Addressing Climate Change Risks on Water Resources and Food Security in the Dry Zone of Myanmar

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  • Project details

  • Implementing Agency and Partnering Organizations:
    UNDP, Ministry of Environmental Conservation and Forestry
    Summary:

    The objective of this project is to reduce the vulnerability of farmers in Myanmar’s Dry Zone to increasing drought and rainfall variability, and enhance the capacity of farmers to plan for and respond to future impacts of Climate Change on food security. The strategy of the project to achieve this objective is to reduce the risks and effects from recurring droughts, floods and erosion through an integrated water management, crop and livestock adaptation programme in five of the most vulnerable townships of Myanmar‟s Dry Zone.

    Project Components:

    1. Respond to the climate-induced reduction of freshwater supply
    2. Climate-resilient food and livestock production systems established and promoted
    3. Improve communal climate risk information and monitoring

    Expected Outputs:

    1. Respond to the climate-induced reduction of freshwater supply: Rainfall capture, storage and natural water retention capacity is increased
    where rainfall is declining or becoming more variable
    2. Climate-resilient food and livestock production systems established and promoted: Diversified and resilient livelihoods of the most vulnerable farmers in Myanmar‟s Dry Zone
    3. Improve communal climate risk information and monitoring: Capacity of farmers in the Dry Zone to respond and adapt to changes in rainfall is enhanced through use of short-term forecast information and longer-term climate scenario planning

    As detailed in the Adaptation Fund Proposal - Myanmar (resubmission) - 06.11.11

    Contacts:

    Project Contact Person

    Project Status:
    SOF Pipeline Entry (as of 2 February 2012)
    Primary Beneficiaries:
    Local communities in the Sagaing, Mandalay and Magway Regions
    Project Details
    Funding Source:
    Adaptation Fund
    Cofinancing Total:
    n/a
    Total Amounts:
    $7,909,026 (Amount requested and approved 2011-12-14)

Promoting Climate Resilient Water Management and Agricultural Practices in Rural Cambodia (NAPA Follow-up project)

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  • Project details

  • Program:
    Cambodia - National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA)
    Implementing Agency and Partnering Organizations:
    UNDP, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
    Summary:

    The aim of the project is to make Cambodia’s agricultural sector less vulnerable to changes in the availability of water resources resulting from climate change. It will also contribute to the broader goal of enhancing adaptive capacity to prevent food insecurity in Cambodia induced by climate change. The project will work to increase awareness of climate change, demonstrate climate resilient practices in agriculture and water resource management and integrate responses into provincial and commune development plans.

    Project Components:

    The project goal is to “enhance food security and food production in the face of changed climate conditions”.

    MAIN ACTIVITIES

    • Pilot the integration of climate change responses into commune and provincial development plans in the two target districts in Kratie Province and Preah Vihear Province.
    • Develop and pilot technologies that improve access to water for household use and agriculture in a changing climate.
    • Develop and pilot farming methods that are suited to changing climates in the two target areas.
    • Bridge the gap between gender, agriculture and climate change at province, district and commune levels.
    • Promote public awareness of climate change and adaptation in relation to water resources management and agricultural practices.
    • Document case studies, best practices and lessons learned and share them through the UNDP Adaptation Learning Mechanism www.adaptationlearning.net This web-based global knowledge-sharing platform designed to capture and disseminate adaptation experiences.
    Expected Outputs:

    Towards this end, four outcomes will be achieved:

    • Outcome 1: Capacity for development planning under conditions of climate change improved
    • Outcome 2: Locally appropriate adaptation options adopted to reduce exposure to climate -induced risks
    • Outcome 3: Lessons learned in the pilot sites replicated in other vulnerable areas of Cambodia
    • Outcome 4: Experiences generated contribute to UNDP's Adaptation Learning Mechanism (UNDP-ALM)

    KEY RESULTS

    • Two target communes supported in mainstreaming climate change into Commune Investment Programs (CIP) 2011. Almost 100 provincial and district facilitation teams, line department staff and NGOs attended a project orientation workshop on climate change and its impact.
    • Two Farmer Water User Committees in Teuk Krahom, Preah Vihear were formed to manage future water-related conflicts.
    • Around 500 farmers, of which 250 were women, and commune councils were made aware of the impact of climate change on agricultural livelihoods through project knowledge sharing activities.
    • More than 100 farmers, of which approximately 50 were women, participated in 30 demonstrations of climate resilient rice varieties. Farmers expressed an interest for more trials to take place.
    • 120 farmers learnt improved farming techniques through Farmers’ Field Schools and Farmers’ Field Days.
    • Farmers in 13 target villages assessed their climate change vulnerability and their responses were incorporated into project activities.
    Contacts:

    UNDP Regional Technical Advisor

    National Communication Officer

    UNDP Cambodia Project Contacts

    Project Status:
    Under Implementation
    Primary Beneficiaries:
    Selected local communities in the Choam Khsan District (Preah Vihear Province) and Chit Borei District (Kratie Province)
    Project Details
    Funding Source:
    GEF-LDCF
    UNDP
    Financing Amount:
    UNDP: US$1,240,350 Global Environmental Facility: US$1,850,000 (as of September 2011)
    Cofinancing Total:
    Parallel Funding Royal Government of Cambodia: US$180,000 (as of September 2011)
    Total Amounts:
    US$3,090,350 (as of September 2011)

Promoting Climate Resilient Water management and Agricultual Practices in Rural Cambodia

Submitted by bunly meas on Tue, 2012-01-17 08:46
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Summary:

Title: Understanding Climate Change

Picture 1: Climate change causes

Picture 2: Climate change impacts

Picture 3: Climate change adaptation

Produced by the Save Cambodia Wildlife

Supported by: Cambodia Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, UNDP, and GEF.

 

Effective Governance for Small Scale Rural Infrastructure and Disaster Preparedness in a Changing Climate

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  • Project details

  • Implementing Agency and Partnering Organizations:
    UNDP, Water Resources and Environment Agency (WREA), Public Administration and Civil Service Authority (PACSA)
    Summary:

    Local administrative systems affecting the provision and maintenance of small scale rural infrastructure (including water and disaster preparedness) will be improved through participatory decision making that reflects the genuine needs of communities and natural systems vulnerable to climate risk.

    Project Components:
    1. Inclusive planning, budgeting and capacity development for reducing climate and disaster related risks
    2. Local investment for reducing climate risks
    3. Securing ecosystem services and assets
    Expected Outputs:

    Project Component 1: Inclusive planning, budgeting and capacity development for reducing climate and disaster related risks

    1. Technical capacity enhanced for at least 250 province, district and village officials, university staff, Not for Profit Associations, local watsan and disaster management committees to understand and integrate climate risk information, including on climate induced disasters, into local planning, investment and execution.
    2. Climate vulnerability and disaster risk assessments carried out in two or three provinces as an input to national, province and district planning regulations and guidelines.
    3. Regular dialogues established between district officials, village representatives and local communities on the impacts of climate change and natural disasters on critical rural infrastructure and ecosystems in vulnerable areas, in at least 6 districts.
    4. District level annual investment plans which integrate climate resilience, ecosystem based adaptation and disaster risk reduction measures developed and under implementation, in at least 6 districts.

    Project Component 2: Local investment for reducing climate risks

    1. Climate-resilient water harvesting, storage and distribution systems designed, built and rehabilitated in at least 120 villages (80,000 people), based on projected changes in rainfall patterns and intensity.
    2. Village shelters and assembly points, evacuation channels, improved drainage, and other measures to promote resilience to local climate induced disasters built and rehabilitated in at least 120 villages (80,000 people), based on projected changes in rainfall patterns and intensity.
    3. At least 250 local officials, Watsan Committee members, local disaster management committee members, engineers and local contractors have been trained in managing climate risks to small scale rural infrastructure, as well as technical design elements of climate resilient structures.
    4. Codes and best practices for climate proofing small scale rural infrastructure including ecosystem based approaches are developed, integrated into existing guidelines and disseminated, including gender differentiated concerns.

    Project Component 3: Securing ecosystem services and assets

    1. 1. Physical measures to build resilience to climate induced risks implemented in at least 6 districts by increasing natural retention and storage of surface water- natural wetland management, reforestation and slope stabilization.
    2. Physical measures to build resilience to climate induced risks implemented in at least 6 districts by increasing groundwater infiltration and aquifer recharge – gully plugging, terracing, check dams, vegetation cover increase.
    3. Knowledge and learning materials on climate change, rural infrastructure and ecosystem management developed and disseminated through existing networks and platforms.
    Contacts:

    UNDP Project Contact Person

    Project Details
    Funding Source:
    GEF-LDCF
    Financing Amount:
    4,820,000
    Cofinancing Total:
    25,927,478
    Total Amounts:
    30,747,478

Listen to Villagers on Climate Change

Submitted by bunly meas on Fri, 2011-09-02 13:59
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Summary:

Climate change can no longer be ignored. Even farmers in Teuk Krahom commune in Preah Vihear province and Bos Leav commune in Kratie province have seen notable changes in terms of the climate over the years. In Teuk Krahom commune farmers see themselves as very vulnerable to droughts; while in Bos Leav, the vulnerability stems from droughts, floods and storms. In Teuk Krahom commune, all the villages have noticed a definite increase in the frequency and length of droughts.

Funding Source:
GEF-LDCF
Funding Organization:
UNDP/GEF/Royal Government of Cambodia

Strategic Planning and Action to Strengthen Climate Resilience of Rural Communities in Nusa Tenggara Timor province (SPARC)

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  • Project details

  • Implementing Agency:
    United Nations Development Programme
    Implementing Agency and Partnering Organizations:
    NTT Development Planning Agency (BAPPEDA)
    Summary:

    Development in the NTT has been stagnating for quite some time. It is one of the poorest provinces in Indonesia, with a poverty incidence of 25.7% as compared to 16% nationally. In particular, in the western part of Timor Island, where livelihoods are overwhelmingly dependent on agriculture (80%), erratic climate and extreme events regularly cause crop failure, placing many at risk of food insecurity. The vulnerability of the areas to exogenous and long-term change is underlined in low to extremely low income levels and food insecurity.

    Project Components:
    1. Capacity Development
    2. Planning and Policy
    3. Community based pilots
    Expected Outputs:
    • Provincial platform for multi-stakeholder dialogue, coordination and awareness raising established, with links to community, local, national and regional networks for dissemination of knowledge and best practice.
    • A training programme on climate change adaptation developed and institutionalized in the province and 300 persons from government agencies, universities and CSOs trained.
    • Provincial and district systems in place for the analysis and monitoring of climate change risks, vulnerabilities and impacts.

     

    • Provincial government has identified key-policies and programmes at risk, possible adaptation measures and necessary budgetary allocations.
    • District governments (3 districts) have identified key programmes at risk, priority adaptation measures and made necessary budgetary allocations for managing such risks.
    • At least 60 villages have integrated adaptation measures in their community vision maps (Law 32/2004) under implementation.

     

    • In at least 30 villages, critical water harvesting and storage facilities have been rehabilitated taking into account projected changes in rainfall patterns.
    • In at least 60 villages diversified and ‘off-farm’ livelihood options less sensitive to climate have been developed and tested as assessed for economic feasibility.
    • An effective climate risk knowledge management system covering three districts has been established.
    Contacts:

    Angus Mackay
    Regional Technical Adviser
    UNDP Asia Pacific Regional Centre
    +6622882784
    angus.mackay@undp.org

    Project Status:
    Council Approved
    Project Details
    Funding Source:
    GEF-SCCF
    Cofinancing Total:
    54,800,000 US$
    Total Amounts:
    59,800,000 US$

Training Posters for Climate Resilience in Agriculture and Water, Cambodia

Submitted by bunly meas on Mon, 2011-06-27 15:45
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Summary:

Promoting Climate Resilient Water Management and Agriculture Practice in Rural Cambodia (NAPA Follow-up):

Posters to raise climate change awareness to farmers and local authorities:

  • Poster 1: Causes of climate change
  • Poster 2: Climate change impacts
  • Poster 3: Impacts of drought on agriculture, water, and animal and human health
  • Poster 4: Options for adaptation

 

Practitioners and Policy-makers Exchange on Climate Change Adaptation in Agriculture: Frequently Asked Questions Booklet

Submitted by andrea on Thu, 2011-05-05 07:09
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Author(s):
Satya Priya, Gernot Laganda, Felicity Woodhams, Shirley Kai, Serena Fortuna, Nicole Hansen, Hiromi Inagaki, Roopa Rakshit, Kim Jihyun
Year:
March 2011
City:
Bangkok
Publisher:
AIT-UNEP RRC.AP
Pages:
30
Summary:

The ‘Practitioners and Policy makers Exchange on Climate Change Adaptation in Agriculture’, which was held at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) in Bangkok, Thailand from 30 August to 1 September 2010, aimed to address the distinct need for agricultural practitioners to further their understanding of climate change adaptation practices.

Funding Source:
European Commission (EC)
UNDP
UNEP

Water-related Information Systems for the Sustainable Development of the Mekong Delta in Vietnam - WISDOM

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  • Project details

  • Implementing Agency and Partnering Organizations:
    UNU-EHS, German Aerospace Centre (DLR), Southern Institute of Water Resources Research (SIWRR)
    Summary:

     WISDOM is a German-Vietnamese initiative comprising eighteen research institutions based in Germany and Vietnam and coordinated in Germany by the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) and in Vietnam by the Southern Institute of Water Resources Research (SIWRR).

    Project Status:
    Under Implementation (2007 - 2013)
    Project Details
    Funding Source:
    Government of Germany
    Cofinancing Total:
    n/a

Synthesis Report on “Effectiveness of Community-based Adaptation to Climate Change”

Submitted by andrea on Tue, 2011-02-08 20:01
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Author(s):
Adaptation Knowledge Platform
Year:
2010
City:
Bangkok
Pages:
12
Summary:

“Effectiveness of Community-based Adaptation to Climate Change” was the theme of the third bi-monthly Knowledge Sharing & Learning Seminar of the Adaptation Knowledge Platform, organized in collaboration with the Asia Pacific Adaptation Network, CARE International, Plan International, Climate Change Knowledge Management Center, Thailand, and USAID, Thailand.

The event aimed at providing an opportunity for knowledge and information-sharing on Community-based Adaptation (CBA) planning and processes, by showcasing select CBA tools, and setting priorities for future CBA research, and pa