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Adaptation Practice
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Type of organization
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Regional focus
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Sector
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Adaptation delivery activity
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Description
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Government of Germany - Programme for the Sustainable Use of Natural Resources in Central Asia | Governmental
| Asia-Pacific
| Food security, agriculture, forestry and fisheries
| Communication and awareness raising
Knowledge management
Other
Pilot adaptation programmes/projects
| Combats desertification in Central Asia through research on, and implementation of, conservation measures.
Publications
Acting locally - cooperating regionally |
Programmes for Water Safety Plans in Pacific Island Countries (SOPAC) | Intergovernmental
Academic
| Asia-Pacific
Least Developed Countries
Small Island Developing States
| Human health
Water resources
| Capacity building
| Develops mechanisms to improve surveillance, controls and response to environmentally sensitive communicable diseases. Designs a framework for action, and trained health workers, to protect human health from the effects of climate change.
Publications
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Promoting Cooperation to Adapt to Climate Change in the Chu-Talas Transboundary Basin (UNDP) | Intergovernmental
| Asia-Pacific
| Water resources
Other
| Communication and awareness raising
Knowledge management
Capacity building
| Develops scenarios and models on potential climate change impacts on water resources. Cooperative vulnerability and environmental impact assessments conducted and measures jointly agreed upon. |
Promoting Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) and Fostering Transboundary Dialogue in Central Asia (UNDP and BRC) | Intergovernmental
Governmental
| Asia-Pacific
| Food security, agriculture, forestry and fisheries
Water resources
Human health
Other
| Communication and awareness raising
Other
Capacity building
Knowledge management
| Develops and implements national IWRM strategies and establishes international river basin management processes. Engages stakeholders and build capacity and knowledge to produce IWRM river basin plan and documentation.
The Project
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Protection of Sustainable Policy Initiatives in the Management of Natural Resources in the Hindu Kush Himalayas (ICIMOD) | Governmental
Intergovernmental
| Asia-Pacific
Least Developed Countries
| Other
| Capacity building
| Platform for cross-border cooperation on natural resource management including training, technology sharing and a framework on ecosystem-based conservation and adaptation.
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Regional Partnerships for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Preparedness (ADB) | Intergovernmental
| Asia-Pacific
Least Developed Countries
Small Island Developing States
| Other
| Capacity building
| Technical assistance provided with the aim of building resilience to climate events through knowledge building to inform government and non-government decision-makers.
Technical Assistance Report
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Scientific capacity development of trainers and policy-makers for climate change adaptation planning in Asia and the Pacific (APN) | Intergovernmental
| Asia-Pacific
| Other
| Capacity building
Other
| Identifies knowledge and skills needs for trainers in the agriculture and water sectors and develop appropriate adaptation training modules.
Making a difference - Final Report |
South Asia Water Initiative (SAWI) | Intergovernmental
| Asia-Pacific
Least Developed Countries
| Water resources
| Capacity building
Other
| Platform for international cooperation to develop knowledge, investment and institutions relating to water resources at the basin level.
Report
2011 SAWI Annual Report |
Strengthening Capacity for Policy Research on Mainstreaming Adaptation to Climate Change in Agriculture and Water Sectors (APN) | Academic
| Asia-Pacific
| Food security, agriculture, forestry and fisheries
Water resources
| Capacity building
Other
| Presents measures to overcome barriers to integrating adaptation into policy and develops monitoring mechanisms to track success of mainstreaming efforts. Establishes networks between policy makers and researchers to enhance knowledge exchange. |
Strengthening Capacity in the Field of Sustainable Development through Integration of Climate Change Issues into Strategic Planning in the Republic of Kazakhstan (UNDP) | Intergovernmental
| Asia-Pacific
| Other
Science, assessment, monitoring and early warning
| Capacity building
| Working with the Ministry of Environment Protection to integrate sustainable development principles into policy and planning contributing to wider adaptation planning. Promotes participation in actions which further UNFCCC commitments.
Initial Project Document |
Strengthening the Capacity of Pacific Developing Member Countries to Respond to Climate Change - Phase 1 (ADB) | Intergovernmental
| Asia-Pacific
Least Developed Countries
Small Island Developing States
| Other
| Capacity building
Other
| Develops capacity to prepare and evaluate environmental assessments and establish information system capabilities. Advises on mainstreaming climate risk and adaptation into policy and design pilot adaptation projects. |
Climate Change and Adaptation Initiative (MRC) | Intergovernmental
| Asia-Pacific
Least Developed Countries
| Water resources
| Capacity building
Communication and awareness raising
Knowledge management
Other
Risk/vulnerability mapping
| Conducts vulnerability assessment, awareness raising and capacity-building campaigns at community level and conduct pilot projects. Assists governments to integrate findings into policy frameworks for adaptation. Facilitates the development of a transboundary, regional adaptation strategy.
Programme Document
Climate Change Adaptation Initiative 2011-2015 |
Government of Germany - Transboundary Water Management in Central Asia | Governmental
| Asia-Pacific
| Water resources
| Communication and awareness raising
Capacity building
Knowledge management
Other
| Provides knowledge and training to develop sustainable and equitable water resource management for Central Asian countries. Established forums for international dialogue and knowledge exchange and experience. Provides financing for selected project actions.
Component:
Regional Dialogue and Cooperation in Water Resources Management
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Transferring the Malaria Epidemic Prediction Model to Users in East Africa (IDRC) | Academic
Governmental
| Asia-Pacific
Africa and the Arab States
| Human health
Other
| Capacity building
Other
| Refines the climate-based prediction model to include site-specific factors and upscale its use in East Africa to allow for early warning of epidemics. Additional research regarding non-biophysical factors influencing the disease is also conducted.
Kenya Profile
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Government of the United States - U.S. Support Program to the Coral Triangle Initiative (CTI) | Governmental
| Asia-Pacific
Least Developed Countries
Small Island Developing States
| Other
| Capacity building
Risk/vulnerability mapping
| Provides scientific advice, management support and facilitates access to cross-sectoral experts in order to design sustainability goals and integrate adaptation considerations. Assists in long-term planning and conducts training for conservation managers. Designed a Coral Triangle Atlas to assist in the management of marine protected areas.
Factsheet
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Vulnerability to Climate Change in Agricultural Systems in Europe and Central Asia (WB) | Academic
Intergovernmental
| Asia-Pacific
| Food security, agriculture, forestry and fisheries
| Communication and awareness raising
Other
Knowledge management
| An analytical and advisory programme to enhance mainstreaming of climate change adaptation into policy and investment. Conducts awareness raising of the threats and impacts and assesses capacity to inform baseline vulnerability and adaptation requirements.
Publications
E-book: Adapting to Climate Change in Europe and Central Asia |
Vulnerability to Climate Change: Adaptation Strategies and Layers of Resilience (ICRISAT) | Non-Governmental
| Asia-Pacific
Least Developed Countries
| Food security, agriculture, forestry and fisheries
| Capacity building
Pilot adaptation programmes/projects
| Provides in-depth research on climate variability, adaptation-coping strategies and institutional capacity in SAT focusing on the rural poor.
Project Documents
Inception report
Year 2 Review
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Water and Adaptation Intervention in Central and West Asia (ADB) | Intergovernmental
| Asia-Pacific
Least Developed Countries
| Other
Water resources
Science, assessment, monitoring and early warning
Food security, agriculture, forestry and fisheries
| Communication and awareness raising
Capacity building
Knowledge management
Other
| Develops knowledge and models on potential climate change impacts in the Amu Darya and Syr Darya river basins. Conducts cross-scale risk assessments and risk management plans incorporating adaptation considerations. |
Water and Sanitation Sector Responses to Climate Change Impact in Yunnan Province of China and Viet Nam (WB) | Intergovernmental
Private
| Asia-Pacific
| Water resources
| Other
| Conducts technical assessments on climate change potential, risk, vulnerabilities and impacts of two cities. Provides mitigation and adaptation recommendations and outreaches programmes to raise awareness of the need to, and benefits of, adaptation and associated costs.
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Government of United States - Water Supply, Sanitation, and Hygiene Infrastructure Program | Governmental
| Asia-Pacific
Least Developed Countries
| Water resources
| Pilot adaptation programmes/projects
| Locates finance resources for infrastructure improvement and reform water and sanitation utilities to build efficiency, viability, security and service provision. Develops community health initiatives in line with water and sanitation programmes.
Project
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Advancing Capacity to Support Climate Change Adaptation
(ACCCA Project) | Academic
Intergovernmental
| Africa and the Arab States
| Science, assessment, monitoring and early warning
Education and training
| Financial support
| Drawing on lessons learned on communicating climate risk information to decision-makers. Informing effective decision-making on reducing vulnerability through a series of pilot projects funded through the project.
Outputs
Pilot Actions Database
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African Development Bank Activities
(AFDB) | Intergovernmental
| Africa and the Arab States
| Education and training
| Financial support
Training
| Designing climate risk and adaptation interventions, funding and co-funding adaptation projects, and conducting in-house training and awareness raising. Joint coordination (with AUC, GCOS and ECA) of the Action Plan for Africa on Climate Information for Development Needs.
Example Projects
Malawi Climate Adaptation for Rural Livelihoods and Agriculture
Strategies
Climate Information for Development Needs: An Action Plan for Africa (ClimDev Africa)
See also GCOS ClimDev Africa webpage
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Assessment of Impacts and Adaptations to Climate Change in Multiple Regions and Sectors
(AIACC) | Intergovernmental
| Africa and the Arab States
Asia-Pacific
Small Island Developing States
Least Developed Countries
South America
| Education and training
Food security, agriculture, forestry and fisheries
Water resources
| Education
Communication and awareness raising
Training
Financial support
| Advances scientific capacity in developing countries to assess and effectively communicate knowledge of vulnerabilities for adaptation planning and action. To this end, vulnerbability assessments of regional and sectoral scope are developed.
Example publication
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Activities
(FAO) | Intergovernmental
| Africa and the Arab States
Asia-Pacific
Least Developed Countries
Small Island Developing States
South America
| Food security, agriculture, forestry and fisheries
Education and training
| Pilot adaptation programmes/projects
Education
| Generating an information base for action (for example, data and statistics, analytical tools and models; crop forecasting and impact monitoring; information on risks related to climate variability and climate change)
Building national and local capacities for disaster risk management, reduction, and transfer with regard to extreme climate events
Working with sectoral ministries, communities and farmers to identify adaptation options which build on assessment and sustainable management of resources
Supporting linkages among global policy decisions on climate change in the context of the UNFCCC, sectoral policies, strategies and programmes relating to agriculture, forestry, fisheries (for example including mainstreaming into National Programmes for Food Security) and local adaptation action at community level (e.g. combining climate risk management and resilience building of livelihoods and ecosystems, supported by sectoral line ministries through research, extension and communication for development).
Action Pledges
Six action pledges to the Nairobi Work Programme
Strategies
Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in the Food and Agriculture Sector
Climate Change & Food Security: a Framework Document
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Zambezi Valley Development Initiative | Non-Governmental
| Africa and the Arab States
| Education and training
Food security, agriculture, forestry and fisheries
Water resources
| Knowledge management
Communication and awareness raising
| Develeping an indigeneous knowledge bank and consulting on sustainable development in the region for self-help projects. Identifying and assessing human (social) and ecological vulnerability impacted by increasing climate dynamics, identifying and planning strategic action to adapt to the threats posed by this vulnerability. Sectoral focus on food security, energy scarcity and sustainable development.
Projects
Climate vulnerability and adaptation in the Upper Zambezi
Valley – ‘Lyambai Vulnerability and Adaptation’ (LYVA) project
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