Photo moment at the PRE-COP29 workshop
Uganda’s civil society organizations (CSOs) and government officials are successfully developing a unified position for the upcoming COP29 climate conference. The joint position is being made at a two-day workshop culminating on October 17-18, 2024, at the Silver Springs Hotel in Bugolobi, Kampala.
The workshop, organized by Climate Action Network Uganda (CAN-U) in partnership with PELUM, AAU, Regenerate Africa, EMLI, ACODE, and Oxfam in Uganda, brought together key stakeholders to craft a comprehensive CSO Position Paper for COP29. Participants formulated key demands for enhancing climate ambition at both national and global levels.
Philip Eric Bakalikwira the chairman Board of directors Climate Action Network Uganda, in his welcoming remarks emphasized the importance of prioritizing national interests, equipping negotiators, and crafting impactful messages for the global stage. “This collaborative effort, bringing together diverse stakeholders, marks a significant step in Uganda’s preparation for COP29 and its approach to addressing the global climate crisis” he added.
Philip Eric Bakalikwira Chairperson Board of Directors Climate Action Network Uganda giving welcoming remarks.
Mr.Muhammad Semambo the assistant Commissioner from the Climate Change Department (CCD) delivered the official opening address, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing Uganda’s climate challenges. “As we approach the final stages of preparing Uganda’s national position for COP29, significant progress has been made through a series of thematic meetings. Our focus now shifts to strategically organizing our priorities to align with the COP agenda items during negotiations.”
He adds that a critical aspect of the preparation involves ensuring our national interests are in harmony with the negotiation blocks we participate in. This alignment is crucial for effectively advancing Uganda’s climate objectives within the broader context of international climate discussions.
The event also featured a review of COP28 outcomes and the 2024 Bonn Intersessional meetings, providing context for the current state of global climate negotiations.
There after a panel of lead negotiators from the government presented on critical themes including adaptation, mitigation, finance, technology, capacity building, and gender issues. These presentations set the stage for in-depth discussions and the development of Uganda’s negotiating priorities.
Participants under the mitigation thematic working group working together during the group discussions.
Structured around thematic working groups, the workshop allowed for focused discussions on key areas of climate policy. Participants engaged in group sessions to debate and refine positions on adaptation, mitigation, finance, technology, capacity building, loss and damage, health, and gender in the context of climate change.
Mr.Joseph Epitu, the Commissioner Water and Environment Sector in the Ministry for Water and Environment and lead negotiator for capacity building, outlined Uganda’s position and emerging areas in capacity building negotiations. Citing the focus on supporting developing countries, especially those with limited resources and high climate vulnerability.
“The position emphasizes the need for targeted assistance to help vulnerable nations effectively respond to climate change impacts and contribute to global mitigation efforts. This approach aims to bridge the gap between developed and developing countries in terms of climate action capabilities” he added.
Mr.Joseph Epitu, lead negotiator giving Uganda’s position and emerging areas in capacity building negotiations.
The event concluded with a wrap-up session outlining next steps for finalizing and implementing the CSO Position Paper. Participants left with a renewed sense of purpose and a clear roadmap for Uganda’s participation in COP29.
Mr Gaster Kiyingi Kawuubye outlining next steps for finalizing and implementing the CSO Position Paper.
This collaborative effort represents a significant step forward in Uganda’s climate action strategy, uniting diverse voices from civil society and government in a common cause to address the global climate crisis.
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