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SPC-GIZ Coping with Climate Change in the Pacific Islands Project
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Implementing Agency:
SPC, GIZImplementing Agency and Partnering Organizations:
National Advisory Committee on Climate Change, Agriculture, Livestock, Environment, Meteorology, Hydrology, ForestrySummary:
Pacific-German Regional Programme Coping with Climate Change in the Pacific Island Region VANUATU COMPONENT
Quick Facts: Project Duration: 01/2009 -12/2015
Implementation Partner: Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) & Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
Project Countries: Vanuatu + 11 other PICs
Funded by: German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)
Introduction
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Objective
The overall objective of the programme is that ‘the capacities of regional organisations in the Pacific Islands region and its member states to adapt to climate change and mitigate its causes are strengthened’.
Main Components
To achieve the objective, the following six components have been collaboratively developed, under which national programme activities will be aligned.
- Component 1: Strengthening regional advisory and management capacity
- Component 2: Mainstreaming climate considerations and adaptations strategies
- Component 3: Implementing adaptation and mitigation measures
- Component 4: Sustainable tourism and climate change
- Component 5: Sustainable energy management
- Component 6: Climate change and education
The Vanuatu CCCPIR programme has actively been engaged in components 2, 3 and 6 since 2009, and will expand its focus to cover Components 4 & 5 in January 2012.
Expected Outputs:
Demonstration activities being trialled and evaluated for upscaling in the Pilot Sites include: Coastal & Hillside Erosion Control Measures through Forestry, Soil Enhancement & Composting, Innovative Farming Systems, Crop Diversity Trails for Climate Resilience, Adapted Farming System designs for CC Resilience, Livestock Breeding Trials for CC Resilience, and Integrated Agriculture & Livestock Systems
Contacts:
Dr Christopher Bartlett
Email: Christopher.Bartlett@giz.de
Phone: (+678) 5552187 / 29594
SPC/GIZ Pacific-German Regional Programme Coping with Climate Change in the Pacific Island Region
PO Box 306, Port Vila, Vanuatu
Project Status:
in processPrimary Beneficiaries:
The communities in the pilot areas.
Adaptation to climate change in agriculture, forestry and fisheries: Perspective, framework and priorities
Submitted by andrea on Wed, 2011-07-13 06:17Year:
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The croplands, pastures and forests that occupy 60 percent of the Earth’s surface are progressively being exposed to threats from increased climatic variability and, in the longer run, to climate change. Abnormal changes in air temperature and rainfall and resulting increases in frequency and intensity of drought and flood events have long-term implications for the viability of these ecosystems.
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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.
Second Natural Resource Management Project
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Implementing Agency:
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.
Project Status:
Under Implementation
ALM Case Study 2010 - Adaptation to Climate Change Impacts in the Mountain Forest Ecosystems of Armenia
Submitted by andrea on Mon, 2011-02-07 22:07
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Containing more than half the region’s floral diversity and over 300 species of trees and bushes, Armenia’s forest ecosystems form a vital eco-corridor that extends through the Eastern Lesser Caucasus. Although these forests are a biodiversity hotspot and a global conservation priority, the region has been identified as critically vulnerable, especially to the risks posed by climate change. Given the significant value of preserving the area’s biodiversity, this project is working to enhance the forest’s resilience through improving ecological restoration, preventing forest fires and fighting pests. Targeting 75,000 hectares of land, UNDP, in cooperation with scientists, government officials, forestry enterprises, and local communities, is working to preserve the forests. Efforts are also being made to support the local communities to participate in and benefit from the adaptation efforts. By integrating measures to adapt to climate change, the project is also responding to anticipated environmental changes that will occur over the next 25 to 50-years. The immediate focus of pilot adaptation measures are in the Syunik region in south-east of Armenia, but the project may be of broader relevance to all mountain forest ecosystems in Armenia. Key lessons learned from the project to date indicate the need for engagement of stakeholders at all levels and throughout the project cycle based on assessment of their needs and capacities. Lessons also recognise the value of evaluation at different stages of the project, inclusion of international experiences and expertise, and development of institutional capacities and policy frameworks at both local and national levels.
Adaptation Experience:
Solution: Adaptation Approach, Components and Description
Results and Learning:
- Engage a range of stakeholders (from regional, national and community levels) throughout the project planning cycle based on assessment of their needs, role and capacity: During the project preparatory and initiation phases, a stakeholder analysis (including face-to-face discussions, interviews with questionnaires, and seminars) facilitated identification of stakeholder need, roles and capacity. This analysis resulted in a summary matrix of stakeholders and their relevance to the project, including the interests and possible functions of government and non-government entities, community-based organizations and other concerned groups in project implementation. Throughout the development and implementation of the project, various stakeholders at regional, national and community levels have filled a specific niche. Stakeholders have participated in discussions about project ideas and have provided background information during early stages of project planning. Regional-level stakeholders have served as the main authority over planning activities linked to the forest sector (i.e. related to land management, agriculture and economic development) in cooperation with national authorities. National-level stakeholders have also been well positioned to provide forest-sector education on multiple levels. Local specialists have provided important data and technical expertise, and community-level stakeholders have served as primary partners in organizing activities intended to promote community awareness and mitigate anthropogenic pressure on forest ecosystems.
- Evaluate the project at different stages of the project cycle - preparation, initiation, life time: The team realized that project evaluation provides key inputs and is therefore a very important element in the project preparation cycle. Two expanded seminars were organized by the Climate Change Program Unit for evaluating the project at its different stages: one during the project’s inception, and the second in the presentation of findings and fine tuning of the planned measures. In these evaluation meetings, current climate change variability and risks, as well as future scenarios of climate change, were discussed along with suggested mitigation measures that pose a challenge and require the collaborative action of different project partners.
- Bring in international experience to improve forest management and response to climate change risks: During a workshop, International Technical Advisors shared their experiences with implementation of approaches to assess forest vulnerability to climate change impacts and European forest adaptation initiatives. It was found that the project needed to incorporate more international knowledge and experience, including modern concepts of adaptive forest management, as well as early warning and response system to climate change risks, into adaptation measures.
- Develop institutional capacities and policy frameworks at national and local levels: Recognizing that effective local and national government leadership and institutional and legal framework are needed to coordinate and guide adaptation, the project has prioritised building institutional capacity. A public outreach and advocacy strategy has been developed to raise awareness and build capacities for sustainable management of forests vulnerable under forecasted climate change. Specifically, community representatives have been active in designing, planning and implementation project’s initiatives in reforestation, pest outbreak and forests fire monitoring and mitigation.
Sustainability:
Based on recommendations that emerged from the Project Inception Workshop in 2009, locally-based organizations in Syunik have been engaged in piloting selected forest rehabilitation measures and will continue to cultivate local ownership and long-term sustainability of project objectives. Enhancement of adaptive capacities through strong and innovative policy and institutional support, demonstrations of pilot adaptation measures, documentation of lessons learned, and solid project management on all sector levels will also contribute to increased sustainability of the project.
Replication:
In order to replicate project successes and facilitate broader application of climate change adaptation measures, lessons learned from the project will be documented carefully. It is expected that by sharing lessons from the project, adaptation measures can be replicated in other mountain forest ecosystems of central and northern Armenia. The project’s mandate to share experiences and lessons through the ALM is already contributing to this goal.
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Climate Adaptation and Rural Forested Communities: Funding Opportunity
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Model Forest Policy Program
The Model Forest Policy Program (MFPP) is now accepting applications for 2011 Climate Solutions University: Forest and Water Strategies (CSU). This program offers rural communities the opportunity to protect their natural resources and be part of the climate adaptation solutions urgently needed across the country. Applications are due by 5:00 PM CST, September 15th, 2010.
Integration of Climate Change Risk and Resilience into Forestry Management in Samoa (ICCRIFS)
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Implementing Agency and Partnering Organizations:
UNDP, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Ministry of Agriculture and FisheriesSummary:
Although much has been accomplished in Samoa in disaster risk management during the past 20 years, communities in Samoa are still facing increasing and additional challenges in terms of addressing climate-related disaster risk. There is now a need to strengthen the capacity of Samoan communities to build further resilience to the impacts of climate change and extreme weather events, especially in rural communities.
Project Components:
- 1. Review of national climate change adaptation policies and strategies to integrate lowland agroforestry and upland native forestry sub-sectors
- 2. Demonstration of policy and technical guidelines through piloting climate resilient techniques.
- 3. Knowledge Management, Learning and Replication
- 4. Project Management
Expected Outputs:
- 1. Climate risk and resilience are integrated in lowland agroforestry and upland native forestry policies, strategies and management techniques.
- 2. Enhanced capacity of foresters and communities on climate-resilient agroforestry practices in lowland areas.
- 3. Project knowledge captured, disseminated and replicated through dedicated follow-up activities
Contacts:
- Gabor Vereczi
- Regional Technical Advisor
- Climate Change Adaptation
- Tel: +685 23670
- Email: gabor.vereczi@undp.org
Project Status:
Hard Pipeline (As of 7 October 2010).
Low Greenhouse Gas Agriculture: Mitigation and adaptation potential of sustainable farming systems
Submitted by andrea on Thu, 2010-01-21 04:59Year:
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Is low greenhouse gas emission (GHG) agriculture possible? Is it, in fact, desirable? In seeking answers to these two basic but extremely relevant questions, this study examines current farming practices and incorporates scientific databases from long‑term field experiments as case studies for low GHG agriculture. Further, the study examines the changes that will be needed for low greenhouse gas agriculture systems to become a reality.
AusAID-Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research
Submitted by andrea on Wed, 2010-01-13 10:37
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##### Overview
Papua New Guinea (PNG) is one of Australia's most important development partners, and Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research's (ACIAR) program in PNG reflects this. ACIAR's program recognises the many challenges to agricultural development in PNG, including poorly developed infrastructure, weak market signals and services, pressure on land and renewable resources as a result of population increases and new pest and disease threats, and poor product quality.
Project Components:
Key principles in designing and executing the program include the importance of:
* engagement with the private sector, industry bodies and NGOs along with government in both research and implementation of research results
* research that assists the engagement of smallholders in the cash economy
* understanding the social and economic issues affecting farmer decision-making and factors influencing adoption of new technologies.
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Contacts:
AusAID
Brian Dawson
Email: brian.dawson@ausaid.gov.au
Paul Mitchell
Email: paul.mitchell@ausaid.gov.au
ACIAR Key Program Managers
Prinicipal Regional Coordinator
Mr Les Baxter
Email: baxter@aciar.gov.au
Research Program Managers
Dr Caroline Lemerle
Agricultural Systems Management
Email: lemerle@aciar.gov.au
Dr Chris Barlow
Fisheries
Email: barlow@aciar.gov.au
Dr Russell Haines
Forestry
haines@aciar.gov.au
Dr Gamini Keerthisinghe
Soil Management and Crop Nutrition
keerthisinghe@aciar.gov.au
Dr Richard Markham
Pacific Crops
markham@aciar.gov.au
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