CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION PROGRAM FOR THE PACIFIC (CLIMAP) Presented by Edy Brotoisworo, Sr, Environment Specialist Pacific Department, Asian Development.

CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION PROGRAM FOR THE PACIFIC PROGRAM FOR THE PACIFIC

(CLIMAP)(CLIMAP)

Presented by Edy Brotoisworo, Sr, Environment Specialist

Pacific Department, Asian Development Bank

ADB’s Initial ADB’s Initial Response to Climate Response to Climate

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• 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 OVERVIEWCLIMAP 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 OVERVIEWCLIMAP 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

CLIMATE RISKCLIMATE RISK ADAPTATION

Evaluation andMonitoring

ImplementingAdaptation

MainstreamingAdaptation

Undertaking

Assessments

Tools, MethodsAnd Data

CapacityBuilding

AwarenessRaising

THE ADAPTATION THROUGH RISK REDUCTION FRAMEWORK AND PROCESS

Mainstreaming Mainstreaming Adaptation through Risk Adaptation through Risk

ReductionReduction

Framework for Mainstreaming Framework for Mainstreaming Climate Adaptation into Pacific Climate Adaptation into Pacific

OperationsOperations

Guidelines for Adaptation Mainstreaming (GAM)

Climate Profile

CSP/CSPU

Project Adaptation Brief (PAB)

Climate Support Kit

Monitoring and Evaluation

Process

CLIMAP - ADB LevelCLIMAP - 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 CLIMAP - ADB Level Climate ProfileClimate 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 CLIMAP - ADB Level PAB - PAB - Project Adaptation Project Adaptation

BriefBrief

• 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 CLIMAP - ADB Level PAB - PAB - Project Adaptation Project Adaptation

BriefBrief

• 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 The Mainstreaming ProcessProcess

CSP - CP

Is Project sensitive to climate?

YES

PAB

NO

What is the level of climate risk?

PAB with TORs

PAA

Project Feasibility studies

LOW(PAB paper)

HIGH

Climate Support KitClimate 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 CLIMAP -Country LevelLevel

1. Mainstreaming climate adaptation into national development planning, program, and sector policy

2. Assess an ADB funded project and one non-ADB 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 CLIMAP -Country LevelLevel

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 Infrastructure Design and Local

Level Decision MakingDemonstrated by

“Climate Proofing” a specificinfrastructure development

projects

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 National Development Planning

Demonstrated by“Climate Proofing”

National Strategic Development Plans

Immediate, Project Level

Long Term

, National Level

“Climate Proofed” Development

Enabling Environment

CLIMAP -Country CLIMAP -Country LevelLevel

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 – CEAEIA – CEAand Climate Adaptationand 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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