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World Bank/IMF Spring Meetings April 14, 2011 What is adaptation to climate change? The process by which humans and ecosystems take urgent and concrete steps towards reducing absolute losses and vulnerability from negative effects of climate change (including variability). The UNFCCC Secretariat defines adaptation as “practical steps that are vital to protect countries and communities from the likely disruption and damage that will result from effects of climate change”. The Role of GEF on Adaptation In 2001, the UNFCCC requested the GEF to finance pilot or demonstration projects to show how adaptation planning and assessment can be practically translated into projects that will provide real benefits. 2 Funds were established for this purpose, to be managed by the GEF: Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) and Special Climate Change Fund (SCCF) LDCF – Concrete Actions for the Most Vulnerable This Fund is designed to 70 60 50 Percentage meet the special needs of the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) under the Climate Convention to finance the preparation and the implementation of the National Adaptation Programs of Action (NAPAs) 33 out of the 48 LDC’s are located in Africa, which is the region that has received most LDCF funding. LDCF: Regional distribution 40 30 20 10 0 Africa LAC Asia MENA Pacific and other SIDS What are NAPAs? A NAPA is the process under which an LDC can identify priority activities that respond to their urgent and immediate needs to adapt to climate change. 44 out of 48 LDCs have already submitted their NAPA documents with funding from LDCF. LDCF- Resources In FY2010 alone, LDCF Cumulative LDCF Project Approvals 120,000,000 $112,699,288 100,000,000 80,000,000 US $ project approvals amounted to $24 million in grants for 7 projects. Historically, LDCF has approved US $112.6 million for 37 projects and mobilized more than US $212 million in cofinancing. Current pledges amount to $345 M, and there are approx. $10 M available per LDC under equitable access 60,000,000 40,000,000 20,000,000 0 2003 2008 2009 Year 2010 SCCF- Mainstreaming Adaptation across the Globe The SCCF covers implementation of adaptation activities in the areas of water resources management, land 10 9 8 Number of projects management, agriculture, health, infrastructure development, fragile ecosystems, including mountainous ecosystems, and integrated coastal zone management. SCCF is available for all developing countries. 4 windows of financing including Adaptation (priority window) and Technology Transfer. It finances longer term time horizons, rather than short-term activities. SCCF: Regional distribution - by number of projects 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 SCCF – Resources Cumulative SCCF Project Approvals The total number of 120,000,000 approved projects for SCCF is 22, totaling $92.23 million 80,000,000 US $ As of today, the total pledges for SCCF are approximately US $179 M. Therefore, the total amount of resources still available are approx. US $87 M. $96,819,990 100,000,000 60,000,000 40,000,000 20,000,000 0 2006 2007 2008 Year 2009 2010 Adaptation under GEF Trust Fund – the SPA The Strategic Priority on Adaptation (SPA), a US $50 million allocation inside of the GEF Trust Fund, was established to support pilot and demonstration adaptation projects that provide real benefits and can be integrated into national policy and sustainable development planning. The SPA portfolio is now completed. It consisted of 26 projects (17 FSP and 9 MSP) amounting to US $48.3 million. The SPA initiative helped leverage $649 million in co- financing. SPA Grant distribution by Region 14,000,000 12,000,000 10,000,000 8,000,000 6,000,000 4,000,000 2,000,000 0 Africa Asia ECA Global LAC MENA GEF Adaptation Actions in SIDS The GEF has financed adaptation projects in 26 SIDS, through 17 projects under the LDCF, SCCF and SPA. The total grants for these projects amounts to US $59 M. These projects have leveraged $145.3 M in co-financing. Main Activities in SIDS Main activities financed by 5. LDCF, SCCF and SPA on SIDS include: 1. 2. 3. 4. Water management Strengthening institutional capacity and raising awareness Pilots on restoring natural coastal buffer zones and coastal erosion prevention Reduce risk of sea-induced flooding and predicted sea level rise 6. 7. 8. 9. Community-based pilots in water supply management and agricultural livelihood protection Waste water management Pilots on climate resilient food production: climate resilient small ruminant breeding, use of short cycle seeds, microreservoirs, improved grain storage. Training of key national stakeholders on adaptation planning Mainstream adaptation in development plans and policies SIDS Resources Distribution Regional Distribution of SIDS projects Distribution of Resources in SIDS, by Fund $40,000,000 $40,000,000 9 projects $35,000,000 $35,000,000 $30,000,000 $30,000,000 $25,000,000 $25,000,000 $20,000,000 $20,000,000 4 projects $15,000,000 $15,000,000 4 projects $10,000,000 $10,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $0 $0 AFR Asia LAC LDCF SCCF SPA Samoa: Integrated Climate Change Adaptation in Samoa CC Vulnerabilities: Sea Level Rise loss of land and salt intrusion into freshwater loss of livelihood Increased storm activity flooding, loss of life, crops and infrastructure Increasing frequencies of climate related health problems Increasing intensity of both rainfall and drought loss of crops and agricultural productivity Adaptation Actions: Improvement of health sector capacity Pilot measures on agriculture and food security Improving and disseminating seasonal forecasts Improvement of Early Warning System Outcomes: Decreased loss of life to tropical disease Increased food and water security Decreased loss of life and livelihood from climate disaster events Kiribati – Kiribati Adaptation Pilot Phase II CC Vulnerabilities: The islands’ atolls rise only 2 m above sea level, vulnerable to climate variability and weather events. Threats include increased temperatures, more frequent droughts and storms, frequent seawater flooding, alarming rising sea levels and erosion of the coasts. Adaptation Actions: Communities engaged in the planting of 37,000 mangrove seedlings which act as seawall and provide a natural habitat for marine life National Water Strategy has been adopted. Successful promotion of adaptation actions in all Ministry Operational Plans. The Government has demonstrated solid commitment to a long-term national response to climate change. Outcomes: Participatory approach of key stakeholders including national institutions, civil society and donor agencies. Expected increase in food security. Best practices in application of risk management, environmental assessment and options analysis, applied on pilots in public infrastructures and on operational planning programs for climate affected ministries. Pacific Adaptation to Climate Change (PACC): Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Nauru, Niue, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu, Marshall Islands, Palau CC Vulnerability Decreased water availability Decreased food production Loss of land and coastal infrastructure Adaptation Actions Raising of awareness and capacity for climate change risks at all levels. Locally relevant pilot measures including: Innovative farming and water management techniques Introduction of new crops better suited to changed climate conditions Installation of breakwater at important harbors Climate proofing of existing roads Outcomes: Negative effects of climate change on local livelihoods and economy minimized. How to access LDCF and SCCF Funds? ’Accessing resources under the Least Developed Countries Fund’ GEF/LDCF.SCCF.9/5/Rev.1 available at the GEF website ’Accessing resources under the Special Climate Change Fund’ GEF/LDCF.SCCF.9/6/Rev.1 available at the GEF website Thank you! Bonizella Biagini Head Climate Change Adaptation E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 202. 458. 7506 Website: www.thegef.org