Embedding Equity Considerations in Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Planning (SECAP), Implementation and Monitoring Processes

A guideline, “Embedding Equity Considerations in Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Planning (SECAP) Implementation and Monitoring Processes”, demonstrates how SECAP development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation offer practical opportunities for local authorities to advance equity goals.

Incorporating Equity Considerations

The journey to embed equity in policies, plans and programmes has no endpoint. It demands genuine commitment, critical self-reflection, investment in capacity building and citizen empowerment to engage in climate dialogue. Local authorities must follow this with bold, sustained action and regular review. Rather than prescribing rigid steps or exhaustive actions, this guideline inspires by highlighting opportunities to embed equity considerations throughout the SECAP process.

The guide strengthens municipalities’ internal capacity around equity, justice and vulnerability. It poses essential questions for local officials to consider and act upon, both individually and collectively.

To promote peer learning, the guidebook showcases local authorities’ current equity initiatives. These examples inspire other municipalities to take similar steps in their climate action work.

The guideline is available in English, Armenian, Azerbaijani, Georgian, Romanian, and Ukrainian.