Evolution of South-South co-operation: Trends in a changing political economic context in the post-Cold War era

Student Number : 0420292V - MA research report - School of International Relations - Faculty of HumanitiesThe transformation of the political economy after the Cold War, and particularly the introduction of the knowledge economy and the successful liberation of a group of developing countries, has made a considerable impact on the trading patterns in the global economy. It has also revolutionised the processes of manufacturing, production and consumption. These economic changes have had significant consequences for the countries of the developing world, making the possibility of coalition-building between the countries of the Southern core more feasible, and in this way bringing about fundamental alterations in the political economy of the international system. However, the economic co-operation that takes place in the South is uneven and advances the interests of semi-peripheral states such as India, South Africa and Brazil, giving rise to new patterns of collaboration

Is Community-Based Natural Resource Management in Botswana Viable?

If Botswana is to continue its success story as an African anomaly, it will have to manage its transition to a less diamond-dependent economy skilfully. Until alternative and new sources of economic growth can be found, eco-tourism will be the keystone sector. If well governed, tourism can sustainably provide livelihood opportunities while contributing to wildlife and biodiversity preservation. An important component of its success is the extent to which local communities benefit from it and are central to management decisions. Community-Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) is a formal policy in Botswana designed to achieve this end. This policy insights paper examines the history of CBNRM and the efficacy of its current iteration. Although there are a number of challenges to overcome with the Botswana CBNRM model, the paper ultimately argues that communities are better off with CBNRM than without it. It does, however, have to be more effectively governed, and a greater diversification of economic activities has to be encouraged. If it is to be successful, CBNRM must also be politically supported through the investment in appropriate CBNRM legislation and policy

Enhancing Farmer Engagement in Climate Policy

This PowerPoint Presentation was provided to the East Africa Farmers Federation Workshop May 30-31, 2023. The objectives of the presentation are two fold - to look backwards and consider the next steps on agriculture in the climate negotiations and to enhance farmer engagement in climate change. The presentation provides the background on agriculture in the climate negotiations (from 1992-2018) with detailed explanations of the Koronivia Joint Framework and its evolution from 2020-2023, and details of Sharm el-Sheikh Joint Work implementation of climate action on agriculture and food security and what must be in place for COP28. The presentation examines climate policy windows outside of the UNFCCC taking place in the lead up to UNFCCC COP28 and African policy windows and engagement opportunities. Farmer engagement opportunities in national climate policies are described including the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), their status for African Countries and how to ensure NDCs reflect farmer interests. Long Term Strategies are described. The presentation details how to strengthen farmer participation in climate policy at multiple levels and through various channels as well as recommendations for strengthening farmers' agency for engagement in climate policy

Long-term, low emission and climate resilient development pathways

Climate change presents one of the biggest threats to sustainable development worldwide. Its widespread unprecedented impacts disproportionately burden the poorest and most vulnerable majority – a significant number of whom live in Africa. The most prominent global policy response to climate change is currently covered by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). There is clear evidence that Africa is constrained by its limited capacity to effectively participate in the international climate change policy discourse to foster climate actions at regional and national levels. Climate change diplomacy and negotiations are often technical and complex. It is difficult for new negotiators to fully grasp the nuances of the proceedings even over a period of many years. The African Group of Negotiators Expert Support (AGNES) has designed this training Program on climate governance, diplomacy and negotiations leadership with a view to address this important continental challenge. This is a call for applications to eligible applicants. AICCRA Theme 1 facilitated sessions at the leadership training program on long-term, low emission and climate resilient development pathways

Policy and advocacy development workshop: Enhancing the role of farmers in climate change policy in East Africa

This report presents the contents of a tailored virtual policy and advocacy training workshop that was carried out the 29th of September 2022. This workshop was co-organised by AICCRA and the Eastern Africa Farmers Federation (EAFF) and attended by member organisations from across the EAFF network

Long term low emission and climate resilient development strategies

Two sets of slides used to deliver the module on long-term climate resilient development strategies within the AGNES-led Climate Governance, Diplomacy and Negotiations Leadership Progra

Strengthening NDCs in southern Africa to be more representative of farmer interests

Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are policy instruments, mandated under the Paris Agreement, to set out a country’s selfdetermined plans to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and enhance resilience by 2030. They are bottom-up processes in which countries contextualise and self-differentiate their climate targets and contributions based on their national circumstances and priorities. These roadmaps are intended to guide future actions across all sectors and stakeholder groupings, incorporating domestic climate-related risks, challenges, priorities, and opportunities from an economy-wide perspective. In both their aspiration and implementation, NDCs are essential for ensuring that cumulative global efforts lead to net-zero emissions and climateresilient development by 2050 and that countries demonstrate commitment towards achieving the mitigation and adaptation goals of the Paris Agreement

Strategic Climate Investment Partnership Roundtable

On 6 February 2022, the African Union’s (AU's) Climate Change and Resilient Development Strategy and Action Plan (2022-2032) was endorsed at the 35th Ordinary Session of the AU’s Assembly of African Heads of State and Government. This is Africa’s first collective climate change action plan and Strategy that details specific suggested actions the continent needs to urgently achieve to respond to climate change. Subsequently, on the 19-20 June 2023, the AU hosted a Strategic Climate Investment Partnership Roundtable in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The objective of the Roundtable was to leverage partnerships and align investment opportunities to support the operationalisation of the Strategy. This is the facilitation slide deck for the Roundtable. It covers the objectives of the Roundtable, the intended outcomes, principles and a session overview. It then provides information on the Strategy including its rationale, vision, goal, objective and alignment with global frameworks. It gives an overview of the Strategy and how it was developed, including the consultation process. It then addresses the implementation of the Strategy, the outcomes of operationalisation meetings to date and how to enhance the enabling environment. It highlights the need for partnerships and areas where support is required. The Strategy is then presented in more detail, looking at the intervention axes and key focal areas. It emphasises the need for transformative investments providing opportunity for working group discussions and feedback. The presentation concludes with the identification of next steps, policy alignment and the programmatic development process