1. MALDIVES

2. Water management trend in Maldives Groundwater well with dippers
Rainwater tank
Groundwater well with dippers

3. Avg. thickness of freshwater lens in the north region is at 3
Avg.thickness of freshwater lens in the north region is at 3.6m with avg.EC. 2500µS/cm
Avg.salinity of groundwater is at 0.34ppt
Avg.thickness of freshwater lens in the south region is at 5.9m with avg.EC. 3500µS/cm
EC: Electrical Conductivity

4. Regional Training on Economics of Adaptation
Proposed Project
Integrated Water Resource Management
Enhancing freshwater security in islands across Maldives through integration of available water resources

5. Project Island Team members Ali Amir Ali Shareef Ajwad Musthafa
Ha. Ihavandhoo Island
Team members
Ali Amir
Ali Shareef
Ajwad Musthafa
Mohamed Musthafa
Mariyam Fariha Latheef

6. Characteristics of project island
Geographic Location : Long: , Lat:
Population:
Area from vegetation line (ha): 57
Reclaimed land area (ha): 3.5
Density per/ha:
No. of houses 450
Family size (avg) 6

7. Overview of Selected Water Project
Name of project island: Ha. Ihavandhoo
Leading Agency: Ministry of Environment & Energy
Funding Source: Climate Adaptation Fund
Time frame: 2years
Project Status: Implementing
Total project investment: US$ 2,182,830

8. Groundwater Conductivity in Selected Islands (2006)

9. The concept

10. Overview of Water Project (Cont..)
Objectives
To ensure water security through an integrated water management system in Ha.Ihavandhoo.
Output
Island wide climate resilient water supply system through integration of water resources developed in Ha.Ihavandhoo Island
Metered water connections given to households through integrated desalinated water supply system
Water quality regularly checked on the island

11. Overview of Water Project (Cont..)
Expected Outcome
Eliminates ongoing regular water transportation on boats to Ha.Ihavandhoo
Cost of water transportation to Ha.Ihavandhoo eliminated.
Water security in Ha.Ihavandhoo improved
The stress on potable water released
Health and livelihood of children and elderly improved
Impacts to water supply due to climatic change minimized
Reduced power consumption on water production

12. WATER PROJECT ANALYSIS
A work plan was also made for carrying out water project analysis. This acted as a framework to continue with the in-country tasks.
We had produced a CBA worksheet relating to the project. It was shared and worked together with mentor - Mr. Akram.

13. Country tasks – Overview of progress
Determine which costs and benefits to include in the analysis
Existing project documents reviewed and costs and benefits were identified
This has been further analyzed through discussions by with the mentor – Mr. Ali Akram
Collect annual cost and benefit data
All costs and benefit data have been collected
Determine values of missing elements
To be continued
In-country/online training on performing cost benefit analysis
Unfortunately we did not have the opportunity to take part in country training on CBA as planned.
Perform Data Cost Benefit Analysis
To be carried out

14. Country tasks – Overview of progress
Existing information and data on the target island collected
-costs and benefits on the project identified and a worksheet prepared
The worksheet has been shared to mentors
The work sheet we prepared has been reviewed by Ali Akram, Yale uni (through )

15. Estimated budget for the water sector analysis in HA.Ihavandhoo
Initial trip for test survey
Travel
US$
Male'-Hanimaadhoo-Male' (Air fare)
1051
Hanimaadhoo - Ihavandhoo Sea Transport
649
Accomodation
272
Food
Stationaries & Other admin costs 64
Sub total
2307
Trip to conduct survey
545
127
Water Quality Testing (Rain, Groundwater and Bottled)
3000
Miscellanious cost
1000
6916
Total
9223

16. Overview of Water Sector Towards Climate Change
How is this sector described within national climate change strategies/policies?
The water sector in Maldives is very vulnerable to climatic changes that needs appropriate adaptation measures
The policy is to develop climate resilient water supply systems on islands with appropriate low cost adaptation measures.
Reports available on climate change are :
First National Communication report to UNFCCC, National Adaptation Program of Action (NAPA) 2006 report, NAPA 2007 report etc.
Projects/initiatives/ interventions in place or under preparation in the country that are aimed to target adaptation to climate change of water sector
Second National Communication to UNFCCC is underway, Policy directions and all water supply projects happening are seriously considered to climate adaptation measures
Formulation of water Act an to be approved by the parliament
Several projects being implemented from the state budget

17. Pending Issues and Activities that need attention
In-house training by mentor need to be carried out
May need to carry out a water resource assessment survey in Ha. Ihavandhoo

18. What we expect from this Training Workshop
Through the different sessions of sharing knowledge and experience as well as learning to do related calculations, we anticipate:
to develop the understandings on how to incorporate CBA in the national planning process.
To be able to use CBA knowledge in project formulation and approval of technologies in other sectors to make the best use of the resources available.

19. THANK YOU