Gillian Hamilton August 2018

Agenda Our objectives Reflecting over 2016/ 2017 2018 What are we planning on doing in the future?

What (historically) ACRP Objectives Create a network and communications hub for trained Climate Reality Leaders, NGOs, governments, scientists and others in Africa to collect and share information and resources; Develop wide-ranging communications assets, workshops, events and social channels to tell the story of climate change in Africa. Gather information on African Climate Change, extreme weather events, community and individual stories and solutions.

What did we actually do in 2016/ 2017? ACRP’s strategic focus during 2017 was to support the implementation of South Africa’s mitigation efforts of the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the Paris Agreement. SA Integrated Resource and Energy Plans Radio Radio programmes ACRP lobbied for the implementation of round four of the renewable energy independent power producers programme (REIP4). Materials developed include educational infographics, radio programmes (Eng, SeSotho, isiZulu) Community media training of 38 people (Joburg, Cape Town and Durban) ACRP held various events during 2017. These include: A panel discussion on 24 November 2016 on the least-cost optimised scenario for energy in South Africa by 2050, which makes the case for 70% renewable energy by 2040. A Climate March in Lagos, Nigeria on 28 October 2016 to submit their Big Five Green Asks for the Climate to the Governor. In Uganda, Climate Leader Timothy Mugerwa organised a dialogue on climate change in Kiboga district, ahead of COP22 international climate negotiations. On 13 September 2017, ACRP hosted four premiere screenings of Al Gore’s latest movie, An Inconvenient Sequel. A number of high level guests attended in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban.

What did we say we would do during 2018? ACRP’s strategic focus during 2018 has been to support the implementation of South Africa’s mitigation efforts of the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the Paris Agreement. Promoting fossil fuel divestment and the shift to RE – The Big Shift; 350.org’s Global Divestment campaigns incl. Fossil Free SA’s campaigns; Joburg CAN; Breakfreee; 2. Protection and improvement of carbon sinks Improve communications around climate change and increase grassroots awareness and understanding of climate change in Africa Promoting broader and effective participation of South African civil society in environmental governance Policy work ACRP lobbied for the implementation of round four of the renewable energy independent power producers programme (REIP4). Materials developed include educational infographics, radio programmes (Eng, SeSotho, isiZulu) Community media training of 38 people (Joburg, Cape Town and Durban) ACRP held various events during 2017. These include: A panel discussion on 24 November 2016 on the least-cost optimised scenario for energy in South Africa by 2050, which makes the case for 70% renewable energy by 2040. A Climate March in Lagos, Nigeria on 28 October 2016 to submit their Big Five Green Asks for the Climate to the Governor. In Uganda, Climate Leader Timothy Mugerwa organised a dialogue on climate change in Kiboga district, ahead of COP22 international climate negotiations. On 13 September 2017, ACRP hosted four premiere screenings of Al Gore’s latest movie, An Inconvenient Sequel. A number of high level guests attended in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban.

2018 The campaigns we have run were to get Climate Leaders and volunteers to share the messages about climate change and solutions with more people. We have engaged in actions during Africa Day (we encouraged people to develop a relationship with local government); World Environment Day (we presented in 17 different places across the continent to school children); #Breakfree from fossil fuels (we worked with EarthLife Africa, Greenpeace and 350.org to stop the building of Thabametsi Power Plant) and The Big Shift Campaign where we are trying to get development banks like DBSA to stop funding fossil fuels). We started the Action 24 project (http://climatereality.co.za/action-24/) and have worked with our partners to increase environmental governance in 4 provinces in SA) Our policy work has largely been on commenting on the Department of Environment’s mitigation work, namely their Policies and Measures (PAMS) study; carbon tax; mitigation pathways study and the Post-2020 Mitigation System for SA as well as the State of Environment Report; climate change bill Our direct advocacy efforts have been together with the Energy Governance Group of SA where we have requested meetings with the Ministers from National Treasury (one meeting held); DIRCO; DoE and Public Enterprises. We also met with the IPP office to discuss amongst other things, the Just Transition. We have written 9 funding proposals to find additional funding to support our efforts. 2 GCF concept notes ($110 million & $66 million)

Assets Action 24 Climate leaders Regional focus Networks Trust Communications (social media, newsletters, own content) Policy focus

The next 5 months Climate Change Bill submission Gauteng schools programme Global Day of action (8 September) Carbon sequestration Climate Leaders to use policy to advocate for change http://climatereality.co.za/ndc-africa/

Climate leader engagement (assets) Challenges Measuring or showing the value of the impact of lobbying and advocacy; and Climate leader engagement (assets) Funding Staff Time

What keeps me up at night? Climate change Fundraising/ money Just Transition South Africa, lack trust in government

Where to next? Impact: The African continent follows low-carbon development pathway and all Africans have access to green energy by 2040 African citizens hold public and private institutions accountable to mitigate against climate change in Africa i.e. grassroots movement; policy work; public finance institutes A skilled and capable workforce is developed to ensure access to energy and to implement clean energy solutions and carbon sink management in Africa Adaptation