The project contributes to raise ambition in NDCs through increased climate action by enabling policy-makers, project implementers and civil society in partner countries to innovate, enhance capacities and build coalitions.

To achieve this, it builds on Agile methodologies, to engage and collaborate in climate activity that maximizes creativity and productivity to address complex problems and promote learning on multiple levels. 

The project supports activities for stakeholder groups in four partner countries, namely the Dominican Republic, Lebanon, Mexico and South Africa. Moreover, a regional component develops outreach activities in LAC region.

 Impact

The project will assist in the creation of innovation-driving, stakeholder-led initiatives in participating countries and regions which will generate capacity and demand for more ambitious climate action agendas and projects towards 2˚-1.5˚ futures. This demand will reflect at local and multilateral levels in greater engagement from national actors to mainstreaming and advancing local and international climate action agendas towards and beyond Paris goals.

Outcome

Policy-makers, project implementers and civil society in partner countries are raising ambition in and demand for NDCs by engaging in increased climate action stimulated by an environment that enhances capacities, fosters innovation and builds coalitions.

Output I

Project-specific refinement and application of AS methodology engaging stakeholders in a continuous process of project and policy development, and learning on climate action

Output II

Development of three thematic project documents advanced with the application of AS methodology

Output III

The project presents proposals for multilateral cooperative action on climate change

Output IV

Developed knowledge products are disseminated to relevant stakeholders