119 pool of capable people and reliable project delivery partners. Knowledge generation and sharing The Bank has an extensive portfolio of projects and a vast trove of knowledge. It is recommended that the Bank continue to study past projects and related practices, forming an evidence base for training as well as further improvements in processes based on lessons learned. The Bank’s PECG in partnership with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the African Union should review and summarize the findings of the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report, what they mean for Africa, and publish a series of summaries. The Bank should also consider developing guidance tools for RMCs and other stakeholders to use and linking users with IPCC findings relevant to them, such as when it comes to adaptation or mitigation options. Communication Communicating these knowledge products is important to maximize the impact of lessons learned. The next iteration of the CCAP should include a communications strategy and information-sharing platforms. Likewise, communications should also address rules and procedures, making sure stakeholders are aware of Bank expectations when it comes to funding and project delivery. Communication can include online learning tools and collaboration with educational institutions. A communications strategy should also include how the Bank can collect feedback and communications from stakeholders. The Bank needs to continue its outreach activities, with regular media releases, publications, and other knowledge products using a variety of media targeted towards governments, businesses, and civil society and research audiences. A new and updated communications strategy should accompany the next climate change action plan and strategy. Limit climate change and related physical risks All projects should be screened in terms of climate change and related physical hazards. Wherever possible, exposure to climate change and related hazards should be reduced (e.g., choosing a different location) and vulnerability reduced (e.g., using improved construction standards). Limit transition risks and the possibility of “stranded assets” To ensure low-carbon development, the design life of projects is important. Projects for infrastructure or systems with a long design life should have very low GHG emissions, to avoid lockin or the assets related to the project becoming stranded later. This will limit transition risks. Increased focus on sustainable development? Strategic decisions need to be made regarding the extent to which the Bank wants to focus its activities on sustainable development and, in doing so, include considering climate change implications in all decisions made by Bank staff. Going full “sustainability,” such as through becoming the “African Sustainable Development Bank,” will help transition staff into considering climate change considerations in their decisions. This would include updating job descriptions and performance evaluation metrics. Alternatively, climate will likely remain just another aspect to consider for an already occupied staff working on sometimes challenging conditions. Lessons learned during the implementation period of the Second Climate Change Action Plan Transition to green growth The Bank has long recognized the importance of linkages between climate change and green growth — particularly in the African context, where action on climate change must provide an impetus to sustainable economic growth, with minimal risk of constraining or delaying muchneeded progress on poverty alleviation and wealth creation. In 2014, the Bank developed its Green Growth Framework, which articulated the intended approach to Green Growth, principles for action, and key entry points. CCAP-II acknowledged the Green Growth Framework and positioned green growth as a crosscutting issue that was subsumed within the Bank’s approach to climate change, as well as within the High Fives. While CCAP-II provided some guidance on green growth (such as emphasizing that the Bank should support African countries to develop green growth action plans), the consequence of not treating green growth as a distinct concept has led to unclear progress on green growth. A key takeaway is that while climate change and green growth are inextricably linked, and efforts related to the two priorities must operate in tandem, clear differentiation between the two concepts is essential to ensure that the Bank provides dedicated resources to green growth and implements green growth activities, leading to demonstrable impact. Gender, youth and social inclusion The economic imperative to act on Key lessons and recommendations
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