Assembly/AU/Dec.580(XXV) Page 2 burden-sharing process for calculating the contributions to be made by developed country parties; 7. FURTHER URGES Member States to continue putting in place systems and structures for Africa to take full advantage of the global mechanisms in terms of finance and technology, in support of climate change adaptation and mitigation measures; 8. TAKES NOTE, of the initiatives on renewable energy in Africa, and of the progress made since the 15th session of the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment (AMCEN), regarding the African Renewable Energy Initiative, suggested by the African Group of Negotiators (AGN), as a contribution to global efforts, led by developed countries, to address climate change and sustainable development; and FURTHER TAKES NOTE of the work undertaken in this regard, and of the two technical meetings which have been organized by UNEP in Addis Ababa on 17 th March, and in Cairo on 23 May 2015 to further elaborate on the African renewable energy initiative; 9. RECALLS the Summit's decision on AMCEN's flagship program on Renewable energy, and urges the importance of its implementation, and to liaise in this regard with AUC, NEPAD, AGN, AFDB, UNEP and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) , and make sure that all other initiatives and proposals are aligned with the flagship programme, and funding is accessed from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) , with AMCEN President leading the work in this regard; 10. AGREES to this effect that a technical group chaired by AMCEN President, comprised of AUC, NEPAD Agency, AGN, AFDB, UNEP and IRENA formulate concrete proposals and projects, in order to avoid duplication and ensure unity of purpose for Africa, in line with Agenda 2063; 11. TAKES NOTE of the call by the Leaders of the G7, during the Summit held from 7 to 8 June 2015 in Schloss Elmau, Germany, for accelerated access to renewable energy in Africa, and welcomes the expression of support towards Africa. In this regard the G7 is urged to consult and work closely with the technical group under the leadership and guidance of AMCEN to ensure Africa's ownership and leadership of these initiatives. 12. ENCOURAGES AMCEN to develop with the AGN a proposal for enhanced support to Africa on adaptation and on loss and damage, in the context of the Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Green Climate Fund; 13. REQUESTS AGN to improve and upgrade the AGN-Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) guidelines and template, based on the deliberations and outcome of the Regional Capacity Building Workshop on INDCs for Africa, which took place in Cairo from 17 to19 May 2015, so as to reflect the linkage between mitigation, adaptation and means of implementation;