2023.12.1 Fri.

13:00 - 14:15

Climate Resilient Development (CRD) Pathway: Addressing Climate Change and Sustainable Development

Organizer

Japan International Cooperation Agency

Seminar abstract

Abstract

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.

Program

HouseKeeping -3 min-

Japan International Cooperation Agency（JICA)

Opening remarks -5 min-

(TBD)

JICA's efforts to promote Climate Resilient Development (CRD) -15 min-

Mr. Akihiro Miyazaki Japan International Cooperation Agency（JICA) Global Environment Department Deputy Director General

Key Questions for the panelists -3 min-

Mr. Makoto Kato Overseas Environmental Cooperation Centre (OECC)　General Manager/ Principal Researcher

The World Bank approach to achieve CRD -８ min-

TBD World Bank Climate Change Advisory and Operations Unit, Climate Change Group Senior Climate Change Specialist

Promoting CRD in the Pacific Region. -８ min-

Ms. Ofa Kaisamy Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme （SPREP) Pacific Climate Change Centre Manager

The government of Vietnam’s approach to CRD -8 min-

Dr. Huy Quang Luong Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of Viet Nam (MONRE)　Department of Climate Change (DCC) Head of the Division of GHG Emission Reduction and Ozone Layer Protection

Panel Discussion -20 min-

All

Wrap-up -5 min-

Mr. Makoto KATO Overseas Environmental Cooperation Centre (OECC)　General Manager/ Principal Researcher

Speakers

In-person

• 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
• 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) Head of the Division of GHG Emission Reduction and Ozone Layer Protection
• Dr. Nancy Vandycke / World Bank Climate Change Advisory and Operations Unit, Climate Change Group Lead Climate Change Specialist
• Mr. Akihiro Miyazaki / JICA,Global Environment Department Deputy Director General

Related Links

• JICA Virtual Pavillion
• 【JICA・Climate Change】Efforts to Address Climate Change
• Video "Climate Resilient Development (CRD) Pathway: Addressing Climate Change and Sustainable Development"

Session Summary

Ms. 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. 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 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 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. Ms. Ofa 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).
Mr. 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.

Message and Results

Promoting Climate Resilient Development (CRD) is a immense challege. The invovment of government, development partners and stakeholders are essential to build a resilient and sustainable society. JICA invited all satkes holders to undertake holistics and integrative approaches as JICA`s Co-Benefits approach to Climate Change for Climate Resilient and Sustainable Development　( JCCRS).