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Integrated Adaptation Programme to Combat the Effects of Climate Change on Agricultural Production and Food Security in Central African Republic
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Implementing Agency and Partnering Organizations:
UNDP, Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of EnvironmentSummary:
In order to respond to the greatest and most immediate threats of climate change, the government of CAR prepared a National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA), which prioritized a number of interventions that should enhance the adaptive capacity of the agriculture sector. These include: promoting drought-adapted seeds, rehabilitation of degraded land, establishment of an early warning system.
In search of shelter: Mapping the effects of climate change on human migration and displacement
Submitted by Yury Zhukov on Thu, 2011-10-27 07:32Year:
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The report explores how environmental shocks and stresses, especially those related to climate change, can push people to leave their homes in search of “greener pastures” or just to survive. In order to make informed decisions, policymakers and development actors need a better understanding of the linkages between environmental change, displacement and migration.
Climate volatility and poverty vulnerability in Tanzania
Submitted by Yury Zhukov on Sun, 2011-10-16 14:47
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Climate models generally indicate that climate volatility may rise in the future, severely affecting agricultural productivity through greater frequency of yield-diminishing climate extremes, such as droughts. For Tanzania, where agricultural production is sensitive to climate, changes in climate volatility could have significant implications for poverty. This study assesses the vulnerability of Tanzania’s population to poverty to changes in climate variability between the late 20th century and early this century.
Climate Change Adaptation in the Tropical Andes
Submitted by Thomas Park on Fri, 2011-08-19 10:00Year:
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The hydrologic stability of the Andean region depends on the services provided by micro-ecosystems found around and above 4000 masl (paramos, wetlands and glaciers). Extremes in temperatures and an increase of precipitation and periods of drought will affect the region as a whole, exacerbating the intensity of natural disasters. Such conditions endanger food security and disrupt the fragile hydrologic stability of the region, thereby jeopardizing the provision of water for downstream South American populations. This project proposes a three-pronged appr
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Approaching community adaptation to climate change holistically by using multiple coping strategies
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Creative Entrepreneurs Solutions (CES)Implementing Agency and Partnering Organizations:
UNDP, the Small Grants Programme (SGP), UN Volunteers, Other partners include Green Life Trust, Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Forestry, Agronomic Board, Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden).Summary:
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This CBA project’s goal is the pilot implementation of six coping strategies to climate change vulnerability that can be duplicated on a large scale in other similar communities. It has been prepared by a small NGO, Creative Entrepreneurs Solutions (CES), through a participatory process involving different sectors of the communities.:
- Water security (flood and rain water harvesting for irrigation, livestock and fish farming); Food security (sustainable agricultural practices and land degradation combating) such as:
- Irrigated vegetable production 9using harvested flood and rain water), and
- Improved dry land crop production through soil improving management strategies such as composting, bio char, crop rotation and conservation agriculture;
- Flood and drought resistant crops (improved drought resistant mahangu varieties, mushroom, rice and sweet stem sorghum) for human nutrition sources as well as fodder security for livestock/chicken/fish fodder to boos availability of protein nutrition and incomes;
- Energy efficient stoves and renewable energy in combination with agro forestry/general reforestation and improved natural resource management;
- Awareness building interventions on climate change, coping strategies, global warming and nutrition needs.
Expected Outputs:
The project seeks to achieve its goal through the following activities:
- Building awareness of climate change, coping strategies and nutrition needs whilst supporting the social mobilization of community members into Self Help Groups
- Ensuring water security with flood and rain water harvesting for agricultural irrigation, livestock and fish farming
- Ensuring food security by using sustainable agricultural practices and methods that protect against land degradation such as irrigated vegetable production (supporting HIV/AIDS affected families) using harvested flood and rain water
- Improved dry land crop production through the introduction of improved soil conservation methods such as composting (rehabilitation of degraded soil by using natural fertilizer), bio char, crop rotation and conservation agriculture such as CONTILL
- Increased usage of improved drought and flood resistant crops such as pearl millet varieties (the national staple food referred to locally as ‘mahangu’), rice, mushroom and sweet stem sorghum for human nutrition and fodder security for livestock, chicken and fish to boost availability of protein nutrition and incomes
- Energy efficient stoves and agroforestry in combination with general reforestation techniques
From the above activities, the proposed project will contribute to the development of adaptive strategies in response to climate change. They will help sustain food security and income generation with no adverse impacts to the land or other natural resources.
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CBA Project Management Unit:
Charles Nyandiga, Email: charles.nyandiga@undp.org
Anna Lisa Jose, Email: annalisa.jose@undpaffiliates.org, 220 East 42nd St, 21st Floor NY, NY 10017,Tel: 646-781-4402
SGP National Coordinator: Nickey Gasseb, Email: nickeyg@unops.org, Tel: +264 61 248 345
Project Status:
Under implementation
FAO’S Framework Programme on Climate Change Adaptation
Submitted by andrea on Fri, 2011-07-08 06:37Year:
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With respect to climate change adaptation in agriculture, forestry and fisheries, FAO has taken significant and concrete initiatives that provide multiple benefits. FAO provides implementation support to more than 50 global, regional, national and local projects designed specifically to address climate change adaptation, climate-related disaster risk management or a combination of adaptation and mitigation.
Climate Change Adaptation in Agriculture Sector in Sri Lanka
Submitted by UNDPSLCCA on Mon, 2011-04-04 12:45
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Climate change induced impacts observed in Sri Lanka include longer than usual drought periods; increased minimum air temperature; high intensity rains; and high variability in rainfall patterns . According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) sea level is predicted to rise by 20 to 60 cm by year 2050. Sea level rise associated salt water intrusion and prolonged dry spells resulting high salt accumulations are expected to have adverse impacts on rice paddy cultivation, the staple food of Sri Lanka.
Addressing the linkages between climate change and vulnerability to food insecurity
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FAOSummary:
In the framework of the FMPP a methodological framework to address the linkages between climate change and vulnerability to food insecurity is being developed and pilot tested in Nicaragua. The purpose is to bridge the gap between analysis of climate change impacts on food security and policy-making.
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Assessments of climate change impacts of food security being rather limited and very often only concerned with food availability (production and productivity) this methodology should contribute to a broader and more comprehensive research framework, focused on vulnerable gprous, which integrates also the access dimension of food security
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Closed
Strengthening capacities for disaster preparedness and climate risk management in the Nepalese agricultural sector
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Implementing Agency and Partnering Organizations:
FAO, Ministry of Agriculture (Nepal)Summary:
Nepal is one of the global “hot spots” countries for natural disasters. The country is prone to variety of recurring natural disasters such as floods, drought, land slides, hailstorms, snow avalanches, Glacial Lake Outbursts (GLOF), hot and cold waves and pest and disease epidemics. The poor and marginalised groups of people residing in the rural areas are usually hit hardest by these natural calamities. Agriculture which is Nepal’s principal economic sector, employing 80 percent of the population is highly exposed to natural disasters.
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Enhancing technical capacity within DoA for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management (DRM) in Agriculture
Strengthening basic support services for Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) and Disaster Risk Management (DRM) in Agriculture sector in two selected pilot districts
Demonstration of prioritized location specific technologies for Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) and Disaster Risk Management (DRM) within the agriculture sector through a participatory learning by doing process at district and community levels.
Economic impact analysis of adaptation interventions, lessons learned and policy implicationsProject Status:
ClosedPrimary Beneficiaries:
Ministry of Agriculture
