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The President’s Dilemma
Submitted by chocho on Thu, 2011-03-03 22:31
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The Pacific islands of Kiribati were among the last places to be colonized by humans. But now, because of rising sea levels, they may be among the first to be abandoned. Should Kiribati President Anote Tong surrender to climate change and evacuate? Can anything be done to help him buy more time?
Should Kiribati President Anote Tong surrender to climate change and evacuate? Can anything be done to help him buy more time?
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Second Natural Resource Management Project
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World BankImplementing Agency and Partnering Organizations:
World Bank, Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources (MARH), National Sewerage and Sanitation Agency (ONAS), General Directorate of Rural Engineering (DGGRE) and General Directorate of Environment and Quality of Life (DGEQV)Summary:
The objective of the Second Natural Resources Management Project for Tunisia is to improve the living conditions of rural communities in the project areas in terms of access to basic infrastructure and services, sustainable increase the three agencies income, and improved natural resource management practices by fostering an integrated approach to community-based development.
Project Components:
There are three components to the project. 1. Component one: support to Participatory Development Plan (PDP) investments - this component will contribute to the project development objective by supporting the financing of investments within the PDPs framework which reflect the priority needs of local communities in the project target areas. 2. Component two: support to the development of treated wastewater use for agriculture - the objective of this component is to support the National Program for Wastewater Reuse through the transfer of treated wastewater from the Greater Tunis area towards the interior of the country (south of the Tunisian Dorsal) where demand for water is high. In these areas demand for water is high and treated wastewater will help to increase yields on agricultural land, reduce fluctuations in agricultural production, and enhance adaptation to climate variability and change. 3. Component three: institutional strengthening and awareness raising - the objective of this component is to support the mainstreaming of the Integrated Participatory Approach (IPA) in rural development in the three governorates of Jendouba, Kasserine, and Medenine through institutional strengthening and capacity building of target groups involved in project implementation. The component will also support the implementation of a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system for project activities and for safeguards, and communication and sensitization on sustainable land management, and environmental issues.
Expected Outputs:
Agricultural Development Groups have been formed and are managing income-generating activities. An increased number of farmers benefit from quality advisory services. Increased number of small irrigated areas created and rehabilitated. Increased number of small water supply systems. Viable income-generating activities implemented. Increased capacity of farmers to adopt SLM practices to increase productivity and enhance climate resilience. Water storage capacity improved (water tanks). Irrigation efficiency improved (water saving equipment used). Increased area of productive land is protected from erosion. Reduction in soil loss in areas protected from erosion.
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Under Implementation
Vulnerability in Inland Fishing Communities in Africa: lessons learned
Submitted by andrea on Wed, 2010-06-02 12:15
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The WorldFish Center has released a paper on vulnerability in inland fishing communities in Africa.
The paper underscores the need to consider that household vulnerability is related to: natural resource systems; local livelihoods; external drivers; and institutions and governance systems. It suggests that interventions should prioritize these four issues. Field data collection revealed that fishery resource vulnerability was less important to households than general food security and access to health education and credit.
Adaptation of floodplain fishing communities to hydro-climatic changes in the Niger basin: lessons learned
Submitted by andrea on Wed, 2010-06-02 12:10
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The WorldFish Center released a paper on adaptation of floodplain fishing communities to climate change in the Niger basin.
The report notes that in regards to adaptation in the Niger basin, the Sahel is undergoing reduced floodplain inundation due to dam construction and increased interannual rainfall variation. It highlights the inability of fishers to migrate in order to cope with environmental change and the challenges of shifting to an agriculturally-based economy.
WorldFish Center Publishes Papers on Adaptation and Vulnerability of Inland Fisheries in Africa
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The WorldFish Center has released papers on adaptation of floodplain fishing communities to climate change in the Niger basin and on vulnerability in inland fishing communities in Africa.
On adaptation in the Niger basin, the report notes that the Sahel is undergoing reduced floodplain inundation due to dam construction and increased inter-annual rainfall variation.
São Tome and Príncipe: Adaptation to Climate Change
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IBRD - The World BankImplementing Agency and Partnering Organizations:
Ministry of Natural Resources, Energy and EnvironmentSummary:
To increase the adaptive capacity of the Sao Tome and Principe population to reduce their vulnerability to the adverse impacts of climate variability and change.
Project Components:
To increase the adaptive capacity of vulnerable coastal communities in Sao Tome and Principe to the adverse impacts of climate variability and change. Component
1: Coastal Early Warning System Component
2: Coastal Protection for Vulnerable Communities Component
3: Project Management
Expected Outputs:
- Early warning system reduces loss of lives and canoes during extreme weather events
- Coastal adaptation measures reduces the risk of potential loss of assets of target communities
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Contact point Contact: Sofia Bettencourt Title: Lead Operations Officer Tel: 261-320500130 Fax. (261) 20 22 33338 Email: sbettencourt@worldbank.org Location: Antananarivo, Madagascar (IBRD)
Project Status:
CEO PIF Clearance
Kiribati Adaptation Project
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SAGARPA/FIRCOImplementing Agency and Partnering Organizations:
SAGARPA/FIRCOSummary:
Kiribati is a low-laying atoll country with a population of 93,000 spread over 33 islands covering a landmass of only 730 sq km. It faces extreme isolation, with the nearest large markets 4,000 km away (in Hawaii and Australia). The project aims to reduce Kiribati's vulnerability to climate change,climate variability and sea level rise. The objective of the Preparation Phase (2002-2005) to assist the Republic of Kiribati in mainstreaming adaptation (to climate change, climate variability and sea level rise) into national economic planning, and preparing a pilot Adaptation Project.
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Component 1: National Adaptation Consultation and Mainstreaming. Component 2: Project Preparation and Technical Support.
Expected Outputs:
Empowerment, Security and Social Inclusion
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World Bank Contact:
Marianne Grosclaude
Email: mgrosclaude@worldbank.orgProject Status:
Under ImplementationPrimary Beneficiaries:
Kiribati
