Climate Change International Technical and Training Center (CITC) The 2nd Green Mekong Forum 21 October, 2013, The Okura Prestige Bangkok Satoshi Iemoto, JICA Expert Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (Public Organization) Japan’s Bilateral Climate-related Aid Mitigation 6.13 bil USD Adaptation 2.26 bil USD Figure: Bilateral climate change-related aid in 2010 (Source: OECD DAC Statistics 2011) 2 Direction of JICA’s Assistance for Low-Carbon Growth and Sustainable Development in Developing Countries JICA is taking actions to support for climate change measures based on the following principles. Comprehensive Assistance PDCA Cycle (MRV, etc.) Financial Assistance Technical Cooperation Policy Dialogue Public Private Partnership Research/Studies Climate Change, A Global Agenda <Mitigation: Low-Carbon Society> Strategic Mitigation Actions Low-Carbon Technologies Efficient Use of Resources, etc. Policy & Infrastructure Reform, Finance Mechanism, Human Resource Development Modeling/Vulnerability Assessment Enhancing Adaptive Capacity Resilient Infrastructure <Adaptation: Climate Resilient Society> Climate Compatible Sustainable Development Energy, Transport, Forestry, Waste Management, etc. Reduction of GHG Emission Equitable Growth Responding to Climate Change Sustainable Developme nt Enhancing Adaptive Capacity Human Security Disaster Risk Management, Water, Agriculture, Sanitation, etc. East Asia Knowledge Platform for Low-Carbon Growth Low-carbon infrastructure, transportation/3Rs system National/ International financing organizations GEF World Bank ADB JICA AusAid KOICA USAID GIZ etc. Cities, local communities Financing agencies Int’l NGOs ICLEI, IGES SEI Green investment Green industry/business National governments East Asia Knowledge Platform for Low Carbon Growth Low Carbon Asia Research Network (LoCARNet) Science-based policymaking support , joint research, capacity building Tech transfer Private enterprises Reliable data, GHG inventories technology roadmap, Integrated Assessment Model economic evaluation tools Industrialised countries Knowledge sharing in Asia International research communities APN SATREPS (JST/JICA) LCS-RNet NIES IGES GGGI UNESCAP EU LEDS CDKN ICSU IPCC UNFCCC etc. 4 Background International UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Regional The ASEAN Community Work towards achieving sustainable development as wells as (AC) Roadmap promoting clean and green environment for the ASEAN region The 11th National Economic and Social Development Plan National (Thailand) Objective: “Stabilize GHG concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic interference with the climate system” -Paradigm shift to green and low carbon society -Capacity building on adaptation to reduce vulnerabilities to climate change impact -Develop the database and registry system of GHG emission and carbon market -To establish carbon fund and promote carbon market -Develop the Thailand’s MRV system -To increase the usage of RE in industrial sector by using Governmental Policy of revenue from selling carbon credit as incentive the PM H.E. Ms. -To promote urban development and reduce GHG emission with Yingluck Shinawatra an aim to become low carbon society Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) The ultimate goal of Thailand’s Climate Change Master Plan is to reduce GHG emission and to be a low carbon society in the next 40 years (2050) Climate Change International Technical and Training Center (CITC) 5 Objective • Objective – To establish a technical and training center in order to enhance the capacity of stakeholders to move towards low carbon societies • Targets – Mitigation/Adaptation related governmental agencies, academic institutions, private companies, etc. • Organizers – Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organization (Public Organization) (TGO) – Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) 6 Concept Climate Change Mitigation (including GHG Inventory) • In-depth training and hands-on approach • Train of Trainers • Policy Recommendations • Integration of Mitigation and Adaptation • Climate change Network • Green Job • Sustainability Adaptation Sustainable Development Achieving Low Carbon Society Carbon Reduction, Good Quality of Life, Environmental Friendly 7 Activities & Outputs 1. Institutional arrangement 2. Curriculum development on climate change for Thailand and ASEAN 1.1 Official launch CITC 2.1 Training curriculum 1.2 Work plan and schedule of activities 1.3 Subcommittee meetings 3. Implementati on of training program 3.1 Training programs 4. Development of E-learning System 4.1. CITC e-learning system 2.2 Training materials 2.3 Mitigation tools 2.4 Evaluation reports 3.2 Skillful trainers 3.3 Evaluation reports 4.2. Evaluation reports 5. Development of network in Thailand and ASEAN countries on climate change 6. Knowledge management on climate change (knowledge hub) 5.1 Climate change networks experts networks 6.1 CITC website 5.2 Lessons learned report on CC implementat ion 6.2 Up-todate information on CITC official website 5.3 workshops /forums on climate change 5.4 Evaluation reports 6.3 Evaluation report of website implementat ion 7. Public relations and knowledge dissemination on climate change 7.1 Public relations activities/ campaigns 7.2 Public relation and knowledge disseminat ion on each media 8 Workplan (5 years) No. Activities 1 Institutional arrangement of CITC 2 Curriculum development on climate change for Thailand and ASEAN 3 Training Provision 4 Development of E-learning system 5 Development of climate change network in Thailand and in ASEAN 6 Climate change knowledge management 7 Public relations and knowledge dissemination on climate change Year 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 9 Training Curriculum Development Towards Low Carbon Society in Thailand and ASEAN Theme 1: GHG Inventory Management Theme 2: Low Carbon Society Theme 3: Mitigation Mechanism (Mitigation/Adaptation) NI/BUR Sectoral-Based Area-Based Corporate Level Central Policy & Implementation Local Policy & Implementation Mitigation Measures& Projects Coporate Policy & Implementation Theme 4: Sustainable GHG Management 10 CITC Training Cluster GHG Inventory Low Carbon Society • Sectoral Based • Central Implementers • LCS for Central Policy & Implementation • Area Based • Local Practitioners • Corporate Level • GHG Inventory for Private companies • Policy Makers • Implementers • LCS for Local Policy & Implementation • Local Leaders • Local Practitioners • LCS for Private Companies • Private companies’ manager/chief Mitigation Mechanism • Specific course for PMR •Energy Performance Certificate Scheme • Carbon Sequestration and REDD/REDD+ Various approaches • Climate change economics and finance • Carbon Business (e.g. Carbon Offsetting, Carbon Footprint) • etc. • CDM and other market-based mechanisms 11 Implementation Structure TGO Board CITC Sub-Committee JICA CITC Director Supporting Organizations for CITC activities in Thailand TGO Capacity Building & Outreach Office as Secretariat of CITC Japanese Researchers e.g., IGES, NIES, OECC International Cooperation eg, USAID, GHGMI Thailand CC networks e.g., Low Carbon Asia Network (LoCARNet) Focal points of CC in ASEAN countries Mekong and ASEAN countries 12 Thank you for your attentions • We truly hope our climate change training (CITC) activities will contribute to enhancing capacity in the Mekong countries. • We are always welcome your opinion and suggestion. Satoshi IEMOTO iemoto@oecc.or.jp www.tgo.or.th JICA Expert (Climate Change Policies /Human Resources Development) Capacity Building and Outreach Office, Thailand Greenhouse gas Management Organization (TGO) (Public Organization)