Transcript Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and

Adaptation
under the UNFCCC
processes
Regional Consultation Meeting on the
development of the global climate change
adaptation network in Latin America and
the Caribbean
29-30 de noviembre 2009, Ciudad de México
Miwa Kato
Adaptation, Technology and Science Programme
UNFCCC Secretariat
[email protected]
http://www.unfccc.int
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Brief introduction to…
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Adaptation under the UNFCCC
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The Nairobi Work Programme on Impacts,
Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate Change
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Linkages between the Nairobi work programme
and the Global Climate Change Adaptation
Network
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Adaptation under the Convention
Relevant provisions
All Parties shall:
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…formulate, implement,…national and... regional
programmes containing measures to facilitate
adequate adaptation to climate change
[Article 4.1 (b)]
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…cooperate in preparing for adaptation to the
impacts of climate change
[Article 4.1 (e)]
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…give full consideration to actions necessary to
meet the specific needs and concerns of
developing countries arising from the adverse
effects of climate change… [Article 4.8]
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Adaptation under the Convention
Multiple approaches
2 permanent subsidiary bodies
Implementation
aspects
Scientific and
Technological
Aspects
1/CP.10
NAPAs
Nairobi
work
programme
SBI
SBSTA
Capacity-building, Funding, Technology transfer
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Adaptation under the Convention
Multiple approaches
2 permanent subsidiary bodies
Ad-hoc working group
Implementation
aspects
Scientific and
Technological
Aspects
Long-term
cooperative
action
1/CP.10
NAPAs
Nairobi
work
programme
Bali Action
Plan
SBSTA
AWG-LCA
SBI
Capacity-building, Funding, Technology transfer
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Nairobi work programme on
impacts, vulnerability and
adaptation to climate change
• Assist all Parties:
• to improve their understanding and
assessment of impacts, vulnerability and
adaptation
• to make informed decisions on practical
adaptation actions based on sound
scientific, technical and socio-economic
basis
• Central knowledge sharing hub and
learning platform on adaptation under the
UNFCCC
• Links the needs and priorities of Parties with
activities undertaken by diverse organizations
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Phase 1
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Phase 2
Needs, priorities, opportunities for
further actions identified under the
Nairobi work programme
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Climate-related risks and extreme events
Adaptation planning and practices
Socio-economic information
Methods and tools, Data and observations
Climate modelling, scenarios and downscaling
Integrating climate risk management
and DRR into national policies
• Economic diversification to adverse
effects of climate change
• Advancing the integration of approaches to
adaptation planning
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Cross-cutting messages
• Enhancement of enabling environment is critical
• Development and dissemination of knowledge and
information need to be strengthened at all levels
• Integration of adaptation considerations across all
sectors and planning efforts at all levels is essential
• Consideration of social aspects needs to be
promoted
Trans-disciplinary
Multi-scale
Regional cooperation plays a key role
Multi-stakeholder
Multi-driver
Decision making under uncertainties
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Focus of the 2nd
phase
(June 2008 ~ Dec 2010)
• Promote activities by regional centres
and networks
• Enhance outreach efforts aimed at
practitioners at the national and
subnational levels in developing
countries
• Activities on education, training
and awareness-raising
(excerpts of mandates from FCCC/SBSTA/2008/6, para 26-35)
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Nairobi work programme
Global Adaptation Network
Effective knowledge
dissemination
Meet the increasing
needs of developing
countries for
adaptation data,
knowledge,
technology and policy
support
Calls for actions
Catalyze information
on adaptation at
regional,national and
subnational levels
under the NWP
Pledged actions under
the NWP
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Para más informaciòn:
www.unfccc.int/adaptation
Muchas gracias
Miwa Kato
Adaptation sub-Programme
Adaptation, Technology and Science Programme
UNFCCC Secretariat
[email protected]