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  • Program:
    Kiribati Adaptation Programme Phase II - Pilot Implementation Phase (KAP II)
    Leading Organization:
    FIRCO
    SAGARPA
    World Bank
    Implementing Agency:
    SAGARPA/FIRCO
    Implementing Agency and Partnering Organizations:
    SAGARPA/FIRCO
    Summary:

    Kiribati is a low-laying atoll country with a population of 93,000 spread over 33 islands covering a landmass of only 730 sq km. It faces extreme isolation, with the nearest large markets 4,000 km away (in Hawaii and Australia). The project aims to reduce Kiribati's vulnerability to climate change,climate variability and sea level rise. The objective of the Preparation Phase (2002-2005) to assist the Republic of Kiribati in mainstreaming adaptation (to climate change, climate variability and sea level rise) into national economic planning, and preparing a pilot Adaptation Project. The objective of the Implementation Phase (2005-2008) is assist the Republic of Kiribati, over the long term, in adapting to climate change, climate variability, and sea level rise, by implementing priority adaptation measures.

    Project Components:

    Component 1: National Adaptation Consultation and Mainstreaming. Component 2: Project Preparation and Technical Support.

    Expected Outputs:

    Empowerment, Security and Social Inclusion

    Contacts:

    World Bank Contact:
    Marianne Grosclaude
    Email: mgrosclaude@worldbank.org

    Project Status:
    Under Implementation
    Primary Beneficiaries:
    Kiribati
    Project Details
    Funding Source:
    AusAid
    World Bank
    Cofinancing Total:
    n/a
    Total Amounts:
    $7,400,000
    Resources:
    World Bank Project Executive Summary
    Kiribiati Adaptation Project Documents - World Bank Homepage
    KAP Phase 2, Risk Assessment and Adaptation Planning
    Image(s):
    File(s):
    Kiribati Adaptation Project - Report No. PID11622
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