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Comprehensive Strategies for Climate Adaptation: Policies, Measures, and Responsibilities

This document outlines the essential aspects of climate adaptation, focusing on policies and measures that reduce vulnerability to climate change. It covers sectors such as agriculture and water resources, addressing climate variability and extremes. Key questions explored include the types of measures needed—from technical to financial—and the roles of different stakeholders including government, NGOs, and communities. Cost efficiency and knowledge levels of adaptation options are also evaluated to enhance future strategies. A thorough understanding of these elements is crucial for effective climate resilience.

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Comprehensive Strategies for Climate Adaptation: Policies, Measures, and Responsibilities

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  1. ADAPTATION BASELINES Dr Isabelle NIANG-DIOP Prof. Mohamed EL RAEY Prof. Helmi EID

  2. ADAPTATION : What is that ? First, a set of policies and measures • To reduce vulnerability to climate • To take opportunity of good aspects of climate • To combat maladaptive options

  3. ADAPTATION : Yes but • To which sectors ? Agriculture, water resources…. • To what ? Climate variability, extremes and/or climate change

  4. ADAPTATION : Which questions to answer ? • What kind of measures ? • Technical measures : sea dikes, changes in crops,… • Legal measures : laws, … • Institutional arrangements : Agencies, dpts, responsibilities’s distribution, emergency plans, warning systems, … • Financial measures : funds, taxes, penalties, insurance, …

  5. ADAPTATION : Which questions to answer ? • What kind of measures ? • Policy measures : CZMP,… • Educational measures : education, public awareness, … • Research : special research in the field of adaptation, …

  6. ADAPTATION : Which questions to answer ? • Who is concerned/responsible by/for these measures ? • Government, decentralized authorities,… • NGOs • Communities • Individuals

  7. ADAPTATION : Which questions to answer ? • What is the cost of these measures ? • In economical terms (think $$$$$$$…..) • In sociological terms • Others ?

  8. ADAPTATION : Which questions to answer ? • What is the efficiency of these measures ? • From examples (drougths, floods, cyclones,…) assess what hapenned • In case of failure, why do the measures failed ? • Take if possible different examples in different times to assess to what extent experience was gained

  9. ADAPTATION : Which questions to answer ? • What is the level of knowledge of adaptation options in the country ? • What are the experiences ? • Are the options donor driven ? • What is the number of experts in this field ? • Others ?

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