About the NDC Support Center (NDC SC)
Countries worldwide are updating their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to meet the climate action goals set at the 2015 Paris COP meeting. To ensure these updates set out the correct policies and achievable goals, countries must enhance their knowledge of energy production and use.
To address these challenges, AFREC (Energy Agency of the African Union) and VITO, with funding from the Government of Flanders, established the NDC Support Center (NDC SC). This initiative provides long-term support to help countries develop comprehensive climate and energy plans within the NDC framework through improved energy statistics and advanced climate modelling.
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Moving to the next phase
After three years of successful capacity-building activities in Malawi, Morocco, Mozambique, and Uganda, the NDC SC is ready to take the next steps. And so in June, we had the honour of hosting the AFREC delegation at VITO. The visit spanned several strategic sessions focused on advancing the NDC SC’s objectives. Our collaborative efforts centered on:
- Developing a joint strategy: Building upon the initial phase’s outcomes to create a roadmap for future initiatives.
- Enhancing knowledge and capacity: Strengthening energy statistics and climate modelling capabilities crucial for NDC development.
- Supporting policy creation: Helping countries create fair and feasible policies within the NDC framework.
- Fostering collaboration: Encouraging partnerships between participating countries and stakeholders.
Throughout the visit, discussions were highly productive, resulting in a comprehensive strategy that translates strategic objectives into actionable steps.
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Upcoming: the NDC Support Center Forum
To reflect on the project’s achievements and discuss opportunities for extensions and alignments, the NDC Support Center will host a high-level forum in Brussels, Belgium, on October 1-2, 2024. This exclusive gathering will unite African Excellencies, African Union representatives, and delegations from Malawi, Mozambique, and Uganda.
Together, participants will engage in discussions to assess the impact of the NDC SC’s initiatives over the past three years and share insights into national energy and climate strategies. Additionally, the forum will mark the introduction of a collaborative strategy by AFREC and VITO, setting the stage for stakeholder consultations and fostering partnerships.
Further information regarding the event will be made available soon.
Please note that attendance is by invitation only, coordinated by AFREC and VITO.
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Love Tomorrow July 25th: Live G-STIC podcast starring AFREC’s Executive Director
As part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability and innovation, the NDC Support Center is excited to be featured in the G-STIC podcast, set to be recorded live at the Love Tomorrow Conference on July 25. Joining as a featured speaker is Rashid Ali Abdallah, Executive Director of AFREC, who will delve into the challenges and opportunities of the energy transition across Africa.
Also joining the discussion are esteemed guests including Inge Neven, CEO of VITO, who will highlight VITO’s advancements in sustainable technologies. Ides Bauwens, co-director of Nazka Mapps, will explore innovative geospatial technology solutions for climate challenges, while Thomas Vyncke and Jonas Verstraeten, co-founders of Companion.energy, will discuss flexibility and the path to Net Zero for large energy-consuming companies.
The podcast will be hosted by Valerie Thys, a renowned radio and TV presenter with expertise in sustainability and innovation.
Save the date:
- Date: Thursday, 25 July , 2024
- Location: PRC de Schorre, Schommelei, 2850 Boom – België
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Contact us
We look forward to continuing the mission of the NDC Support Center through these initiatives, reinforcing our commitment to global climate action.
Contact Information:
For more information about the NDC Support Center, feel free to contact us at ndcsupportcenter@vito.be or reach out to our International Business Developer Maarten Lenaerts.
