2nd MCAP Annual Convening
Western Cape, May 6 - 9, 2025
The Government of Western Cape and MCAP Secretariat are delighted to welcome you and your fellow regional government leaders of the Mediterranean Climate Action Partnership (MCAP) to Western Cape, South Africa for the annual MCAP Annual Convening taking place on May 6-9, 2025.
This second global gathering will be an opportunity to share promising practices from your home regions and learn from peer leaders facing similar climate risks at the nexus of drought, extreme heat and wildfire, all while advancing the collective agenda outlined in the MCAP Action Agenda and 2024 Work Plan. Across our three days together, the region of Western Cape will serve as an informative and engaging ‘living laboratory’ from which members can take inspiration and collaborate on new solutions.
Convening Outcomes
Advance Learning
Learn from host region Western Cape and foster deeper connections among MCAP members
Accelerate Action and Policy
Identify tangible opportunities to work together to advance collective goals and inform local action
Elevate Awareness
Refine MCAP’s public messaging and position members to carry MCAP messaging at COP30 and beyond
Convening Agenda
A high-level convening agenda is included below for planning purposes. You can access a more detailed agenda here.
Tuesday, May 6th
Registration (8:30 -10:30)
Transit to Cape Town (10:30 - 12:00)
Welcome Lunch, Hosted by Premier Alan Winde (12:00 - 13:30)
Tour of Informal Settlement & Guga Sthebe Arts & Culture Centre (14:30 - 16:00)
Cultural Tasting: Wine and Rooibos Tea (18:00 - 19:30)
Welcome Dinner (19:30)
Wednesday, May 7th
Transit (7:30 - 9:00)
Living Labs: Site Visits (9:00 - 11:30)
Berg River Dam
The Water Hub
Lunch (11:30 - 12:45)
Living Labs: Site Visits (13:30 - 16:30)
Amandel River Burn Site
Kromco Packhouse
Transit (16:30 - 17:45)
Independent & Bi-Lateral Dinners (17:45)
Thursday, May 8th
Opening Plenary (9:00)
MCAP Visioning Interactive Session (9:15 - 11:00)
The Role of Subnationals in Global Climate Resilience (11:15 - 12:00)
Case Study: Stellenbosch University
Lunch (13:00 - 14:00)
MCAP Mini-Sprint Workshop (13:30 - 16:00)
Financial & Technical Challenges to Implementation (16:15 - 17:15)
Break (17:30 - 19:00)
Farewell Dinner, South African Braai (19:30)
Friday, May 9th
Closing Plenary (9:30)
Panel: Managing for Climate & Other Priorities (9:45 - 10:30)
Fire Footprint Film Screening
Leadership Council Session (11:00 - 12:45) virtual option available
Lunch (12:30 - 13:15)
Departures (shuttles provided as flights are scheduled)
Register
We are pleased to extend this invitation to two representatives from each MCAP member region: the Principal leading the partnership and an additional representative.
Please RSVP via the registration form no later than Friday, April 11, 2025.
Travel & Accommodations Information
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The Secretariat will cover participant accommodations for up to four days. Additional accommodations will be covered at the expense of the member region, but can also be arranged by the Secretariat. Please complete the registration link with travel information by April 11.
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The venue will be accessible for those with reduced mobility needs. For specific needs, please reach out to annualconvening@medclimate.org.
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Meals will be provided to participants as follows:
Tuesday: Lunch and Dinner
Wednesday: Breakfast and Lunch
Thursday: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Friday: Breakfast and Lunch
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The Secretariat will provide lodging for up to four nights for MCAP Member Regions, along with ground transport to/from the airport in Western Cape. For those MCAP member regions who need financial assistance for flights, the Secretariat will offer up to $3,000 USD per region reimbursement. Please fill out this reimbursement form and wire transfer form and email them to Laura Barron at lbarron@rcc.city upon purchase of tickets.
2024 Convening Summary
To access the page use this password:
Barca2024
Social Media Toolkit
This site will be updated regularly. For questions, please reach out to annualconvening@medclimate.org