Identification of adaptation measures and related
technologies in the SNC of Uruguay
UNFCCC Seminar on the development and UNFCCC Seminar on the development and transfer of EST for adaptation to climate changetransfer of EST for adaptation to climate change
14-16 June, 2005Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago
Climate Change UnitNational Environment Directorate
Ministry of Housing, Territorial Regulation and Environment
Uruguay’s Second National Communication
Prepared within the framework of the “Institutional Strengthening for the Preparation of Uruguay’s Second National Communication to the Conference of the Parties in the UNFCCC” project - Funded by GEF
Using the new Guidelines approved in COP-8 for the preparation of national communications from Parties not included in Annex I to the Convention
Submitted in May 2004 and presented during the 20th Subsidiary Bodies meetings
(First National Communication submitted in December 1997)
Chapter on Measures to implement the Convention:
Program of General Measures for Mitigation and Adaptation Program of General Measures for Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change (PMEGEMA)to Climate Change (PMEGEMA) in Uruguay
Objective: To identify a set of measures oriented to reduce net emissions of GHG and to facilitate adaptation to climate change.
Prepared by sectoral and cross-sectoral specialists with the active participation of working groups, including representatives from national and local organizations.
Process done in permanent consultation with stakeholders from governmental and non-governmental organizations, as well as private and academic representatives.
The MVOTMA has declared of Ministerial InterestMinisterial Interest the implementation of the measures contained in the PMEGEMA (R.M.420/2003, 26 November 2003)
MITIGATION measures for the following MITIGATION measures for the following sectors:
Agriculture Forestry Waste Energy Transportation
It also includes vulnerability analysis and ADAPTATION measures ADAPTATION measures for the following sectors:
Agriculture Biodiversity Coastal Resources Water Resources Fishery Resources Human Health
Adaptation Measures
AgricultureAgriculture
To improve seed banks by producing genetic material adapted to most likely
climate scenarios To promote sustainable soil management
BiodiversityBiodiversity
Monitoring change of main ecosystemsDelimitation, implementation and management of
Protected Areas
Adaptation Measures
Water ResourcesWater Resources
Incorporate the climate change variable in specific projects regarding hydraulic works
Formulate and propose for approval an effective national water policy and promote the integrated management of
water resources
Coastal ResourcesCoastal Resources
To promote management of coastal area in an integrated manner Establishment of a systematic monitoring system
for surge and beach profilesStudy and recuperation of degraded coastal areas
Adaptation MeasuresFishery ResourcesFishery Resources
Monitoring of oceanographic and fishery variablesSea farming: sowing of lagoons with shrimp post larvae and
subsequent harvestingIncrement controls to prevent residual water dumping in coastal areas
Human HealthHuman Health
Education, information and communication to the population Preventive entomological monitoring
Creation of an inter-institutional Health and Climate Change working group
Besides, it includes CROSS-SECTORALSECTORAL measures measures oriented to:
Institutional strengthening on climate change matters.– Propose the establishment of an inter-institutional entity to
facilitate the implementation of the PMEGEMA
Development of a program on climate change information dissemination, public awareness and education.
Improvement of capacity for development and transfer of Ecologically Rational Technologies.
Promotion of the research and systematic observation.
THANK YOU!THANK YOU!
Speaker: Ms. Virginia Sena
ConsultantClimate Change Unit
Climate Change Unit Coordinator: Mr. Luis [email protected]
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