Transcript climate change adaptation program for the pacific

CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION
PROGRAM FOR THE PACIFIC
(CLIMAP)
Presented by
Edy Brotoisworo, Sr, Environment Specialist
Pacific Department,
Asian Development Bank
ADB’s Initial Response to
Climate Change
• ADB’s initial activities on climate change
were catalyzed by the coming into force of
the UN Framework Convention on Climate
Change (UNFCCC).
• ADB’s earlier focus has been on climate
mitigation, i.e, modalities for reducing
greenhouse gas emissions in the transport,
energy and industrial sectors,
CLIMATE ADAPTATION
Climate Adaptation program in the Pacific
(CLIMAP) is the first Technical
Assistance on climate adaptation being
piloted by the Asian Development Bank,
in the Pacific Department
CLIMAP
CLIMAP is a unique and first attempt at
addressing climate adaptation
mainstreaming as part of a multilateral
lending institutions country strategy,
programming, and project preparation
processes
CLIMAP OVERVIEW
 A RETA grant funded by the Canadian
Cooperation Fund for Climate Change – GHG
abatement, carbon sequestration and adaptation,
at US$800,000
 Implementation: November 2002 – Sep 2004
 Objectives: mainstreaming climate adaptation
through risk reduction (AtRR) into development
planning and management in selected PDMCs and
ADB operations
 Activities: a. ADB Operations; b. Pilot activities in two selected Pacific countries
CLIMAP OVERVIEW
Two-phases Approach:
 Phase I (3 months) - a Stocktaking review
of past and ongoing climate activities in
the Pacific over the past decade
 Phase II (12 months) - the pilot activities
undertaken at ADB Pacific Department
level and at country level (FSM/Cook
Islands) - underway
Mainstreaming Adaptation
through Risk Reduction
Awareness
Raising
Capacity
Building
Tools, Methods
And Data
Undertaking
Assessments
Implementing
Adaptation
Evaluation and
Monitoring
Mainstreaming
Adaptation
THE ADAPTATION THROUGH RISK REDUCTION FRAMEWORK AND PROCESS
Framework for Mainstreaming Climate
Adaptation into Pacific Operations
Guidelines for Adaptation
Mainstreaming (GAM)
Climate Profile
CSP/CSPU
Project
Adaptation Brief
(PAB)
Monitoring and
Evaluation Process
Climate Support
Kit
CLIMAP - ADB Level
1. Raise awareness for PARD staff on mainstreaming
AtRR into ADB Operation
2. Provide inputs and recommendations to Country
Strategy and Programming process
3. Identify projects that can incorporate AtRR
4. Identify and recommend steps toward incorporating
AtRR into the project preparation process
5. Develop PARD adaptation mainstreaming guidelines
CLIMAP - ADB Level
Climate Profile
• Pilot studies: Cook Isl., Micronesia, Fiji,
Samoa, Kiribati, Tonga, Marshall Isl, Tuvalu
• General analysis of country climate sensitivity
based on existing information in CSP/CSPU
and supported by additional country climate
information
• Identifies projects that may be potentially
sensitive to expected climate impacts
CLIMAP - ADB Level
PAB - Project Adaptation Brief
• Outlines climate risks at project level
• Describes the general project situation in the
context of
 climate change and climate variability risks
 general adaptation measures and policies
which may reduce these risks
CLIMAP - ADB Level
PAB - Project Adaptation Brief
• Key result: A categorization of the level of
climate risk of the project, either high or low
• The level determines the degree of climate
risk assessment required during project
feasibility study
• The assessments and evaluations are
identified as draft TOR in the project
proposal
The Mainstreaming Process
CSP - CP
Is Project
sensitive to
climate?
NO
PAB
YES
What is
the level
of climate
risk?
LOW
HIGH
(PAB paper)
PAB with
TORs
PAA
Project
Feasibility
studies
Climate Support Kit
• Comprises two sections: the information
and awareness resources, and the technical
advisory information and reference
resources
• Can be used as a stand-alone reference or
as part of the climate mainstreaming
activities
CLIMAP -Country Level
1. Mainstreaming climate adaptation into
national development planning, program,
and sector policy
2. Assess an ADB funded project and one nonADB funded project
3. Develop guidelines and manual for
mainstreaming process
4. Undertake adaptive capacity development
(awareness, training, and seminars) at
technical and high policy making levels
CLIMAP -Country Level
Six case studies (three in each of FSM and the Cook Islands) demonstrate
AtRR:
Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)
“Climate proofing” a coastal community in Pohnpei
“Climate proofing” a roading infrastructure project in Kosrae
“Climate proofing” the infrastructure, human health and environment
components of the National Strategic Development Plan
Cook Islands
“Climate proofing” the breakwater for the expanded Avatiu Harbour
“Climate proofing” development inland from Avatiu Harbour, through
appropriate strengthening of the Building Code, EIA regulations
and procedures and health regulations
“Climate proofing” the National Development Programme
Reflecting Climate Risks in
National Development Planning
Demonstrated by
“Climate Proofing”
National Strategic Development Plans
Reflecting Climate Risks in
Land use Planning, Regulations and Permitting
Demonstrated by
“Climate Proofing” such instruments as
the Building Code, EIA Regulations and Procedures,
and Health Regulations
Reflecting Climate Risks in
Infrastructure Design and Local
Level Decision Making
Demonstrated by
“Climate Proofing” a specific
infrastructure development
projects
CLIMAP -Country Level
The Project considers the need that:
• all stakeholders participate in identifying and
evaluating the risk-based adaptation options
• all information gathered are readily accessible to
all relevant parties
• in-country capacity to replicate the risk-based
approaches to adaptation in other locations
• adaptation to climate change is mainstreamed in
development planning and other relevant activities.
EIA – CEA
and Climate Adaptation
CLIMAP recognizes the need to incorporate
climate adaptation consideration in :
•
ADB EIA process - in order to “climate
proof” the current EIA guidelines
•
Country Environmental Analysis (CEA) for
each PDMC – to enhance adaptation
mainstreaming process
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