ALM UNDP

1.1. Hazard and inundation maps produced;

1.2. Review and change land use regulations (land use planning, including zonings and development controls, e.g. on protection / buffer zones, settlement expansion; economic development categories etc) to internalize climate change risks into floodplain management and spatial planning.

1.3. New building codes reviewed and streamlined for the housing rehabilitation schemes to flood proof new buildings (e.g. material standards, traditional house raising etc) taking into account alternative climate change scenarios;

1.4. Targeted training of national and local authorities responsible for climate risk management in advanced methods of forward looking climate risk management planning and flood prevention measures;

1.5. Community-based flood insurance scheme designed and implemented covering highly exposed villages under 6 municipalities.

2.1. Direct measures of long term flood prevention and risk mitigation designed with participation of local governments and population in 6 municipalities (Lentekhi, Oni, Ambrolauri, Tskaltubo, Samtredia, Tsageri);

2.2. Community-based adaptation measures, such as bank terracing, vegetative buffers, bundles and tree revetments implemented building on an existing municipal employment guarantee scheme;

2.3. Flood plain seasonal productive systems (e.g. short season annual cropping, cattle rearing plots or seasonal pastures, agro-forestry) benefit 200,000 people and improve resilience to flood threat;

2.4. Lessons learned and best practices documented and disseminated to raise awareness of effective climate risk management options for further upscaling;

3.1. Long term historical observation data digitised and used in policy formulation and risk management practices;

3.2. Multi hazard risk assessment for the Rioni river basin (floods, flash floods, associated mudflows and landslides, linked with climatic alterations under alternative scenarios);

3.3. Series of targeted training delivered for the NEA staff and partner organisations in the advanced methods of climate change risk assessment and forecasting;

3.4. Essential equipment to increase monitoring and forecasting capabilities in the target basin procured and installed;

3.5. Systems established at the national and subnational level led by the NEA for long and short term flood forecasting of hydrological risks; including dissemination and communication of forecasts.

1. Respond to the climate-induced reduction of freshwater supply: Rainfall capture, storage and natural water retention capacity is increased
where rainfall is declining or becoming more variable
2. Climate-resilient food and livestock production systems established and promoted: Diversified and resilient livelihoods of the most vulnerable farmers in Myanmar‟s Dry Zone
3. Improve communal climate risk information and monitoring: Capacity of farmers in the Dry Zone to respond and adapt to changes in rainfall is enhanced through use of short-term forecast information and longer-term climate scenario planning

As detailed in the Adaptation Fund Proposal - Myanmar (resubmission) - 06.11.11

1. Innovative copying mechanisms and practices (rain water harvesting, improved irrigation techniques, climate-resilient cropping and grazing systems, livelihood diversification…) field- tested in 5 high-risks areas;

2. Early warning and climate risk management systems designed and set up at central and local levels; Agriculture-related policies and practices revised and informed by EWS and climate information; Farmers, pastoralists and technical staff fully trained and equipped on CRM tools, strategies and practices;

3. National menu of best practices available; Successful pilot mechanisms and measures institutionalized; and National budget allocated to support country-wide upscaling efforts.

1. Enhanced early warning system which allows for climate change predictions. System in place to integrate climate change risk assessment and socio-economic parameters such as impacts on livelihoods and economic activities. Data coordination network is established through inter-agency coordination mechanism for hydro-meteorological information. Data is currently managed across departments without a central coordination mechanism. Disaster response plans are prepared and capacity to implement them is developed.
2. Science/Policy exchange forum is established through interchange platform between hydro-climatic network and policy makers Policy briefs and analysis for planners, policy makers and field actors to guide them in making decisions on adaptation strategies. Particularly related to water management and agricultural practices.
3. Land use management practices adjusted for anticipated climate change risks Capacity development program for communities formulated based a CC adaptation capacity needs assessment conducted during the PPG. Communities trained according to the capacity development program. Communities and policy makers sensitized with CC adaptation benefits to be attained through enhanced catchment management practices. Results of demonstrations distilled as experience notes for dissemination to policy makers. Adaptation policy adopted for the land use planning at the targeted area.
4. Development and dissemination of lessons learned for policy makers and for communities through out the project. Training plan developed and implemented for relevant stakeholders for uptake of lessons learned and engagement in the various project components. Platform for national learning and sustainability established.

Towards this end, four outcomes will be achieved:

• Outcome 1: Capacity for development planning under conditions of climate change improved
• Outcome 2: Locally appropriate adaptation options adopted to reduce exposure to climate -induced risks
• Outcome 3: Lessons learned in the pilot sites replicated in other vulnerable areas of Cambodia
• Outcome 4: Experiences generated contribute to UNDP's Adaptation Learning Mechanism (UNDP-ALM)

KEY RESULTS

• Two target communes supported in mainstreaming climate change into Commune Investment Programs (CIP) 2011. Almost 100 provincial and district facilitation teams, line department staff and NGOs attended a project orientation workshop on climate change and its impact.
• Two Farmer Water User Committees in Teuk Krahom, Preah Vihear were formed to manage future water-related conflicts.
• Around 500 farmers, of which 250 were women, and commune councils were made aware of the impact of climate change on agricultural livelihoods through project knowledge sharing activities.
• More than 100 farmers, of which approximately 50 were women, participated in 30 demonstrations of climate resilient rice varieties. Farmers expressed an interest for more trials to take place.
• 120 farmers learnt improved farming techniques through Farmers’ Field Schools and Farmers’ Field Days.
• Farmers in 13 target villages assessed their climate change vulnerability and their responses were incorporated into project activities.

• 1. Climate Change Adaptation integrated into coastal zone management policies, plans and regulations.
• 2. Enhanced capacity to understand emerging climate hazards and address them through strategic risk reduction measures at the sectoral and local planning levels.
• 3. Demonstrated and developed lessons learned from climate proofing of selected coastal area infrastructure.
• 4. Experiences generated contribute to the Adaptation Learning Mechanism (ALM).
• 5. Climate Risks Management is fully mainstreamed into humanitarian and development  investment frameworks.
• 6. Resilience of low-elevation coastal zones to emerging climate change threats enhanced (at least two pilot sites targeted with cofinance support). 
• 7. Models of best practices and lessons learnt from the project  activities captured and  institutionalized.