1. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change TECHNICAL SUPPORT NEEDS FOR THE PREPARATION OF NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS

2. Additional training Priority sectors/areas: –Water –Agriculture –Coastal –Health Other sectors/areas: –Marine/fisheries- Tourism –Forestry/biodiversity- Integrated assessments –Natural disaster- Risk assessments –Climate/socio-economic scenarios United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

3. Tools/methods Access and in-depth training… Various models (e.g. WEAP, DSSAT, DIVA, etc.) Community-based resource management Regional climate models GIS and satellite images Tools/models appropriate for sub-regions Downscaling methods Multi-criteria analysis United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

4. Approaches In-country training in the use of tools/methods Training of other national experts –Health –Water –Agriculture –Other sectors Training of trainers Tap regional centers to conduct training United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

5. Other technical support Networking of national/international experts –Facilitate sharing of experiences Access to global/regional/sub-regional databases On-line support mechanism Integration of V and A into sustainable development programmes

6. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Terima Kasih!