Download national network on climate change (nncc)

NATIONAL NETWORK ON CLIMATE CHANGE (NNCC)
A. MEMBERSHIP FORM
1. First Name:
2. Last Name:
3. Organization:
Type:
Working Level:
Government
Academic
Research
NG
Other
National
Regional
Local
4. Designation:
5. Email \ Website:
6. Contact Numbers:
7. Expertise/areas of work
experience (disciplines):
Biodiversity
Freshwater
Marine
Transport
Energy
Policy & Research
CDM -Clean Development Mechanism
8. Years of experience:
Total:
Relevant to CC:
9. Projects you have
worked on or are
currently working on
10. Geographical areas of
work/interest/etc
11. Other Memberships
Training\Capacity Building
Research
Stakeholder Dialogue
Field Based
B. THE NATIONAL NETWORK ON CLIMATE CHANGE
1
Purpose
The primary goal of establishing NNCC is to provide a forum for discussions and
information exchange among researchers and decision makers on cutting-edge
scientific, economic, planning and research related to Climate Change for effective
interactions between decision makers, field practitioners, scientists and other
stakeholders about different aspects of climate change.
2
The specific objectives\scope of NNCC include:
Promote knowledge sharing among scientists, decision-makers and stakeholders
Exchange\ share lessons learned
Assess and report on on-going mitigation and adaptation research and practice in
the country
Facilitate research collaborations within and across the country on climate change
related issues.
Develop a shared research agenda on climate change issues with stakeholders
The Network will raise the level of attention on climate change issues by different
tiers of government, civil society organizations, the media, and advocacy
communities.
3
Proposed Terms of Reference for NNCC:
Following are the envisaged terms of reference of NNCC and are subject to review by
the members of the network:
Assist LP in identifying potential climate mitigation / adaptation measures that
LEAD Pakistan could implement to reduce impacts of changing climate
Help in identifying key knowledge gaps and climate change adaptation options
that could be implemented (short\long term) and assess their related policy
barriers & opportunities, and resource & funding requirements.
Identify potential new avenues for adaptive research priorities on climate change
that could be included in overall CC programme
Identify priorities for funding and advise LEAD Pakistan how to maximize its
climate change investments.
Identify and summarize the existing knowledge of the potential impacts of
climate change on mountains, forests, species, freshwater, pastures\rangelands
ecosystems and key vulnerabilities and opportunities for these sectors.
Liaise with other national groups which have an interest in climate change issues
The network may not deal with operational aspects of LEAD Pakistan Climate Change
Programme (LPCCP).
C. Timing of NNCC Meetings:
NNCC will meet as required. Initially it is proposed to hold meetings on quarterly
basis. This is subject to recommendation made by NNCC members and available
resources.
D. Membership:
The National Network on Climate Change (NNCC) will be composed of
representatives from the Government, NGOs, Academic\Research institutions,
Associations\Networks representing the civil society, donor agencies, industry and
media interested in the climate related matters.
The membership of network is not restricted and may vary depending on the
requirements. The membership may be increased at a later stage. Proposed list of
members is attached herein.