nab national advisory board on climate change and disaster risk reduction
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NABNational Advisory Board on
Climate Change andDisaster Risk Reduction
What is the NAB? NAB stands for National Advisory Board on Climate
Change and Disaster Risk Reduction
The NAB is a committee made up of government and
non-government members.
Its primary purpose is to:
“Act as Vanuatu’s supreme policy making and advisory
body for all disaster risk reduction and climate change
programs, projects, initiatives and activities”.
Prior to mid-2012, there were two government bodies undertaking climate change and disaster risk reduction work: the National Advisory Committee on Climate Change (NACCC) and the National Task Force on Disaster Risk Reduction (NTF).
There were many areas of overlap in climate change adaptation work and disaster risk reduction work.
For reasons of efficiency, coordination, best use of resources, and stronger governance and direction, it was agreed by VMGD and NDMO that a merged body should be formed.
Why do we have a NAB?
The NAB will provide a: Focal point for coordinating CC and DRR efforts
Coordinating body to discuss and develop integrated CC and DRR policy and positions for national action and international negotiations
Reduce duplication – increase collaboration – work towards a comprehensive, consistent approach which addresses VANUATU’s key priorities
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Where does the NAB fit?
• NACCCNational Advisory
Committee on Climate Change
• NTFNational Task
Force on Disaster Risk
Reduction
BEFORE: 2 Parliamentary Bodies
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In February 2012 NACCC and NTF hosted a 2-day “Reorientation Meeting” to discuss how to create an integrated approach.
Over 50 participants, from Government, NGOs and Donors provided feedback on how an joint advisory board should work.
A draft structure, roles and responsibilities was drafted by VMGD and NDMO and circulated for comment.
The Council of Ministers endorsed the creation of the interim NAB on 15 October 2012.
How was the NAB formed?
The NAB is co-chaired by the Director of VMGD: Mr Jotham Napat The Director of NDMO: Mr Shadrack Welegtabit
Members are senior-level representatives from key sectoral government agencies, and NGO representatives - a representative of VHT Network, Vanuatu Climate Adaptation Network and VANGO.
Members are nominated in the first instance by the Directors of VMGD and NDMO and appointed by NAB Co-Chairs at an official NAB meeting.
Observers and visitors are welcome to attend NAB meetings on a request/invitation basis.
Who is on the NAB?
Six main duties:
1. Act as Vanuatu’s supreme policy making and advisory body for all disaster risk reduction and climate change programs, projects, initiatives and activities.
2. Develop DRR and CC policies, guidelines and positions.
3. Advise on international, regional and national DRR and CC obligations
What does the NAB do?
Six main duties:
4. Advise, facilitate and endorse the development of new DRR & CC programs, projects, initiatives and activities – including mainstreaming CC and DRR.
5. Act as a focal point for information-sharing and coordination on CC/DRR
6. Advise, guide and coordinate the development of national CC & DRR financing processes.
What does the NAB do?
NAB meets once every 6-8 weeks or as needed to make decisions.
The NAB is supported by an Executive Committee, which can meet for urgent decisions.
The NAB is also supported by the NAB-PMU (NAB Project Management Unit) which is the Secretariat of the NAB.
The PMU prepares information for NAB decision, and then implements the decisions of the NAB.
The PMU actions the coordination, endorsement, and advice functions of the NAB.
How does the NAB work?
National Advisory Board on Climate Change & Disaster Risk Reduction
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
SECRETARIAT
CLIMATE CHANGE OFFICERS (2)
FINANCE; ADMIN; PROCUREMENT
TECHNICAL ADVISORS
MONITORING & EVALUATION
PARTNERSHIPS & COMMUNICATION
Key features
Integration of DRR and CC Executive Committee (for urgent meetings) Staffed Secretariat NGO partners have a formal role Guidelines/Rules for better coordination To be institutionalized under VMGD and
Disaster Act Strong monitoring, evaluation and reporting
processes to be established
There are three key areas of focus: Strategic Governance and Policy
◦ Including implementation of national obligations, development of positions for international summits, identification of priorities, and development of a national policy on CC and DRR
Technical Advice, Project Monitoring and Coordination◦ Including providing technical advice to government
departments and NGOs, acting as the coordination point for CC and DRR matters, starting a ‘project endorsement process’ and ‘information materials endorsement process’ and working to support standardised approaches.
NAB-PMU key roles
Project Management – Financing, Procurement & Administration ◦ Including Secretariat duties for the NAB, investigating
funding mechanisms for Vanuatu, providing support and advice on procurement for CC/DRR, and implementing projects…
NAB-PMU Key roles
EU-GCCA Project
Provides staff and office resourcing plus funding for 8 key activities:
1. Develop national policy
2. Stakeholder and climate finance mapping
3. Information, Communication and Engagement Strategy
4. Developing consistent messaging
5. Enhancing Rainfall network to collect climate change information
6. AgroMet summit
7. Traditional Knowledge
8. Climate Change Symposium
Project Management
World Bank – PHRD Project3 key components
1. Risk Mapping to support Preparedness and Planning Strengthen capacity of VMGD in geospatial data management
2. Establishment a tsunami warning system in Port Vila and Luganville
Sirens pilot program for Port Vila and potentially Luganville
3. Strengthen the institutional arrangement for the integration of DRR and CCA
Human resources to support the NAB/PMU
Project Management
World Bank – EU/GEF/GFDRR
Four key components1. Institutional strengthening for CC and DM
Strengthen NAB/ PMU, NDMO & EWS
2. Increasing Community Resilience Development of standardised guidelines/approaches for community
& pilot program of integrated CC and DRM activities
3. Promotion of Improved Technologies for Food Crop Production Production of improved plant genetic materials & distribution of
improved agricultural technologies
4. Rural Water Security – Increased access to water supply Strengthening of RWS & installation of rainwater catchment and
storage
Project Management
Where we’re at now Establishment
◦ Develop guidelines, procedures and terms of reference for NAB, PMU, staff
◦ Mini-NAB meetings, stakeholder input
◦ Recruitment and staff induction
◦ Communication and engagement
◦ LAUNCH of NAB 17th December
Project Management (EU, WB, UNDP) Policy Development Establishing communication and coordination mechanisms In 2013: Legislative Reform
New Meteorological, Geological Hazards and Climate Change Act to:
◦ Formally recognize the integration of the climate change and geo-hazards responsibility under the new VMGD
◦ legislate for the NAB
Amend the National Disaster Act
◦ To formally recognize NAB responsibility for governance of DRR
◦ To be consistent with the Meteorological, Geological Hazards and Climate Change Act
Amend other relevant legislation to ensure that DRM and climate change are appropriately integrated for example, sectoral legislation for agriculture, tourism, infrastructure etc.
Planned Legislative Reform (2013)
Nominate a member to sit on the NAB; ensure that meetings are attended.
Learn how to use the NAB web portal and upload your CC and DRR events, news items, workshops and projects.
Use the coordination tools of the NAB – the NAB web portal, the weekly Trip to Province updates, the quarterly newsletter.
Actively disseminate information from the NAB out to your organisation / members – the NAB’s strength will rest on us all sharing information with our networks.
How can or should my organisation become involved?
Your information pack has a full contact list.
Key contact points are:
Brian PhillipsManager, NAB Secretariat/Project Management Unit
[email protected] Ph: 774 4388
or
Or
www.nab.vu
Where do I find more information, seek technical advice, or become involved?
ForecastingNAB-PMU
Geo-hazardNDMO
AdminObservation
Climate Services
