Abstract
Achievement of global emission reduction targets under Paris Agreement could be greatly enhanced with the active engagement of cities. Cities are one of the major contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions while providing habitation to more than half of the world’s population. The Convention provides avenues for cities to identify, implement, monitor, report and gain recognition for the actions undertaken. This chapter defines what climate smart cities means, evolution of cities as actors of climate actions, and highlights some of the mechanisms and opportunities available under the Convention for which African cities could avail themselves of, including co-benefits associated with the implementation of these climate actions.
The authors are affiliated with UNFCCC and views expressed in this paper are their personal views and do not represent the views of UNFCCC.
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Of the 54 Parties to the Paris Agreement from Africa, 40 have submitted NDCs, or 74%. 38 were automatic conversions from the previously submitted INDCs, and 2 Parties, Mali and Morocco, submitted revisions. 2 Parties have ratified the PA, but are currently revising their NDC (Benin, Senegal). Status on 21 September 2017.
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This is by no means an exhaustive list; and some of the funds are not exclusive to Africa.
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Agyemang-Bonsu, W.K., Lata, K., Silva, V. (2019). Cities in the Context of Climate Change: Opportunities for Local Authorities in Climate Action in Africa. In: Mboup, G., Oyelaran-Oyeyinka, B. (eds) Smart Economy in Smart African Cities. Advances in 21st Century Human Settlements. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-3471-9_4
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