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Although there is not a mono-causal relation between climate change, disasters, displacement and migration, the existence of a clear link between the phenomena is increasingly recognized. This paper presents some initial empirical findings regarding the links between climate change, disasters, displacement and migration, as well as protection challenges and responses in this context, focusing on two African countries: Somalia and Burundi.

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The monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of adaptation, is an emerging area of interest, both in climate change negotiations and also for countries and organisations seeking to address climate change and development in Africa.  While there have been significant efforts and progress made towards monitoring and evaluating mitigation dimensions of climate change, the progress has been lacking in the measurement of adaptation.  Internationally, there are a number of initiatives seeking to address the M&E and measurement of climate change adaptation.  Funding for&nbsp

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This article shows that there are several areas of convergence between planning, M&E processes and climate change policies and initiatives, which are:

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In partnership with United Nations Volunteers, the AAP is funding the project “Promoting Expedited Implementation and Sustained Results” to help countries address emerging challenges. The overall objective of the project is to develop the capacities of participating countries to expedite implementation of the AAP and facilitate the sustained results of AAP outcomes and outputs.

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May 2011 Newsletter content:

• AfricaAdapt begins a new era
• What would climate compatible
• development in Africa look like?
• Agriculture: African visions
• Youth: African visions
• Gender: African visions
• YPARD symposium report
• Participant 'experience note'
• Latest events
• Member profiles

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The Climate Change Adaptation in Africa program, funded by Canada's International Development Research Centre and the United Kingdom's Department for International Development, has supported a number of projects that have investigated how seasonal climate forecasts developed by national meteorological services (SCFs) might be better integrated into agricultural and pastoral decision-making to strengthen livelihoods and food security.

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This brief summarizes lessons from the CCAA learning forum on improving access to and use of seasonal forecasts in Africa, which took place in Nairobi, Kenya in March 2010.

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 This publication describes real-life testimonies of communities adapting to climate change and formulates strategies to reduce their social, economic and cultural vulnerability.

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The UNDP Community Water Initiative has funded successful projects in some of the most vulnerable communities in Africa, South Asia, and Central America. Using a broad range of innovative approaches, these projects have helped increase the capacities of local people to participate in developing their own solutions to local water resource problems. By providing modest funds, CWI has helped generate large rewards for the communities in terms of water security, natural resources management, and social well being.

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