[COP28 Side Event]Climate Resilient Development (CRD) Pathway: Addressing Climate Change and Sustainable Development
Day：2024.01.16
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Person in charge
Watanabe Taiji
Global Environmental Department Environmental Management and Climate Change Group
Technical Advisor
Overview
Date: 2023/12/01
Sponsors: JICA
Location（Pavilion Name）：Japan Pavilion
Moderators and panelists
Ms. Masako Ogawa
Ministry of the Environment of Japan, Global Environment Bureau
Deputy Director-General
Mr. Makoto Kato
Overseas Environmental Cooperation Centre (OECC)
General Manager/ Principal Researcher
Dr. Nancy Vandycke
World Bank Climate Change Advisory and Operations Unit, Climate Change Group
Lead Climate Change Specialist
Ms. Ofa Kaisamy
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme （SPREP), Pacific Climate Change Centre
Manager
Dr. Huy Quang Luong
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Viet Nam (MONRE) Department of Climate Change (DCC), Division of GHG Emission Reduction and Ozone Layer Protection
Head of Division
Mr. Akihiro Miyazaki
JICA,Global Environment Department
Deputy Director General
Primary objectives and outcomes
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 6th Assessment Report (AR6) highlights a solution framework called Climate Resilient Development (CRD), which is a process of implementing greenhouse gas mitigation and adaptation options to support sustainable development for all in ways that support human and planetary health and well-being, equity, and justice.
The main objective of this side event is to bring together key stakeholders to foster dialogue, share knowledge, discuss about holistic approaches and future challenges in promoting Climate Resilient Development, explore solutions to the challenges posed by climate change, while also examining the interlinkages of climate actions and SDGs.
Content of the discussions
Ms. Masako Ogawa highlighted the importance to tackle climate change and development in with a holistic and integrative approach to build a climate resilient and sustainable future.
Mr. Akihiro Miyazaki, presented about the JICA's Co-Benefits of Climate Change for Climate Resilient and Sustainable Development (JCCRS) to promote Climate Resilient Development (CRD) in partner countries to realize sustainable society. JCCRS is an integrative, inclusive, and holistic approach that aims to achieve sustainable development while also yielding co-benefits with adaptation and mitigation to contribute to CRD.
Dr. Huy Quang Luong mentioned the significance of adopting holistic approaches, such as JCCRS, and provided an overview of how the Vietnamese government is integrating climate change into its development strategies. Furthermore, Dr. Huy emphasized the importance of involving stakeholders in the decision-making process of each project. By incorporating their perspectives, it becomes possible to carefully analyze the trade-offs associated with various actions. This analysis is crucial in shaping policies and regulations and promote just transition.
Dr. Nancy Vandycke praised JICA's approach and mentioned the need to analyze the synergies and trade-offs based in context of each project. She emphasized the World Bank's commitment to aligning financial flows with the Paris Agreement's objectives. Dr. Vandycke invited development financiers, civil society organizations, and governments to join in this vision, working together to address climate change and achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement.
Ms. Ofa Kaisamy expressed appreciation for the JICA's approach and emphasized the significance of the 2050 strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent as the primary framework for regional development and mentioned that this strategy incorporates SDGs into every action. She also explained the functions of the Pacific Climate Center and highlighted the Capacity Building Function as a key driver for promoting Climate Resilient Development (CRD). She further mentioned how JICA supports the region through the construction of the center and further technical cooperation projects.
Mr. Makoto Kato highlighted the immense difficulty in promoting CRD and invited government, development partners and stakeholders to join forces to promote climate actions and sustainable development, akin to the efforts undertaken by JICA through JCCRS.
Panel Discussion
Mr. Akihiro Miyazaki JICA,Global Environment Department, Deputy Director General
Group Photo
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