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POLICY OPTIONS FOR MITIGATING VULNERABILITY

This presentation outlines effective policy options and governance frameworks aimed at reducing vulnerability in high-risk flood zones, particularly in the context of Haiti. It emphasizes the importance of decentralized governance and integrated watershed management. Key strategies include formulating a Forestry Action Plan, establishing protected areas, and enhancing disaster preparedness at the municipal level. The focus is on creating synergies, considering local visions, and strengthening institutional capacities to manage environmental resources sustainably.

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POLICY OPTIONS FOR MITIGATING VULNERABILITY

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  1. POLICY OPTIONS FOR MITIGATING VULNERABILITY J. RONALD TOUSSAINT AUGUST 2, 2006

  2. OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION A) Guidelines to Orient Policy Options B) Governance Framework to Reduce Vulnerability C) Where can USAID make a Difference • National Governance • Decentralized Governance • Integrated Watershed Management Assistance

  3. GUIDELINES TO ORIENT POLICY OPTIONS • Focus of High Risk Flood Zones • Synergies • Consideration of the Haitian Vision • Decentralization of Management & Good Governance • Development, Dissemination & Appropriate Information • Integrated Approach

  4. GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK TO REDUCE VULNERABILITY • Forestry Action Plan • National Land Planning Design • Population/Environment Policy • Integrated Watershed & Coastal Zone Management Policy • Domestic Energy Policy • Institutional Strengthening of Compliance & Regulation

  5. NATIONAL GOVERNANCE & ENABLING ENVIRONMENT • Formulation of Forestry Action Plan • Creation of the National Agency of Protected Areas (ANAP) • Creation of the National Environmental & Vulnerability Observatory (ONEV)

  6. DECENTRALIZED GOVERNANCE: LOCAL INSTITUTIONS • Municipal Government Policy Support (zoning, building codes) • Strengthening regional mayor associations • Assist municipalities to implement disaster-preparedness & risk management

  7. SUSTAINABLE FOREST MANAGEMENT AND MANGROVES • Planning & Management of Appropriate Mechanisms • Education and Implementation of Best Practices in Strategic Watersheds • Improve sustainable management of wetland and mangrove zones • Improve linkages between USAID JOBS and local wetland management

  8. PROTECTED AREA MANAGEMENT • Establishment of Marine Protected Area. (Arcadins, • Northeast Bays) • Build responsibilities and roles of local user groups • (fishers, sawyers) and co-management approaches • Protected Area Management to increase buffering • capacity

  9. RECOMMENDATIONS • Mangroves & Protected Areas to buffer against natural disasters • Forestry Action Plan to define visions and practical solutions • Ridge-to-Reef to restore high mountain headwaters to ocean • systems

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