This presentation was delivered during the session "Upscaling adaptation solutions for vulnerable mountain regions through international cooperation" hosted by the Geneva Cryosphere Hub as part of a series of events held during COP26. Find more about the event and watch the recording here: https://adaptationataltitude.org/knowledge-base/adaptation-in-mountains/upscaling-adaptation-solutions-for-vulnerable-mountain-regions-through-international-cooperation

1. Identifying adaptation solutions
with upscaling potential within and
beyond mountain regions
COP26 Glasgow - Geneva Cryosphere HUB: Upscaling adaptation solutions for vulnerable
mountain regions through international cooperation
09-11-2021 online
Sabine McCallum, Matthias Jurek, Ansgar Fellendorf
© Sustainable Caucasus
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2. Adaptation At Altitude Programme (A@A) - Regions 2

3. A@A - Components
We aim at improved availability and use
of mountain observation data and
information services
We facilitate science-policy dialogues
in four mountain regions and inter-
regional collaboration and sharing of
experience
We support a community of practice on
CCA in mountains and build a global
database of adaptation solutions for
mountain regions
We foster global advocacy for inclusion
of mountain adaptation in relevant
policy processes (UNFCCC, Sendai
Framework for DRR, CBD, SDGs)
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4. A@A – Identifying solutions with upscaling potential
Gathering and identifying practical adaptation solutions
in the South Caucasus (SC) and East Africa (EA)
Key dimensions to qualify for a
mountain adaptation solution
in SC and EA
q Relevant
q Practical and feasible
q Direct benefits and co-benefits
q Flexible and robust
q Replicable and/or scalable
q Legitimate and coherent
Solutions gathered
ü Broad scoping on mountain adaptation
solutions with a total of 39 solutions in
SC and 52 in EA, offering various
sectors, differing levels of
implementation and a range of executing
entities and donors
ü Selection of 9 SC and 18 EA solutions to
be further investigated with a view on
thematic balance, country coverage and
types of funding
Ø Publication of approaches in Mountain
Adaptation Booklets for both regions
(Dec 21)
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5. A@A – Reflections on identified solutions
Erosion control. Ehen village, Azerbaijan. @ Sustainable Caucasus
All solutions are context and site specific, BUT … :
• they share certain enabling factors for successful implementation, i.e., local community
support, economic and other co-benefits as well as incorporating traditional knowledge and
socio-economic practices
• climate change is most often “only” an additional trigger for adaptation action
• size and coverage of solutions implemented largely depend on availability of and access to
financing mechanisms (with international donors providing largest contributions)
• types of solutions not only refer to specific climate risks but rather to the broader context
(e.g., geopolitical, socio-economic) in which they are embedded
• only few solutions represent direct implementation of national adaptation plans and
strategies
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6. A@A – Scalability potential
Upscaling and transferability potential is inherent in all solutions, but depends on:
Clean Water for Eastern Equatoria.
South Sudan. @ NIRAS
• Framework and enabling conditions
(mostly means of financing available
and accessible)
Farmer Field Schools. Burundi @ FAO
• Knowledge transfer,
learning and trainings
Cold Trout Fish Farming.
Kenya. @ Act!
• Local entrepreneurs
and motivators for
bottom-up,
community-based
initiatives
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7. Thank you!
© Dusabemungu//Top Africa News
sabine.mccallum@un.org
matthias.jurek@un.org
ansgar.fellendorf@un.org www.unep.org