Continuous Professional Development for Adaptation Bill Dougherty Stockholm Environment Institute – Boston Center Manila April 2004 An overview of the APF strategy for professional development

Background APF Phase I ( ) – Robust framework to apply in adaptation assessment – Strategy for strengthening capacity to effectively use the framework APF Phase II ( ) - Focussed on providing support/new resources for implementation of APF - Near-term need for strategy to foster continuous professional development, learning networks, etc.

Approach APF Phase II will focus on supporting Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for adaptation policy development and implementation.

CPD vs. Training Client Customized material for distinct professional groups Locally-owned outcomes Longer duration/time horizon Stronger feedback/ evaluation mechanisms Trainee Delivery of more uniform package Globally similar outputs Shorter duration/time horizon Weaker feedback/ evaluation mechanisms

Premises of CPD Strategy Comprehensive offerings Customization of CPD packages Responsive feedback mechanism Non-static, evolving components Emphasis on sharing learning resources (not uni-directional training) Locally-owned outcomes

Thematic focus Water Food security Health Livelihood risk

Objectives of CPD Strategy Build awareness of adaptation and the APF Develop local adaptation leadership Enhance technical adaptation know-how Establish framework for sustained technical support Link adaptation to key development efforts, broad sustainability goals and MEAs Increase local relevance of analyses Contribute to SNCs

Core elements CPD needs assessment CPD tools and materials CPD workshops On-going support to professional core Virtual resource center for adaptation

Initial Audience Climate change professionals Development policy makers Sectoral/Environmental managers Change agents

Stages of Implementation Stage 1 – Near-term CPD activities Stage 2 – Mid-term CPD activities Stage 3 – Longer-term CPD activities

Stage I - Overview Objectives Types of activities – delivery of CPD packages Types of material – modular workshop material Coordination and Implementation – 5-day regional CPD workshops Geographic focus – available to all non-Annex 1, organized around regional challenges/ characteristics Beneficiaries – climate focal points, NGO reps, policy makers Time period – first 12 months Expected outcome

Stage 2 - Overview Objectives Types of activities Types of material Coordination and Implementation Geographic focus Beneficiaries Time period Expected outcome

Stage 3 - Overview Objectives Types of activities Types of material Coordination and Implementation Geographic focus Beneficiaries Time period Expected outcome

Stage I - Elements Potential focus of 3- to 5-day CPD workshop: APF approach APF pathways and entry points Tools and methods Implementation and mainstreaming Take-home skills

Stage I - Format Organization Overall style – Exercises – Formal/informal participant input – Discussions – Participation-building exercises Modalities – Formal presentations – Panel discussion – Working group exercises – Working group presentations

Stage I - Personnel National/regional coordinator Regional resource person International resource person National/regional contributors

Stage I - Design DayMajor TopicSessions and Subtopics 1The APF approachIntroduction and orientation; APF development background; potential uses of the APF, case study introduction 2Pathways and entry points to the APF Pathway selection criteria and options: goals,. Decision points, and self assessment; screening alternative entry points, pathway selection 3Methods and tools relevant to an APF process Tool identification, screening, and selection; applying methods and tools; case study materials 4Implementing and mainstreaming the APF Developing a strategic approach; implementing the APF strategy; continuing the APF process 5Take-home skillsScoping and designing APF processes, developing workplans, developing checklists; synthesizing workplans