WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 10, 2013 – Today, the Honourable Peter Kent, Canada’s Environment Minister, announced an additional $10 million contribution to the Climate and Clean Air Coalition to Reduce Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (CCAC), and a $2.5 million contribution to the Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN). The announcement was made prior to the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate where representatives of 17 major economies meet in Washington, D.C., this week.
“As an Arctic nation, Canada understands first-hand the importance of addressing short-lived climate pollutants,” said Minister Kent. “Canada is proud to be a leading supporter of the CCAC and this significant contribution will support the implementation of projects in developing countries, as well as help signal a new phase of scaled up action and growth in the Coalition’s membership, funding activities and results.”
Today’s contribution of $10 million is in addition to Canada’s previous contribution of $3 million to the CCAC’s Trust Fund and $7 million for projects that support the mitigation of short-lived climate pollutants in developing countries.
These investments are part of Canada’s Fast-Start Financing commitment under the Copenhagen Accord to provide $1.2 billion in new and additional financing to support climate change action in developing countries.
The CCAC was launched in February 2012 by six founding countries, including Canada, and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The CCAC has since grown to 56 members and is already acting on several fronts including supporting the development of national action plans and sector-based initiatives in such areas as reducing SLCPs from municipal solid waste, heavy duty vehicles and engines, oil and natural gas production, and brick production.
The CTCN was established through the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. This initiative responds directly to the expressed need of developing countries for more rapid deployment of the best available technologies to help them confront the climate challenge—both to reduce emissions and to build resilience to climate impacts. The CTCN will provide tailored advice and assistance to developing countries on climate change adaptation and mitigation technologies. Through collaboration with the private sector and other institutions, the CTCN will also encourage the development and transfer of existing and emerging environmentally sound technologies.
Related Information:
Canada’s Fast-Start Financing
Climate and Clean Air Coalition to Reduce Short-Lived Climate Pollutants
For more information, please contact:
Mary Ann Dewey-Plante
Director of Media Relations
Office of the Minister of the Environment
819-997-1441
Media Relations
Environment Canada
819-934-8008
