ALM UNDP

The joint programme aims to achieve three outcomes in the areas of policy, planning and programming; capacity development of concerned national government institutions and local governments and local higher educational institutions; and capacity development of communities to develop demonstrable climate change adaptation measures. Specifically, the outcomes and the required outputs to attain them are as follows:

**Outcome 1.** Climate risk reduction (CRR) mainstreamed into key national & selected local development plans & processes. Since adaptation is a new way of doing things by responding to new factors and realities like climate change, significant impact can be obtained by influencing processes which determine the shape & direction of future development like the country’s land use/development/investment planning & programming, as well as, key regulatory processes like the environmental impact assessment (EIA) system.
**1.1** Baseline risk scenario and CRR/adaptation monitoring system developed for priority sectors (water, agriculture, coastal, forestry, health).
**1.2** Adaptation options for key sectors assessed, valued & prioritized, including “no regrets” options.
**1.3** Vulnerability maps for 43 provinces plus other priority areas (e.g. Sultan Kudarat, Cotabato, Maguindanao containing the Liguasan Marsh).
**1.4** Entry points for CRR in key national plans/planning & regulatory (e.g. EIA) processes identified and CRR compendium of adaptation best practices recommended for integration.
**1.5** CRR mainstreaming guidelines adopted by key national government agencies (NGAs) and selected local governments.
**1.6** 43 local comprehensive land use/development plans reflect CRR measures.
**1.7** Web-based screening tool & portal for project developers/designers.

**Outcome 2.** Enhanced national and local capacity to develop, manage and administer projects addressing climate change risks. This outcome involves enhancing the capacities of the relevant NGAs to support national and local endeavors in the critical sectors which would be affected by climate change like agriculture, water, ENR, coastal and health, through better and more effective forecasting and improved provision of technical support. It also involves enhancing the capacities of local governments to help the communities they serve in improving climate dependent services, as well as, strengthening the academe’s capacity to assist local authorities in providing a more sustainable technical support base for the climate-related endeavors of communities.
**2.1** Existing capacities and gaps of key NGAs (DOST-PAGASA, DENR, DA, NWRB, NEDA, DOH, etc.), selected LGUs (43 ++) and local higher educational institutions (HEIs) for CRR work assessed.
**2.2** CRR capacity development programme focusing on policy & project implementation for stakeholders identified in 2.1 developed and implemented.
**2.3** Awareness raised for key national & local stakeholders on climate change.

**Outcome 3.** Coping mechanisms improved through pilot adaptation projects. This outcome will further increase capacity of stakeholders through the learning by doing approach, testing innovative climate change adaptation measures and approaches.
**3.1** Enhanced capacities to ensure sustainability through pilot projects demonstrating best practices to improve local coping mechanisms, including alternative livelihoods.