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CYPADAPT
Presentation on the progress of the LIFE+ project:
Development of a national strategy for
adaptation to climate change adverse impacts
in Cyprus - CYPADAPT
Monday 9th January 2011
Nicosia, Cyprus
LIFE+project:
Environment
LIFE10 ENV/CY/000723
LIFE+ Environment
LIFE10project:
ENV/CY/000723
CYPADAPT
Introduction
Area of implementation: Cyprus
Project Budget: 1.358.847,00 €
EC Funding: 678.423 € (49,9% of Total Project Budget)
Duration: 31 months
Start date: 01/09/2011, End date: 31/03/2014
The CYPADAPT main aim is to strengthen and increase Cyprus
adaptive capacity to climate change impacts through the development
of a National Adaptation Strategy.
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Describing climate change and its impacts
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Projecting future climate changes and providing estimates of potential
impacts
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Assessing the sensitivity of different systems, sectors or communities to
climate change
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Assessing adaptive capacity, vulnerability and opportunities associated with
climate change
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Proposing appropriate actions that should be taken immediately as well as
policies for future actions.
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Project partners
Coordinating beneficiary:
Department of Environment, Ministry of Agriculture,
Natural Resources and Environment of Cyprus
Associated beneficiaries:
National Technical University of Athens
National Observatory of Athens
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Budget Allocation
MANRE
NTUA
NOA
Personnel
295.550
494.306
228.625
Travel and subsistence
18.600
45.850
42.850
External assistance
8.000
21.000
0
Equipment
0
0
4.000
Consumables
24.500
5.500
1.000
Other costs
67.300
9.000
4.000
Overheads
28.975
40.294
19.497
TOTAL
442.925
615.950
299.972
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Budget Allocation: MANRE
Total cost of actions: 442.925 €
Own contribution: 301.000 €
EC contribution: 141.925 €
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Budget Allocation: NTUA
Total cost of actions: 615.950 €
Own contribution: 229.422 €
EC contribution: 386.528 €
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Budget Allocation: NOA
Total cost of actions: 299.972 €
Own contribution: 150.002 €
EC contribution: 149.970 €
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Timetable
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Engaging stakeholders
Methodology for adaptation
Assessing current climate
changes and risks
Projecting future climate
changes and risks
Assessing current socioeconomic conditions
Projecting future socioeconomic conditions
Current impact and
vulnerability assessment
Future impact and
vulnerability assessment
Assessing adaptive capacity
Formulation of an adaptation strategy
Implementation
Monitoring
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Action 1: Preparatory actions
Start date: 01.09.2011, End date: 29.02.2012, Duration: 6 months
Activity 1(a): Review of the observed changes and responses to climate change worldwide
and especially in Cyprus. Current impact and vulnerability assessment for the case of Cyprus
Deliverable 1.1: Report on the observed changes and responses to climate change
worldwide and in Cyprus
Status: in draft form
 Recording of observed changes in climate, such as temperature rise, sea-level
rise, precipitation decrease, changes in runoff due to earlier snow melt, increase
in the frequency and/or intensity of extreme weather events, etc. in natural and
managed systems related to climate change worldwide and in Cyprus during the
last decades.
Main sources used: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, European
Environment Agency, Cyprus Meteorological Institute, NOA
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Action 1: Preparatory actions
Start date: 01.09.2011, End date: 29.02.2012, Duration: 6 months
Activity 1(a): Review of the observed changes and responses to climate change worldwide
and especially in Cyprus. Current impact and vulnerability assessment for the case of Cyprus
Deliverable 1.2: Report on the impact, vulnerability and adaptation assessment for
the case of Cyprus
Status: In progress
The report has been structured upon the following sectors:
1. Water resources
2. Agriculture
3. Forestry
4. Fisheries and aquaculture
5. Coastal areas
6. Biodiversity
7. Energy & Industry
8. Infrastructure
9. Tourism
10.Public health
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Action 1: Preparatory actions
Start date: 01.09.2011, End date: 29.02.2012, Duration: 6 months
Activity 1(a): Review of the observed changes and responses to climate change worldwide
and especially in Cyprus. Current impact and vulnerability assessment for the case of Cyprus
For each of the aforementioned sectors,
methodology was structured upon 4 basic steps:
the
 Step 1: Recording of the baseline situation (current
resources, measures and plans for their management,
importance of each sector for the country, pressures)
 Step 2: Impact assessment due to climate changes
for each sector. Effect of impacts on other sectors
(cross-sectoral impacts)
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Action 1: Preparatory actions
Start date: 01.09.2011, End date: 29.02.2012, Duration: 6 months
Activity 1(a): Review of the observed changes and responses to climate change worldwide
and especially in Cyprus. Current impact and vulnerability assessment for the case of Cyprus
 Step 3: Vulnerability assessment on the basis of several
impact characteristics. Identification of vulnerable groups,
systems, areas
Criteria for the identification of vulnerable systems and groups:
 Magnitude, timing, distribution, persistence and reversibility of impacts
 Social criteria: demography,
information, per capita income
health,
education,
work,
access
to
 Economic criteria: infrastructure, capital value, surface area, labour force
 Ecological criteria: habitat, pollution level, environmental pressure
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Action 1: Preparatory actions
Start date: 01.09.2011, End date: 29.02.2012, Duration: 6 months
Activity 1(a): Review of the observed changes and responses to climate change worldwide
and especially in Cyprus. Current impact and vulnerability assessment for the case of Cyprus
 Step 4: Adaptation assessment – Review of the adaptation
options and of the adaptation measures that are already
applied
in
Cyprus.
Identification
of
adaptation
limits/barriers (external/internal, institutional, educational).
Assessment of the sector’s adaptive capacity
For the collection of the necessary data contacts with
numerous authorities in Cyprus have been realized (visits,
telephone, email).
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Action 1: Preparatory actions
Start date: 01.09.2011, End date: 29.02.2012, Duration: 6 months
Activity 1(a): Review of the observed changes and responses to climate change worldwide
and especially in Cyprus. Current impact and vulnerability assessment for the case of Cyprus
Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment
• Water Development Department
• Department of Agriculture
• Forest Department
• Environment Department (biodiversity service)
• Department of Fisheries and Marine Research
• Geological Survey Department
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Action 1: Preparatory actions
Start date: 01.09.2011, End date: 29.02.2012, Duration: 6 months
Activity 1(a): Review of the observed changes and responses to climate change worldwide
and especially in Cyprus. Current impact and vulnerability assessment for the case of Cyprus
o Ministry of Communications and Works (Department of Public
Works)
o Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism (Energy Service)
o State General Laboratory of Cyprus
o Agricultural Research Institute
o Electricity Authority of Cyprus
o Cyprus Tourism Organization
o Cyprus University of Technology
o University of Cyprus – Cyprus Oceanography Center
o Cyprus Institute (Energy, Environment and Water Research
Center)
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WATER RESOURCES
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Water resources: Baseline situation
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Water resources: Baseline situation
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Water resources: Baseline situation
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Water resources: Impact assessment
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Availability of surface & groundwater resources
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Water quality
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Decrease in runoff
Reduction of river flow
Decrease at groundwater level
Water quality deterioration as result of flow variation
Water quality impairment as result of higher temperatures
Increased salinisation
Floods
Droughts
Cross-sectoral impacts: Ecosystems and biodiversity, Agriculture
and food security, land use and forestry, Human health, Water supply
and sanitation, Infrastructure, Economy
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Water resources: Vulnerability assessment (1)
Indicators used for the assessment of vulnerability
 Water availability indicators
Vulnerability to water availability is determined by the gap between water
supply and demand
Example of indicators:
Water Stress Index= total water availability / total water withdrawals
Freshwater Exploitation Index = mean annual total demand for freshwater /
long-term average freshwater resources
Renewable Water Exploitation Index= total annual use of renewable water
resources / total annual use of water resources
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Flood indicators
Number of flood events in terms of severity, People flooded, Total flood damages
For the period 1971-2011: Number of flood incidents in terms of severity, Cyprus:
High86, Moderate 312, Low 314, Very low 290
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Water resources: Vulnerability assessment (2)
Drought indicators
Example of indicators:
- Number of consequent days without rainfall
- Standard precipitation index
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Water resources: Adaptation assessment
Adaptation options
Status
Increasing storage capacity
Increased number of
dams constructed
Desalination of sea water
Increased capacity of
desalination plants
Recycling water from wastewater treatment plants
Increased use of recycled
water
Promotion of practices for sustainable water use
Partly implemented, not
obligatory
Reduction in water demand for irrigation by changing
crop mix, irrigation methods etc
Promotion of dry crops,
use of drip irrigation
Reallocation of water supply to high valued uses
Regulation of water
supply to sectors
Use of economic incentives in parallel with water
metering and pricing
Partly implemented
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Water resources: Adaptation measures
implemented in Cyprus
1. River Basin Management Plan
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Water policy
List of measures
Actions and goals
Drought Management Plan
Compliance with the Water Framework
Directive
2. National Action Plan to Combat Desertification in
Cyprus
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BIODIVERSITY
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Cyprus Mediterranean Forests ecoregion is part of the
Mediterranean Basin biodiversity hotspot
Plant species
Mammals
Cyprus Spiny Mouse
Cypriot Mouse Mus cypriacus
Cyprus Mouflon Ovis
orientalis ophion
Birds
Cyprus Warbler
Cyprus Pied Wheatear
Reptiles
Cyprus Whip Snake Coluber
cypriensis
Troodos Lizard
Butterflies
Cyprus Grayling Hipparchia
cypriensis
Cyprus Meadow Brown
Maniola cypricola
Paphos Blue Glaucopsyche
paphos
Endemic beetles
Purpuricenus nicocles
Agapanthia nicosiensis
Trichoferus antonioui
Ampedus assingi
Drasterius makrisi
Dorcus alexisi
Propomacrus cypriacus
Polydrusus rhodiacus
Isophya mavromoustakisi
Aelurillus cypriotus
Mesobuthus cyprius
Buthus kunti
Endemic land snails
Assyriella bellardii
Trochoidea liebetruti
Helicopsis cypriola.
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Cyprus Cedar Cedrus brevifolia
Golden Oak Quercus alnifolia
Crocus cyprius
Delphinium caseyi
Cyprus Tulip Tulipa cypria
Yellow Cyprus Sun Rose
Helianthemum obtusifolium
Troodos Rockcress Arabis kennedyae
Delphinium caseyi
Ranunculus kykkoensis
Cyclamen cyprium
Golden Drops Onosma fruticosa
Pallid Squill Scilla morrisii
Allium autumnale
Ornithogalum chionophilum
Cyprus Bee Orchid Ophrys kotschyi
Akamas Centaury Centaurea
akamantis
Lindbergella sintenisii
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Impact indicator 1: intrusion of alien species in the
Mediterranean Sea
Zenetos, 2007
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Impact indicator 2: desertification in Cyprus
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COASTAL AREAS
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Coastal Zone (1)
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Physical Environment
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Coastal zone extends 2km inland from the coastline
It covers 23% of the island’s total area
Sandy beaches are predominant in the large bays of
Cyprus, Famagusta, Larnaca, Limassol, Polis
Chrysochou and Morphou
Protected areas & National bodies:
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Coastal Areas – Department of Fisheries and Marine
Research
Wetlands – Ministry of Agriculture Natural Resources
and Environment
Forestry Department in protected areas in coastal forest
areas
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Coastal Zone (2)
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Human Environment
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The coastal area of Cyprus is under pressures from
economic/urban development and in particular:
 tourism,
 urban and infrastructure development
In coastal zone about 50% of the total population lives
and works
In coastal zone about 90% of the tourism industry is
located
Coastal areas generate by far the largest source of
household income
Part of the coastal zone is protected from waves by
using breakwaters
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FISHERIES & AQUACULTURE
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Fishery (inshore)
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40% of total fish production (fishery & aquaculture) is
covered from domestic sources (in exclusive economic
zone and in fish farms)
Fisheries production from the inshore fishery and
aquaculture reached 3,300 tn in 2009
Per capita fish consumption is about 13kgr annually
Fishery sector has a relatively small contribution to its
Gross National Product (GNP), as it does not exceed
0.3%.
Approximately 1,500 individuals are directly occupied in
the fisheries sector as fishermen or aquaculturists
Some fishery areas are protected by using fishing
shelters
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Fishery (aquaculture)
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Aquaculture production comes mainly from marine fish farms and
represents about 65% of total fish production by weight and 55% by
value. Total value of aquaculture products in 2009 reached EUR 18.2
million
Aquaculture in Cyprus is governed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Natural
Resources and Environment, through the Department of Fisheries and
Marine Research (DFMR).
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ENERGY SECTOR
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Final endconsumers of
energy
Transport
accounts
more than
50% of the
final energy
consumption
in Cyprus
95% of the primary energy
consumption is imported 
high energy dependence
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Potential impacts of climate change on the
energy sector
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Energy resources and their exploitation
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No use of hydro power capacity also in the future
Energy conversion in thermal plants
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Reduction of thermodynamic efficiency
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Increased demand for electricity and cooling/heat
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Reliability of energy supply
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Increased energy demand for water supply from desalination
plants
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INFRASTRUCTURE
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Infrastructure
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Water supply, including desalination
facilities and water treatment plants
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Electricity plants and grid
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Communication
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Public transport (roads, airports, sea ports)
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Other such as bridges, flood protection
(Seawalls), Hotels, Health etc.
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Water supply
Water desalination plants:
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Dhekelia (60,000m3/day);
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Larnaca (62,000 m3/day);
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Pyrgos Mobile Desalination
plant (Moni) (20,000m3/day);
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the major water plants are
located within less than a
kilometer from the shoreline
sea level rising?
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Paphos (40,000 m3/day).
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Energy supply
New gas fired power
plants
*CCGT (Combined Cycle Gas
Turbine)
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Road transport
Cyprus has the highest car
ownership rate in the world with
742 cars per 1,000 people.
Other means of transport are
almost inexistent (3% public
transport and bicycle less than
2%)
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AGRICULTURE
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Agriculture
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It serves for the direct supply of safe, nutritious and affordable food to
society and plays an important role in landscape preservation and
prevention of desertification
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It currently accounts for about 2% of GDP and 7% of the total workforce
(Cystat, 2010)
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According to CORINE 2006 land cover map:
Agricultural land covers
48% of the island and
keeps on getting less.
161,300 ha reported for
2009.
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CORINE 2006 land cover of the island of Cyprus
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Agriculture is the
dominant water
using sector in
Cyprus:
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Agricultural use:
62.5 %
Domestic use:
34.5 %
Industrial use:
3.0 %
(WDD, 2010)
A wide range of crops grown in Cyprus are rain-fed or
irrigated. Main crop products are: cereals (wheat, barley),
vegetables, citrus fruit and wine grapes.
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Crop production and farming activities
are significantly affected by climatic
conditions.
Rural Development Plan, 2007-2013:
- part of the Common Agricultural
Policy
-main aim is to make agricultural
production more competitive (Axis 1)
and to protect the environment (Axis
2).
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Public Health
Anthropogenic climate change has to be distinguished from other risk factors
to human population health
Climate change impacts
• Direct impacts via exposure to hazardous meteorological conditions (deaths,
injuries, diseases, mental disorders)
• Indirect impacts via vector–born (diseases transmitted to humans-animals by
insects/anthropods / water / or flood diseases, allergic disorders)
• Observed changes: increase in maximum & minimum temperatures, floods,
changes in precipitations, persistent drought, heat-related ground level ozone, air
pollution related to wildfires
Cyprus Effects
• Much shorter winters, decreased rainfalls, temperature increase by 0.8°C in the
last 30 years, precipitation drop off 17%, droughts, water shortage
Health Effects: Heat related mortality and morbidity (heat waves),vector-borne and
food-born diseases, allergic diseases, asthma
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Factors affecting health outcomes
 Population characteristics, demographic situation, access to health
services, exposure types, adaptive capacity, climatic zone, geographic area
Vulnerability factors
 Age groups (older people over 65), social isolation, fitness, environmental,
social and health-care-related risk factors (life in the city, lonely people)
 The adaptive capacity of Cyprus exceeds the value of 3, which implies
high incomes, universal health care coverage, high access to information
enabling the effective response to climate change
International support and solidarity
 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
 2nd European Climate Change Programme (Green Paper on adaptation
to climate change for the European Union)
 Convention on the Protection and use of Transboundary Watercourses
and International Lakes (guidance for flood prevention and a protocol on
water and health).
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Forests
Global climate change impacts
 Higher mean annual temperatures (Cyprus: increasing trend of 0.01°C per
year)
 Altered precipitation patterns (Cyprus: decrease by 17% in the last 30 years
than period 1901-1930)
 More frequent and extreme weather events, droughts, atmospheric pollution
 Change in the biodiversity (severe problems in food chain, ecosystem
balance)
Impacts in Europe: Serious decline (since 1980) due to diebacks, excessive
loss of foliage, insect attacks, reduction of vitality and productivity of forests
Forests in Cyprus cover an area of 163,500 hectares (17.74%), 6,000 hectares
have been affected with serious dieback and secondary insect infestations
Effects of extreme dry period of 2005-2009 in Cyprus: damage of forestry
areas, forest trees died or affected by insects, starvation of animals,
temperature increase contributing to the increase of forest fires
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Indirect Impacts
Biodiversity loss, increase of dust in the atmosphere, insect and pathogens
outbreaks, effects to aquifers and surface water storage status
Monitoring of Forests and Environmental Interactions
in the Cyprus Forests - International support and solidarity
 UN (1985): International Co-operative Program on the Assessment and
Monitoring of Air Pollution Effects on Forests, ICP-FORESTS
 Protection of Communal Forest against Atmospheric Pollution developed by EU
being included in regulation 2152/03 EC (Monitoring of Forests and Environmental
Interactions in the Community)
Monitoring of Forests and Environmental Interactions in the Cyprus Forests –
National Plans
 Department of Forests in Cyprus has proceeded to Action Plan prepared by the
Research, Publicity and Silviculture Sector
 Cyprus has joined the ICP-FORESTS program in 2001
 Short-term Action Plan for the Confrontation of the Implications
οf Drought at the Cyprus Forests.
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Action 1: Preparatory actions
Start date: 01.09.2011, End date: 29.02.2012, Duration: 6 months
Activity 1(b): Examination and analysis of European and international policies and
legislative framework with respect to climate change
Deliverable 1.3: Report on the examination and analysis of the European,
international policies and legislative framework on climate change
Status: In progress
 Review of rules, institutions and procedures governing the international and
European climate change regime
e.g. UNFCCC, Kyoto Protocol, EU climate and energy package, European Climate
Change Programme
 Review of proposals and consultation for action in adaptation to climate change
e.g. White and Green Paper on adaptation to climate change, Cancun Adaptation
Framework, Nairobi work programme
 Sector specific directives including adaptation measures
e.g. Water Framework Directive, Floods Directive, etc.
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Action 2: Review of existing national
adaptation plans worldwide and assessment
of relative measures implemented in Cyprus
Start date: 01.10.2011, End date: 31.03.2012, Duration: 6 months
Activity 2(a): Review of existing national and regional adaptation strategies and practices
as well as guidelines on the development of adaptation plans
Deliverable 2.1: Report on the existing national and regional adaptation strategies and
practices as well as on the guidelines for the development of adaptation plans
Status: In progress
 Review of applied National and Regional Adaptation Plans (NAPs and RAPs) for developed
countries, National Adaptation Programmes of Action (NAPAs) for Least Developed
Countries. The review focuses on NAPs and NAPAs of countries that acquire common
characteristics and face similar problems due to climate change with Cyprus.
 Their effectiveness and viability of NAP & NAPAs is evaluated based on the results of their
implementation. Recording of existing and emerging assessment methodologies and tools;
views on lessons learned from their application; opportunities, gaps, needs, constraints and
barriers
 The trip to Finland will be realized probably during January-February 2012 in order to meet
the FINADAPT (National Strategy for Adaptation to Climate Change) Coordination Group
and the ISTO (Climate Change Adaptation Research Programme) project team. Contacts
with their representatives have already been made, but the exact date of the trip has yet to
be defined.
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Action 2: Review of existing national
adaptation plans worldwide and assessment
of relative measures implemented in Cyprus
Start date: 01.10.2011, End date: 31.03.2012, Duration: 6 months
Activity 2(b): Assessment of past responses to adapt to the adverse climate change
impacts in Cyprus
Deliverable 2.2: Report on the past responses to water resources and coastal
changes due to climate changes in Cyprus
Status: In progress
 Evaluation of existing plans, strategies and measures
implemented in Cyprus to reinforce the adaptive capacity of
different sectors
 Identification of potential barriers to implement adaptation
measures (e.g. legal, policy, institutional, social, economic,
cultural)
 Gap analysis between the existing policies in Cyprus and the
respective EU and international legislative policy aiming to
determine complementary measures for the elaboration of the
national adaptation plan in Cyprus
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Action 2: Review of existing national
adaptation plans worldwide and assessment
of relative measures implemented in Cyprus
Start date: 01.10.2011, End date: 31.03.2012, Duration: 6 months
Activity 2(c): Development of a database consisting of adaptation measures applied
worldwide
Deliverable 2.3: Development of a database consisting of adaptation measures
applied worldwide
Status: In progress
 Categorization of adaptation measures based on the following characteristics:
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location (longitude, latitude),
climatic conditions (average temperature, precipitation),
population,
economy (GNP, per capita income)
 Categorization of adaptation measures considering:
‒ National and Regional Adaptation Plans in developed countries
‒ National Adaptation Programmes of Action in developing countries
‒ Measures and policies implemented by countries that have not yet adopted
an integrated adaptation plan
The adaptation measures along with their respective characteristics are inserted in
an Excel worksheet where further data processing is taking place
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Action 3: Prediction of future changes and
responses due to climate change in Cyprus
Start date: 01.04.2012, End date: 31.12.2012, Duration: 9 months
Activity 3(a): Literature review and evaluation on the state-of-the-science computer-based
climate simulation models
 Evaluation of existing Global and Regional Climate Models (GCMs, RCMs) used
for the projection of climate change variables
(temperature, sea level,
precipitation rate, rainstorm events occurrence)
 Selection of the most appropriate models for the needs of the project
Activity 3(b): Projection of climate change in Cyprus with the use of selected regional
climate models
 The projection will be based on the IPCC emission scenarios which represent
consistent developmental paths for the key factors which drive emissions of
greenhouse gases (i.e. demographic, social, economic & technical development)
 The output of the models will include temperature changes, precipitation
variation changes in the hydrological cycle, socio-economic impacts etc.
Activity 3(c): Future Impacts and Vulnerability Assessment due to climate change in Cyprus
 Impact assessment based on climate change projection in Cyprus
 A 2nd vulnerability assessment will be performed for each sector and compared
to the existing situation which is considered as the baseline
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CYPADAPT
Action 4: Development of a multi-criteria
analysis tool for the elaboration of the
adaptation plan for Cyprus
Start date: 01.01.2013, End date: 31.09.2013, Duration: 9 months
Activity 4(a): Literature review on the state of the art multi-criteria analysis tools used for the
development of adaptation plans worldwide
 Identification of the most prominent multi-criteria analysis (MCA) tools used
in the field of adaptation planning to climate change
 Comparison between MCA tools and identification of their advantages and
disadvantages
Activity 4(b): Development of a multi-criteria analysis tool for the selection of the most
appropriate set of adaptation options. Implementation for the case of Cyprus
 Development and Use of a multi-criteria analysis tool for the prioritization of
the alternative adaptation options that have been identified. The
stakeholders participation is considered of paramount importance
 The structure of the MCA tool will be based on objectives, alternative
measures/options/interventions, criteria and weights applied to the criteria
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CYPADAPT
Action 4: Development of a multi-criteria
analysis tool for the elaboration of the
adaptation plan for Cyprus
Start date: 01.01.2013, End date: 31.09.2013, Duration: 9 months
Activity 4(c): Preparation of the software operation manual and demonstration video
 To attain highest diffusion and easiness to the application of the developed multicriteria analysis tool, an operation manual and a demonstration video will be prepared
Activity 4(d): Evaluation and optimization of the MCA tool
 The MCA tool will be uploaded at the project website and at the interactive blog for a
period of two months for public consultation aiming to evaluate its performance
 Questionnaires will be developed aiming for a more specific evaluation approach.
Activity 4(e): Two (2) 1-day training seminars/workshops
 to present the aims and objectives of the project,
 to introduce and demonstrate the capabilities of the MCA,
 to train the relevant operators of the software in order to gain sufficient knowledge in
operating, maintaining and altering the software,
 to enhance awareness on issues related to climate change.
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CYPADAPT
Action 5: Elaboration of a National
Adaptation Plan for Cyprus
Start date: 01.10.2013, End date: 31.03.2014, Duration: 6 months
Activity 5(a): Elaboration of a National Adaptation Plan for Cyprus
 The output of the multi-criteria analysis will be used for the preparation of
a draft adaptation plan for Cyprus.
 Stakeholders will evaluate the adaptation options proposed by the MCA
tool on the basis of their contribution to climate change adaptation, the
potential barriers for their implementation, the cost effectiveness and
viability
 Selection of a set of measures that will be incorporated in the National
Adaptation Plan for Cyprus
 Distinction between urgent and less urgent policies that address the
current adverse impacts of climate change (based on projected impacts)
 Development of a draft adaptation plan
 Public consultation for a period of two months
 Submission of the revised adaptation plan for endorsement to the
Parliament
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CYPADAPT
Action 5: Elaboration of a National
Adaptation Plan for Cyprus
Start date: 01.10.2013, End date: 31.03.2014, Duration: 6 months
Activity 5(b): Monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of the National Adaptation
Plan in Cyprus
 Development of monitoring indicators
In order for an effective implementation of the developed NAP to be achieved,
the adaptation efforts and effects must be thoroughly monitored and evaluated
on the basis of meaningful indicators and follow up measures making it possible
to clearly identify the progress made and the remaining need for action.
A set of indicators will be developed by which the performance of adaptation
activities will be assessed. These indicators will provide the basis for before and
after analyses and describe the effects (positive and negative) of project
interventions.
 The formulation of a monitoring and evaluation committee composed of a
number of concerned institutions and stakeholders will be proposed, within, or
under the jurisdiction of, a competent ministry (e.g. MANRE). The committee will
use the produced indicators in order to monitor and evaluate the respective
adaptation needs and activities.
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CYPADAPT
Action 6: Dissemination Activities
Start date: 01.09.2011, End date: 31.03.2014, Duration: 31 months
Activity 6(a): Launching Event
Milestone 6.1: Organization of a launching event
Status: Completed
The launching event (Workshop on Adaptation to Climate Change)
took place on 2-3 November 2011 at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Nicosia,
Cyprus.
Milestone 6.2:
Formulation of a steering committee (during the
launching event)
Status: Completed
Deliverable 6.1: Minutes of the launching event in Nicosia (Cyprus)
Status: Completed
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CYPADAPT
Action 6: Dissemination Activities
Start date: 01.09.2011, End date: 31.03.2014, Duration: 31 months
Activity 6(a): Launching Event
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CYPADAPT
Action 6: Dissemination Activities
Start date: 01.09.2011, End date: 31.03.2014, Duration: 31 months
Activity 6(a): Launching Event
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CYPADAPT
Action 6: Dissemination Activities
Start date: 01.09.2011, End date: 31.03.2014, Duration: 31 months
Activity 6(a): Launching Event
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CYPADAPT
Action 6: Dissemination Activities
Start date: 01.09.2011, End date: 31.03.2014, Duration: 31 months
Activity 6(a): Launching Event
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CYPADAPT
Action 6: Dissemination Activities
Activity 6(a): Launching Event
The Workshop Conclusions are summarized as follows:
A. The LIFE+ CYPADAPT will contribute substantially to the development of the National
Strategy for the Adaptation to Climate Change.
B. The next actions for the formation of the above strategy are:
Action 1: Collection of all the scientific research and its connection with the European
Clearing House Mechanism by the Department of Environment
Action 2: Suggestion to the Competent Authority to set a proposal to the Ministerial
Council for the formulation and establishment of a policy on adaptation.
Action 3: Create a national coordinating committee for the development of
institutional framework, with the contribution of all stakeholders.
Action 4: Investigation and ensuring the necessary financial sources for implementing
the adaptation measures. The selection of the adaptation measures will be based on the
assessment of the associated risks, cost and benefits.
C. Promotion of the adaptation to the climate change, as a priority and discussion issue,
for the Informal Council Environment Ministers, during the Cyprus Presidency of the EU
Council.
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CYPADAPT
Action 6: Dissemination Activities
Start date: 01.09.2011, End date: 31.03.2014, Duration: 31 months
Activity 6(a): Launching Event
Indicative web references
•http://ec.europa.eu/cyprus/news/speeches/archives/speeches_20111102_el.htm
•http://biomassenergy.gr/articles/news/489-dihmero-ergasthri-gia-thnprosarmogh-sthn-klimatikh-allagh-development-of-a-national-strategy-foradaptation-to-climate-change
•http://www.cyprus.gov.cy/moi/pio/pio.nsf/0/deb8a7ccaacc472dc225793c002f38
88?OpenDocument
•http://www.cyprus.gov.cy/moa/agriculture.nsf/49f86bb042bcd406c2256cc9004e
1ea0/6d76951b3e6d91a1c22579360040f6c2/$FILE/27.10.2011%20ANAKOINOSI
%20T.PERIBALLONTOS%20GIA%20ERGASTIRI%20KLIMATIKI%20ALLAGI.pdf
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CYPADAPT
Action 6: Dissemination Activities
Start date: 01.09.2011, End date: 31.03.2014, Duration: 31 months
Activity 6(b): Development and updating of the project interactive website and blog
Deliverables 6.2 & 6.3: Creating and continuously updating project website and blog
Status: the initial development has been completed
The project website and blog can be found at:
http://uest.ntua.gr/cypadapt
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CYPADAPT
Action 6: Dissemination Activities
Start date: 01.09.2011, End date: 31.03.2014, Duration: 31 months
Activity 6(c): Development and distribution of informative material &
publications/notice boards/posters
 Overall project target: 5 sets of newsletters, 5 sets of leaflets, posters, notice boards
A leaflet (1st set) was developed and distributed to the participants of the workshop, presenting
in brief the project and its objectives (languages: Greek , 400 copies, English., 150 copies)
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CYPADAPT
Action 6: Dissemination Activities
Start date: 01.09.2011, End date: 31.03.2014, Duration: 31 months
Activity 6(d): Publications in national and international scientific and technical
journals/conferences
 At least 3 scientific articles concerning climate change in
Cyprus in specialized international journals
 Presentations of the project
international conferences
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 At least 7 press releases, 7 internet articles and
specialized press articles
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Action 6: Dissemination Activities
Start date: 01.09.2011, End date: 31.03.2014, Duration: 31 months
Activity 6(e): Organization of 1-day events
 Organization of at least 6 events in 6 different locations in Cyprus
Activity 6(f): Organization of an international conference
 Organization of a 2-day international conference on climate change negative
impacts worldwide and existing technologies for water resources, shall be held
in Nicosia, during the last 3 months of the project
Activity 6(g): Cyprus national adaptation plan distribution to the public
Activity 6(h): Layman’s report
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CYPADAPT
Action 7: Management and Reporting to
the EC
Start date: 01.09.2011, End date: 31.03.2014, Duration: 31 months
Activity 7(a): Project management and coordination
Milestone 6.2: Formulation of a management team (during the kick off meeting)
Status: Completed
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CYPADAPT Management
Committee
MANRE
Theodoulos
Mesimeris
NTUA
Maria Loizidou
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Michael Petrakis
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CYPADAPT Action Leaders
ACTION LEADERS
ACTION 1
MANRE
Kyriaki
Ioannou
ACTION 2
MANRE
Ioanna
Stylianou
ACTION 3
NOA
Michael
Petrakis
ACTION 4
ΝTUA
Evripides
Lois
ACTION 5
NTUA
Ioannis
Ziomas
ACTION 6
NTUA
Maria
Loizidou
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ACTION 7
MANRE
T. Mesimeris
ACTION 8
MANRE
Kyriaki
Ioannou
ACTION 9
MANRE
Ioanna
Stylianou
ACTION 10
MANRE
T. Mesimeris
CYPADAPT
Steering Committee
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Τμήμα Περιβάλλοντος, EMΠ, Αστεροσκοπείο,
Cyprus University of Technology: Τμήμα Περιβ. Επιστήμης και Τεχνολ. / Cyprus
Inter. Institute for Envir. and Public Health in ass with Harvard School of Public Health
Cyprus International Institute of Management / (CIIM) Lefcosia
The Cyprus Institute: Energy, Environ.and Water Research Center
Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου: Ωκεανογραφικό Κέντρο, Τμήμα Πολ.& Μηχ. Περιβάλλοντος,
Τμήμα Χημείας
University of Nicosia: Research Foundation/ School of Humanities, Social Sciences &
Law/ Διαχείριση Περιβάλλοντος
Frederick University: School of Education, Nature Conservation Unit
Τμήμα Αναπτύξεως Υδάτων
Τμήμα Αλιείας και Θαλασσίων Ερευνών
Τμήμα Δασών
Μετεωρολογική Υπηρεσία Κύπρου
Ινστιτούτο Γεωργικών Ερευνών
Τμήμα Γεωργίας
Τμήμα Κτηνιατρικών Υπηρεσιών
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Steering Committee
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Τμήμα Γεωλογικής Επισκόπησης
Γραφείο Προγραμματισμού
Υπουργείο Υγείας: Γενικό Χημείο του Κράτους / Υπηρ. Δημόσιας Yγείας
Τμήμα Εμπορικής Ναυτιλίας
Υπηρεσία Ενέργειας
Τμήμα Επιθεώρησης Εργασίας
Τμήμα Δημοσίων Έργων
Τμήμα Πολεοδομίας
Τμήμα Κτηματολογίου και Χωρομετρίας
ΕΝΩΣΗ ΔΗΜΩΝ ΚΥΠΡΟΥ
Αρχή Ηλεκτρισμού Κύπρου
Έρευνα και Ανάπτυξη
Κυπριακός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού
ΕΝΕΡΓΕΙΑΚΟ ΓΡΑΦΕΙΟ ΚΥΠΡΙΩΝ ΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ
Dion. Toumazis & Associates, Consulting Engineers, IACO, PROPLAN, ΑΙΟΛΟΙΚΗ
Ομοσπονδία Περιβαλλοντικών Οργανώσεων, Κίνημα Οικολόγων, Πτηνολογικός
Σύνδεσμος Κύπρου, Terra Cypria κλπ
LIFE+ Environment project: LIFE10 ENV/CY/000723
CYPADAPT
Action 7: Management and Reporting to
the EC
Start date: 01.09.2011, End date: 31.03.2014, Duration: 31 months
Activity 7(b): Organization of project meetings
Kick-off meeting, Management committee meetings, Steering committee meetings
Milestone 7.1: Organization of a kick off meeting
Status: Completed
The kick-off meeting took place on 22nd September 2011 at the premises
of MANRE in Nicosia, Cyprus.
Deliverable 6.1: Minutes of the kick off meeting in Nicosia (Cyprus)
Status: Completed
Activity 7(c): Reporting to the EC
 Inception report (9 months from the start of the project)
 Mid-term report (19 months from the start of the project)
 Final report (3 months after the end of the project)
Activity 7(d): External audit
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CYPADAPT
Action 8: Networking with other projects
Start date: 01.09.2011, End date: 31.03.2014, Duration: 31 months
 ADAM project. The project intended to support the EU in the development of
post-2012 global climate policies, the definition of European mitigation
policies to reach its 2020 goals, and the emergence of new adaptation
policies for Europe with special attention to the role of extreme weather
events.
 CIRCLE-MED is a geographical group in the frame of CIRCLE ERA-Net. It
aims at creating a Mediterranean research community network through
collaborative research projects on Climate Change Impact Research, with
the objective to bring the results of this research to policy and decisionmakers.
 AQUIMED. Its objective is to develop capacity building methods for water
users to define and discuss possible strategies of adaptation to future
changes including climate change. Support definition of adaptive ground
water management strategies and practices.
 The objective of CANTICO is to develop a methodology to assess and
prioritize risks from combined Climate Change and anthropogenic impacts
on coastal areas (create decision support tools). Indicate on preliminary
adaptation and Integrated Coastal Zone Management options.
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CYPADAPT
Action 8: Networking with other projects
Start date: 01.09.2011, End date: 31.03.2014, Duration: 31 months
 MAREMED (Networking in progress): The project focuses on
those constituents of maritime policy with a strong
transnational dimension, namely Integrated Coastal Zone
Management, pollution, adaptation to climate change in
coastal areas, fisheries, coastal and maritime data
management.
 REGIOCLIMA: The overall objective of the project is to assist
societies to adapt to the new climate conditions both by
minimizing the risk of damage and exploiting the new
opportunities arising from a changing climate.
 COASTANCE (Networking in progress): The main project aim
is to develop mid and long term Integrated Coastal Zone
Management Plans. The results produced will be used as
Public Policy Tools for erosion control by regional, national,
EU administrations.
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CYPADAPT
Action 8: Networking with other projects
Start date: 01.09.2011, End date: 31.03.2014, Duration: 31 months
 SESAME (Networking in progress): The general
scientific objectives of the project are to assess and
predict changes in the Mediterranean and Black Sea
ecosystems as well as changes in the ability of these
ecosystems to provide goods and services.
 CARBONTOUR (Networking in progress): The project
objective is to develop a strategic approach for CO2
offsetting and carbon neutrality for the tourist
accommodation
industry
which
will
provide
guidelines for the reduction of tourism contribution to
climate change.
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CYPADAPT
Action 9: Monitoring and Evaluation of
the project progress
Start date: 01.09.2011, End date: 31.03.2014, Duration: 31 months
Activity 9(a): Development of End-of-Action Reports
 End-of-Action 1 Report
 End-of-Action 2 Report
 End-of-Action 3 Report
 End-of-Action 4 Report
 End-of-Action 5 Report
Activity 9(b): Evaluation of the performance indicators
 The coordinating group will evaluate the end-of-Action
reports as well as the quantitative results of the
performance indicators in order to assess the progress of
the project.
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CYPADAPT
Action 10: After-LIFE Communication
plan
Start date: 01.01.2014, End date: 31.03.2014, Duration: 3 months
 Development of a detailed After-LIFE Communication
plan describing all the actions that will continue
implementing after the end of the project, in order to
ensure the continuous promotion and dissemination
of the knowledge gained through this project
LIFE+ Environment project: LIFE10 ENV/CY/000723
CYPADAPT
Buffer period
Start date: 31.03.2014, End date: 31.08.2014, Duration: 5 months
A buffer period of five extra months to the project
timetable is foreseen, in case that any potential delays
to the implementation of the project actions arise.
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CYPADAPT
Thank you for your attention
LIFE+project:
Environment
LIFE10 ENV/CY/000723
LIFE+ Environment
LIFE10project:
ENV/CY/000723