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| | In 2015, the state of Jalisco adopted its ''Ley para la Acción ante el Cambio Climático'' (LACC; Law for Action on Climate Change)<ref>https://www.gob.mx/inecc/documentos/ley-para-la-accion-ante-el-cambio-climatico-del-estado-de-jalisco</ref> that requests all municipalities to have a Programa Municipal de Cambio Climático (PMCC; Municipal Climate Change Programme)<ref>Third Section Chapter II and Article 7 of the transitory provision</ref>. Between 2017 and 2018, the Vertically Integrated Climate Policies Programme (VICLIM) supported [https://semadet.jalisco.gob.mx/ Jalisco’s Secretariat of Environment and Territorial Development (SEMADET)] in preparing guidelines for municipalities for the development of these PMCCs<ref>Check out the guidelines on SEMADET’s website: https://semadet.jalisco.gob.mx/gobernanza-ambiental/cambio-climatico/guia-para-la-elaboracion-o-actualizacion-de-los-programas</ref>. And in 2019, in cooperation with the [https://www.adaptur.mx/ Adaptation to climate change in the tourism sector Programme (ADAPTUR)]<ref>Both programmes, VICLIM and ADAPTUR, are part of the International Climate Initiative (IKI), funded by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU): https://www.international-climate-initiative.com.</ref>, VICLIM supported the piloting of the guidelines in the coastal city of Puerto Vallarta so that Puerto Vallarta Municipality could further develop and mainstream its climate policy in order to respond to both adaptation and mitigation challenges imposed by climate change. | | In 2015, the state of Jalisco adopted its ''Ley para la Acción ante el Cambio Climático'' (LACC; Law for Action on Climate Change)<ref>https://www.gob.mx/inecc/documentos/ley-para-la-accion-ante-el-cambio-climatico-del-estado-de-jalisco</ref> that requests all municipalities to have a Programa Municipal de Cambio Climático (PMCC; Municipal Climate Change Programme)<ref>Third Section Chapter II and Article 7 of the transitory provision</ref>. Between 2017 and 2018, the Vertically Integrated Climate Policies Programme (VICLIM) supported [https://semadet.jalisco.gob.mx/ Jalisco’s Secretariat of Environment and Territorial Development (SEMADET)] in preparing guidelines for municipalities for the development of these PMCCs<ref>Check out the guidelines on SEMADET’s website: https://semadet.jalisco.gob.mx/gobernanza-ambiental/cambio-climatico/guia-para-la-elaboracion-o-actualizacion-de-los-programas</ref>. And in 2019, in cooperation with the [https://www.adaptur.mx/ Adaptation to climate change in the tourism sector Programme (ADAPTUR)]<ref>Both programmes, VICLIM and ADAPTUR, are part of the International Climate Initiative (IKI), funded by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMU): https://www.international-climate-initiative.com.</ref>, VICLIM supported the piloting of the guidelines in the coastal city of Puerto Vallarta so that Puerto Vallarta Municipality could further develop and mainstream its climate policy in order to respond to both adaptation and mitigation challenges imposed by climate change. |
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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 [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/> | + | The development of the Puerto Vallarta PMCC<ref>The programme can be accessed in issue "Año 02, Número 12fckLRExtraordinaria" on https://www.puertovallarta.gob.mx/2018-2021/Prensa/gaceta.php </ref> 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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| | * '''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/> | | * '''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.<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.<br/> |
| − | *'''Public consultation:''' When the first draft of the PMCC was available, a [http://iki-alliance.mx/en/avances-de-la-consulta-publica-del-programa-municipal-de-cambio-climatico-del-municipio-pmcc-de-puerto-vallarta/ public consultation] was carried out, the [https://www.puertovallarta.gob.mx/2018-2021/img/publicidad/banner/Informe+Resultados+Consulta+PMCC+PV.pdf results] were published and the comments were integrated. The public consultation stage consisted of three main measures:<br/> | + | *'''Public consultation:''' When the first draft of the PMCC was available, a [http://iki-alliance.mx/en/avances-de-la-consulta-publica-del-programa-municipal-de-cambio-climatico-del-municipio-pmcc-de-puerto-vallarta/ public consultation] was carried out, the results<ref>https://www.puertovallarta.gob.mx/2018-2021/img/publicidad/banner/Informe%20Resultados%20Consulta%20PMCC%20PV.pdf</ref> 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>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>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/> |
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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/> | | *'''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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