1. Climate for Development in AfricaProgramme (ClimDev Africa) • Purpose: To mainstream climate information into decision-making for African development—climate as a development issue • A three-phase programme • Demonstration and planning: development of best CRM practices, pilot work that could be scaled up (3 years) • Scaling up toward sustainable development requirements (3-5 years) • Large scale implementation to meet MDGs and adaptation to climate change requirements (3-5 years)

2. Some History of ClimDev Africa • UNFCCC Decision 5/CP.5 (Nov 1999): GCOS invited to organize a Regional Workshop Programme to address observing system needs related to climate • Regional Workshops in Africa: Eastern & Southern Africa, Western & Central Africa, Mediterranean Basin • Regional Action Plans developed • Donor interest develops as important link between climate and development is recognized • Need for observations in support of development goals leads to call for an integrated programme to manage climate risks

3. Important Considerations in Developing ClimDev Africa • Good observations and climate services fundamental for climate risk mgmt and thus to adaptation and to achieving the MDGs • But climate observing networks weak and/or deteriorating in Africa • Also, climate and environmental data are not well used locally in Africa • Improved communication of climate info needed at all levels, from govt ministers to farmers in the field • NMHSs have a major role to play in providing and disseminating climate info and thus in contributing to the development agenda

4. Programme Expected Outputs • Policy: improved political engagement of all African countries in climate risk management to assist delivery of the MDGs and adaptation to climate change • Practice: improved management of resources in all African countries through better climate risk management practices • Services: adequate climate information services for the full range of climate risk management practices • Data: strengthened climate observation networks and improved data management for monitoring climate variability, detecting climate change, and use in sectoral CRM

5. Programme Expected Outcomes • Improved food security and opportunities for agricultural growth • Better protection from malaria and other climate sensitive diseases • Better management of water resources • Better management of disaster risks • Improved environmental sustainability • More judicious use of energy resources

6. Sources & Potential Sources of Funding • Department for International Development, UK ($10M) • Government of Ireland ($0.1M) • Netherlands ($1M for RAP projects) • African Development Bank (potentially $30M or more) • Other G-8 countries? • European Commission? (ACP connection) • World Bank?? • GEO??