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SHIFT 2:
Climate action and nature-based solutions for growth and human security
The second shift involves championing a just energy transition, climate action and nature-based solutions as the foundation for national wealth, well-being, and resilience to shocks.
National vulnerability to the triple planetary crises is exacerbated by a growth model that is dependent on natural resources and fossil fuels. The building blocks needed to reduce vulnerabilities and foster sustainable development and human security include: (a) improving management of natural resources and systems, (b) advancing climate action (including energy transition) for a low-carbon resilient society, and (c) accelerating the adoption of a circular economy.
Guided by the UNDP Signature Solution on Environment, UNDP will continue working with MoE for inclusive environmental governance reforms and policy coherence that focus on better quality of, and access to, data, as well as improving coordination and institutional capacities for sustainable natural resources management.
UNDP will work with the government and private sector in pursuing new avenues for sustainable financing and non-tax revenue management, greening value chains, promoting impact standards, and raising public awareness on the value of ecosystem goods and services. Community-based management will be advocated, and nature-based solutions and sustainable livelihoods promoted for sustainability and fostering a sense of ownership.
UNDP and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will continue supporting MoE in advancing its gender-sensitive climate agenda. UNDP will prioritize action in the energy, forestry, waste, and health sectors to mainstream mitigation and adaptation through cross-government collaboration, strengthened institutional capacities (including subnational levels), and improved data quality and transparency. UNDP will also assist national partners in adopting innovative solutions and technologies that increase engagement and livelihood opportunities for women, youth and indigenous communities. Access to renewable energy in offgrid, remote areas, electric mobility, and energy efficiency will be prioritized (Signature Solution on Energy). Furthermore, UNDP will help develop systems in line with the United Nations Secretary- General’s “Early Warning for All” initiative to increase human security and reduce vulnerabilities linked to climate risks (Signature Solution on Resilience). Support will also be provided to expand national access to climate finance via carbon markets and measures to “de-risk” investments.
The adoption of a circular economy requires an enabling environment that encompasses inclusive and gender-responsive policies, regulations, knowledge and capabilities, sectoral mainstreaming, and networking. UNDP will collaborate with the private sector on promoting innovative solutions, green businesses, new markets, and access to sustainable financing. On the demand side, UNDP will promote consumer and citizen awareness on circularity and build capacities and skills for green and circular economy jobs.
An elevated vulnerability to climate change,increased loss of forest cover and destruction ofecosystems could jeopardize the ability of thegovernment to enhance sustainability and resilience of its development model and prospects to access climate finance. In response, UNDP will prioritize green financing mechanisms for climate adaptation, accelerate work on data quality and transparency to track progress, and support resilience in targeted vulnerable communities. UNDP will work with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) on sustainable value chains and World Bank on data.
