gcos, adaptation, and development climate for development in africa programme (climdev africa)...
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t 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)
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t 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
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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
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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
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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
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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??