ALM UNDP

This objective will be achieved through the following outcomes. Outcome 1: Capacities to monitor and respond to anticipated climate change impacts in the DMRD at the institutional and community levels developed Outcome 2: DMRD region’s conservation and development programmes, plans and policies integrate climate change risks and take local pilot actions for coastal adaptation Outcome 3: Capacity for adaptive management, monitoring and evaluation, learning, and replication of project lessons developed

1. Relevant national coastal and land use and other policies introduced and/or revised on the basis of climate change scenario planning and impacts economic assessments; National awareness building and training programmes to enable decision makers and stakeholders to understand and manage climate change related coastal risks; Cost-effective standards to manage climate change risks integrated into ICZM and coastal development policies/programs; Master Plan for urban coastal cities (Monrovia and Buchanan), zoning regulations and land-use plans reviewed and amended to incorporate climate risk management needs; Proposal for revising national sectoral budgets to address climate change threats in coastal zones (based on thorough economic valuation of impacts) developed.

2. An environmentally-friendly and cost-effective breakwater system for Monrovia coastal area (with co-financing). Soft systems to reduce beach erosion induced by SLR implemented in selected coastal areas (Monrovia or Buchanan). Mangroves systems and coastal natural ‘’buffer zones’’ restored and maintained to withstand climate-induced pressures). Early warning system for informing national planners and coastal communities on climate change-related coastal risks established (with co-financing); A strategic framework developed for climate-resilient alternative livelihood options in selected priority areas (to be refined during PPG).

3. Toolkits, knowledge products and guidance materials on climate-resilient coastal development and dissemination to key agencies, municipalities and local communities. National information dissemination workshops aimed at sectoral planners and policy makers. Project website developed as a knowledge platform. Project lessons prepared for dissemination through the Adaptation Learning Mechanism.

1. Skills of key stakeholders (Municipal councils; Ministry of planning; Humanitarian forum; Department for civil protection; Ministry of agriculture; Ministry of Transport and Public works; Universities; MINUSTAH; EDH, CAMEP, SNEP) in using decision support tools for climate change risk management developed; Cost-effective standards to manage climate change risks integrated into ICZM and coastal development policies/programs; Master Plan for urban coastal cities, zoning regulations and local disasters preparedness strategies reviewed and amended to incorporate climate risk management needs; and Systematic information flows on climate change, including variability, between producers and users established. 2. Proposal for revising national sectoral budgets to address climate change threats in coastal zones (based on thorough economic valuation of impacts) developed; A multi-donor programmatic framework for adaptation designed (including cooperation mechanisms and long-term investment plans for adaptation in coastal regions). 3. Climate risks coping mechanisms, and practices demonstrated by vulnerable coastal communities (e.g. conservation of natural coastal defenses and buffering systems, artificial groundwater recharge methods, low-cost water treatment technologies); and A strategic framework developed for climate-resilient alternative livelihood options in two selected coastal communes (in southern departments). 4. Toolkits, knowledge products and guidance materials on climate-resilient coastal development and dissemination to key agencies, municipalities and local communities; Thematic program on CR data management developed within the PITDD and ONEV; Project website developed as a knowledge platform; and Project lessons prepared for dissemination through the Adaptation Learning Mechanism.

1.1.1 Detailed synthesis of vulnerability of coastal water resources in context of climate change.

1.1.2 Policy implications/ guidelines document; Necessary institutional and legal reforms put in place.

1.1.3 Revised standards or norms for sustainable coastal resource extraction, including of water (as an annex to existing policies/plans)

1.1.4 Training of communities/staff on climate change adaptation and ICZM

1.1.5 private sector engagement strategy

1.1.6 long-term vulnerability reduction plan for Khor Angar/ Damerjog approved at district level

2.1.1 Environmental resilience restored in degraded watersheds and wadi shores in 2 project areas to reduce floods from sea water intrusion and intense rains. This will be done through replanting of vegetation and identifying natural groundwater infiltration zones.

2.1.2 Mangrove rehabilitation in the north to reduce coastal erosion/ floods from sea-level rise

2.1.3 Measures to reduce pressure on mangrove harvesting put in place (cooking efficiency, enhanced community management of fuel wood, and ecotourism and fishing development around mangroves for incentivization)

2.1.4 Small sand banks to control sea water intrusion in Damerjog put in place

2.1.5 Technologies for sustainable water extraction demonstrated, including through training.

2.1.6 Community training for management and maintenance of measures and incentives

3.1.1 Geographic extension/ coordination of existing early warning systems

3.1.2 Sea-level rise impact monitoring system

3.1.3 Hydrometric monitoring tools in 3 watersheds are put in place to measure rainfall and temperature

3.1.4 Decentralized training for hydro-climatic monitoring