Water resources of nepal- in the context of climate change 2011 by wecsBhim Upadhyaya
This document provides an overview of water resources in Nepal and how they are being impacted by climate change. It discusses Nepal's river systems and water availability. It also examines existing water usage, including irrigation, groundwater, hydropower, and water supply. The document analyzes trends showing decreasing precipitation and streamflow. Climate change is negatively impacting glaciers and snowpack and increasing risks of flooding and drought. This is affecting agriculture and livelihoods. The document concludes by recommending further research and adaptive measures to address climate change impacts on Nepal's water resources.
Presentation by PK Joshi, International Food Policy Research Institute, at the CCAFS Workshop on Institutions and Policies to Scale out Climate Smart Agriculture held between 2-5 December 2013, in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
This presentation is targeted to the community development practitioners who are working in various field of human welfare as livelihood improvement, human health, water and sanitation, renewable energy etc. this presentation intends to expand their understanding on climate change. Climate change issues are multisectoral and require a multi-stakeholder consultation and action in order to apply adaption and mitigation schemes. It needs to be thought broadly that the problem they are addressing might be the impacts of climate change. Community development workers are the agents of change. They must start advocating on 2°C warmer world as their dissemination of information are quite effective than other means and media.
This first Climate Change Adaptation Plan for
Victoria focuses on government preparedness
by ensuring that:
> appropriate risk management strategies
are in place for public assets and services;
> enhanced disaster resilience strategies
are being implemented; and
> government policies and programs
encourage and facilitate climate resilience
and adaptive capacity across the
Victorian community.
The Victorian Government committed
to preparing for a changing climate in its
Response to the independent Review of
the Climate Change Act 20101
. In late 2012,
it strengthened legislative provisions guiding
the preparation of the Climate Change
Adaptation Plan.
The plan provides the basis for building
Victoria’s climate resilience and a clear
framework for ongoing discussions and
partnerships with local government
and other stakeholders.
This document provides Pakistan's National Climate Change Policy framework. It establishes the goal to mainstream climate change into vulnerable sectors to guide Pakistan toward climate-resilient development. Key objectives include pursuing economic growth while addressing climate challenges, ensuring water, food and energy security, and strengthening climate change decision-making. The policy comprehensively addresses adaptation and mitigation strategies across sectors vulnerable to Pakistan's increasing extreme weather events, glacial recession, rising temperatures and other climate change impacts.
This document discusses the impacts of climate change on sub-Saharan Africa and actions being taken. It finds that climate change is negatively affecting sub-Saharan Africa's growing population through increased drought, threats to food security and negative economic impacts. While some countries are taking actions like transitioning to renewable energy and mainstreaming climate adaptation, more cross-sectoral actions are needed across the region to fully address the challenges.
The presentation presented the the Climate Change Conference in Korea, organized by Department of climate change, Kyungpook National University, Daegu. It describes the policy and practice of climate in Nepal in particular reference to the Agriculture.
1. Uganda has developed a National Climate Change Policy and implementation strategy to address the impacts of climate change. Priority sectors include agriculture, water, health, and forestry.
2. Uganda has implemented some adaptation activities through its National Adaptation Programme of Action and is developing Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions. However, funding constraints have limited full implementation.
3. Uganda is working to access the Least Developed Countries Fund to implement ecosystem-based adaptation projects and is prioritizing agriculture, renewable energy, waste, forestry, and transport for its Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions.
Water resources of nepal- in the context of climate change 2011 by wecsBhim Upadhyaya
This document provides an overview of water resources in Nepal and how they are being impacted by climate change. It discusses Nepal's river systems and water availability. It also examines existing water usage, including irrigation, groundwater, hydropower, and water supply. The document analyzes trends showing decreasing precipitation and streamflow. Climate change is negatively impacting glaciers and snowpack and increasing risks of flooding and drought. This is affecting agriculture and livelihoods. The document concludes by recommending further research and adaptive measures to address climate change impacts on Nepal's water resources.
Presentation by PK Joshi, International Food Policy Research Institute, at the CCAFS Workshop on Institutions and Policies to Scale out Climate Smart Agriculture held between 2-5 December 2013, in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
This presentation is targeted to the community development practitioners who are working in various field of human welfare as livelihood improvement, human health, water and sanitation, renewable energy etc. this presentation intends to expand their understanding on climate change. Climate change issues are multisectoral and require a multi-stakeholder consultation and action in order to apply adaption and mitigation schemes. It needs to be thought broadly that the problem they are addressing might be the impacts of climate change. Community development workers are the agents of change. They must start advocating on 2°C warmer world as their dissemination of information are quite effective than other means and media.
This first Climate Change Adaptation Plan for
Victoria focuses on government preparedness
by ensuring that:
> appropriate risk management strategies
are in place for public assets and services;
> enhanced disaster resilience strategies
are being implemented; and
> government policies and programs
encourage and facilitate climate resilience
and adaptive capacity across the
Victorian community.
The Victorian Government committed
to preparing for a changing climate in its
Response to the independent Review of
the Climate Change Act 20101
. In late 2012,
it strengthened legislative provisions guiding
the preparation of the Climate Change
Adaptation Plan.
The plan provides the basis for building
Victoria’s climate resilience and a clear
framework for ongoing discussions and
partnerships with local government
and other stakeholders.
This document provides Pakistan's National Climate Change Policy framework. It establishes the goal to mainstream climate change into vulnerable sectors to guide Pakistan toward climate-resilient development. Key objectives include pursuing economic growth while addressing climate challenges, ensuring water, food and energy security, and strengthening climate change decision-making. The policy comprehensively addresses adaptation and mitigation strategies across sectors vulnerable to Pakistan's increasing extreme weather events, glacial recession, rising temperatures and other climate change impacts.
This document discusses the impacts of climate change on sub-Saharan Africa and actions being taken. It finds that climate change is negatively affecting sub-Saharan Africa's growing population through increased drought, threats to food security and negative economic impacts. While some countries are taking actions like transitioning to renewable energy and mainstreaming climate adaptation, more cross-sectoral actions are needed across the region to fully address the challenges.
The presentation presented the the Climate Change Conference in Korea, organized by Department of climate change, Kyungpook National University, Daegu. It describes the policy and practice of climate in Nepal in particular reference to the Agriculture.
1. Uganda has developed a National Climate Change Policy and implementation strategy to address the impacts of climate change. Priority sectors include agriculture, water, health, and forestry.
2. Uganda has implemented some adaptation activities through its National Adaptation Programme of Action and is developing Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions. However, funding constraints have limited full implementation.
3. Uganda is working to access the Least Developed Countries Fund to implement ecosystem-based adaptation projects and is prioritizing agriculture, renewable energy, waste, forestry, and transport for its Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions.
This document discusses the impacts of climate change in Nepal and potential mitigation initiatives. Some key points:
- Nepal is experiencing rising temperatures, with averages rising 0.6°C annually and higher in the Himalayas.
- This is causing glaciers and snow to melt more rapidly, reducing water availability and damaging agriculture and food security. Disease incidence is also rising.
- To mitigate these impacts, Nepal is promoting renewable energy, reducing emissions from deforestation, and mainstreaming climate change into policies. However, more efforts are needed to increase access to low-carbon energy and mobilize financing for climate actions.
Urban planning deals with managing and regulating human settlements through physical layout and land use. It aims to balance social, economic, and environmental factors. Urban planning techniques include population prediction, zoning, and mapping. It addresses issues like resource use, pollution, and effects of climate change. Adaptation focuses on reducing climate impacts while mitigation aims to lower greenhouse gas emissions. Pakistan's urban planning strategies include updating design principles, developing smaller towns, and constructing climate-resilient housing. Actions involve zoning, installing solar heaters, treating waste and water, and using technologies to manage climate risks like flooding and landslides. Overall, better urban planning can create efficient low-carbon cities and help address global climate change at local levels.
This document summarizes Thailand's implementation of integrated water resources management (IWRM) from 2000 to 2010 in terms of policy, legal, and institutional aspects. Key developments include establishing river basin committees at the national and basin levels, developing integrated basin management plans for 25 river basins, and enacting a national water resources policy and strategic plan. However, challenges remain regarding legal frameworks, inter-agency coordination, stakeholder participation, water storage and demand imbalances, flooding and drought risks, and water quality degradation. Recommendations focus on reviewing and amending existing policies, promoting policy research, strengthening legislative frameworks, and providing technical assistance.
Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) takes a holistic approach to water management by considering social, economic, environmental and technical factors. The UN adopted goals in 2000 to improve access to safe drinking water. IWRM aims to balance limited water supply with rising demand through greater efficiency, fair allocation, improved sanitation and conservation. It requires flexible guidelines that consider varying local institutions, laws, and abilities to plan and implement projects across different river basins.
This document summarizes key points about climate change adaptation from a paper by Dr. Sarah Ahmed. It discusses the vulnerability of developing countries to climate change impacts, the need to enhance adaptive capacity. Adaptation measures include policy, technology, monitoring, and risk sharing. Estimates suggest adaptation will cost $86-100 billion annually by 2015. Accurate cost information is essential for policymaking but difficult to obtain. The document then outlines India's National Action Plan on Climate Change and its focus on both mitigation and adaptation through various missions and sectors. Adaptation costs in India are estimated to be 0.88-2.17% of GDP from 2004-2007.
1) Adaptation to climate change involves managing risks through reducing vulnerability. Risks can be systemic like impacts on energy, agriculture, and sea level rise, or idiosyncratic. Vulnerability depends on exposure and ability to manage risks.
2) Changing behaviors to adapt requires both awareness of impacts and willingness to contribute to social goals. Factors like social norms, costs, and preferences influence willingness.
3) Civil society has an important role in leading adaptation by advising on plans and overseeing implementation. The Joint Principles for Adaptation provide guidelines for inclusive planning, accountability, flexibility, and support for vulnerable groups.
Integrating urban agriculture and forestry into climate change action plans –...Lafir Mohamed
CDKN and ICLEI have established a joint learning program to share lessons learned from their growing portfolio of work on low-carbon and climate-resilient development at subnational levels. This article summarizes lessons from pilot projects in Sri Lanka that integrated urban agriculture and forestry into the climate action plan of Western Province, the most urbanized province. The projects promoted rehabilitation of abandoned paddy lands and home gardening to improve flood management, food security, and reduce emissions. Monitoring showed benefits but policy revisions are still needed at local, provincial, and national levels to scale up the approaches.
A presentation provided to the conference "Food Security & Climate Change in Africa" - by Mr. William Chadza, director of the Malawian Centre for Environmental Policy and Advocacy, that was organised by Self Help Africa and hosted by the School of Agriculture and Food Sciences at University College, Dublin, as part of the programme of activities to mark 'Africa Day', in May 2010. Mr. Chadza was unable to attend the conference at the last minute owing to travel difficulties.
This document summarizes Kenya's efforts to develop a national climate change action plan. It outlines Kenya's vulnerability to climate change impacts and its existing climate strategies. The national climate change action plan was developed through stakeholder consultations and aims to implement the national climate change response strategy. It identifies priority adaptation and mitigation actions across sectors. The action plan also analyzes Kenya's emission reduction potential and enables mainstreaming of climate change into development planning. Next steps include finalizing climate change policies and legislation, implementing priority adaptation actions, and preparing programs to reduce emissions from sectors like energy and agriculture.
Impact potential of LDCF support – country perspectivesNAP Events
Presentation by: Sum Thy
4d. Support under the Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) for the LDCs
The session will allow countries to engage with the GEF and its agencies on funding for the LDCs under the Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) for the activities to enable the process to formulate and implement NAPs, the implementation of the NAPAs and the LDC work programme.
The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) outlines India's strategy to combat climate change. It includes 8 missions that cover sustainable development, energy efficiency, renewable energy like solar power, habitat, water, the Himalayan ecosystem, green India, and agriculture. The goals are to develop strategies for adaptation and mitigation, deploy new technologies, create market mechanisms, and welcome international cooperation to support research and development.
Climate change strategies and policies in ethiopia zewdeazewde alemayehu
1) Ethiopia has developed various policies and strategies to address climate change, beginning with provisions in its constitution guaranteeing environmental rights and sustainable development.
2) Key policies and strategies include the National Adaptation Program of Action, Climate Resilient Green Economy Strategy, and serving as a leader in international climate negotiations.
3) The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is responsible for coordinating climate change efforts and ensuring the realization of environmental rights defined in the constitution.
Presented by Giriraj Amarnath at the National Workshop on “Use of Space Based Information for Disaster Management” Colombo, Sri Lanka, November 17, 2014
1) Cambodia has significant water resources potential from its rivers and rainfall, but also faces challenges of limited water storage capacity and seasonal variability in rainfall.
2) Cambodia has adopted IWRM as a national policy and established various laws and policies related to water resource management. However, implementation of IWRM faces challenges of limited capacity and investment.
3) Key issues in implementing IWRM in Cambodia include the need for stronger coordination mechanisms across agencies, capacity building for local stakeholders, and further developing the legal framework to support IWRM.
This document summarizes a synthesis report on climate change, agriculture, and food security in the COMESA region. It outlines the background and objectives of the study, the current state of climate change knowledge in COMESA, regional adaptation and mitigation initiatives, and a case study of a woodlot management project in Tanzania. The key findings are that climate change poses serious risks to food security in Africa, regional climate models have significant limitations, adaptation has been limited by lack of resources and policy, and initiatives have not been fully informed by science.
National Drinking water Policy of pakistanXadafAttique
This document outlines Pakistan's National Drinking Water Policy. It defines drinking water and safe water. Currently over 65% of Pakistan's population has access to safe drinking water, though quality is poor with issues like bacterial contamination, arsenic and fluoride. The policy's overall goal is to improve quality of life by reducing water-borne illness. Its objectives include providing all citizens access to safe, sustainable drinking water by 2025 and ensuring water resource protection. The policy will be implemented and monitored by the Ministry of Environment in collaboration with provincial governments. Progress reports will be submitted biannually.
The document outlines Punjab's draft water policy which aims to address the province's growing water challenges. It notes that rapid population growth, overexploitation of groundwater, and climate change have exacerbated water stress. The policy's objectives are to increase water availability and quality, sustainably manage groundwater, adapt to climate risks, improve governance, and develop water data systems. Key actions include increasing surface water, sustainably managing groundwater use, adapting infrastructure to climate change, improving conservation and productivity, and strengthening transboundary cooperation. An implementation framework is needed to achieve the policy's goals.
Presented by Jaap de Heer
Revitalizing the Ganges Coastal Zone Conference
21-23 October 2014, Dhaka, Bangladesh
http://waterandfood.org/ganges-conference/
Enhancing Resilience of Vulnerable Communities to Climate ChangeDharam Uprety
The document summarizes the Multi Stakeholder Forestry Programme's (MSFP) approach and achievements in supporting climate change adaptation and building resilience in vulnerable communities in Nepal. The MSFP aimed to reduce vulnerability of 560,000 households by funding local adaptation plans and projects. It supported over 2,500 local adaptation plans and implemented around 2,000 projects focused on activities like disaster risk reduction, natural resource management, and adoption of climate-resilient technologies. The document discusses the challenges faced and lessons learned from MSFP's work, highlighting the important role of local institutions like Community Forest User Groups and Village Development Committees in planning and implementing adaptation efforts.
Presentation by: Fred Kossam
4d. Support under the Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) for the LDCs
The session will allow countries to engage with the GEF and its agencies on funding for the LDCs under the Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) for the activities to enable the process to formulate and implement NAPs, the implementation of the NAPAs and the LDC work programme.
This document discusses the impacts of climate change in Nepal and potential mitigation initiatives. Some key points:
- Nepal is experiencing rising temperatures, with averages rising 0.6°C annually and higher in the Himalayas.
- This is causing glaciers and snow to melt more rapidly, reducing water availability and damaging agriculture and food security. Disease incidence is also rising.
- To mitigate these impacts, Nepal is promoting renewable energy, reducing emissions from deforestation, and mainstreaming climate change into policies. However, more efforts are needed to increase access to low-carbon energy and mobilize financing for climate actions.
Urban planning deals with managing and regulating human settlements through physical layout and land use. It aims to balance social, economic, and environmental factors. Urban planning techniques include population prediction, zoning, and mapping. It addresses issues like resource use, pollution, and effects of climate change. Adaptation focuses on reducing climate impacts while mitigation aims to lower greenhouse gas emissions. Pakistan's urban planning strategies include updating design principles, developing smaller towns, and constructing climate-resilient housing. Actions involve zoning, installing solar heaters, treating waste and water, and using technologies to manage climate risks like flooding and landslides. Overall, better urban planning can create efficient low-carbon cities and help address global climate change at local levels.
This document summarizes Thailand's implementation of integrated water resources management (IWRM) from 2000 to 2010 in terms of policy, legal, and institutional aspects. Key developments include establishing river basin committees at the national and basin levels, developing integrated basin management plans for 25 river basins, and enacting a national water resources policy and strategic plan. However, challenges remain regarding legal frameworks, inter-agency coordination, stakeholder participation, water storage and demand imbalances, flooding and drought risks, and water quality degradation. Recommendations focus on reviewing and amending existing policies, promoting policy research, strengthening legislative frameworks, and providing technical assistance.
Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) takes a holistic approach to water management by considering social, economic, environmental and technical factors. The UN adopted goals in 2000 to improve access to safe drinking water. IWRM aims to balance limited water supply with rising demand through greater efficiency, fair allocation, improved sanitation and conservation. It requires flexible guidelines that consider varying local institutions, laws, and abilities to plan and implement projects across different river basins.
This document summarizes key points about climate change adaptation from a paper by Dr. Sarah Ahmed. It discusses the vulnerability of developing countries to climate change impacts, the need to enhance adaptive capacity. Adaptation measures include policy, technology, monitoring, and risk sharing. Estimates suggest adaptation will cost $86-100 billion annually by 2015. Accurate cost information is essential for policymaking but difficult to obtain. The document then outlines India's National Action Plan on Climate Change and its focus on both mitigation and adaptation through various missions and sectors. Adaptation costs in India are estimated to be 0.88-2.17% of GDP from 2004-2007.
1) Adaptation to climate change involves managing risks through reducing vulnerability. Risks can be systemic like impacts on energy, agriculture, and sea level rise, or idiosyncratic. Vulnerability depends on exposure and ability to manage risks.
2) Changing behaviors to adapt requires both awareness of impacts and willingness to contribute to social goals. Factors like social norms, costs, and preferences influence willingness.
3) Civil society has an important role in leading adaptation by advising on plans and overseeing implementation. The Joint Principles for Adaptation provide guidelines for inclusive planning, accountability, flexibility, and support for vulnerable groups.
Integrating urban agriculture and forestry into climate change action plans –...Lafir Mohamed
CDKN and ICLEI have established a joint learning program to share lessons learned from their growing portfolio of work on low-carbon and climate-resilient development at subnational levels. This article summarizes lessons from pilot projects in Sri Lanka that integrated urban agriculture and forestry into the climate action plan of Western Province, the most urbanized province. The projects promoted rehabilitation of abandoned paddy lands and home gardening to improve flood management, food security, and reduce emissions. Monitoring showed benefits but policy revisions are still needed at local, provincial, and national levels to scale up the approaches.
A presentation provided to the conference "Food Security & Climate Change in Africa" - by Mr. William Chadza, director of the Malawian Centre for Environmental Policy and Advocacy, that was organised by Self Help Africa and hosted by the School of Agriculture and Food Sciences at University College, Dublin, as part of the programme of activities to mark 'Africa Day', in May 2010. Mr. Chadza was unable to attend the conference at the last minute owing to travel difficulties.
This document summarizes Kenya's efforts to develop a national climate change action plan. It outlines Kenya's vulnerability to climate change impacts and its existing climate strategies. The national climate change action plan was developed through stakeholder consultations and aims to implement the national climate change response strategy. It identifies priority adaptation and mitigation actions across sectors. The action plan also analyzes Kenya's emission reduction potential and enables mainstreaming of climate change into development planning. Next steps include finalizing climate change policies and legislation, implementing priority adaptation actions, and preparing programs to reduce emissions from sectors like energy and agriculture.
Impact potential of LDCF support – country perspectivesNAP Events
Presentation by: Sum Thy
4d. Support under the Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) for the LDCs
The session will allow countries to engage with the GEF and its agencies on funding for the LDCs under the Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) for the activities to enable the process to formulate and implement NAPs, the implementation of the NAPAs and the LDC work programme.
The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) outlines India's strategy to combat climate change. It includes 8 missions that cover sustainable development, energy efficiency, renewable energy like solar power, habitat, water, the Himalayan ecosystem, green India, and agriculture. The goals are to develop strategies for adaptation and mitigation, deploy new technologies, create market mechanisms, and welcome international cooperation to support research and development.
Climate change strategies and policies in ethiopia zewdeazewde alemayehu
1) Ethiopia has developed various policies and strategies to address climate change, beginning with provisions in its constitution guaranteeing environmental rights and sustainable development.
2) Key policies and strategies include the National Adaptation Program of Action, Climate Resilient Green Economy Strategy, and serving as a leader in international climate negotiations.
3) The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is responsible for coordinating climate change efforts and ensuring the realization of environmental rights defined in the constitution.
Presented by Giriraj Amarnath at the National Workshop on “Use of Space Based Information for Disaster Management” Colombo, Sri Lanka, November 17, 2014
1) Cambodia has significant water resources potential from its rivers and rainfall, but also faces challenges of limited water storage capacity and seasonal variability in rainfall.
2) Cambodia has adopted IWRM as a national policy and established various laws and policies related to water resource management. However, implementation of IWRM faces challenges of limited capacity and investment.
3) Key issues in implementing IWRM in Cambodia include the need for stronger coordination mechanisms across agencies, capacity building for local stakeholders, and further developing the legal framework to support IWRM.
This document summarizes a synthesis report on climate change, agriculture, and food security in the COMESA region. It outlines the background and objectives of the study, the current state of climate change knowledge in COMESA, regional adaptation and mitigation initiatives, and a case study of a woodlot management project in Tanzania. The key findings are that climate change poses serious risks to food security in Africa, regional climate models have significant limitations, adaptation has been limited by lack of resources and policy, and initiatives have not been fully informed by science.
National Drinking water Policy of pakistanXadafAttique
This document outlines Pakistan's National Drinking Water Policy. It defines drinking water and safe water. Currently over 65% of Pakistan's population has access to safe drinking water, though quality is poor with issues like bacterial contamination, arsenic and fluoride. The policy's overall goal is to improve quality of life by reducing water-borne illness. Its objectives include providing all citizens access to safe, sustainable drinking water by 2025 and ensuring water resource protection. The policy will be implemented and monitored by the Ministry of Environment in collaboration with provincial governments. Progress reports will be submitted biannually.
The document outlines Punjab's draft water policy which aims to address the province's growing water challenges. It notes that rapid population growth, overexploitation of groundwater, and climate change have exacerbated water stress. The policy's objectives are to increase water availability and quality, sustainably manage groundwater, adapt to climate risks, improve governance, and develop water data systems. Key actions include increasing surface water, sustainably managing groundwater use, adapting infrastructure to climate change, improving conservation and productivity, and strengthening transboundary cooperation. An implementation framework is needed to achieve the policy's goals.
Presented by Jaap de Heer
Revitalizing the Ganges Coastal Zone Conference
21-23 October 2014, Dhaka, Bangladesh
http://waterandfood.org/ganges-conference/
Enhancing Resilience of Vulnerable Communities to Climate ChangeDharam Uprety
The document summarizes the Multi Stakeholder Forestry Programme's (MSFP) approach and achievements in supporting climate change adaptation and building resilience in vulnerable communities in Nepal. The MSFP aimed to reduce vulnerability of 560,000 households by funding local adaptation plans and projects. It supported over 2,500 local adaptation plans and implemented around 2,000 projects focused on activities like disaster risk reduction, natural resource management, and adoption of climate-resilient technologies. The document discusses the challenges faced and lessons learned from MSFP's work, highlighting the important role of local institutions like Community Forest User Groups and Village Development Committees in planning and implementing adaptation efforts.
Presentation by: Fred Kossam
4d. Support under the Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) for the LDCs
The session will allow countries to engage with the GEF and its agencies on funding for the LDCs under the Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) for the activities to enable the process to formulate and implement NAPs, the implementation of the NAPAs and the LDC work programme.
Drought management means, all concerted action by the local communities, government, donors, NGOs, international organization and other actors, to prepare for, respond to and help recover from drought.
Drought management of Sri Lanka consider as local, regional, and international levels.
This document discusses key water challenges in South Asia and the Water and Climate Resilience Programme (WACREP) being implemented to improve resilience. It notes that South Asia has a large population and limited water resources that are under stress. Key challenges include coping with water shortages from population growth and climate change, transboundary water issues, and pollution. WACREP aims to enhance water security and climate resilience through integrated water resources management, capacity building, and local resilience projects. The status and process for developing WACREP's work plan are outlined, along with challenges of limited time, political commitment, and partner capacity.
The document summarizes water resource policy issues and management in Nigeria. It outlines Nigeria's large water resource potential but also significant challenges related to climate change impacts, population growth, and inefficient management. Reforms aim to improve access to water and sanitation, expand irrigation, and boost hydropower. Substantial investment is needed to achieve targets by 2015 and longer term goals to 2025, with funding expected from public, private, multilateral, and internally generated sources. The academies are urged to provide best practice recommendations and review policies based on evidence.
A Review of Water Management and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in Lower Middl...Declan Hearne
This paper will focus on a review of the challenges and opportunities for Water Manage-ment and Disaster Risk Reduction in post disaster environments in lower middle Income Countries . The review will draw on grass roots experience from both Indonesia and Philippines.
The paper will outline the cost effectiveness of proactive strategies that consider disaster risk reduction as an integrated component of water management (as strongly indicated in AusAID policy for DRR.)
From Indonesia the reviewed will focus on how SurfAid International has cut into a niche corporate sector to attract funds to support social and environmental services in post dis-aster environments. The paper will look at three programs implemented in parallel by SurfAid International building health wellbeing and self-reliance of remote island communi-ties. Efforts from IWRM projects in Davao will also be consider and how they have pro-duced unintended, but welcome, outcomes in build the resilience of upland communities. Opportunities for better integration between water management and DRR will then be pre-sented.
The Symposium main theme which aims "to identify business opportunities for water sec-tor to integrate into an expanding environmental services industries" will be tackled by looking at the challenges in funding and sustaining funding for water management in post disaster environments. We will review the increasing role of the philanthropy in supporting recovery from disasters and the need to shift from responsive to proactive strategies for disaster management. The paper will present how water management and DRR strategies are both compatible and necessary to enable sustainable development, particularly in dis-aster prone SE Asia.
Finally the paper will apply these lessons and project a vision of how HELP Basins could become a local catalyst, creating a demand for water knowledge services that guides wa-ter actors to be proactive in engage a full spectrum of stakeholders for a truly diversified water business environment that is focus on social, economic and environment outcomes.
Regional and transboundary cooperation WP1 GWPCAR case study_avril alexander_...Global Water Partnership
The document summarizes the work of the Global Water Partnership-Caribbean (GWP-C) in supporting regional cooperation on water and climate change adaptation. Key points:
- GWP-C partners with 20 Caribbean states to help small island countries cope with climate impacts like sea level rise and extreme weather on limited water resources.
- The organization works with CARICOM to implement regional plans to assess water resources, build climate-resilient water management strategies, and establish water agencies.
- GWP-C's current project aims to enhance regional cooperation on water security through activities like a consultation workshop and developing online tools to support climate-resilient water decisions.
Water management is a global issue and it is the prime duty of all the people to save and conserve water so that it can be passed on safely to the future generation. Viewers please watch the ppt and leave your likes and comments.
This document discusses water management situations in several countries, including India, Pakistan, Somalia, Sudan, and Nigeria. For each country, it provides key details on water sources, utilization, issues faced, and current management approaches. In India, it notes agriculture's importance to the economy and issues like declining groundwater tables and increasing water scarcity. For Pakistan, it discusses water sources, utilization for irrigation and other uses, and disputes with India over shared river waters. Somalia's situation focuses on reliance on agriculture and livestock and management through SWALIM. Sudan faces overuse of aquifers and potential contamination, while UNEP works on integrated management there. Nigeria has low access to improved water and sanitation.
The efforts by CSOs, Challenges and Opportunities for collaboration and partnership with the Parliamentary Committee on Natural Resources to advance to advance sustainable Management of Natural Resources
Environment and Natural Resources Recovery in Yemen - English Version.pdfAbdulkhaleq Alwan
The document analyzes the current situation and recovery priorities related to the environment and natural resources in Yemen. It identifies several key issues, including solid waste pollution, lack of sewage treatment, overuse of pesticides and fertilizers, and risks from oil spills. Water resources are under severe stress due to high population growth, over-extraction of groundwater, and damage to infrastructure from the conflict. Agriculture is heavily reliant on imports due to low productivity and a focus on cash crops like qat over food. Recovery priorities identified include restoring water and sanitation services, developing renewable energy, and preparing a national water strategy to improve management of critical natural resources.
Climate change is projected to intensify the global water cycle and impact both water availability and demand through changes in precipitation patterns. This poses substantial challenges for water resources management. Adapting water resources management to climate change requires integrated approaches like strengthening institutions, investing in infrastructure and ecosystems, improving knowledge sharing, and adopting cost-effective and adaptive technologies. Mainstreaming climate adaptation into existing water policies and development plans will help build long-term resilience to climate risks. International collaboration is also important given watersheds extend across borders.
1) Zambia is implementing a Pilot Program for Climate Resilience to strengthen climate resilience and mainstream climate change into key economic sectors.
2) The program will support participatory adaptation by communities and climate-resilient infrastructure like roads and flood canals.
3) It will also provide strategic program support to further mainstream climate change into sectoral planning and increase climate-related expenditures by 25% over five years.
The document outlines Tuvalu's process for developing its National Adaptation Plan (NAP). It discusses conducting a stocktake of available adaptation information to understand gaps and needs. It proposes establishing strategic vision and objectives for Tuvalu's NAP in line with sustainable development goals and national policies. Key issues, risks and vulnerabilities for sectors like agriculture, fisheries and water are identified. Potential adaptation strategies are discussed for selected vulnerable systems to address in the NAP. Finally, it presents a roadmap towards developing a full NAP and accessing funding from the Green Climate Fund to support the process.
Climate Smart Nigeria advocates for alternative energy and climate change awareness in Nigeria. The document discusses the challenges of climate change and Nigeria's reliance on fossil fuels. It outlines Climate Smart Nigeria's programs to promote renewable energy education and adoption. These include training institutes, community centers, school initiatives, and ambassador networks. The organization aims to address climate change impacts, energy access issues, and transition Nigeria to a more sustainable economy.
Bangladesh receives runoff from over 1.7 million square kilometers of land in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China through its rivers. The Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100 aims to develop a long-term strategic plan over 50-100 years to improve safety, economic development, and adaptation to climate change in the Bangladesh delta. The plan establishes goals related to flood safety, water security, river and estuary management, ecosystem conservation, water governance, and optimal land and water use. Key challenges include climate change impacts, institutional capacity, and ensuring the plan is implementable through coordinated short-term actions and investments.
This document summarizes a conference on climate change adaptation, food security, and population dynamics in South Asia. It notes that the region faces significant water challenges including climate change impacts, water-related disasters, transboundary water issues, and food insecurity. Observed changes include increasing temperatures, changes to monsoon patterns, more extreme events like floods and droughts, and glacial melting. Projections include changes in precipitation and runoff that vary by location. Adaptation is needed in water and agriculture sectors, through improved cooperation, capacity building, research, and interventions like rainwater harvesting. Regional cooperation on data sharing, early warning systems, and transboundary waters is important given the regions shared river basins.
Climate change impacts in nepal and its futureprajwal1974ad
Climate change is expected to have significant impacts in Nepal:
- Temperatures are increasing faster than the global average, with winters warming more than summers. Extreme weather events will become more common.
- Agriculture, which many depend on for livelihood, will be negatively impacted. Staple crops like rice, wheat and maize are expected to see decreased yields.
- Glacial retreat and increased glacial lake outburst floods pose catastrophic flooding risks. The frequency and size of such events are increasing.
- Other impacts include increased water-borne diseases, altered ecosystems affecting livelihoods, and substantial expected economic losses.
- Adaptation is a priority given Nepal's high vulnerability and existing low
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3. BACKGROUND
Malawi is an agro-based economy with the agricultural sector
accounting for about 42% of GDP and 81% of export earnings
with tobacco alone contributing about 67% to the country’s
export receipts. Other major crops include tea, coffee, maize
and rice.
Agriculture is primarily based on rain-fed production. Although
the country has abundant water resources in Lake Malawi and
some rivers, access to water for irrigation is limited due to
topography and cost limitations.
Subsistence agriculture is focused on maize, although some
cassava, rice and millet are grown in some parts of the country.
4. BACKGROUND [2]
The country has heavy reliance on wood for household fuel,
tobacco curing and for charcoal with biomass energy
contributing to 88.5% of the total energy demand.
98% of electricity is from hydropower, and almost all of that is
from one river, the Shire River, in the southern part of the
country.
Shire River itself flows out of Lake Malawi, and the amount and
quality of water is heavily affected by land degradation in the
Shire Basin, as well as climate change effects such as droughts.
Flooding frequency and intensity is on the increase,
compounded by land use changes resulting into interrupted
waterways/wetlands and land degradation.
High level of poverty
5. RECENT IMPACTS
Malawi was affected by heavy floods in January 2015
especially in the Southern Region.
Estimated that the floods affected 1,150,000 people,
displaced 336,000, killed 104 people and inflicted substantial
damages and losses in the productive, public infrastructure
and social service sectors, including private and community
assets.
This year, the northern part of the country has experienced
severe floods, while the central and southern parts have
experienced dry spells leading to severe food shortages and
water scarcities.
6. RECENT IMPACTS [2]
Following assessment of these large-scale damages, losses,
disruptions in services delivery and the likely increase in
poverty and vulnerability levels in the affected areas, the
Government requested the World Bank’s assistance to help
finance key recovery interventions and this led to the
emergence of Malawi Flood Emergency Relief Project.
Growing seasons have shifted over the last 10-20 years:
now rains are more erratic and the growing season is
typically 1-2 months late, and shorter .
The country has also experienced heat waves. Data on
minimum and maximum temperatures indicate warmer
winters and hotter summers in most parts of the country.
The country has also experienced strong winds which have
resulted into damages to infrastructure particularly schools.
8. HOW GOVERNMENT HAS RESPONDED
The Government of Malawi has put in place a number of initiatives
which include the development of policy and institutional frameworks
and management tools as well as establishment of various
programmes to address climate change effects.
Government has prioritized Climate Change issues in the Malawi
Growth and Development Strategy (MGDS II).
Government has also developed a Climate Change Policy and Climate
Change Investment Plan.
The Government of Malawi launched the national adaptation plan
process and we have done our road map and also finished stocktaking
The country has further prepared: Climate Change Response
Framework, National Adaptation Programmes of Action (NAPA),
Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMA) and a National
Climate Change Investment Plan.
9. HOW GOVERNMENT HAS RESPONDED [2]
The Government is putting climate change and disaster management
high on its agenda. Issues related to Disaster management are housed
under the Vice President’s office. This is an example of prioritizing
disaster management at the highest national level.
Government has joined the Africa Risk Capacity and took out a
national crop insurance to the tune of USD 4.7 Million for the 2015-
16 growing season as rains were poor and a significant part of the
country is in a severe food shortage situation.
Electricity generation is a major limitation to development efforts –
The country embarked on load-shedding efforts, but this is not
enough as production deficits continue with worsening climatic
conditions. Now government is looking at alternative power
generation including hydro expansion as well as solar generation.
10. HOW GOVERNMENT HAS RESPONDED [3]
Government has embarked on Green Belt Irrigation
initiative to utilize water from lakes and perennial rivers
to enhance the country's production of a variety of crops,
livestock and fisheries.
Government has expanded efforts to support subsistence
farmers through Farm Input Subsidy Programme (FISP,)
Malawi Social Action Fund (MASAF), expanded seed
services, extension services, and improved climate
services to support agriculture planning/calendars.
11. HOW GOVERNMENT HAS RESPONDED [4]
The country is also implementing Malawi Flood Emergency Relief
Project
Components in this project that are being implemented include:
Livelihoods Restoration and Food Security – activities being
implemented include Infrastructure Rehabilitation and Reconstruction
and also restocking of the Strategic Grain Reserve
In the infrastructure repairing, communities have benefited inputs to
restore agricultural activity, and this year they will also benefit cash for
work, and will also include payment in form of livestock.
Infrastructure Rehabilitation and Reconstruction has included
reconstruction of roads and bridges, rehabilitation of irrigation and
rural water supply schemes, reconstruction and rehabilitation of
health and education facilities
12. HOW GOVERNMENT HAS RESPONDED [5]
The country is also implementing Shire River Basin
Management Programme
The programme was formulated to sustainably develop the Shire
River Basin to improve land and water management for ecosystem
and livelihood benefits.
One of the components in the programme involves improving flood
management in the Lower Shire in order to provide community level
adaptation and mitigation support.
The main goal is to support the preparation and subsequent
implementation of the Integrated Flood Risk Management Plan
(IFRMP) for the Lower Shire.
To date, Area Intervention Plans and Village Flood Action Plans have
been prepared and approved in the impact areas of Chikhwawa and
Nsanje in southern Malawi.
15. LOOKING AHEAD
What are major components and systems for which adaptation
and the NAP should focus on?
Agriculture and Food Security
Rural agricultural production
Estate/commercial farming including large-scale schemes e.g. the Greenbelt
Irrigation Initiative
Management of seed and what crops to recommend for farmers to grow in
each part of the country.
National insurance through the Africa Risk Capacity.
Water resources
Exploring other sources of water for cities including potential pipelines from
Lake Malawi
Rural water supply piping being expanded, underground water to be regulated.
16. LOOKING AHEAD
What are major components and systems for which adaptation and
the NAP should focus on? [2]
Ecosystems
Major efforts in Lower Shire to rehabilitate ecosystems
Lake Malawi and major wetland ecosystems in need of protection and
improved management/rehabilitation
Energy
Rehabilitation of the Lower Shire hydro plants
Rehabilitation of the power grid lines
Participation in Southern African regional power pool.
Rural electrification
Mini hydro expansion in some parts of the country.
Climate extremes and disasters
Early warning systems and improved observational networks.
Improved disaster risk Management and response.
Water harvesting programmes
17. Current progress on NAPs
The Government launched the national
adaptation plan process
We have prepared our road map highlighting key
milestones n the process
We have also done our stocktaking which details
our adaptation needs and priorities
We will embark on climate risk and vulnerability
analysis and eventually identification of
adaptation options in the medium and long term.
18. Conclusion
To cope with the effects of climate change, we have
taken a proactive approach in our responses.
This is based on comprehensive policy, legal and
institutional frameworks supported by programmes
aimed at improving Malawi's climate resilience.
The NAP presents a good opportunity for assessing
our adaptation needs and agreeing on adaptation
priorities in the medium to long term.
important to articulate milestones to be achieved and
integrate them into national development planning
and implementation processes and programmes.