T.13. Lima Outcomes Cop 20 2014

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T.13. Lima Outcomes Cop 20 2014

About	The Lima Climate Conference marked significant milestones in the international climate process. Pledges from both developed and developing countries, prior to and during COP, surpassed the initial $10 billion target for capitalizing the new Green Climate Fund (GCF). The Lima Ministerial Declaration on Education and Awareness-raising urged governments to incorporate climate change into school curricula and integrate climate awareness into national development plans.
Steps Forward on Adaptation	Progress was achieved in elevating adaptation to the same level as the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, primarily through National Adaptation Plans (NAPs). The launch of the NAP Global Network, involving Peru, the US, Germany, the Philippines, Togo, the UK, Jamaica, and Japan, was a significant development. The Lima Adaptation Knowledge initiative, a pilot project in the Andes, highlighted the successful capture of adaptive needs in communities. The idea of replicating this initiative in Least Developed Countries, Small Island Developing States, and Africa gained support. More countries accepted the Kyoto Protocol Doha Amendment, with Nauru and Tuvalu submitting their instruments of acceptance. However, acceptance from 144 countries is required to bring it into force.
New climate action portal	Peru launched the Nazca Climate Action Portal with UNFCCC support, aiming to enhance the visibility of climate actions among cities, regions, companies, and investors, including those involved in international cooperative initiatives.
Lima Work Programme on Gender	The Lima conference established a Lima Work Programme on Gender to promote gender balance and sensitivity in developing and implementing climate policy.
UNFCCC NAMA Day	* A special event focused on actions to reduce emissions through “nationally appropriate mitigation actions” (NAMAs), plans of developing countries supported by developed countries. The UNFCCC secretariat set up a registry to match requests for and offers of support. Climate action on the ground celebrated by the UN The UNFCCC secretariat’s Momentum for Change Initiative recognized outstanding climate solutions worldwide, including a new category for Information and Communication technology.