Transcript Plenary Session 4: Report from Carousel E3: AIACC Phase 2

A phase 2 for AIACC
Tools database – compendium of adaptation strategies – and
training
Reruns of the project using results of RCMs
New projects on new sectors, new vulnerable areas, new
themes
Develop pilot/targetted projects based on experience gained
in phase 1 (e.g. where are the gaps & critical points ?)
Communication of the results at different levels – translation
into operational actions
Expand the involvement/consultation with stakeholders
(including ‘new’ ones)
Develop alternatives to the internet for communication
Talking points
• Linking Phase 1 results with NAPA
– a mechanism ?
• Community outreach (can be excluded; work
through existing & trusted mechanisms & sources)
• Filtering recommended adaptation strategies
(appropriateness)
• Improve dialogue wth disaster reduction
community
• Incorporate biodiversity/ecosystem services
perspectives
More talking points …
• Publication format for Phase 1?
issue
• Communication essential:
‘sell’ it !
E.g. a special
don’t just give research,
• Review AIACC 4 phases; 1st –
global mechanism to
faciliate technical assistance to faciliate this research – do we still need a
GLOBAL mechanism ?
• Build on existing process (GEF) for
assessing national technical capacity ? For
basis for targeted mechanisms to facilitate tech assistance3
• Focusing on win-win adapation strategies
(variety of benefits, including broadening the research support base)
And yet more …
• A key argument; do we 
– Develop a strategy for adaptation to climate
change ? OR
– Mainstream these proposals into national
development plans, sectoral strategy plans
etc…
• Can we talk about climate risk, rather
than climate change (includes …)
• Need to include the private sector