ALM UNDP

1. Institutional capacity strengthened to develop climate resilient water policies in agriculture
2. Resilience to climate change enhanced in targeted communities through the introduction of community-based adaptation approaches
3. Community-managed water delivery services introduced to benefit over 30,000 farmer and pastoralist communities in the three target agro-ecological zones.

Source: Project Proposal, 2011

• Information on community views on water needs and vulnerabilities with regards to climate change gathered in a coordinated manner by Ministry of Agriculture and NGOs under SWADE coordination, as national service delivery agent for designated areas.
• Information developed and disseminated to raise awareness of communities to expected impacts of climate change and to solicit information on preferred adaptation responses.
• Policy analysis generated on CC impacts in the water and agricultural sectors and potential response options, and implications for transboundary water management.
• National platform/coordinating mechanism established to disseminate and discuss bottom-up and top-down analysis.
• National policy dialogues raise awareness of the potential climate change risks reduction benefits of the draft National Water Policy to promote the adoption of the draft National Water Policy.
• Knowledge products for policy makers developed and disseminated on potential climate change risks and response options in the water and agricultural sector.
• Collaborative partnerships between MET Service and policy makers established to ensure updated climate information informs national policy dialogues on water management, agriculture and disaster risk management.
• Design of guidelines, tools and instruments adjusted to take into account climate change eg on: water permit allocation (allocation to user groups and adaptive management, flood zoning), flood disaster management, building specifications for dams/water harvesting/hydro-electric structures.

• Investments plans implemented by Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy (Water Affairs), and Ministry of Agriculture (SWADE) adjusted to take into account climate change risks.
• Swaziland delegations to transboundary water resources management negotiations are briefed on implications of climate change on transboundary water allocation.
• Knowledge products on climate change impacts on transboundary water resources management and water allocation disseminated.

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

Output 1.1: Relevant plans and programmes incorporate climate risks in the water sector in Tonga.

Output 2.1: Practical guidance on water resource use and management response to 3-4 year ENSO occurrence and associated drought.

Output 2.2: Water resource use and management response to 3-4 year ENSO occurrence and associated drought demonstrated.

1.3. National meteorological network strengthened, and quality and quantity of information on the scientific, technical and socioeconomic aspects on impacts of climate change, vulnerability and adaptation improved

1.4 Climate risk assessment tools and information available (eg updated National Hydrological Balance, vulnerability assessment of groundwater resources, update of CC risk socioeconomic indicators, review of climate related risk maps) to relevant institutions and embedded in planning processes for climate proofing watershed management approaches, agricultural practices, flood and landslide control measures, and infrastructure development

2.1. Water provisioning services maintained despite long-term climate trends through sustainable land use practices piloted in the highland watersheds and green belt around Tegucigalpa

2.2. Financial mechanisms (eg water pricing, risk transfer/insurance) assist in managing water supply and demand to address current and projected water scarcity in the capital city and surrounding landscape

2.3. Activities for adaptation to climate change impacts, ranging from water scarcity to flooding piloted in the 14 most vulnerable areas of Tegucigalpa (eg low cost water storage facilities, stabilized landslides areas, more efficient water use and rainfall management schemes, early warning systems)

2.4. Targeted thematic strategic plans (eg. adaptation strategy for upper Choluteca basin, rainfall management plan, groundwater diagnostic analysis) enable municipal authorities of the upper Choluteca River to overcome short-term reactive responses to climatic risks and impacts
 

3.1. Targeted training provided to policy-makers and key stakeholder at national and municipal levels on the incorporation of CCA information in decision-making processes

3.2. “Policy dialogue platforms”, enable key Ministries and stakeholder groups to define and prioritize adaptation options, negotiate trade-offs and resolve conflicts

3.3. Communications and outreach strategy uptakes lessons and practices developed through the project for replication

Source: Project Document, 2011

Output 1.1: Groundwater recharged and irrigation technology improved for crop and forage production by developing a sub-surface dam within the Anseba River

Output 1.2: Supplementary irrigation promoted by introducing flood water harvesting to improve rain-fed cereal production and rangeland development

Output 1.3: Two micro dams constructed to strengthen adaptive capacity of agropastoralists to deal with high rainfall variability and frequent occurrence of drought

Output 1.4: Soil and water conservation infrastructure developed to improve runoff management and infiltration

Output 2.1: A range of climate-resilient agricultural technologies and methods developed and transferred to farmers e.g. drought- and disease-resistant varieties, integrated crop-livestock production systems, conservation agriculture, agroforestry, rangeland management; and traditional improved fuel-efficient stoves

Output 2.2: Seasonal forecasts used in a farmer-led collaborative action learning process to enhance adaptive capacity and climate-proof 

Output 3.1: Improved climate risk information generated and capacity developed for climate monitoring and analysis

Output 3.2: Awareness raised at different levels on climate change risks facing Zoba Anseba

Output 3.3: Community preparedness enhanced through development of a community-based early warning system in sub-zobas Hamelmalo and Habero 

Output 4.1: Knowledge management system established and knowledge management activities implemented

Output 4.2: Policy advocacy activities implemented

Source: Project Proposal Document , 2011