually disclose their climate targets and progress. The Compact of States and Regions, the global benchmark for transparency and accountability on climate change mitigation, is one of the mechanism that makes this possible. Disclosed commitments will also be featured on the Non-state Actor Zone for Climate Action (NAZCA) platform (http://climateaction.unfccc.int/), the online tool developed by the United Nations with the governments of France and Peru for COP21. The 2016 Compact of States and Regions Disclosure Report will be publicly available at the end of 2016, and will reflect on the level of ambition and assess progress towards achieving governments’ climate commitments. https://www.theclimategroup.org/Compact |
Participants
Participants | Number | Names |
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Members | 0 | |
Companies | 0 | |
Business organisations | 0 | |
Research and educational organisations | 0 | |
Non-governmental organisations | 0 | |
National states | 0 | |
Governmental actors | 0 | |
Regional / state / county actors | 0 | |
City / municipal actors | 0 | |
Intergovernmental organisations | 0 | |
Financial Institutions | 0 | |
Faith based organisations | 0 | |
Other members | 0 | |
Supporting partners | 0 | |
Number of members in the years | | |
Have only national states as participators | No |
Theme
Transport | Agriculture | Forestry | Business | Financial institutions | Buildings | Industry | Waste | Cities and subnational governments | Short Term Pollutants | International maritime transport | Energy Supply | Fluorinated gases | Energy efficiency | Renewable energy | Supply chain emission reductions | Adaptation | Other | Resilience | Innovation | Energy Access and Efficiency | Private Finance |
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Yes | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
Not only have national states as participators