LOCAL GOOD PRACTICES FROM AFRICA Presented by SAMSON, Samuel Ogallah Programme Manager, PACJA, Nairobi, Kenya @ 2nd Annual Africa’s Public Officials Energy and Environment Workshop 9-11 October, 2013 Tshwane, Pretoria ogallah@pacja.org ogalahs7@yahoo.com www.pacja.org Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA) •A continental coalition of civil society Organizations in the African continent, brought together by common goal of promoting and advocating for climate-friendly and equity-based development. •Currently drawing its membership from over 500 Non-governmental organizations, Foundations, Trusts, Community-based organizations, farmer groups, faith-based networks, national coalitions and regional networks from 45 countries in Africa. PACJA aims to unify isolated civil society efforts on climate change advocacy and coordination in Africa, so as to ensure that pro-poor and people-centred response measures are put into consideration as governments in Africa seek to mainstream climate change into national development policies and strategies. PACJA VISION AND MISSION Vision: A global environment free from the threat of climate change with sustainable development, equity and justice for all. Mission: To develop and promote pro-poor development and equity based positions relevant for Africa in the international climate change dialogue and related processes Aims and Objectives: PACJA aims to be an effective African CSO’s platform to share information, strategise jointly, coordinate engagement with African governments and other relevant stakeholders, and advocate for fairness and justice in international climate change and sustainable development processes in order to adequately protect the climate while safeguarding human rights and pro-poor development NIGERIA: BNRCC/NEST PROJECT Building Nigeria’s Response to Climate Change (BNRCC)/Nigerian Environmental Study/Action Team (NEST) Project (www.nestinteractive.org, www.nigeriaclimatechange.org ) Goal and Purpose To enhance Nigeria’s ability to achieve equitable, sustainable poverty reduction through more effective governance related to climate change in Nigeria. To build Nigeria’s capacity to meet international commitments and to adapt to climate change through improved governance promoting gender equality, poverty reduction and more sustainable natural resource management. BNRCC – Key Components 1. Research (4 socio-economic partners in 14 states across Nigeria and 1 scenario modeling partner covering all of Nigeria) 2. Pilot Projects (7 partners in 15 communities in 8 states across Nigeria) 3. Communication (1 youth partner working in 3 states) 4. Policy (NASPA Lead Partners including SCCU, NEST, NigeriaCAN, UNDP & HBF), and LASG CC plan “Our future is now – climate change is real and here to stay” BNRCC - Project Sites BNRCC Pilot Projects Key Outputs ENERGY • Promotion of fuel efficient wood stoves; stoves that use residues; and biogas units HEALTH • Fuel efficient stoves reduces negative health impacts (hazards) of CO2 BNRCC Pilot Projects - Key Outputs “Climate change is a global problem that requires global & local solutions” BNRCC Pilot Projects Key Outputs CAMEROON: LIMBE, PACJA Supported BCDP Project THINKING OF RENEWABLE/CLEAN ENERGY???? THINK OF ABOUT…. KENYA: BIOFARMING - PACJA PILOT COMMUNITYBASED PROJECT ON INTEGRATED CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION AND MITIGATION Components are zero-grazing unit, biogas plant and an organic garden, promoted together with water harvesting as a single unit. Promotes innovations, inventions and use of technology i.e; plastic digesters, biogas incubators/brooders and generators Biofarming is the ability to “recharge nature” – tree planting, water use, responsible use of energy, recycling, conservation (closed energy system) Why Biofarm  Biofarming (biofarmer) aims to promote an integrated animal husbandry, innovative use of biogas to produce clean fuel, power income generating enterprises and act as the main source of organic fertilizer for organic garden which utilizes rain and waste water for smallscale irrigation.  The driving force of Biofarm is responsible use of resources for sustainable food production and income generation! Biofarm! /Climate change mitigation     The Biogas component will reduce the amount of methane directly released into the atmosphere, by trapping it and facilitating its use as a green fuel. In addition, the shift to biogas reduces forest degradation, thus serving as carbon sink Organic farming minimizes the use chemical fertilizers which are sources of GHGs Tree planting is a component of the biofarm model, and this will increase the forest cover The magic of Biofarm! Carbon offset schemes are now buying credits An average biogas plant of 16m3 can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 5 – 10 tons of CO2 annually. In case CDM and voluntary markets purchase these offsets by say 5 to 10 Euros per ton, this would provide households with an estimated average income of 30 – 40 Euros (Shs.3000 – 4000 ) per year. Benefits of a Biofarm! Increased consciousness of the raging debate of climate change Increased and diversified family incomes/food security Increased nutritional value and health of the family Incentives to protect and preserve the environment Women and children save time to fetch firewood and water. Employment opportunity for the youth – artisans, technicians, etc Policies at the county governments Zero Grazing Unit Biogas technologytunnel From the zero grazing unit, the dung is collected and channeled through this tunnel that leads to the digestion chamber. In this tunnel, one is able to separate feeding residue from the dung and urine which are the key ingredients for biogas production. Biogas technologyunit digester Biogas technologybiogas stove BENIN: Biogas Projects of ECO-ECOLO –PACJA member Affordable Energy Eco-Ecolo Project Solar Energy Projects in Benin, Eco-Ecolo Sustainable Use of Coal and Wood Projects – Benin, EcoEcolo Project THANK YOU