Developing Fundable Adaptation Projects UNDP-GEF and Climate Change Adaptation CGE Hands-on Training Workshop on Vulnerability and Adaptation Assessments for the Latin America and the Caribbean Region Asuncion, Paraguay, 14 to 18 August 2006

UNDP-GEF Adaptation 1 1 I. Funds for Adaptation II. UNDP Approach III. Support to Countries for Adaptation Projects

UNDP-GEF Adaptation 2 2 I. Funds for Adaptation II. UNDP Approach III. Support to Countries for Adaptation Projects

UNDP-GEF Adaptation 3 3 Three Adaptation Funds Focus on Development I. Adaptation Funds

UNDP-GEF Adaptation 4 4 Adaptation funds cover the additional costs necessary for countries to achieve development goals in the face of climate change. Sliding scale can be used. SCCF: Does not need to address GEBs, focus on longer term measures and planning LCDF: Does not need to address GEBs, open to LDCs only, driven by national development priorities, focus on shorter term measures SPA: Must address global environmental benefits (GEBs) as well as adaptation to climate change I. Adaptation Funds Adaptation Funds

UNDP-GEF Adaptation 5 5 I. Adaptation Funds SPASCCFLDCF Reduction of Vulnerability to Climate Change √√√ Climate Resilient Development √√ Ecosystem Resilience√ Global Environmental Benefits √ Incremental Reasoning√ Additional Cost Reasoning √√ Short-term (inter- annual/10 year) measures √ Long-term (multi- decadal/30 year) strategies √√

UNDP-GEF Adaptation 6 6 Status of Adaptation Funds I. Adaptation Funds Current Status of Adaptation Funds: funds available and allocated LDCFSCCFSPATotal USD millions Available Allocated

UNDP-GEF Adaptation 7 7 I. Funds for Adaptation II. UNDP Approach III. Support to Countries for Adaptation Projects

UNDP-GEF Adaptation 8 8 Doing Development Differently: Integrating climate change risks into national development plans to ensure sustainable development UNDP’s Mission II. UNDP Approach

UNDP-GEF Adaptation 9 9 MDG 1: Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger MDG 2: Achieve universal primary education MDG 3: Promote gender equality and empower women MDG 4: Reduce child mortality MDG 5: Improve maternal health MDG 6: Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria and other diseases MDG 7: Ensure environmental sustainability MDG 8: Develop a Global Partnership for Development II. UNDP Approach In support of progress toward MDGs UNDP’s Institutional Response to Adaptation and Development

UNDP-GEF Adaptation 10 UNDP’s Strategic Priorities (SPs) SP3. Public Health Public health maintained or enhanced SP4. Climate Change-Related Disaster Risk Management Exposure and vulnerability to climate change-driven risks and hazards reduced SP1. Agriculture and Food Security Food security and food production maintained or enhanced SP5. Coastal Development Exposure and vulnerability of population, infrastructure & economic activity reduced SP2. Water Resources and Quality Water availability and supply maintained II. UNDP Approach

UNDP-GEF Adaptation 11 UNDP’s focus Adaptation to climate variability (short- to medium- term) Adaptation to projected climate change (long-term) Adaptation measures to ensure sustainability of adaptation through support for policy, governance, planning and capacity building II. UNDP Approach UNDP’s Institutional Response to Adaptation and Development

UNDP-GEF Adaptation 12 Short- and Mid-term adaptation Long-term adaptationSustainability of adaptation  Insurance  Modify tilling practices  Use seasonal climate predictions  Storage facilities  Employment for displaced agricultural workers  Changes in crop combination  Adoption of drought- resistant crop and animal species  Water management (irrigation)  Efficient use of water  Reforms in the land tenure regime  Alternative livelihoods  Promotion of investments  Development of efficient markets  Market integration  Adoption of appropriate technologies  Strengthening of extension services for agriculture  Dissemination of climatic predictions among agriculturalists and producers  Institutional and governance reforms UNDP’s Institutional Response to Adaptation and Development Adaptation options in Agriculture/Food Security II. UNDP Approach

UNDP-GEF Adaptation Activities Phase IA: Methods Development Phase IB: Learning & Dissemination Phase II: Regional Assessments Phase III: National Assessments Phase IV: Implementation II. UNDP Approach Four Phases of UNDP’s Strategy

UNDP-GEF Adaptation 14 Demonstration and pilot projects II. UNDP Approach Enabling activities Second National Communications (~100 countries) NAPAs (supporting 29 LDCs) Two Types of UNDP-GEF Projects

UNDP-GEF Adaptation 15 FSP/MSP projects underway in 43 countries II. UNDP Approach UNDP-GEF Adaptation Portfolio

UNDP-GEF Adaptation 16 Sector/topicCountry Water managementTanzania, Ecuador (SCCF) AgricultureEthiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Namibia (SPA); Pacific (SCCF); India (SCCF) HealthFiji, Barbados, Jordan, Uzbekistan, China, Bhutan, Kenya (SCCF) Coastal zonesCape Verde, Mauritania, Gambia, Guinea Bissau (SPA), Uruguay (SPA) Tourism: Maldives (SCCF) Disaster risk management India (SCCF), Pacific (SCCF) Community-based adaptation Samoa, Bolivia, Niger, Bangladesh (Morocco, Namibia, Vietnam, Guatemala, Kazakhstan and Jamaica to join in 2006/7) (SPA) Thematic Distribution of UNDP Adaptation Projects II. UNDP Approach

UNDP-GEF Adaptation 17 SPA – International Waters $975,000 in GEF funds Status: PDF-A approved Goal: Reduce climate related risks for coastal wetlands and activities related to their sustainable use Example MSP Outcomes: Capacity for planning, stakeholder engagement, implementation, and M&E of adaptation measures to address sustainable development of coastal areas enhanced Timely information on changes in climate, runoff and river discharges, coastal morphology and wetland ecosystem health made available in user-friendly format to decision-makers at the national and local levels II. UNDP Approach Climate Change Adaptation in Coastal Areas, Uruguay

UNDP-GEF Adaptation 18 II. UNDP Approach SCCF – Adapting planning and policies $3 million in GEF funds, $6 million co-financing Status: PDF-B approved Outcomes: Policy environment and governance structure for effective water management strengthened Information and knowledge management on climate risks in Ecuador improved Sustainable water and water-related risk management practices to withstand the effects of climate change applied Adaptation to Climate Change through Effective Water Governance in Ecuador

UNDP-GEF Adaptation 19 I. Funds for Adaptation II. UNDP Approach III. Support to Countries for Adaptation Projects

UNDP-GEF Adaptation 20 III. Adaptation Projects UNDP Project Development Approach Fit with Country Office, UNDAF Policy Dialogue Fit with Strategic Priorities & Targets Vulnera- bility Data Climate- Related Hazards NC and NAPA priorities ADAPTATION PROPOSALS Scientific Basis: Identifying Risk Country-driven: Responding to assessments Strategic, Context-based

UNDP-GEF Adaptation 21 Fit with Country Office, UNDAF Policy Dialogue Fit with Strategic Priorities & Targets Vulnerability Data Climate-Related Hazards NC and NAPA priorities ADAPTATION PROPOSALS ‘Baseline’ development and country priorities clear National Communications, NAPAs PRSP, Development priorities CCF, UNDAF, CPD, CPAP… III. Adaptation Projects Climate change data, potential impacts established Near- and long-term Exposure and vulnerability of target system described As baseline and to identify ways to minimize exposure and reduce vulnerability Project Proposal Key Elements (I)

UNDP-GEF Adaptation 22 Fit with Country Office, UNDAF Policy Dialogue Fit with Strategic Priorities & Targets Vulnerability Data Climate-Related Hazards NC and NAPA priorities ADAPTATION PROPOSALS ‘Additional’ or adapted measures and policies proposed Must address the climate risk to development Measures aligned with strategic priorities and funds See adaptation website ( Policy dialogue initiated Co-financing secured (SCCF, LDCF) Project Proposal Key Elements (II) III. Adaptation Projects

UNDP-GEF Adaptation 23 Guidance on adaptation project development, implementation Technical Papers Scoping and design Stakeholder engagement Vulnerability assessment Assessment of future climate risks Assessment of socio-economic conditions Assessing and enhancing adaptive capacity Formulation of adaptation strategies Continuing the adaptation process Guidebook takes readers through five project stages from start to finish III. Adaptation Projects The Adaptation Policy Frameworks (APF)

UNDP-GEF Adaptation 24 APF for Project Development Engage stakeholders Increase adaptive capacity 1. Scope project 2. Assess current vulnerability 3. Characterize future climate-related risks 4. Develop adaptation strategies/measures 5. Continue adaptation process 1. Scope project Objective Ensure climate change driven focus Identify area/sector Identify approach Initial indicator identification 2. Assess current vulnerability Baseline analysis Detailed characterization of current climate conditions (e.g. exposure) Bio-physical and socio- economic impacts of current climate variability Identification of critical thresholds APF Project Brief III. Adaptation Projects

UNDP-GEF Adaptation 25 APF Engage stakeholders Increase adaptive capacity 1. Scope project 2. Assess current vulnerability 3. Characterize future climate-related risks 4. Develop adaptation strategy 5. Continue adaptation process Future climate (GEF alternative) Climate scenarios/projections Characterization of future socioeconomic conditions Expected/potential impacts Risk analysis Robustness of management options 3. Characterize future climate risks 4. Develop adaptation strategies/measures Project activities Specific adaptation outputs and supporting activities Additionality cf existing baseline Adaptation responses at appropriate timescales Climate change screening criteria Indicators appropriate to outputs Flexible project structure 5. Continue adaptation process Learning component Review, evaluate Identify lessons learned Feed results into ALM Project Brief III. Adaptation Projects

UNDP-GEF Adaptation 26 Adaptation Learning Mechanism (ALM) Establish a knowledge base for adaptation Review adaptation portfolios and projects Identify gaps in knowledge, practice Respond to gaps in knowledge Identify good practice Learning and knowledge sharing PARTNER- SHIPS STRUCTURED LEARNING INNOVATION - good practice INFO SHARING – projects, methods, measures III. Adaptation Projects

UNDP-GEF Adaptation 27 Further Information Contact: Bo Lim Climate Change Adaptation UNDP-GEF