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Vietnamese Non-Governmental Organizations and Climate Change Network (VNGO&CC) established 2008, ar. 100 members (N+C) Aims: • promoting information sharing among its members • cooperating with the Government to help Vietnamese people better respond to climate change Current Capacity Building Project (DFAD CCAG): Strengthening the role of Vietnamese NGOs in climate change communications and policy advocacy Issues the project aims to address • Government doesn’t recognize VNGOs abilities and role as important partners to improve effectiveness of the government’s response CC. • Lack of an effective communication system, a coherent communication strategy and formally recognized cooperation mechanisms and channels. Limited role of VNGOs in climate change communication and advocacy Inadequate working relationship amongst the network members Framework for developing the project’s communication and advocacy strategy DFAT Project Goal To improve the effectiveness of Vietnam’s response to climate change through enhancing the capacity of civil society networks and increasing NGO engagement in climate policy. Project Objectives The VNGO&CC network will be strengthened through an improved structure, stronger internal and external communication and coordinating mechanisms; The engagement of NGOs in policy formation and implementation processes will be more visible and meaningful through strengthened capability, which will assist the development of communities’ good practices. Communication Goals 1. Increase the number of VNGO&CC’s members taking part in network-wide activities 2. Improve policy makers and donors’ perception/recognition of the network 3. Promote information sharing and cooperation between the network and related government agencies at both national and local levels 4. Key Stakeholders 1. Members of VNGO&CC, especially in the south 2. Key National Policymaker: DHMCC (MONRE), Department of Science Technology and environment (MARD), Department of Science, Education, Resource and Environment (MPI) 3. Key Donors: SPRCC: DFAT, JICA , FDA, WB, ADB, UNDP, CIDA, KOICA 4. Key decision makers of 4 provinces in which VNGO&CC members are currently implementing CBA models/practices 5. Key mass media at national level and 4 provincial level C Some CCA models/good practices will be recognized and the implementation of these models/practices will be recommended in programs of related ministries or provincelevel programs. Towards strategic advocacy 1. Identifying target audience Mapping stakeholders relative power Importance, interests, influences 4. Opportunities Entry points; & planning processes : formal and informal institutional and decisionmaking proesses policy-cycleschedules 2. Creating Messages Maximizing Impact Convincing evidence-based , minds and hearts 3. Determining Channels appealing , low threshold, specific, 17.07.2015 4 ) 1. Target Audience: Mapping stakeholders relative power and analyzing their interests, influence and importance Issue: There isn’t enough government recognition and acceptance of CBA models/good practices implemented by VNGOs. Target 1 Department of Meteorology, Hydrology and Climate Change (MONRE) strong ally Target 2 Department of Science Technology and environment (MARD) Target 3 Department of Science, Education and Natural Resources (MPI) medium ally medium ally Target’s influence over issue significant influence significant influence significant influence Level of knowledge on the issue medium medium medium Action desired from target Cooperating with VNGO to research and document some CBA models/good practices implemented by VNGOs very high Cooperating with VNGO to research and document some CBA models/good practices implemented by VNGOs high, Cooperating with VNGO to research and document some CBA models/good practices implemented by VNGOs medium, input useful for developing the National Adaptation Plan, (very cooperative, plan to collaborate) Not sure Not sure Target audience Targets interest in the issue Existing level of access to target What will the target respond to? 2. Creating Messages: From project communication to advocacy messages - Target groups Key Policymaker at National level: Ministry of natural resources and environment (MONRE): Mr. Pham Van Tan vice-head of Department of Meteorology, Hydrology and Climate Change (DHMCC), Mr. Truong Duc Tri vice-head , Mr. Le Cong Thanh Head of DHMCC, Mr. Nhat, Mr. Toan - Adaptation Office, (DHMCC) - Statement Evidence Example Messages NGOs are important partners for the government in the fight against climate change and in implementing SEDP and NTPCC more effectively. CBA/DRM models/good practices implemented by NGOs can help to improve policy making and implementation of national programmes. CBA models/good practices implemented/collected by the network can lay foundation for ministry-level large-scale researches on climate change adaptation models. Goal Action complete Message Issues and open questions • • • • Advocacy with limited resources? Entry points for advocacy? Alliances to do advocacy? Advocacy in line -national, provincial, district level?