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Paving the Way for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure: Guidance for Practitioners and Planners
Submitted by naomi.sleeper on Wed, 2011-11-23 21:57Summary:
This report summarizes the proceedings of the El Salvador conference (June 2010) "Strategies for Adapting Public and Private Infrastructure to Climate Change". It outlines the multiple development benefits of climate-proofing infrastructure. While these proceedings address the specific context of El Salvador, the methodologies outlined can be applied to a wide range of situations.
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(Ressources de Formation) Infrastructures Résistantes au Changement Climatique : Considérations Conceptuelles et Actions Recommandées (Français)
Submitted by naomi.sleeper on Tue, 2011-02-08 20:36Summary:
Le PNUD, en collaboration avec Coastal Zone Management, a produit et mis en forme les ressources de formation sur infrastructures résistantes au changement climatique.
(Training Materials) Climate-Proofing Infrastructure: Conceptual Considerations and Recommended Actions (English)
Submitted by naomi.sleeper on Tue, 2011-02-08 20:36Summary:
UNDP, in collaboration with Coastal Zone Management, has produced a package of training materials on climate proofing infrastructure. These materials include a training video, presentation slides and an Introductory and Supplementary Resource Guide.
Infrastructures Résistantes au Changement Climatique : Considérations Conc
Submitted by naomi.sleeper on Wed, 2011-01-19 01:56Video:
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Cette présentation vidéo donne un aperçu des dimensions de la question du changement climatique et des possibilités d’adaptation de l’infrastructure, ainsi que des outils et des directives pour l’évaluation des risques, la planification des investissements, et l’analyse et la hiérarchisation des options d’adaptation pour le développement des infrastructures.
Aumentando la resistencia ante el clima en la infraestructura
Submitted by naomi.sleeper on Wed, 2011-01-19 01:50Video:
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Esta presentación de video proporciona información sobre las dimensiones del problema del cambio climático y el potencial de adaptación de la infraestructura, así como herramientas y guías para evaluaciones de riesgo, planeación de inversiones, análisis y priorización de las opciones de adaptación para el desarrollo de la infraestructura.
Climate Proofing Infrastructure: Conceptual Considerations & Recommendation
Submitted by naomi.sleeper on Mon, 2011-01-17 22:25Video:
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This video presentation delivers insight on dimensions of the climate change issue and adaptive potential of infrastructure, as well as tools and guidance for risk assessment, investment planning, and analysis and prioritization of adaptation options for infrastructure development.
Strategies for Adapting Public and Private Infrastructure to Climate Change/ Estrategias para Adapter la Infrastaestrcutura Pública y Privada al Cambio Climático (Workshop Materials)
Submitted by naomi.sleeper on Thu, 2010-06-17 15:26Body:
Conference Information:
International Conference: Strategies for Adapting Public and Private Infrastructure to Climate Change
Conferencia Internacional: Estrategias para Adaptar la Infraestructura Pública y Privada al Cambio Climático
El Salvador, 30 June - 1 July, 2010
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The China Climate Change Partnership Framework
Submitted by JulianneBG on Wed, 2010-06-09 03:37
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Since 1978, China has grown by around 9% per annum. It has lifted 400 million people out of poverty and become the world’s fourth largest economy. But it remains a developing country with GDP per capita of $1,740 and 135 million people still living on less than $1/day. And its unprecedented growth has led to it becoming one of the most environmentally stressed countries in the world. In particular, China will soon be the world’s top emitter of GHGs.
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Climate change presents a challenge to global achievement of MDGs and sustaining hard won gains of developing countries. Given implications for development, climate change mitigation and adaptation have become a primary challenge and the ability of the world to avoid future crises rests on the ability of China to take targeted actions to mitigate climate change. This programme implements the new National Strategy through national policy/legal measures and improved local capacities and partnerships for financing and technology. It aims to ensure that vulnerable communities– including the world’s biggest rural population – can adapt to climate impacts.
Expected Outputs:
The programme seeks to deliver a shift in climate change policies in China, in both public and private sectors, and to develop innovative models and pilot projects requested by our Chinese partners with a view to scaling-up in the future. Through the resulting national policies and local models, climate risks will increasingly be mainstreamed into development, and adaptation actions will be commenced in priority provinces and sectors.
There are three key outcomes under the programme:
**1)** Mainstreaming climate change mitigation and adaptation into national and sub-national policies, planning and investment frameworks.
1.1. Improved policies and partnerships at national level to mainstream climate change mitigation and adaptation into policy frameworks.
1.2. UN-business partnerships and new ‘green’ financing mechanisms to mainstream climate change and energy into investment frameworks and business practices.
**2)** Innovative partnerships and technologies to increase local access to sustainable energy.
2.1. Innovative models at local level for energy efficiency.
2.2. Innovative models at local level for renewable energy and clean coal.
**3)** Accelerated action by China on climate change adaptation.
3.1. Climate proofing of poverty reduction programmes in less developed areas of Western China.
3.2. Policies and capacities developed to manage environmental health issues from climate change.
3.3. Capacities enhanced and policies developed for understanding and adapting to impacts of water supply changes on China’s environment and development.
3.4. Enhanced strategies for climate proofed and environmentally sound agricultural production.
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Edward Clarence-Smith
E.Clarence-Smith@unido.org
Khalid Malik
khalid.malik@undp.org
Steven Sabey
steven.sabey@undp.org
Training in the Concepts of Climate Change Impacts and Vulnerability and Use of SIMCLIM
Submitted by andrea on Thu, 2010-05-27 16:41
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Proceedings of the Training Conducted under the APN Project "Capacity Development on Integration of Science and Local Knowledge for Climate Change Impacts and Vulnerability Assessments" (CIA2009-02-Pulhin)
26-29 April 2010
Climate change impacts and vulnerability in the Philippines vary depending on the area’s geographic location, climate system (the country has four climatic classification), and socio‐economic condition. As such, while assessments at the national level give a picture of the overall impacts of climate change in the country, which may thereby result in enabling policies for appropriate plans and actions, responses on the risks and threats need to be area‐specific in order to effectively address the climate change related concerns. Furthermore, with the decentralization policy, the Philippine local government units, particularly at the provincial level, are at the forefront of actions for responding to climate change impacts and risks. It is therefore necessary to familiarise them on how to conduct climate change impacts and vulnerability assessment in their respective jurisdictions to enhance their preparedness strategies. A close collaboration among the scientists/researchers, local government units and the local communities, with the aid of a computer modeling system, is crucial to ensure a comprehensive assessment of the risks, threats and needs.
Climate simulation models are important for enhancing our understanding on past and present climate creating scenarios of future climate change, and examining risks attributed to predicted changes in climate. Results of climate model simulations are useful for improving plans and developing preparedness strategies that aid in increasing resilience on risks posed by the changing climate. This training will use SimCLIM as the climate modeling system for conducting an integrated assessment of the vulnerability to and impacts of climate change in the province of Albay.
Climate Check
Submitted by andrea on Fri, 2009-06-05 23:08Summary:
Background
German Technical Cooperation (GTZ) is currently developing the tool 'Climate Check', which tackles climate change issues from two angles:
- 'Climate Proofing' deals with the impact climate change risks can have on the sustainability of development projects.
- 'Emission Saving' identifies contributions of the cooperation programmes to mitigating climate change and helps maximise these contributions.
Climate Check was piloted in Morocco and India in 2008. More information >
