Vienna International Centre, 8 September 2010 Adaptation to the Impacts of Climate Change for Reducing Security Risks in SEE Pier Carlo Sandei UNEP Vienna ISCC Content prepared by: S. Angelini TEN Center, VIU V. ReTEN Center, VIU M. MontiniREPROS, University of Siena F. VolpeREPROS, University of Siena E.GuadagnoREPROS, University of Siena

Vienna International Centre, 8 September 2010 OUTLINE PART I: CLIMATE CHANGE: THE ADAPTATION CHALLENGE 1. Introduction: Climate change and sustainable development 2. The adaptation challenge: focus on South Eastern Europe 2.1 The adaptation challenge: an overview on the International and the European level 2.2 South Eastern Europe and the adaptation challenge PART II: POLITICAL AND LEGISLATIVE RESPONSES TO ADAPTATION CHALLENGE – THE WAY AHEAD 4. The political and legislative response to adaptation challenge 5. The adaptation management and governance in South Eastern Europe: options for the future

Vienna International Centre, 8 September 2010 Adaptation in SEE Policy and law on environmental protection, risk management and climate change, have a prominent role for the implementation of regional cooperation, in terms of: –common sustainable development governance, –adaptation to climate change, –environmental management. Geographical and climate conditions, temperatures and even disasters, as any natural issue or event, do not follow political borders, therefore have to be addressed as a common issue that needs common, participated solutions.

Vienna International Centre, 8 September 2010 The adaptation challenge: focus on South Eastern Europe (I) The consequences of climate change will be more evident in the most vulnerable areas, such as South Eastern Europe. CountryPerils Earth QuakeFloodLand SlidesDroughtExtreme TemperatureWind StormWild fire Endemic Technological Albaniaxxxxxxxx x Bosnia and Herzegovina xxxxxx xx Croatiaxx xxxx x The FYROMxx xxxxx x Montenegroxx xxxxx x Serbia xx xxxxx x Kosovo/Territory under UN administration-x--x- x-- Sloveniaxx x x

Vienna International Centre, 8 September 2010 Research objectives Analyze possible implications and impacts on natural resources due to the climate change effects in the SEE Region Climate Change and Natural Resources in the SEE Region Focus on: Transboundary issues Mountain areas Human health

Vienna International Centre, 8 September 2010 Research objectives Review of a total of 160 papers and reports focusing on the last 20 years February to May 2011

Vienna International Centre, 8 September 2010 The political and legislative response to adaptation challenges International level: UNFCCC and Kyoto Protocol; Hyogo Framework for Action for disaster reduction : Building the Resilience of Nations and Communities to Disasters; UNFCCC Nairobi Work Programme on Impacts, Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate Change 2006.

Vienna International Centre, 8 September 2010 … European Union level: –European Climate Change Programmes (2000, 2005); –European Union Action Plan on Climate Change in the Context of Development Cooperation ( ); –Green Paper on Adapting to Climate Change in Europe (2007) and White Paper on Adaptation (2009); –Strategy for Supporting Disaster Risk Reduction in Developing Countries (2009); –Projects co-funding (Advancing Capacity to Support Climate Change Adaptation project; Tropical Forests & Climate Change Adaptation; Adaptation & Mitigation Strategies).

Vienna International Centre, 8 September 2010 SEE level: –Disaster Risk Reduction Initiative; –Belgrade SEE Climate Change Initiative; –Community Civil Protection Mechanism and Civil Protection Financial Instrument; –Civil Military Emergency Preparedness Council for South Eastern Europe; –Regional Environmental Network for Accession; –European Network for the Implementation and Enforcement of Environmental Law; –South East European Climate Change Framework Action Plan for Adaptation; –Environment Compliance&Enforcement Network for Accession

Vienna International Centre, 8 September 2010 The adaptation management and governance “How?”: the management challenge Due to the characteristics of the area, the best answer could be a balanced mix of bottom-up and top-down policies, with the creation of dedicated fora at the regional level to enhance the cooperation among the countries. “Who?”: the governance challenge The EU approximation process in SEE is speedily evolving and a serious adaptation strategy has risen as a top priority both at international and European level. Lessons learned from collaborative adaptation governance experiences in other areas are needed (i. e. Alpine Convention, Carpathian Convention).

Vienna International Centre, 8 September 2010 Options for the future OPTIONSSTRENGHTSWEAKNESSES “Dinaric Arc Convention” Strong partner - Coordination between sectors and administrative levels - Expertise - Development and export of knowledge - Stake-holder involvement - Financial support - Capacity building Lack of specific local policies Lengthy “EU aegis” Strong partner - Coordination between administrative levels - Spillover of policy integration (SAA and acquis) and multi-level governance - Stake-holder involvement - Financial support Lack of specific local policies Lack of coordination between sectors “Regional forum” Targeted adaptation researchesLack of coordination - Lack of financial resources - Lack of know-how - Lack of spread of information - Lack of stake- holders - Insufficient institutional framework

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“The Carpathian Experience – Implementing the EU strategy for the Danube Region in the Carpathian Area” UNEP Vienna – Interim Secretariat of the Carpathian Convention

Vienna International Centre, 8 September 2010 Challenges and opportunities for Climate change adaptation in the Carpathians Picture:Juliusz Stola Picture: Harald Egerer

Vienna International Centre, 8 September 2010 Over 1,500 km long and up to 500 km wide > 17 million people > 50 million incl. surrounding forelands 7 States Mountains and forelands cover more than 200,000 km2 but influence 450,000 km km3/year surface water resources 36,000 km2 of protected areas Close to 100,000 km2 of natural or semi/natural forests > 3,000 km2 of virgin forests 481 endemic plant species The Carpathian Region

Vienna International Centre, 8 September 2010 The Carpathian Convention Main objective: Protection and Sustainable Development of the Carpathian region 7 State Parties Adoption: 22 May 2003 in Kyiv, Ukraine Entry into force: 4 January Meetings of the COP: 2006, 2008, 2011 Current presidency: Slovak Republic

Vienna International Centre, 8 September 2010 Coordinated Climate Change Adaptation among Carpathian States The Framework Convention on the Protection and Sustainable Development of the Carpathians Protocol on Conservation and Sustainable Use of Biological and Landscape Diversity (entered into force) Protocol on Sustainable Tourism (adopted at COP3) Protocol on Sustainable Forest Management (adopted at COP3) Article 14 - Forestry and Climate Change

Vienna International Centre, 8 September 2010 Carpathian Working Group on Adaptation to Climate Change Adopted at COP3 Supported by the project CARPIVIA (Carpathian integrated assessment of vulnerability to climate change and ecosystem-based adaptation measures) Aim at implementing Article 12 of the Carpathian Convention Activities: - Collection of information on vulnerability to climate change impacts in the Carpathian region - Provide recommendations for the development of policy proposals in the Carpathians - Contribute to a EU Information System on Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptation Pictures:Jazek Kozak

Vienna International Centre, 8 September 2010 Carpathians integrated in the EU Strategy for the Danube Region Adopted by the European Council, June 2011 Part A: Connecting the Danube Region Energy efficiency and renewable energy To promote culture and tourism, people to people contacts To restore and maintain the quality of waters Part B: Protecting the Environment of the Danube region To manage environmental risks To preserve biodiversity, landscapes and the quality of air and soils Carpathian Convention: Observer in the Steering Group of Priority Area 6 of the EUSDR ‘Preserving biodiversity, landscapes and the quality of air and soils’

Vienna International Centre, 8 September 2010 Need of further analysis Identification of the magnitude and character of climate change in different parts of the Carpathians Characterize its impacts on environment and human activities Need for joint studies that are using the same time scales and methodology Detect the causes for regional differences of climate change impacts Conclusions of the First Forum Carpaticum Picture: Gorce National Park

Vienna International Centre, 8 September 2010 What are the messages from CLISP for the Carpathian region? How can the experience of CLISP contribute to the development of Climate Change adaptation strategies in the Carpathians?

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CLISP at UNEP Vienna - ISCC Giulia Sechi Tel Pier Carlo Sandei Tel

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