Workshop Introduction and Objectives

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Purpose of this Workshop

Brief you on the project objectives

Update you on Climate Change science and its relevance to Mbombela

Update you on Climate Change policy developments and legislative requirements for Mbombela

Collectively explore likely Climate Change risks and opportunities in Mbombela

Collectively develop a vision for Climate Change action in the MLM, to inform the MLM Climate Change Policy

Workshop AgendaITEM TIME  Chair

1) Welcome and introductions 09:00-09:15Executive Mayor &

Warrick Stewart

2) Climate change 101 – making the case 09:15-10:00 Paul Jorgensen

3) Overview of the climate change policy landscape 10:00-10:30 Fred Goede

4) Tea 10:30-10:45  

5) Policy framework options 10:45-11:15 Warrick Stewart

6) Development of vision for climate change policy 11:15-12:45 Warrick Stewart

7) Lunch 12:45-13:30  

8) Determination of policy objectives and strategic actions 13:30-15:00 Warrick Stewart

9) Tea 15:00-15:15  

10) Roles and responsibilities 15:15-16:00 Warrick Stewart

11) Way forward 16:00-16:15 Warrick Stewart

Workshop Approach

Flexible

Responsive to participants’ content needs

Ensure we meet the objectives for the day, but we may not be linear in doing so

As participatory as possible

Facilitate input from participants - equitable

Rules for the Workshop

Show personal respect at all times

All questions to be made by a show of hand

Allow people to finish speaking without interruption

Question and inputs limited to 30 seconds, except for report backs

Respect the right to individual opinion

Please switch off cell phones or place them on silent

If you need to leave during proceedings, please do so quietly

Project overview

Project overview

The Mbombela Local Municipality has initiated a process to develop and implement a policy and strategy to respond to the pressures and threats of climate change.

The Municipality appointed SRK Consulting to advise and assist in the development of the climate change policy, strategy and implementation plan. 

Project overview

Phase 1

Development of Climate Change Response

Policy

Phase 2

Development of Climate Change Response

Strategy

Phase 3

Development of Implementation Plan

Mid 2016

Workshop 2 Nov 2015

Workshop 2 Mid 2016

Jan 2015

Late 2015

Late 2016

Workshop 1 August 2015

Late 2015

Mid 2016

Climate Change 101

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Policy Objectives & Options

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Policy options

Policy options

Policy: Document that succinctly informs and guides the fulfilment of an organization’s legal requirements and other commitments (e.g. agreements)

Policy options

The purpose of this policy is to clearly specify the municipal roles and responsibilities regarding climate change, guide the identification of strategic actions to fulfil these, and inform related day-to-day operations

Policy options

1 Introduction1.1 Background

1.2 Rationale for and objectives of Policy

1.3 Scope of the Policy

2 Policy Framework

3 Policy Statement

4 Roles and Responsibilities

5 Way Forward

6 References

Policy options

Phase 1

Climate Change Response Policy

Phase 2

Climate Change Response Strategy

Phase 3

Implementation Plan

Policy options

Minimum requirements: To clearly define the Municipality’s legal responsibilities and other obligations

regarding Climate Change

To provide guidance to the Municipality when implementing such functions

Serve as a framework for the development of an associated Strategy and Implementation Plan (multi-sectoral and all relevant parties).

 

Questions or comments?

MLM Climate Change Vision

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Development of a MLM Climate Change Vision 

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• Realistic, credible, attractive future for an organization, community or

area.

• Inspiring picture of a preferred future

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• Inspire, motivate and be attractive

• Encourage people to be part of the future that's envisioned

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• Facilitates commitment and energizes people

• Creates meaning in citizens' lives

• Establishes a standard of excellence

• Bridges the present and the future

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• Brings focus and clarity to the desired future of the municipality/community/area (and what makes it distinctive)

• Inspires people to work towards that future

• Guides people in their decision-making as they reach for this future

Development of a Vision

Mbombela Local Municipality’s vision & mission

“A city of excellence”

“A high performing and learning municipality that excels in development facilitation and sustainable service delivery through Batho Pele and sound corporate governance principles”.

Development of a Vision

Mbombela Local Municipality’s Core Values

• Transparency • Accountability

• Honesty • Commitment

• Excellence to Communities • Empathy

• Passion • Sustainability

• Efficiency • Selflessness

Development of a Vision

Mbombela Local Municipality’s Development Priorities

• Water supply • Rural development

• Road infrastructure development and storm water • Economic development

• Electricity supply and management • Waste management and greening

• Integrated human settlement • Financial management and viability

• Good governance and public participation • Public transport

• Sanitation/sewerage • 2010 legacy

• Community development

Development of a Vision

Mbombela Local Municipality’s IDP Objectives

• To provide infrastructure and sustainable basic services

• To build strong good governance and institutional arrangements

• To provide sustainable social amenities to the communities

• To ensure legally sound financial viability and management

• To strengthen the delivery of sustainable integrated human settlement and environmental management

• To maintain and sustain the 2010 legacy projects

• To initiate strong and sustainable economic development

Development of a Vision

Climate Change: Mbombela Local Municipality

• Write your own short vision for the Mbombela Local Municipality from a Climate Change perspective, remembering the key characteristics of a vision

Development of a Vision

Example:

Singapore: “To be a climate resilient global city that is well positioned for green growth”.

London: “London will become the most climate-resilient city in the world. London’s people, infrastructure and systems are adapting dynamically to its changing climate, and its economy is reaping the rewards of being a world leader in this field”.

Questions or comments?

Way Forward

• SRK to draft minutes from the workshop and circulate, including presentations

• SRK to develop draft vision, based on stakeholder inputs.

• SRK to finalise draft policy for MLM comment and then council-approval

• SRK to organise workshop for start of Strategy phase for November 2015

• Ongoing opportunity for stakeholder input into process