1. International Telecommunication Union ICTs and Climate Change Adaptation Angelica V Ospina, University of Manchester, UK Cristina Bueti, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

2. Committed to Connecting the World Outline PART I - Angelica The Integration of ICTs and Climate Change Adaptation PART II -Cristina Preview of Upcoming Report: “Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation and ICT: The Case of Ghana” 2

3. Committed to Connecting the World PART I ICTs & Climate Change Adaptation Angelica V Ospina Center for Development Informatics University of Manchester, UK 3

4. Committed to Connecting the World 4 ‘Climate Change, ICTs and Innovation’ project (2009-2012). University of Manchester, UK, in partnership with Canada’s IDRC “Making Policy on ICTs and Climate Change in Developing Countries” http://www.niccd.org/ICCD_Policy_Guidance_Paper.pdf Background- Part I

5. Committed to Connecting the World Meeting Point 5

6. Committed to Connecting the World ICTs and CC Adaptation: 6 1. Why to meet? 2. Where to meet? 3. How to meet? Conclusion: Guiding Principles

7. Committed to Connecting the World Policy CONTENT Policy STRUCTURES Policy PROCESS 1. WHY should ICT and CC Adaptation Meet? 7 ICT and CC ADAPTATION POLICIES Informed Decision-making Stakeholder Engagement Feedback and Learning Institutional Capacity Building Adaptation Delivery

8. Committed to Connecting the World 2. WHERE do ICT and CC Adaptation Meet? 8 ICTs Climate Change Adaptation INTERNATIONAL Level NATIONAL Level SECTORAL Level COMMUNITY Level

9. Committed to Connecting the World 3. HOW do ICT and CC Adaptation Meet 9 ICT’s contribution to: -Process -Content -Structures Formulation of a CC Adaptation Strategy Task 2b: Formulate Adaptation Options Task 1: Synthesise Knowledge Task 2c: Select Adaptation Measures Task 2d: Formulate Adaptation Strategy Task 2a: Design Adaptation Strategy Task 3a: Implementation Task 3b: Monitoring & Evaluation

10. Committed to Connecting the World HOW do ICT and CC Adaptation Meet: 10 ICT 5. Institutional Capacity Building ICT 1. Informed Decision-Making ICT 2. Stakeholder Engagement Synthesise Knowledge ICT 4. Adaptation Delivery ICT 3. Feedback and Learning Design Adaptation Strategy Formulate Adaptation Options Select Adaptation Measures Formulate Adaptation Strategy Implementation Monitoring & Evaluation PROCESS STRUCTURE CONTENT

11. Committed to Connecting the World a. ICT and Policy Process Informed Decision-Making Foster the use of ICTs to inform decision-making within climate change adaptation processes Stakeholder Engagement Promote the use of ICTs in the consolidation of partnerships, participation and inclusion Feedback and Learning Support the use of ICTs in the creation of new knowledge and the dissemination of existing and emerging adaptation experiences

12. Committed to Connecting the World b. ICT and Policy Content Adaptation Delivery Foster the use of ICTs in the delivery of adaptation priorities, in regards to key sectors/issues  Agriculture and Food Security  Water  Health  Education  Habitat and Infrastructure  Terrestrial and Coastal Ecosystems

13. Committed to Connecting the World c. ICT and Policy Structures Institutional Capacity Building Promote the use of ICTs to strengthen the institutions involved in adaptation strategies

14. Committed to Connecting the World 14 ICTs and CLIMATE CHANGE POLICY STRUCTURES ICTs and CLIMATE CHANGE POLICY STRUCTURES STATE SCIENCE COMMUNITY BUSINESS c. ICT and Policy Structures

15. Committed to Connecting the World 15 WHY WHERE HOW Meeting Point

16. Committed to Connecting the World In Conclusion: Guiding Principles 16 ICT and CC Adaptation as a Process, not a Blueprint ICT and CC Adaptation Strategies as a reflection of Local Priorities ICT and CC Adaptation as an Opportunity for Innovation ICT and CC Adaptation as an Integrated Approach ICT and CC Adaptation Strategies based on a ‘Climate-Smart Development’ Vision

17. Committed to Connecting the World PART II -Preview- Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation and ICTs: The Case of Ghana Cristina Bueti Advisor on Environment and Climate Change ITU 17

18. Committed to Connecting the World  ITU’s Sixth Symposium on ICTs, the Environment and Climate Change, Ghana, 7 th -8 th July 2011.  Accra Call to Action: Recognition of ICT’s role in Adaptation, Mitigation, Capacity Building and Technology Transfer: 18 Background  Enhance the transformational role of ICT for climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction, will require the use of three technology types: telecommunication systems, observation systems, and information systems.  Recognize that there is need to build capacities in developing countries to support ICT as tool for climate change adaptation and DRR. Capacity development is required in three dimensions - institutional development, human resources enhancement and systems development, in particular, relating to legislative and regulatory frameworks.  Forge partnerships and engage all stakeholders to address climate change, due to its multi-disciplinary nature, is critical.

19. Committed to Connecting the World 19 ITU Project in Ghana “Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation and ICTs: The Case of Ghana”

20. Committed to Connecting the World Key Stakeholders: Sponsors Ministry of Communications Environmental Protection Agency Agencies In cooperation with International Telecommunication Union (ITU) °

21. Committed to Connecting the World Impacts of Climate Change in Ghana 21  Evidence of climate change abound in Ghana. Temperature has increased by 0.6 - 0.8 °C since 1960.  According to projections of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), by 2080 the rainfall will reduce by 20% to 40% while the temperature will rise by 4.5 C.  All these conditions will not be suitable for the growing of cocoa anywhere in the country.  The rainfall pattern is affecting maize production. By 2020 it is projected that there will be a 7% decline in production. “Africa's contribution to greenhouse gases is low; however the continent is suffering the most in terms of the effects of climate change. Cocoa for instance could become a rare crop in the next 15 years if something is not done to reverse the effects of climate change.” H.E. John Dramani Mahama, Vice President, Ghana

22. Committed to Connecting the World ICT and CC Adaptation at Different Levels: The Case of Ghana 22 ICTs Ghana’s Climate Change Adaptation INTERNATIONAL Level NATIONAL Level SECTORAL & COMMUNITY Level Informed Decision Making Stakeholder Engagement Adaptation Delivery Feedback & Learning Institutional Capacity Building Key Stages of the Adaptation Process: Food Security Water Supply Health Infrastructure Examples related to: Role within International CC Negotiations and Actions ICTs & CC Adaptation

23. Committed to Connecting the World 23 National Climate Change Strategy International Climate Change Negotiations/Partners (e.g. UNFCCC, ITU) National Poverty Reduction/Develop ment Plans STRATEGIC LEVEL: ICT AND CC POLICY DESING OPERATIONAL LEVEL: ICT AND CC POLICY IMPLEMENTATION High-Level Advisory Group on ICTs, CC and Sectoral Priorities High-Level Advisory Group on ICTs, CC and Sectoral Priorities Ministry of Environment Ministry of ICTs/ Telecommunications Ministry of ICTs/ Telecommunications Key ICT and Environmental Authorities Other Government Institutions with ICTs and Environmental Responsibilities Territorial and Local Authorities Other Ministries National Regulatory Bodies National Research Institutes Civil Society Other Sectors Operational and Technical Deployment Setting an ICT and CC Policy Structure

24. Committed to Connecting the World Policy Process for the Integration of ICTs and CC  Awareness raising and strategizing, with a focus on the specific climatic issues, needs and priorities of the context.  Problem definition, based on vulnerability and technology assessments, in collaboration with local stakeholders.  Identification of ICT-enabled solutions and standards, with a focus on identifying appropriate ICT-enabled applications.  Identification and selection of policies/strategies/standards that integrate ICTs and adaptation actions.  Implementation and Evaluation 24

25. Committed to Connecting the World Key Areas of Action: Preliminary Assessment  No single ICT solution, but flexible, combined approaches that prioritize the most appropriate technologies for the local context.  Key ICT functions: observation, analysis, planning, implementation and management, capacity building and networking.  Design and implementation of long-term strategies that integrate issues of ICT and climate change content, structures and process.  Continue to raise awareness on ICTs’ adaptation and mitigation potential. 25

26. Committed to Connecting the World Next Steps:  “Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation and ICTs: The Case of Ghana” to be Published July 2012.  ITU’s Green Standards Week- September 2012, Paris.  Online Meeting with Q & A once the Report is published- Date TBC 26

27. Committed to Connecting the World Conclusion “Climate change is affecting Ghana’s economic output and livelihoods and is a threat to our development prospects. This is now everybody’s business, and all stakeholders need to be part of the response.” The Honourable Haruna Iddrisu, Minister of Communications, Ghana

28. Committed to Connecting the World More Information Cristina Bueti greenstandard@itu.int http://www.itu.int/ITU-T/climatechange/ 28

29. Committed to Connecting the World Thank YOU 29