Seite 1 Dr. Ashish Chaturvedi May 11, 2011 ekDRM

Seite 2 Page 2 Concept of Climate Change Adaptation

Seite 3 Page 3 Deriving adaptation Global emission scenarios (  CO2eq) Global emission scenarios (  CO2eq) Global climate models (e.g. HadCM3) Global climate models (e.g. HadCM3) Regional climate models (e.g. PRECIS) Regional climate models (e.g. PRECIS) Impact, vulnerability & adaptation Understanding the Concept of Adaptation

Seite 4 Page 4 Understanding the Concept of Adaptation Anticipatory or reactive spontaneous or planned risk management over multiple spatial and temporal scales. Good community-based adaptation, like other forms of participatory development, is community-driven, empowering, and strengthens local capacity. Adaptation can be… Adaptation is…

Seite 5 Page 5 Vulnerability 1.Extent of climate change 2.Sensitivity 3.Adaptive Capacity Vulnerability is a function of…

Seite 6 Page 6 Adaptation to climate change - opportunities What are the benefits of climate change adaptation? 1.Reducing exposure and sensitivity to climate change impacts 2. Strengthening capacities to deal with climate change impacts This can result in …  Reducing risks for vulnerable population and livelihoods  Protecting climate-sensitive sectors  Strengthening existing approaches like DRR  Furthering the goals of sustainable development  Climate proofing development activities

Seite 7 Page 7 Why is Adaptation needed?  India is a natural resources based economy, the projected climate variability in climate-sensitive sectors will impact both economy and population.  Vulnerable coastal communities will be severely affected, as they have most exposure to risk and limited adaptive capacity.

Seite 8 Page 8 DRR  CCA  DRR: designed to build the resilience of communities to disasters, such as floods and drought  Much Community based adaptation is rooted in disaster risk reduction approaches,  In contrast to DRR, adaptation should also incorporate longer-term climate change and its predicted impacts into community-based planning.

Seite 9 Page 9 Aim of the CapCoast Project Preparedness for climate change Climate change adaptation Disaster risk reduction Proofing coastal communities for climate change Technology based pilot projects Up-scaling successful approaches Visibility campaign Community-based & integrated solutions Capacity building for local communities Integration into Local Action Plans

Seite 10 Page 10 Project Logic National Action Plan on Climate Change (2008) Integrate CC in local level planning Management and Redevelopment of Coastal Areas Improve livelihoods and community resilience Reduce vulnerabilities of coastal communities in AP & TN Create Adaptation Guide at local levels Develop & implement pilots Improved capacities Networking & Information Exchange Improved infrastructure and capacities for CCA & DRR Enhanced awareness among communiti es Pilots focusing on hazard prevention Increased resilience to climate variability Increased Decision Making Skills Poverty alleviation & creation of jobs Regional Impact Community level Impact National Impact

Seite 11 Page 11 Outcomes

Seite 12 Page 12 Flow Chart Climate Navigator & Strategy ToT Climate Navigator Re-fine own tools to use Climate Navigator concept in communities Intermediate Results Community Meetings Intermediate Results Pilot Project Proposals (EoIs) Technology List / EoI Format ToT / Workshop Climate Strategy Re-fine own tools to develop local climate strategies Results: Local climate strategy Community Workshops Capacity Building on CCA and DRR

Seite 13 Page Local Adaptation Guide Structure

Seite 14 Page 14 Pilot measures - Karlapalem, AP  Pilot project for Karlapalem aims at climate proofing the piped causeway.  The whole structure is envisioned to be wider and higher to prevent flooding of the bridge.  The causeway will feature reinforced concrete pillars, a reinforced concrete surface plate and stone revetment on the sides to prevent erosion at the side of the causeway.  This technological intervention is accompanied by capacity development on maintenance of the renovated causeway.  750 people benefitted in the community

Seite 15 Page 15  Pilot project was revetment of water reservoir inlet system  During storm surges the river water is brackish and salinates the agricultural soil.  Reservoir is the only source of freshwater for the island through two pipelines.  The shore next to the reservoir was fortified with stones and vegetation. For reservoir bund, earth excavations done on the shore followed by construction of stone revetment using locally available stones.  inhabitants benefitted Pilot measures – Yedurumondi, AP

Seite 16 Page 16 Strengthening of Bund, Coastal Plantation and Pond Renovation  Strengthening of bund prevents flooding, intrusion of sea water, coastal erosion and loss of land for fishing allied activities.  The renovation of pond includes activities like fencing, cleaning, deepening, revetment and repair of inlet/outlet supply system.  Casurina plantation acts as a wind block preventing the strong winds and currents from damaging the huts and thatched roofs of the community.  5000 people benefitted from the pilot measures Pilot measures – Vanagiri, TN

Seite 17 Page 17 Sustainability  LAG presented to Gram Panchayats for integration into local planning schemes  CCA pilots are operated and maintained by the community level tasks forces  LAG translated to local languages for community and sign boards prepared

Seite 18 Page 18 Sustainability Operation and maintenance (O&M)  Maintenance is both a technical activity and a service provision aimed at keeping resource infrastructure at a desired performance capacity or to restoring it to a particular capacity. Monitor climatic changes and adaptation projects and keep adaptation plan up to date

Seite 19 Page 19 Review and Evaluate Key questions?  Is the information on climatic changes and impacts discussed in the adaptation plan up to date?  Are the implemented measures described in the plan successful in reducing vulnerability and creating other benefits?  Have the measures described proved to be cost effective and do the benefits still exceed the operational costs?  Do the measures contribute to other societal, environmental or economic targets as envisioned?

Seite 20 Page 20 Thank you!