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Enhancing the resilience of tourism-reliant communities to climate change risks
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Project details
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Implementing Agency and Partnering Organizations:
UNDP, Samoa Tourism Authority, Ministry of Natural ResourcesSummary:
The objective of this project is to increase the resilience of the tourism sector of Samoa through mainstreaming climate risks into tourism-related policy processes and adaptation actions in coastal communities and tourism operators.
Project Components:
1. Revising planning processes, regulations and financial instrument relating to tourism operators in Samoa
2. Implementation of Climate Change Adaptation measures in nationally demarcated Tourism Development Areas (TDAs)Expected Outputs:
1. Revising planning processes, regulations and financial instrument relating to tourism operators in Samoa
- 1.1 Management plans integrating climate risks are developed in 4 Tourism Development Areas1 involving 9 villages.
- 1.2 Technical guide developed on climate resilient beach tourism management practices
- 1.3 Recommendations developed to internalize climate change considerations into existing micro-finance, grant and loan schemes to the tourism sector and feasibility of a climate risk transfer (insurance) mechanism
2. Implementation of Climate Change Adaptation measures in nationally demarcated Tourism Development Areas (TDAs)
- 2.1. Concrete adaptation actions in the management of coastal infrastructure, water resources, shoreline and tourism recreational activities are implemented in 5 Tourism Development Areas involving 9 villages and at least 15 community-owned beach tourism operations, ensuring that both women and men participate in and benefitfrom these.
- 2.2 Coastal tourism operators are connected to Climate Early Warning and Information system
- 2.3 South-South transfer of tourism adaptation case studies between operators in Samoan TDAs, and counterparts in other SIDS
Contacts:
UNDP/GEF Regional Technical Advisor, Pacific, Gr-LECRDS
- Gabor Vereczi,
- +685 27482
- Gabor.vereczi@undp.org
Project Status:
SOF Pipeline Entry (as of February 2012)
Increasing Climate Change Resilience of Maldives through Adaptation in the Tourism Sector
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Implementing Agency and Partnering Organizations:
UNDP and the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and CultureSummary:
Project Objective: Increase adaptive capacity of the tourism sector in Maldives to respond to the impacts of climate change and invest in appropriate, no-regrets adaptation measures.
Cape Verde - Preparation of a National Adaptation Programme of Action
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Implementing Agency:
UNDPImplementing Agency and Partnering Organizations:
National Meteorology and Geophysical Institute (Ministry of Environment, Agriculture and Fishery)Summary:
Cape Verde, as an archipelago country of volcanic origin, presents an environment system with a high degree of fragility and vulnerability face the occurrence of extreme natural phenomena. In account of the fragility of the ecosystems, the insularity and vulnerability that characterize the country, the instruments for implementation of a development strategy have been elaborated with the aim of integrating environmental issues into the planning process and promotion of a sustainable development.
Project Components:
The Goal of this adaptation programme is to increase the capacity of resistance of Cape Verde to climate change (CC) and climate variability (CV) in order to achieve the development objectives set in its Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper. This programme complements the recently concluded National Strategy Action Plan against Climate Changes which focuses mostly on the reduction of emissions of greenhouse gases. In order to reach the Goal, this programme has three priority sectoral Objectives, as identified through the vulnerability analysis undertaken by the broad stakeholders groups during the participatory process to prepare this NAPA. These three Objectives are: 1) Promoting integrated water resources management in order to guarantee water for the people, for the production of food, for the ecosystems and for the tourism industry; 2) Developing the adaptability of the agro-silvo-pastoral production systems in order to ensure and improve national food production; 3) Protecting and preventing degradation of the coastal zones, caused by climatic aggressions and by tourism.
Expected Outputs:
- Integrated water resources management
- Improvement and security of agro-sylvo-pastoral production
- The protection of coastal zones/impact related to tourism
- Capacity development for stakeholders in matters related to adaptation to climate change and climate variability
- Increased investment in adaptive conservation and soil protection measures
- Action research in order to improve the resistance of the population and the ecosystems
- Information, education and communication campaigns for stakeholders on the risks due to the climate change and climate variability
Contacts:
M. Manuel Leão Carvalho
Environment General Department
Ministry of Environment, Agriculture and Fishery
C.P 115 – Praia – Cabo Verde
Tel. 615716/617511
Fax: 617511
E-mail: sepa@mail.cvtelecom.cvProject Status:
Completed
ALM Case Study 2010 - Lake Balaton Integrated Vulnerability Assessment, Early Warning and Adaptation Strategies
Submitted by andrea on Mon, 2011-02-07 21:54Summary:
In January 2006, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF) –Strategic Priority on Adaptation (SPA) partnered with key actors in Hungary to address growing concerns about the ecological condition of Lake Balaton. Using a GEF grant and substantial national co-financing through the Lake Balaton Development Coordination Agency (LBDCA), the overall purpose of the project was to gain a better understanding of Lake Balaton’s ecological and socio-economic vulnerability in order to build resilience to the multiple forces of global and local change. Lake Balaton, a fragile area with high human interaction, is sensitive to both natural and man-made influences. Challenges brought about by climate change include frequent and severe water balance problems, lower levels of annual precipitation and problems concerning the biodiversity of the lake. From an ecological and economical perspective, recent changes in water levels have alarmed both regional authorities and local stakeholders. To appropriately address these challenges, and in order to effectively adapt to the effects of climate change, a need to strengthen research on Lake Balaton’s vulnerability was identified. For the project, integration of ecological and engineering knowledge with social and policy sciences was deemed equally essential. Key lessons learned from the project implementation indicate that while it is important to establish partnerships with international networks, it is also imperative to target local stakeholders and rely more on local capacities.
Adaptation Experience:
The project’s specific objectives were to contribute to a better understanding of the Lake Balaton ecological and socioeconomic system’s vulnerability and resilience arising from multiple forces of global and local change, including climate change, and build capacity for more effective policy-making and adaptation measures in response. The project complemented ongoing policy initiatives and scientific research and had a clear niche by focusing on better understanding of the vulnerability of the Lake and its watershed from an integrated perspective.
Results and Learning:
Key lessons learned:
- Establish partnership agreements among international networks with similar interests and problems: In the framework of the project a list of key audiences was developed involving stakeholders and organizations that are interested in the project and could ensure long term sustainability of project results. Partnership agreements among international networks (e.g. Living Lakes Network) with similar interests and problems can be mutually beneficial.
- Limit international partnerships to deliver know-how and methodology; rely more on local capacities for actual implementation: Relying on and utilizing the existing local capacities in implementation creates sustainability and replicability of project outcomes.
- Target local stakeholders, facilitate dialogue, and help cooperation between local governments and NGOs: The project contributed to the development of some of the key regional and national development frameworks. In particular, at the regional level it provided inputs to the Long-term Regional Development Plan (RDP). Cooperation provided the basis for the integration of adaptation recommendations to the River Basin Management Plan of the Lake Balaton catchment area. For implementing adaptation measures, it is imperative to facilitate dialogue and establish cooperation between key stakeholders, including local governments and NGOs.
- Offer direct grants and funding to local stakeholders for the direct implementation of adaptation measures: Under the, pilot project, initiatives were implemented to facilitate adaptation to the impacts of climate change through direct action. As part of the evaluation of project results, the final beneficiaries were encouraged to periodically (on a quarterly basis) submit technical and financial reports, as well as submit a final report to the LBDCA. To ensure sustainability, it was proposed to sign cooperation agreements between local partners, such as the NGO and local governments. Altogether, 39 such agreements were signed.
Sustainability:
Project sustainability has been established by improved awareness and increased ability of individuals to take action. The project developed several advanced modelling tools and instruments to assess the vulnerability of Lake Balaton to climate change and the impact of future adaptation scenarios. In the last year of project implementation, the National Water Management Directorate took over the developed tools and plans to apply it for integrated water management planning.
Replication:
Project outcomes have been incorporated into other programmes and projects. For example, at the municipal and micro-regional level, there are environmental management programmes and waste management plans that have incorporated elements of the Lake Balaton project’s outcomes.
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ALM Project Profile 2008 - Lake Balaton Integrated Vulnerability Assessment, Early Warning and Adaptation Strategies
Submitted by andrea on Mon, 2011-02-07 21:54
Summary:
Located in western Hungary, Lake Balaton is the largest freshwater lake in Europe and one of the shallowest
large lakes in the world. The flora and fauna of the surrounding landscape are particularly diverse due to the
mild climate and a large number of rare and protected plant species can be found in the area.
The Lake Balaton Resort Area (LBRA) has significant agricultural and recreational value. Arable land, vineyards and orchards take up some 80% of agricultural land (49.1 % of LBRA’s land is agricultural), but the economy of LBRA is driven predominantly by highly seasonal tourism. Summer tourists, concentrated in lakeside
communities, can temporarily triple the area’s population, exerting substantial stress on the environment and
infrastructure. According to official statistics, tourism related income in the region is about US$1.5 billion/year, but the actual figure may be up to two to three times higher.
Adaptation Experience:
The project complemented ongoing policy initiatives and scientific research, and had a clear niche by focusing on better understanding the vulnerability of the Lake and its watershed from an integrated perspective. Climate change is seen as one of the emerging important determinants of vulnerability, but its impacts are considered in the broader context of sustainable development.
Results and Learning:
Key lessons learned: 1. Target local stakeholders for implementing adaptation measures, facilitate dialogues and help cooperation between local governments and NGOs: The project contributed to the development of some of the key regional and national development frameworks. In particular, at the regional level it provided inputs to the Long-term Regional Development Plan (RDP). As a direct result the RDP includes climate adaptation as one of the horizontal issue. Cooperation provided the basis for the integration of adaptation recommendations to the River Basin Management Plan of the Lake Balaton catchment area (which is currently being finalized). The plan has been prepared in correspondence with the EU Water Framework Directive. Through this process it has been found that both local governments and NGOs have been our vital allies. For implementing adaptation measures, it is imperative to facilitate dialogue and establish cooperation between these vital stakeholders. 2. Limit international partnerships to deliver know-how and methodology, rely more on local capacities for actual implementation: While cognizant of the value that international partnerships, with the Lake Balaton project a more effective strategy with international partners for institutionalizing project results could have been applied. Instead of a partnership agreement, a subcontract- based relation could have served this purpose more efficiently. Relying and utilizing the existing local capacities in implementation also serves to create sustainability and replicability of project outcomes. 3. Establish partnership agreements with international networks with similar interests and problems: For the facilitation and replication it is advised to have partnership agreements with international networks with similar interests and problems (e.g. Living Lakes Network). In the framework of the project a list of key audiences was developed involving stakeholders and organizations that are interested in the project and could ensure long term sustainability of project results. The objective of Outcome 5 was to generate knowledge generate and raise awareness of integrated vulnerability and adaptation approaches locally, nationally and internationally. This objective also encompassed enhanced knowledge management, dissemination and replication strategies and recognized that partnership agreements with international networks with similar interests and problems can be mutually beneficial. 4. Offer direct grants and funding opportunities to local stakeholders, such as local governments, NGOs, etc. for the implementation of adaptation measures: Under Outcome 4 pilot initiatives were implemented to facilitate adaptation to the impacts of climate change through direct action. As part of the evaluation of project results, the final beneficiaries were obliged to periodically (on a quarterly basis) submit technical and financial reports, as well as submit a final report to the LBDCA. In addition, all projects have been monitored on-site by LBDCA at least once during the project implementation. Based on the final reports submitted so far, it can be concluded, that the final beneficiaries have taken into account the horizontal objectives during the implementation of sub-projects, in particular the principle of sustainable development. To ensure sustainability, it was proposed to sign cooperation agreement between local partners, such as the NGO and local governments. Seven such agreements have already signed and other 8 are under preparation.
Sustainability:
Project sustainability has been established by improved awareness and increased ability of individuals to take action. A database of useful information and modelling tools has been established and there is higher activity of NGOs.
Replication:
Project outcomes have been incorporated into other programmes and projects. For example, at the municipal and micro-regional level, there are environmental management programmes and waste management plans that have incorporated elements of the Lake Balaton project’s outcomes. At the Regional level a Long-term Regional Development Plan for the Lake Balaton region has been established and River Basin Management Plan for Lake Balaton catchment is in progress. Finally, at the national level a Climate Change Strategy and its 2-year action plan has been created as well as the 3rd national Environmental Protection Plan of Hungary.
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WWF case study: The Economic Contribution of Belize’s Coral Reefs and mangroves (Coastal Capital: Belize)
Submitted by tianyili on Sun, 2010-04-11 12:53
Summary:
Coastal and marine ecosystems provide vitally important goods and services to Belize.
Coral reefs and mangroves are an extremely important part of Belize’s ecological and economic wealth. The value of three economically vital services provided by these ecosystems amounts to US$395 – 559 million per year. This is an especially large sum relative to Belize’s GDP of US$1.3 billion. Many of Belize’s reefs and mangroves are already under threat from unsustainable development, overfishing, and natural threats such as storms. Climate change threatens to worsen these effects. It is critical for Belize’s government and citizens to work now to protect their coastal resources, or risk losing these benefits in the not-so-distant future.
Adaptation Experience:
Results and Learning:
The protection they furnish from erosion and wave damage from coastal storms, valued at US$231 – 347 million in avoided damages per year, is especially notable, and highlights the importance of protecting coral reefs and mangroves for their less visible services as well as for the more obvious benefits of fisheries and marine tourism.
Sustainability:
As these resources become increasingly threatened, it is critical to recognize the value they provide, and to incorporate them into decision-making.It is in the long-term economic interest of Belize to: 1. Invest in scientific assessment, monitoring, and compliance; 2. Plan and implement development sensibly; 3. Increase support for Belize’s MPA system.
Replication:
n/a
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Implementing NAPA Priority Interventions to Build Resilience in the most Vulnerable Coastal Zones in Djibouti
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Implementing Agency:
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)Implementing Agency and Partnering Organizations:
Ministry of Natural Resources (MUHEAT)Summary:
To address the impacts of climate change on coastal ecosystems and communities by implementing a set of urgent measures that will strengthen the capacity to predict future changes, while helping local populations to adapt through the adoption of soft measures for more sustainable production methods, particularly in the areas of water management, agriculture, fisheries and tourism. An ecosystems management approach will be applied as the framework for addressing the root causes of vulnerability.
Project Components:
1. Policy, planning and scientific capacity for climate change adaptation
2. Demonstrate and pilot measures that address the root causes of ecosystem vulnerability in key climate change buffering systems
3. Climate disaster prediction and prevention
4. Monitoring and Evaluation
5. Project management
Expected Outputs:
1.1.1 Detailed synthesis of vulnerability of coastal water resources in context of climate change.
1.1.2 Policy implications/ guidelines document; Necessary institutional and legal reforms put in place.
1.1.3 Revised standards or norms for sustainable coastal resource extraction, including of water (as an annex to existing policies/plans)
1.1.4 Training of communities/staff on climate change adaptation and ICZM
1.1.5 private sector engagement strategy
1.1.6 long-term vulnerability reduction plan for Khor Angar/ Damerjog approved at district level
2.1.1 Environmental resilience restored in degraded watersheds and wadi shores in 2 project areas to reduce floods from sea water intrusion and intense rains. This will be done through replanting of vegetation and identifying natural groundwater infiltration zones.
2.1.2 Mangrove rehabilitation in the north to reduce coastal erosion/ floods from sea-level rise
2.1.3 Measures to reduce pressure on mangrove harvesting put in place (cooking efficiency, enhanced community management of fuel wood, and ecotourism and fishing development around mangroves for incentivization)
2.1.4 Small sand banks to control sea water intrusion in Damerjog put in place
2.1.5 Technologies for sustainable water extraction demonstrated, including through training.
2.1.6 Community training for management and maintenance of measures and incentives
3.1.1 Geographic extension/ coordination of existing early warning systems
3.1.2 Sea-level rise impact monitoring system
3.1.3 Hydrometric monitoring tools in 3 watersheds are put in place to measure rainfall and temperature
3.1.4 Decentralized training for hydro-climatic monitoring
Contacts:
Project Contact Person:
Liza Leclerc (CC)
Virginie Hart (water)
Tel: +254 20 7623113
Email: Liza.Leclerc@unep.orgProject Status:
Council Approved
Lake Balaton Integrated Vulnerability Assessment, Early Warning, and Adaptation Strategies
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Project details
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Implementing Agency:
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)Implementing Agency and Partnering Organizations:
Lake Balaton Development Council (LBDC)Lake Balaton Regional Tourism Board, county-level Chambers of Commerce Industry, and Agriculture, Lake Balaton Chief Architect Office, Public Administration Office of Somogy County, The Lake Balaton Development Coordination Agency (LBDCA), Lake Balaton Alliance, International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), LEAD International, and UNDP RBEC Regional Support Centre, Bratislava, SlovakiaSummary:
Background
Located in western Hungary, Lake Balaton is the largest freshwater lake in Europe and one of the shallowest
large lakes in the world. The flora and fauna of the surrounding landscape are particularly diverse due to the
mild climate and a large number of rare and protected plant species can be found in the area. The Lake
Balaton Resort Area (LBRA) has significant agricultural and recreational value.Project Components:
The project aims to build on the results and significant tradition of scientific work in the Lake Balaton region, recently initiated research in Hungary focused on adaptation to climate change, as well as innovative approaches to integrated assessment of vulnerability to global change and the formulation of adaptive measures. The ultimate goal is to facilitate the development and implementation of effective adaptive strategies.
Expected Outputs:
The project specific objective is to contribute to a better understanding of the Lake Balaton ecological and
socioeconomic system’s vulnerability and resilience arising from multiple forces of global and local change,
including climate change, and build capacity for more effective policy-making and adaptation measures in
response.Outcome 1:
* Information system for systematic vulnerability assessment introduced and institutionalized
* Changes and response model developed for better understanding of vulnerability and best option
scenarios for adaptationOutcome 2
* Regional Development Council and other relevant institutions adopt and employ adaptation and
vulnerability indicator framework for socio-economic development planning
* LBDCA integrates adaptation in its organisational structure and mandate
Outcome 3
* Regional, national, and sectoral development frameworks integrate adaptation approaches
Outcome 4
* Observable trends of improved adaptive management and risk reduction framework
* LBDC grant facility integrates adaptation into the funding eligibility criteria
* LBDC fund allocation schemes increase funding for adaptation by 30%Outcome 5
* “Influencing strategy” and knowledge products developed and employed per replication plan
* Number of local initiatives introducing adaptation approach
* Good practices disseminated through GEF Adaptation Learning MechanismContacts:
National Project Manager/Coordinator
Dr. Gábor Molnár
Email: molnarg@balatonregion.huMain project internet sites:
Homepage: http://www.balatonregion.hu/adaptation/
Balatontrend: http://test.balatontrend.org/
Internet Map Server: http://balaton.grid.unep.ch/imsProject Status:
Completed Actual Date of Operational Closure: December 31, 2008Primary Beneficiaries:
Business community (tourism, fishing, transportation, industry, consulting, agriculture, media) • Individuals (emphasis on high profile opinion leaders in local communities)
USAID - CASE STUDY Flood Planning and Coastal Resources
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Summary:
Background
Project Components:
Manejo Integrado de Recursos Ambientales – Integrated Management of Natural Resources (MIRA) is a USAID sponsored project working in 12 of 21 watersheds in Honduras. One of the focal areas is La Ceiba, where the goals are to improve watershed and natural resource management, while stimulating economic growth. At the time of this case study, MIRA was in the early stages of design and implementation.
To develop infrastructure and strategies to address the city’s serious urban drainage and flooding problems, which are expected to worsen due to climate change and lack of action.
Expected Outputs:
Outcomes
- Change in local perceptions: This project had a major impact on local perceptions of the need to consider climate variability and change during development planning activities. USAID work was featured three times on local television, and Ken Strzepek has presented results of this study to relevant governmental ministries in Tegucigalpa. The mayor of La Ceiba, who had little prior familiarity with climate change issues, has expressed a strong desire to implement appropriate flood control measures, and has given impassioned speeches about the significance of this problem.
- Development of high quality data: The stream flow data obtained during this project indicates that La Ceiba is at much greater risk of flooding than previously believed. High quality information, such as this, is necessary for the development of an appropriate adaptation plan.
- Identification of ways in which USAID can help La Ceiba cope with its problems of flooding and urban drainage include: a) Working with disaster management officials to develop a risk management strategy; b) Promoting zoning strategies that limit or prevent development in areas most vulnerable to sea level rise and flooding; c) Improving risk awareness and community preparedness through measures such as a flood warning system; d) Improving both watershed management and the opportunity for tourism by preventing further deforestation of the Cangrejal watershed; and e) Identifying partners to help implement adaptations requiring large capital investment, such as pumping sand to protect against erosion, raising the levees, and developing an urban drainage system.
Maldives - National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA)
Submitted by andrea on Tue, 2009-06-23 00:03Executing Agency:
Implementing Agency:
Summary:
National adaptation programmes of action (NAPAs) provide a process for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) to identify priority activities that respond to their urgent and immediate needs to adapt to climate change – those for which further delay would increase vulnerability and/or costs at a later stage. The following summarizes the NAPA for the Maldives.
