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| − | The development of the [https://www.puertovallarta.gob.mx/2018-2021/gacetas/2018-2021/Gaceta 12 WEB.pdf Puerto Vallarta PMCC] followed the steps given in the official guidelines. It was a test-run and SEMADET wanted to learn from the use of the guidelines and make amendments if needed. However, the process was also handled in a flexible way and from time to time adapted according to interim results during the process, the degree of access to information and the demands of the actors involved.<br/> | + | The development of the [https://www.puertovallarta.gob.mx/2018-2021/gacetas/2018-2021/Gaceta_12_WEB.pdf Puerto Vallarta PMCC] followed the steps given in the official [https://semadet.jalisco.gob.mx/gobernanza-ambiental/cambio-climatico/guia-para-la-elaboracion-o-actualizacion-de-los-programas guidelines]. It was a test-run and SEMADET wanted to learn from the use of the guidelines and make amendments if needed. However, the process was also handled in a flexible way and from time to time adapted according to interim results during the process, the degree of access to information and the demands of the actors involved.<br/> |
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| − | In brief, the process looked as follows: | + | In brief, the process looked as follows:<br/> |
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| − | *'''Start-up:''' The beginning of the process was made public through a [http://iki-alliance.mx/en/arranca-desarrollo-del-programa-municipal-de-cambio-climatico-pmcc-en-puerto-vallarta-jalisco/ high level public event and workshop] with the participation of the Municipal President of Puerto Vallarta and the State of Jalisco´s Secretary of the Environment. In the course of this event, the Municipal President also signed the Municipality’s accession to the [https://www.globalcovenantofmayors.org/ Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (CoM)]. | + | *'''Start-up:''' The beginning of the process was made public through a [http://iki-alliance.mx/en/arranca-desarrollo-del-programa-municipal-de-cambio-climatico-pmcc-en-puerto-vallarta-jalisco/ public high level event and workshop] with the participation of the Municipal President of Puerto Vallarta and the State of Jalisco´s Secretary of the Environment. In the course of this event, the Municipal President also signed the Municipality’s accession to the [https://www.globalcovenantofmayors.org/ Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (CoM)].<br/> |
| | *'''Diagnosis:''' The first key activities consisted of several climate related studies to lay the foundation for the planning: | | *'''Diagnosis:''' The first key activities consisted of several climate related studies to lay the foundation for the planning: |
| | **Institutional and social diagnosis, analysing the social, institutional and capacity dimension installed in the municipality in the matter; | | **Institutional and social diagnosis, analysing the social, institutional and capacity dimension installed in the municipality in the matter; |
| − | **Diagnosis of vulnerability to climate change; | + | **Diagnosis of vulnerability to climate change;<br/> |
| − | **GHG Inventory: The calculation of the GHG inventory for 2017 was prepared, taking as a reference the methodology proposed in the Global Protocol for Community-wide Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventories (GPC). | + | **GHG Inventory: The calculation of the GHG inventory for 2017 was prepared, taking as a reference the methodology proposed in the Global Protocol for Community-wide Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventories (GPC).<br/> |
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| − | *'''Definition of measures:''' Based on the diagnosis, a first list of measures was prepared, which were reviewed and enriched in a wider [http://iki-alliance.mx/en/puerto-vallarta-avanza-en-la-ruta-para-combatir-el-cambio-climatico/ workshop]. With the results, the measures were grouped into five thematic axes. | + | * '''Definition of measures:''' Based on the diagnosis, a first list of measures was prepared, which were reviewed and enriched in a wider [http://iki-alliance.mx/en/puerto-vallarta-avanza-en-la-ruta-para-combatir-el-cambio-climatico/ workshop]. With the results, the measures were grouped into five thematic axes.<br/> |
| − | *'''Prioritization of measures:''' [http://iki-alliance.mx/en/puerto-vallarta-en-la-priorizacion-de-medidas-de-mitigacion-y-adaptacion-un-paso-clave-para-el-desarrollo-de-su-pmcc/ Workshops] were held to complement, characterize and prioritize the measures, as well as bilateral meetings with the different departments of the municipal administration that will be responsible for implementation of measures. A cost-benefit analysis was carried out to identify the most cost-effective measures that represent the greatest benefits to society. The results were presented through a [http://iki-alliance.mx/en/puerto-vallarta-hacia-la-consulta-publica-de-su-programa-municipal-de-cambio-climatico/ webinar] to the target group to socialize the up-to-date results and collect comments for integration. | + | *'''Prioritization of measures:''' [http://iki-alliance.mx/en/puerto-vallarta-en-la-priorizacion-de-medidas-de-mitigacion-y-adaptacion-un-paso-clave-para-el-desarrollo-de-su-pmcc/ Workshops] were held to complement, characterize and prioritize the measures, as well as bilateral meetings with the different departments of the municipal administration that will be responsible for implementation of measures. A cost-benefit analysis was carried out to identify the most cost-effective measures that represent the greatest benefits to society. The results were presented through a [http://iki-alliance.mx/en/puerto-vallarta-hacia-la-consulta-publica-de-su-programa-municipal-de-cambio-climatico/ webinar] to the target group to socialize the up-to-date results and collect comments for integration.<br/> |
| | + | *'''Public consultation:''' When the first draft of the PMCC was available, a public consultation was carried out, the results were published and the comments were integrated. The public consultation stage consisted of three main measures:<br/> |
| | + | **<u>Public display of document:</u> The draft program was available for consultation during this period at the offices of the Sub-directorate of Environment, Puerto Vallarta Municipality.<br/> |
| | + | **<u>Virtual consultation:</u> The virtual consultation process was open between 1 and 30 September and consisted of an online survey accompanied by information material disseminated on both the channels of the SEMADET and Puerto Vallarta Municipality. In this exercise, more than 300 questionnaires were completed and could be considered for the final version of the program.<br/> |
| | + | **<u>Face-to-face forums:</u> In order to have a more participatory process, three exchange forums were held in the format of working tables where the MCCP was presented and a physical and online survey was requested. These forums were strategically held in three different spaces in order to cover a greater number of the population, including the rural sector and young people:<br/> |
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| − | <br/> | + | The 1st Forum was held on 3 September with a participation of 70 people.<br/> |
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| | + | The 2nd Forum on 4 September was attended by 25 people.<br/> |
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| | + | The 3rd Forum was held on 24 September at the University Center of the Coast, University of Guadalajara, with 113 participants.<br/> |
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| | + | *'''Finalisation and official adoption:''' In January 2020, the municipal council adopted the plan. On 29 April 2020, it was officially published in the Municipality’s Gaceta<ref>https://www.puertovallarta.gob.mx/2018-2021/Prensa/gaceta.php</ref>.<br/> |
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The 1st Forum was held on 3 September with a participation of 70 people.
The 2nd Forum on 4 September was attended by 25 people.
The 3rd Forum was held on 24 September at the University Center of the Coast, University of Guadalajara, with 113 participants.
