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Supporting Integrated and Comprehensive Approaches to Climate Change Adaptation in Africa - Congo (Brazzaville)
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Implementing Agency and Partnering Organizations:
UNDP, Ministry of Sustainable Development of Forest Economy and Environment and the Ministry of Economy, Planning and Land Management and IntegrationSummary:
The Republic of the Congo ranks 136 on the 2009 Human Development Report. Congo has signed and ratified the UNFCCC. Congo’s socio-economic and political history renders it vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Climatic conditions in the Congo’s vary from sub-equatorial to humid. As a result of climate change, the Republic of Congo is likely to face an increase in annual temperatures, a decrease in the dry season and an increase in annual average rainfall.
Project Components:
To mainstream climate change adaptation into core development policy, strategies and plans of the Republic of the Congo.
Expected Outputs:
The government of the Republic of Congo has set out the following adaptation measures to combat the effects of climate change:
Output 1: Dynamic, long-term planning mechanisms to manage the inherent uncertainties of climate change introduced
- Identify gaps and generate the critical information to inform adaptation planning.
- Strengthen the technical capacity of key experts on climate change adaptation (CCA).
Output 2: Leadership capacities and institutional frameworks to manage climate change risks and opportunities in an integrated manner at the local and national levels strengthened.
- Strengthen the institutional framework to manage climate change risks.
- Strengthen CCA capacity within the key institutions.
- Strengthen and pilot local CCA leadership and capacity building.
Output 3: Climate-resilient policies and measures in priority sectors implemented.
- Review and revise policy, strategy, legislation and investment decisions.
- Support and implement on-the-ground demonstration projects.
Output 4: Financing options to meet national adaptation costs at the local, national, sub-regional and regional levels expanded.
- Strengthened financial development framework on climate change.
- Financial instruments assessed and strengthened.
- Strengthen capacity to access international funding for adaptation.
Output 5: Knowledge on adjusting national development processes to fully incorporate climate change risks and opportunities generated and shared across all levels.
- Climate change knowledge and lessons learned disseminated.
- Strengthen awareness and understanding of climate change and adaptation.
- Establish technical and scientific research programmes.
Contacts:
Ms. Mame Dagou Diop
Regional Technical Advisor
Climate Change Adaptation
Email: Mame.diop@undp.orgProject Status:
Under implementation
Proceedings of the International Workshop on Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate Change: From Practice to Policy
Submitted by andrea on Mon, 2010-02-08 04:26
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A workshop was organized on “Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate Change: From Practice to Policy” under the aegis of the BASIC project (Building and Strengthening Institutional Capacity on Climate Change), funded by the European Commission, Directorate-General Environment. The project aimed to bring together the national and international scientists and policy makers in Brazil, South Africa, India and China to undertake analytical work to determine the kind of climate change actions best fit within their national circumstances, interests and priorities through a multi-level network. The project aimed to draw lessons from the implementation experiences, both in terms of insights gained from institutional processes as well as implementation of specific climate policies for providing opportunities for mutual learning amongst a wider group of developing countries. The project provides an important starting point for shaping future climate policy, domestically and internationally. The India workshop aimed to provide a timely opportunity to understand the scientific and social issues governing the adaptation process both at the global and national level by bringing together national and international experts, policy makers and concerned stakeholders.
Healthy Environment and Life Program
Submitted by andrea on Tue, 2010-01-19 09:35Implementing Agency and Partnering Organizations:
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Focus of current biennium is on integrated watershed management through the "HELP" program, community-driven planning, ground water monitoring and management, and especially using Bioshpere Reserves (MAB Program) as learning laboratories.
HELP is a cross cutting and trans-disciplinary initiative of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) led by the International Hydrological Programme (IHP).
HELP is creating a new approach to integrated catchment management through the creation of a framework for water law and policy experts, water resource managers a
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UNESCO
Susan Vize
Email: s.vize@unesco.org
For a Future Sustainable, Competitive and Greener EU Budget: Integrating the Climate Change Objectives
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To download or order: Full Report
This Task Force report analyses the potential role of the EU budget in assisting the European Union to advance its ambition to act as a world leader in combating climate change.
Supporting Integrated and Comprehensive Approaches to Climate Change Adaptation in Africa - Gabon
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Implementing Agency and Partnering Organizations:
PNUD et le Ministère des Eaux et Forêts, de l’Environnement et du Développement DurableSummary:
Le littoral Gabonais représente un atout économique, social et écologique majeur pour le pays, puisque c’est là que se concentrent la majorité des populations, des infrastructures et des investissements. L’espace côtier est également un lieu de convergence entre tous les secteurs de l’économie, et recèle d’importantes resources écologiques.
Project Components:
Promouvoir la mise en place d’un cadre institutionnel de gestion de la zone côtière qui permette un développement résilient pour le Gabon
Expected Outputs:
Pour obtenir une réponse approprié a ces effets, le gouvernement a mis les mesures suivants en place;
Output 1: L’établissement de mécanismes dynamiques de planification à long terme pour gérer les risques inhérents aux changements climatiques.
- Renforcement de la capacité de suivi climatique.
- Mise en place d’un système d’alerte précoce pour les inondations.
Output 2: Renforcement du leadership et des cadres institutionnels régissant la gestion intégrée des risques climatiques.
- Réactualisation des outils réglementaires et législatifs gouvernant l’utilisation du territoire en zone côtière.
- Renforcement des administrations en vue de la planification intégrée.
Output 3: Mise en place de politiques et mésures adaptées.
- Des mécanismes de lutte contre l'érosion côtière sont mis en place.
Output 4: L’exploration d’options de financement permettant de couvrir les coûts de l’adaptation.
- Des mécanismes de financement pour l'adaptation au niveau local, régional et national sont identifiés et mis en place.
Output 5: La genèse et dissémination des connaissances pertinentes à l’ajustement des processus de développement nationaux.
- Lancement d’un plan de sensibilisation et de mobilisation sociale
Contacts:
Ms. Mame Dagou Diop
Regional Technical Advisor
Climate Change Adaptation
Email: Mame.diop@undp.orgProject Status:
En éxecution
Supporting Integrated and Comprehensive Approaches to Climate Change Adaptation in Africa - Lesotho
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Implementing Agency and Partnering Organizations:
UNDP and the Ministry of Natural ResourcesSummary:
Lesotho ranks 156 in the 2009 Human Development report index. Based on the most recent report, Lesotho has signed and ratified the UNFCCC. Lesotho’s geographical disposition also places it as a high risk of effects from climate change. It is the only country in the world that has all its territory above 1000 meters. Lesotho experiences periods of dry spells which has over the course of time had an impact on the environment (such as expected increases in temperature and less precipitation).
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By the end of the project, participating individuals, institutions and communities will have the technical knowledge, skills, information and resources to plan for and implement effective and timely climate change responses.
Expected Outputs:
The government of Lesotho will use the following plan of action in an effort to adapt to these expected changes:
Ouput 1: Leadership, technical skills and knowledge increased among individuals, communities and institutions to plan for and implement effective Climate Change Adaptation measures, including an integrated and decentralized approach.
- Strengthened leadership and institutional capacities in addressing climate change.
- Strengthened and reformed climate change adaptation (CCA) coordination platforms.
- Strengthened leadership and technical capacities of service providers.
- Women and Youth action programmes implemented.
Output 2: Climate-resilient and community-based adaptation policies promoted.
- CCA policies for energy and health in place.
- Capacity to address energy and health issues developed.
Output 3: Financing options to meet national health and energy adaptation costs, including Private Public Partnerships and private participation, have been expanded at the local and national levels.
- Strengthened financial development framework on climate change.
- Community Based Adaptation financing mechanisms in place.
- Private sector invests in or partners with the public sector in response to HECCA (Health and Energy Climate Change Adaptation) opportunities.
Output 4: Knowledge on adjusting national and sub-national development processes to fully incorporate climate change risks and opportunities generated and shared across all levels.
- Key stakeholders generate and disseminate climate change and HECCA knowledge.
The AAP Inception Workshop was held on March 9-10, 2010, involving country office, UNDP, and Lesotho Meteorological Services. ] º Overview of AAP at regional level º Overview of Lesotho AAP º Overview of support from UNDP º Priority ranking exercise of results and actions º Place emphasis on finalizing details of budget and log frames
- Lesotho does have some good climate risk information, and received a good score for its National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA).
- Lesotho appears to have a lack of high level cross-sectoral analysis. This can be funded through the Africa Adaptation Programme (AAP) and Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF). Already existing country climate change team has capacity to undertake such an assessment and to be capacitated with such training.
- The two sectors of health and energy could be severely affected by climate change in many unanticipated ways; this is particularly true for energy. It would be preferable to lay a solid foundation of knowledge before embarking on changes.
- There are a number of climate change projects under implementation or about to start being implemented in Lesotho. Better coordination between these projects is a major priority. These projects include the Africa Adaptation Programme (AAP) through UNDP; the Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) through UNEP; a climate change adaptation program through FAO; and a Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) project through UNDP.
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Ms. Jessica Troni
Regional Technical Advisor
Climate Change Adaptation
Email: Jessica.troni@undp.orgProject Status:
Under implementation
Supporting Integrated and Comprehensive Approaches to Climate Change Adaptation in Africa - Tanzania
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Implementing Agency and Partnering Organizations:
UNDP and the Vice President’s Office, Department of Environment (VPO-DOE)Summary:
The United Republic of Tanzania ranks 151 on the 2009 Human Development Report Index. The latest report from UNFCCC indicates that Tanzania has signed and ratified the convention. Tanzania’s status as a least developed country, renders it vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Tanzania experiences periods extreme weather related events such as drought and flooding. Further evidence of climate change can also be found in the significant reduction of snow on the famed Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Project Components:
Tanzania mainstreams climate change adaptation mechanisms in planning, market/fiscal/financial and implementation processes.
Expected Outputs:
In its bid to address these expected changes, the government has put the following plan of action into place;
Dynamic, long-term planning mechanisms to manage the inherent uncertainties of climate change introduced.
- Climate change information expanded and recommendations integrated into long-term planning and decision making.
- Strengthened capacities of research institutions and MDAs (Ministries, Departments and Agencies) .
Leadership capacities and institutional frameworks to manage climate change risks and opportunities in an integrated manner at the local and national levels strengthened.
- Climate change adaptation (CCA) national coordination framework and mandate expanded.
- Climate change coordination and communication platforms established and strengthened.
Climate-resilient policies and measures in priority sectors implemented.
- Fiscal and regulatory policies adjusted to enable investments in adaptation.
- Capacity for the receipt and management of global CCA funding expanded.
- National and local government budgets adjusted to reflect adaptation priorities.
Financing options to meet national adaptation costs at the local, national, sub-regional and regional levels expanded.
- Fiscal and regulatory policies adjusted to enable investments in adaptation.
- Capacity for the receipt and management of CCA funding expanded.
- Government budgets adjusted to reflect adaptation priorities.
Knowledge on adjusting national development processes to fully incorporate climate change risks and opportunities generated and shared across all levels.
- Knowledge Management system on CCA established.
- CCA knowledge and experiences used to inform national and regional policies and interventions at community level.
Contacts:
Ms. Jessica Troni
Regional Technical Advisor
Climate Change Adaptation
Email: Jessica.troni@undp.orgProject Status:
Under implementation
Supporting Integrated and Comprehensive Approaches to Climate Change Adaptation in Africa - Niger
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UNDPSummary:
The 2009 Human Development Index rank for Niger is 182. Niger has signed and ratified the UNFCCC. Niger is right in the path of the Sahel thus rendering it susceptible to droughts. Niger’s economic growth has been stunted by the effects of climate. In addition to this, population increase has also limited access to the available natural resources and as a result, sustainable development has been a challenge for the government of Niger.
Project Components:
To mainstream climate change adaptation across key sectors and into development processes in Niger.
Expected Outputs:
The government intends to adapt to these changes based on the following plan of action:
Output 1: Dynamic, long-term planning mechanisms to manage the inherent uncertainties of climate change introduced.
- In-depth climate risk assessments undertaken
- Long-term development planning tools developed and institutionalized.
- Integrated national Early Warning System (EWS) strengthened.
Output 2: Leadership capacities and institutional frameworks to manage climate change risks and opportunities in an integrated manner at the local and national levels strengthened.
- Institutional framework for adaptation strengthened
- Leadership and capacity in policy and decision-making related to climate change strengthened
Output 3: Climate-resilient policies and measures in priority sectors implemented.
- Review and revise policy, strategy, legislation and investment decisions
- Community-based adaptation projects supported.
Output 4: Financing options to meet national adaptation costs at the local, national, sub-regional and regional levels expanded.
- Financial instruments and mechanisms identified, tested and evaluated
- Capacity of key stakeholders in financial and planning institutions strengthened
Output 5: Knowledge on adjusting national development processes to fully incorporate climate change risks and opportunities generated and shared across all levels.
- Climate change knowledge and lessons learned in the AAP (Africa Adaptation Programme) project disseminated
- Awareness and understanding of climate change and adaptation strengthened
- Climate change, adaptation, and climate risk management included into university and school curricula.
Contacts:
Ms. Mame Dagou Diop
Regional Technical Advisor
Climate Change Adaption
Email: Mame.diop@undp.orgProject Status:
Under implementation
Supporting Integrated and Comprehensive Approaches to Climate Change Adaptation in Africa - Morocco
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Implementing Agency and Partnering Organizations:
PNUD - POS POT (Programme Oasis du Sud & Programme Oasis du Tafilale) et le Ministère de l’Énergie, des Mines, de l’Eau et de l’Environnement (Secrétariat d’État chargé de l’eau et de l’environnement)Summary:
Selon le rapport sur le développement humain de 2009, le Maroc se trouve sur le numéro 130. Le Maroc a signé et ratifié la CCNUCC. Le Maroc fait parti des pays maghrébins qui subissent la fréquence et l’intensité des sécheresses, inondations dévastatrices inhabituelles, réduction de la durée d’enneigement des sommets du Rif et de l’Atlas, la modification de la répartition spatiotemporelle des pluies, une décroissance globale nette des quantités de pluie recueillies et les fortes températures estivales.
Project Components:
Gérer et réduire les risques posés par le changement climatique dans les systèmes productifs oasiens du Maroc à travers l’introduction d’approches innovantes d’adaptation et le renforcement des capacités locales, selon une approche territoriale.
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Pour les raisons nommées ci-dessus, le gouvernement Marocain a mis les mesures suivantes en place pour ralentir les impacts des changements climatiques;
L’établissement de mécanismes dynamiques de planification à long terme pour gérer les risques inhérents aux changements climatiques.
- Les informations sur le climat régional et ses impacts sont disponibles
- Les institutions nationales et régionales disposent d'outils de gestion des ressources en eau pour faire face aux changements climatiques.
- Les mécanismes de veille, de suivi et d'alerte face aux changements climatiques et leurs impacts sont renforcés dans la zone oasienne.
Le renforcement du leadership et des cadres institutionnels régissant la gestion intégrée des risques climatiques.
- Les changements climatiques sont intégrés à la planification régionale décentralisée.
- Les acteurs locaux développent des capacités à composer avec les changements climatiques.
La mise en place de politiques et mesures adaptées.
- Des modèles de développement local adapté sont développés.
L’exploration d’options de financement permettant de couvrir les coûts de l’adaptation.
- Des mécanismes de financement pour l'adaptation au niveau local, régional et national sont identifiés et mis en place.
La genèse et dissémination des connaissances pertinentes à l’ajustement des processus de développement nationaux.
- Un plan de plaidoyer, de communication et de mobilisation sociale est mis en œuvre.
Contacts:
Keti Chachibaia
Regional Technical Advisor
Climate Change Adaptation
Email: Keti.chachibaia@undp.orgProject Status:
Under implementation
Supporting Integrated and Comprehensive Approaches to Climate Change Adaptation in Africa - Kenya
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Implementing Agency and Partnering Organizations:
UNDP, (UNIDO and WFP as responsible parties for certain activities) Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources, Ministry of Planning, Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Development, Ministry of Northern Kenya, Office of the Prime Minister, priority Line Ministries and District Development CommitteesSummary:
Kenya ranks 147 on the 2009 Human Development Report Index. Kenya has signed and ratified the UNFCC. As is the case with the majority of African countries, Kenya’s economy is agrarian based. Reliance on rain is therefore critical to the sustenance of the economy. Kenya’s annual rainfall patterns are generally primordial. The current changes in rain patterns, human activity for instance, has affected key areas of economic development such as the agriculture, water resources, public health and tourism (due to loss of bio-diversity).
Project Components:
To strengthen Kenya’s institutional and systemic capacity and leadership to address climate change risks and opportunities through a national approach to adaptation.
Expected Outputs:
Adaptive measures to combat the effects of climate change that are being undertaken by the government are based on the following plan of action:
Output 1: Dynamic, long-term planning mechanisms to manage the inherent uncertainties of climate change introduced.
- Critical technical and facilitation support provided to mainstream gender sensitive climate change adaptation (CCA)
- Support the implementation of CCA and gender mainstreaming provisions
Output 2: Leadership capacities and institutional frameworks to manage climate change risks and opportunities in an integrated manner at the local and national levels strengthened.
- Leadership capabilities identified and supported to develop an integrated approach to CCA
- Policy direction and decision-making enhanced _Activity Result 2.3_: Improved understanding and support for CCA efforts.
Output 3: Climate-resilient policies and measures in priority sectors implemented.
- Identified priority sectors and existing policies relevant to CCA and gender mainstreaming.
- Support provided for Action Research Demonstration Projects
- Incentive mechanisms and policies for improved gender sensitive adaptation to climate change up scaled.
Output 4: Financing options to meet national adaptation costs at the local, national, sub-regional and regional levels expanded.
- Assessed climate change risks and options and make adjustments to budgets.
- Key ministries assessed their fiscal and regulatory frameworks
- Stakeholders access to financing mechanisms for CCA enhanced.
Output 5: Knowledge on adjusting national development processes to fully incorporate climate change risks and opportunities generated and shared across all levels.
- Technical support provided for gender-sensitive initiatives.
- Facilitate experience and information sharing on gender responsive adaptation
- Support provided for effective communication of experiences and learning
The AAP Inception Workshop was held March 25-26, 2010, which was attended by approximately 40 stakeholders, largely from government.
- Stakeholders were very supportive of using Threshold 21 (T21) as a long-term planning tool and embedding this within government.
- It was agreed that there should be a technical advisory committee that is situated between the Project Management Unit (PMU) and the Steering Committee.
- There is an opportunity to capitalize on already existing work being done by the Kenya Organization for Environmental Education (KOEE). KOEE is increasing capacity and education materials on sustainable development within Kenya. Additionally, KOEE is implementing a Sustainability Watch Programme, which is a network of civil society organizations that are promoting government accountability and sustainable development.
- The Ministry of Planning is currently undertaking the development of a land-use planning policy. Africa Adaptation Programme (AAP) must ensure that climate change adaptation (CCA) is integrated into the development of this policy.
- The Kenya Meteorological Department has staff that are skilled in modeling and have already undertaken some risk assessment work
- Kenya already started engaging with the Millennium Institute to undertake T21 through the Ministry of Planning, however they did not have sufficient funding to undertake the modelling. The T21 buy-in has already happened within government and consequently it should be relatively simple to get a strong T21 modelling exercise happening within government via the AAP
- There are numerous activities being undertaken within Kenya that focus on climate change. Many of these are not well coordinated, and often results and reports are not well disseminated. It is critical that this trend is changed through the AAP.
Contacts:
Ms. Jessica Troni, Regional Technical Advisor Climate Change Adaptation, Email: Jessica.troni@undp.org
Project Status:
Under implementation
