Document Type

Research Project

Publication Date

Fall 9-25-2025

Abstract

South-South knowledge exchange is a powerful but underutilized driver of localized climate innovation in the Global South. As climate change disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), mechanisms for mutual learning, indigenous knowledge-sharing, and context-appropriate technology diffusion are vital. South-South peer-learning platforms offer a scalable pathway to empower communities in the Global South to co-create and adopt effective climate innovations, particularly in the systems of human health, livelihoods, and youth inclusion emphasized by Egypt’s Sharm El-Sheikh Adaptation Agenda (SAA). This policy paper argues that integrating these platforms into national Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE) and Capacity Building strategies can accelerate climate-resilient adaptation, technology transfer, and inclusive participation to meet COP30 goals. Building on models such as the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP), the Asia Pacific Adaptation Network (APAN), and the Climate Development Knowledge Network (CDKN), the paper shows how peer learning aligns with ACE pillars and local ownership, and provides actionable recommendations for integrating such platforms into national ACE strategies

Key recommendations include: 1. Embedding South-South learning in NDCs and ACE frameworks; 2. Supporting regional knowledge hubs; 3. Investing in multilingual and mobile-first tools; and 4. Developing monitoring metrics for peer exchange impact on ACE outcomes.

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