Lessons learned on EbA from LDCF/SCCF-funded Adaptation Projects

1. Lessons learned on EbA from LDCF/SCCF-funded Adaptation Projects Dr. BonizellaBiagini Head, Climate Change Adaptation Strategy and Operations Global Environment Facility Adaptation Knowledge Day Bonn, Germany June 6, 2013 More information: http://www.thegef.org/gef/adaptation

2. Adaptation, development and ecosystems • Adaptation is inextricably linked to development • High socio-economic dependence on ecosystems in many LDCs • A large proportion of the adaptation measures funded by the LDCF and SCCF include measures to improve ecosystem resilience and management Adaptation in Guatemala (SPA; GEF-UNDP)

3. Distribution of SCCF funds across sectors

4. LDCF/SCCF support for EbA The use of biodiversity and ecosystem services as part of an overall adaptation strategy to help people adapt to the adverse effects of climate change(includes sustainable management, conservation and restoration of ecosystems) -- Adapted from CBD • Some LDCF and SCCF EbAprojects Cambodia Djibouti Madagascar Nepal Rwanda Malawi Sao Tome & Principe West Africa

5. Examples: LDCF/SCCF support for EbA Cambodia • Protecting healthy mangroves and replanting new mangroves where appropriate • Introducing water collection and irrigation methods to maintain rice cultivation in the coastal areas, and • Working closely with local communities to maintain & rehabilitate mangroves, raise awareness, and provide fuelwoodalternative to mangroves • Sao Tome & Principe • Training and equipping artisanal fishermen • Implementing a climate early warning system • Relocating local communities at risk of floods and landfalls, and constructing shelters for fishermen

6. CASE STUDYSouth-south transfer of capacity, knowledge and technology for EbA SCCF: $ 4,900,000 Co-financing: $34,700,000 Duration: 2013-2017 More info: http://www.thegef.org/gef/project_detail?projID=4934 CHINA (Chinese Academy of Sciences)

7. Example: Changing baseline development in Seychelles

8. Applying the EbA Principle “It is acknowledged that the business-as-usual restoration of mangroves in the Seychelles, community forests in Nepal and vegetation greenbelts in Mauritania cannot in itself be considered as the adaptation alternative under climate change scenarios. Therefore, the additional costs under this component will focus on ensuring that multiple future climates will be considered when designing and undertaking restoration activities in all three pilot countries. This will include using climate change scenarios for evaluating the optimal species mix and structural dimensions of the ecosystem to be restored in each pilot country.” Project document, ‘Enhancing Capacity, Knowledge and Technology Support to Build Climate Resilience of Vulnerable Developing Countries’

9. Key outcomes (i) Build scientific evidence base for EbA in priority ecosystems; • Implement concrete, on-the-ground EbA interventions within institutionalized, long-term research frameworks; (iii) Develop and disseminate detailed EbA implementation protocols (incl. on cost-effectiveness) applicable for a range of countries, priority ecosystems and economic sectors; (iv) Develop planning tools to assist decision-makers; (v) Capacity building, policy strengthening and inter-Regional cooperation; (vi) Inter-Regional knowledge support through interactive web-based platform.

10. Main lesson Local Chinese research and technology developed for various ecosystems Dissemination to other developing countries with similar ecosystems South-south cooperation will be increasingly invaluable in sharing of adaptation knowledge, capacity and technology THANK YOU • Build on existing initiatives • Women’s participation • All ethnic & religious groups