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Tools and Toolkits for Adaptation

CBA 5th Conference, Bangladesh29th March 2011

Anna Ricoy, FAO

E-learning tool “Planning for CBA to Climate Change”

PresentationDeveloped by FAO in collaboration with University of FreiburgObjective: A training and self-learning tool to support

awareness raising and guide the planning for adaptation to CC at local level with special emphasis on agriculture

Target groups: o field technicians and extension staff in agriculture and

related sectors in developing countries o governmental and non-governmental organizations

engaged/interested in implementing CCA projectsLinks research-based knowledge on CC impacts with examples

and experiences on CBA drawn from field projects 4 interactive learning modules

Key features

o Each module is composed of several sequential learning sessions including interactive exercises

o Step-by-step guidance from ABC of Climate Change to Community Adaptation Planning and implementation

o Explains “why it is important” to undertake pro-active and anticipatory adaptation approaches and encourages deep thinking

o Recognizes complexity of CBA planning and implementation: not “one size fits all” but provides an overview of the variety of extension methods & approaches

o Provides guidance on how to turn knowledge into action

MODULE 1: Climate Change

MODULE 1: Climate Change

MODULE 2: Climate Change and Food Security

MODULE 3: Preparing CBA

MODULE 3: Preparing CBA

MODULE 4: Implementing CBA

Stand alone self-learning courseInteractive training sessions combined with

self-learning (guided 2-day workshops)Modules can also be picked individually and

integrated in specific courses/trainings

How to use it

Testing strategy

o Current version has been in-depth field tested in developing countries through workshops in Nepal, Bangladesh, Philippines, Sudan, Dominica, Saint Lucia, Senegal.

o In process of releasing final version of the tool based on feedback from testing

Dissemination strategy

o Stand-alone version of the tool freely available on the web:

www.fao.org/climatechange/learningin English and FrenchSpanish version upcoming... or CD-version can also be ordered

free of charge at climate-change@fao.org

o Two-day workshops combining self-learning with interactive training organized upon requesto Promotion through UN Platforms (UNCC Learn, ILM,....)

Lessons learned for wider replication

o CBA is a complex, iterative learning process, that builds on what already exists

o Outreach and sustainability are crucialo CBA alone cannot drive large scale adaptation processes

in the long runo Adaptation does not happen in isolation: it is an

integrated and ongoing aspect of the overall development context

CBA must become an integrated, regular part of development planning

o Moving from testing to replication and outreach

o Enhancing existing services to better respond to additional needs for adaptation

o Embedding CBA into development planningo Drawing lessons to inform the policy process

Key challenges related to upscaling

Thank you!

The e-learning tool is freely available at:

www.fao.org/climatechange/learning

Order CD version: climate-change@fao.org