findings of the inception report, proposed work plan in climate resilience (p3)
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Findings of the incepti on report, proposed work plan in Climate
Resilience (P3)Mr. Yadh LABBENE, Adaptation Expert
1st Project Steering Commettee Bruxelles, 11th-12th September 2013
Source : Climate Change Resilience Indicatorsby P M Sivell, S J Reeves, L Baldachin and T G
Brightman
Introducti on
Methodology: Questi onnaire + Spider web diagram
Qualitative assessment by assigning :
[1] Very low [2] Low [3] Average [4] Good [5] Very
good
Climate and modelling data availability and sharing
Socio economic data availability and sharing
Vulnerability Assessment capacities and achievements
Adaptation to CC capacities and achievements
Acces to finance
Level of awareness
0
2
4
Algeria diagram Egypt diagram
Assess ing the current status (Ba se l ine) / Capa c i ty vs Needs
Israël diagram Jordan diagram
Climate and modelling Data
Socio economic Data
Vulnerability Assessment
Adaptation to CC
Acces to finance
Level of awareness
0
5
Assess ing the current status (Ba se l ine) / Capa c i ty vs Needs
Lebanon Morocco
Assess ing the current status (Ba se l ine) / Capa c i ty vs Needs
Palestine Tunisia
Assess ing the current status (Ba se l ine) / Capa c i ty vs Needs
The country miss ions key fi ndings
Climate and modelling data availability and sharing
Socio economic data availability and sharing
Vulnerability Assessment capacities and achievements
Adaptation to CC capacities and achievements
Acces to finance
Level of awareness
0
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4
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Data sharing
Vulnerbility assesment tools
Resilience/Adaptation to CC approches and tools
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C o r e i d e a s t o b u i l d t h e R e s i l i e n c e / a d a p t a ti o n c o m p o n e n t t o C C
Vulnerability Assessment: Loss and damage
Adaptation to CC: •Capacity Building to formulate a National Adaptation Planning (NAPs)•Initiating the implementation of adaptation to CC
Financing: Support / help partners to benefit from funding through various funds (EU, GEF, bilaterals…): explore EU NIP process?
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A n c h o r a g e w i t h t h e n e w a g r e e m e n t ( P a r i s 2 0 1 5 )
World Bank "Addressing climate change in the MENA region“: Learning from outcomes and lessons of this initiative
IUCN “Social and ecological resilience in the face of climate change in the Mediterranean Region (SEARCH)”: Learning from methodological approaches
Global Climate Change Alliance (GCCA): Learn from the constraints of a global / regional approach
Sustainable Water Integrated Management (SWIM): collaborating with the water resources adaptation to CC (methodology, local level, ...) 11
S y n e r g y w i t h C C r e l a t e d p r o j e c t s i n t h e E N P I S o u t h r e g i o n / M E N A
Activity 3.1.1: Adaptation data management and analysis o From October 2013 to September 2015o 01 regional workshop (April 2014)
Activity 3.1.2: Vulnerability assessmentso From March 2014 to February 2016o 01 regional workshop (November 2014)o 4 nationals workshops (Algeria (October 2014), Lebanon (July
2014), Palestine (April 2014) and Tunisia (May 2014)
Activity A3.1.3: Adaptation plan developmento From October 2013 to September 2016o 01 regional workshop (April 2016)o 4 nationals workshops (Algeria (February 2015), Lebanon (March
2015), Palestine (April 2015) and Tunisia (September 2014))
O v e r a l l W o r k P l a n : 0 4 y e a r sP 3 : S t r e n g t h e n i n g i n s ti t u ti o n a l a d a p t a ti o n c a p a c i t y
P 1: Strengthening general negotiation and implementation capacityo 03 regional workshops (awareness + OCDE mainstreaming
methodology)o 02 national workshops incapacity building on climate negotiation
P 4: Improving capacities to use climate finance mechanismso 03 regional workshopso National support activities
P 5: Promoting closer dialogueo 3 to 4 events organized including side-events during the COPso Platform/help desk o update the webside
O v e r a l l W o r k P l a n : 0 4 y e a r sC o n t r i b u ti o n t o t h e o t h e r s W P
Activity 3.1.1: Adaptation data management and analysis o 01 regional workshop (March 2014) to address the availability of data, degree
of data sharing, challenges to better use in the vulnerability assessment and implementation of adaptation in partnership with the international initiatives
Activity 3.1.2: Vulnerability assessmentsSupport the vulnerability assessments with focus to address the availability of methodologies and tools. It will translate by 4 national thematic workshops.o Three national thematic workshops:- Palestine (February 2014)- Tunisia (May/June 2014)- Lebanon (July 2014)
Activity A3.1.3: Adaptation plan developmentThis activity will focuses on the development and/or the improvement of the main adaptation strategies and plans as well as building the capacity to finance adaptation strategies and plans, through pilot measures and learning-by-doing.o Startup of national activities:Algeria (June 2014) / Lebanon (March 2014) /
Palestine (October 2013) / Tunisia (October 2013)
W o r k p l a n f o r t h e n e x t r e p o r ti n g p e r i o d :
Location Algeria – Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development/DGF
Framework Purpose: Handling forest fire climate risks through proactive mitigation measures and preparedness plans.
Degree of priorityRecommended by: The Algerian National Climate Plan (validation in 2013). The National Adaptation to CC Action Plan (PNA-ACC, 2003)
Costs of impacts (including most affected groups)
- direct impacts on forest resources caused to forest fires- indirect impacts: reduction in the contribution of the forest
to the economic activities of rural people using forest resources
Key Components
Component 1: start a dialogue with all institutions involved Component 2: coordinate with the partners the
elaboration of study Component 3: Carry out a technical approval process with
the Institutions involved in the forest fires management.
S y s t è m e I n t é g r é d ’ A l e r t e P r é c o c e & d e C o n s e i l C l i m a ti q u e - F o r e t s ( S I A P C C - F o r e t )
Contribution of the project ENPI South Clima
Two national workshops well as meetings: start a dialogue and carry out a technical approval process
study that will provide i) technical options for the implementation of this SIAPCC-Forest and ii) definition of a timely and effective Fire Forest Index
Initiate and sustain a twinning process with similar programs and operational system of European countries
Key partners Ministries of Environment, Agriculture Civil Protection, stakeholders on the field, University … Meteorological department and other data providers
Deliverablesknowledge on current mechanism for management of forest fires is improved and shortcomings are identifiedBasis and technical options for setting up an S I A P C C - F o r e t are identified
Risk & Opportunities
Risks Difficulty of gathering all the partners and finding a leadership Opportunities This initiative can be replicated
S y s t è m e I n t é g r é d ’ A l e r t e P r é c o c e & d e C o n s e i l C l i m a ti q u e - F o r e t s ( S I A P C C - F o r e t )
Location Beirut urban area as well as a rural area (to be identified)/Lebanon
Degree of prioritygradual and unpredictable emergence of extreme weather/water (floods, ..) Topography of Lebanon is rugged that provides devastating effects
Costs of impacts (including most affected groups)
in rural areas: the poorest farmers who are poorly resilient to the hazards of climatein urban areas: people in poor neighborhoods
Key Components
Component 1: start a dialogue with all institutions as well as stakeholders
Component 2: Coordinate with the partners the elaboration of study
Component 3: communication activities around climate risks and the best way to start the operationalization of the system
I n t e g r a t e d E a r l y W a r n i n g a n d A d v i s o r y C l i m a t e S e r v i c e ( I E W A C S )
Contribution of the project ENPI South Clima
Two national workshops well as meetings: start a dialogue and carry out a technical approval process
study that will provide technical options for developing and setting up this early warning system.
Key partners Ministries of Environment, Agriculture Beirut Municipality & Others stakeholders involved Meteorological department and other data providers
Deliverablesknowledge of climate risk from flooding is improvedBasis for setting up an IEWACS are identifiedPartners are more aware of the risks climate risks related to floods and the opportunity for an IEWACS
Risk & Opportunities
Risks Difficulty of gathering all the partners and finding a leadership Opportunities attractive idea and funding opportunities are numerous,
I n t e g r a t e d E a r l y W a r n i n g a n d A d v i s o r y C l i m a t e S e r v i c e ( I E W A C S )
Location The irrigated area of Bssissi/Gabes region (to be confirmed)
Degree of priorityA Recommendation of the national strategy for adaptation of agriculture and ecosystems to CCA pilot initiative has shown that weather information brings a significant added value in farming (water, pesticide, .)
Most signifiant consequences
- increased evapotranspiration inducing an increase in water needs
- overexploitation of groundwater increasing the cost of pumping charged to the farmer
- New weather conditions favorable to the emergence of diseases
Definition of the adaptation
measure/inputs
The purpose is to provide climatological information to farmers, thereby increasing their resilience to CC by:Using groundwater resources in an effective manner Managing the pesticide treatments in a rational mannerBetter field works planning and protection of the production.
I n t e g r a t e d T e r r i t o r i a l A d a p t a ti o n A p p r o a c h t o I n c r e a s e F a r m e r R e s i l i e n c e ( I T A A I F R )
Key Components
Component 1: Establish a thorough dialogue with farmers, Component 2: Mobilize the expertise and support to accompany
farmers Component 3: Develop a socio-economic study Component 4: A communication strategy
Key partnersFarmers, and farmer’s organizationsLocal policy makers & Agriculture local Division National Meteorological Institute (INM)
Deliverables
A socio-economic study showing that: The groundwater resources (scarce resource) are used more
efficiently Electric power for pumping is used more efficiently Improved farmers resilience through a farmers more aware by
the rational and sustainable management of their activity
Risk & Opportunities
Risks Gathering and interesting farmers and finding a leadershipOpportunities This initiative can be replicated
I n t e g r a t e d T e r r i t o r i a l A d a p t a ti o n A p p r o a c h t o I n c r e a s e F a r m e r R e s i l i e n c e ( I T A A I F R )
Synergy with the other components
Benefit from opportunities for collaboration in adaptation to CC at the regional level
Benefit from the opportunities created by the changes in the region (a mobilized civil society, a growing interest for vulnerable populations)
A willingness expressed by all partners to promote implementation of concrete adaptation measures to CC
Mainstreaming adaptation to CC in the development process
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Thank you
Focus Rating Status Comments
Climate observation Networks
4 Network density and climate observation capabilities acceptable
Data management 4 Collection capabilities and data management are of a high performance
CC projection & modelling data
5 Good skills associated with good experience at national and international levels
Data use & sharing to identify vulnerability
2 Little shared and limited to a few ad-hoc initiatives
Very poor under-standing of the added value of these data
Data use & sharing for adaptation
2 Little shared and limited to a few ad-hoc initiatives
Very poor under-standing of the added value of these data
Assessment of climate data modeling
Assessment of Socio-economic data related to climate change
Focus Rating Status Comments
Availability data assessment 4
interesting amount of technical and socio-economic data available
Some shortcomings and deficiencies exist
Data use for the identification of the vulnerability
3 relative accessibility of the sectorial user
the exchange of data is the main gap
Data use for the vulnerability assessment
2 some sectoral initiatives Data sharing not organized
Data use for the implementation of adaptation measures
2 some sectoral initiatives Data sharing not organized
Appraisal of the vulnerability assessment
Focus Rating Status Comments
Rapid identification of vulnerability at the national level exists
4 Done
Rapid assessments of the vulnerability at the sectoral level exist
4Done but differences exist among sectors
Exchange of data is the main gap
Comprehensive assessments of vulnerability at the sectoral level exist
2,5There are no comprehensive assessment
The rapid identification of sectoral vulnerability needs to be updated, both regarding data and tools used.
Focus Rating Status Comments
National vision for adaptation to CC 4,5 Relatively clear vision for
adaptation to CC
This vision is characterized by a territorial approach
National strategy/programme /plan for adaptation to CC through addressing adverse effects and increase climate resilience
3,5
National strategy for CC is under development. Some classical adaptation to CC measures need to be further developed and more argued
First dialogue in the framework of the National plan of action against global warming (2009)
Sectoral strategies for adaptation to CC or increase resilience
3,5No sectoral strategies of adaptation to CC; however, Some interesting initiatives
Some sectoral development strategy includes CC issue
CC Mainstreaming / adaptation to CC in the strategic development planning process
3
Some interesting initiatives of mainstreaming CC but no structured and systematic methodological approach on this issue
Limited level of awareness about adverse effects of CC in Morocco as well a lack of mainstreaming tool
Costing of adaptation to climate change 1,5 No rapid assessment of
adaptation to CC costing Still unknown issue
Assessment of the adaptation to climate change
Focus Rating Status CommentsAre stakeholders informed about funding for adaptation to CC?
2 Except partners from MinEMWE and ADA no other partner is informed
Are there any CC adaptation projects clearly identified?
4Some adaptation projects have been identified and implemented and others are under development
Are these CC adaptation projects defined according to the required format?
3
Adaptation projects executed were defined with partners (GTZ, AFD and UNDP) and there are no on-going projects with funding allocated to adaptation under the UNFCCC and the GEF
Lack of skills & capacity in the field
Do national capacities allow formulation of project document, according to the formats required by donors?
2 Absence of national capacities on this issue
ADA is an Executive Agency of the FA that must be supported
Assessment of Access to adaptation to climate change financing
Focus Rating Status Comments
Level of awareness of stakeholders to environmental challenges as well as CC/adaptation to CC.
3Various degree of involvement of partners in the national dialogue
Coordination should be improved to overcome administrative barriers to reach all partners
Level of awareness of Civil Society/NGO to environmental challenges as well as CC/adaptation to CC .
4 Highly diversified with good level of awareness
Do Stakeholders have a good understanding of adaptation to CC?
3
Limited to partners from MinEMWE, the water department and the ADA and some national resource persons
Resource persons are not really integrated into the national dialogue
Does civil society have a good understanding of adaptation to CC?
4 A higher level of understanding
Is not considered as a full partner in dialogue
Assessment of level of awareness of stakeholders to adaptation to CC
Assessment of climate data modeling
Status Comments
Climate data and
modelling
Climate observation capabilities acceptable
The main challenges are sustainability and Services Costing issues,institutional and cultural barriers for sharing data/information
Assessment of Socio-economic data related to climate change
Status Comments
Socio-economic
data
Minimal amount of available data.
The gap: accessibility and sharing data/information
The main challenges are sustainability and Services Costing issues, institutional and cultural barriers for sharing data/information
Appraisal of the vulnerability assessment
Status Comments
Vulnerability
Assessment
A brief identification of the sectoral vulnerability
but no comprehensive assessment
Needs of support and tools to update and deepen the current assessments
Assessment of the adaptation to climate change
Status Comments
Adaptation to CC
The institutional adaptation capacities are limited which gives a weak CC mainstreaming in the development process
Some classical adaptation to CC measures identified that need to be further developed and better argued.
Assessment of Access to adaptation to climate change financing
Status Comments
Access to CC
financing Mechanis
ms for adaptatio
n
Very limited achievements in resources mobilization
Need to more updated information and conduct full institution building
Assessment of level of awareness of stakeholders to adaptation to CC
Status Comments
Level of
awareness
A low level of awareness because the impacts of CC are not clearly identified
Strengthen national dialogue and promote the participation of civil society and resource persons