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Entry Points for Mainstreaming Ecosystem-Based Adaptation: The Case of Peru

June 8, 2018

This case study from Peru was developed by GIZ as part of a series which summarizes promising policy entry points and governance structures for EbA mainstreaming at policy and practitioner level. It provides four examples that illustrate the diversity of initiatives that support the mainstreaming of EbA but also show existing barriers.

Entry Points for Mainstreaming Ecosystem-Based Adaptation: The Case of Mexico

June 8, 2018

This case study from Mexico was developed by GIZ as part of a series which summarizes promising policy entry points and governance structures for EbA mainstreaming at policy and practitioner level. It provides three examples that illustrate the diversity of initiatives that support the mainstreaming of EbA but also show existing barriers.

How does climate change affect human mobility?

June 6, 2018

The IPCC confirms that human mobility does not have a single cause but rather emerges from multiple factors. These include poverty and demographic pressure, bad governance, depletion of natural resources or armed conflicts and violence. Economic reasons, especially regional income disparities between rural and urban areas, remain the most significant drivers of move-ment. However, climate change is an additional driver.

Documentation of the 3rd EbA Knowledge Day – 7 May 2018 in Bonn

May 16, 2018

Moving from pilots to mainstreaming – opportunities and challenges of scaling up Ecosystem-based Adaptation: As a UNFCCC SB48 side event, the 3rd EbA Knowledge Day brought together UN negotiators, policy makers, practicioners, researchers and donors working on issues relevant to climate adaptation, ecosystem management and human resilience.

NAP Country Case Study Togo

April 4, 2018

NAP Country Case Study Thailand

April 4, 2018

This case study was developed as part of a series on the national adaptation planning (NAP) process in selected countries, looking at specific climate risks as well as the governance structure and policy framework. It provides an update on the current NAP process, showing first lessons learned and giving an outlook on the next steps to be taken in the iterative NAP process, considering how it contributes to reaching national adaptation goals.

NAP Country Case Study Albania

April 4, 2018

Valoración de los beneficios, costes e impactos de medidas de adaptación basadas en ecosistemas (AbE)

March 21, 2018

Resumen: Este libro guía ofrece asistencia a los planificadores de adaptación en aumentar la conciencia, el conocimiento y la capacidad para valorar los costes, beneficios e impactos de medidas de adaptación basadas en ecosistemas (AbE) en comparación (y combinación) con las medidas grises. Combina la información sobre la teoría de valoración y métodos con 40 ejemplos del mundo real, así como los pasos prácticos para encargar, diseñar e implementar los estudios de valoración de AbE.

Guide complémentaire sur la vulnérabilité : le concept de risque

March 9, 2018

French translation of the Risk Supplement to the Vulnerability Sourcebook. Detailed information here: https://www.adaptationcommunity.net/vulnerability-assessment/vulnerability-sourcebook/

Utilisation de l’information et données relatives au changement climatique, ses impacts et l’adaptation dans les politiques et stratégies au Bénin : Résultats des entretiens

February 27, 2018

Ce rapport présente les résultats de onze entretiens menés auprès de fonctionnaires travaillant au sein de secteurs reconnus comme vulnérables au changement climatique dans les documents officiels du gouvernement du Benin, dans le cadre de la composante 2 du Projet d’Appui Scientifique aux processus de Plans Nationaux d’Adaptation (PAS-PNA).

État des lieux de l’intégration du changement climatique dans les politiques et stratégies nationales et sectorielles au Bénin

February 27, 2018

Cette publication a été développée avec le support technique des équipes scientifiques de Climate Analytics, dans le cadre de la Composante 2 du projet Projet d’Appui Scientifique aux processus de Plans Nationaux d’Adaptation dans les pays francophones les moins avancés d’Afrique subsaharienne (PAS- PNA).

Briefing Note sur l’État des lieux de l’intégration du changement climatique dans les politiques et stratégies nationales et sectorielles au Bénin

February 21, 2018

Cette note présente un bref état des lieux de l’intégration du changement climatique dans les politiques et stratégies nationales et sectorielles au Bénin réalisé dans le cadre de la composante 2 du Projet d’Appui Scientifique aux processus de Plans Nationaux d’Adaptation (PAS-PNA).

Monitoring and evaluation – how to measure success of Ecosystem-based Adaptation: Learning brief

January 12, 2018

Experiences from practitioners on how to set up monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems and indicators for monitoring and evaluating adaptation results and linking M&E specific to Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) to other monitoring and reporting systems. This learning brief is a result of a learning and dialogue workshop, including three technical sessions, held within the 2nd international EbA Community of Practice Workshop that was conducted between 21 and 24 August 2017 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Financing Ecosystem-based Adaptation: Learning brief

January 12, 2018

This learning brief is a result of a learning and dialogue workshop, including three technical sessions, held within the 2nd international EbA Community of Practice Workshop 2017.

Entry points for mainstreaming Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA): Learning brief

January 12, 2018

Experiences from practitioners on how to successfully integrate Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) in national and subnational processes and harness synergies. This learning brief is a result of a learning and dialogue workshop, including three technical sessions, held within the 2nd international EbA Community of Practice Workshop that was conducted between 21 and 24 August 2017 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Evidence of EbA effectiveness: Learning brief

January 12, 2018

Experiences from practitioners on how to generate evidence of Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) by applying field-proven methods, tools and approaches and on how to use existing evidence effectively. This learning brief is a result of a learning and dialogue workshop, including three technical sessions, held within the 2nd international EbA Community of Practice Workshop that was conducted between 21 and 24 August 2017 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Valuing the Benefits, Costs and Impacts of Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Measures

December 18, 2017

This sourcebook helps to assist adaptation planners in building awareness, knowledge and capacity for valuing the costs, benefits and impacts of Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) measures in comparison (and combination) with grey measures. It combines information on valuation theory and methods with 40 real-world examples, as well as, practical steps for commissioning, designing and implementing EbA valuation studies.

Documentation of 2nd EbA Knowledge Day – 06 November during UNFCCC COP23 in Bonn

November 28, 2017

Workshop report of the 2nd Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Knowledge Day – hosted by GIZ, IUCN, IIED and DIE under the Friends of EbA (FEBA) network – during COP 23 in Bonn focussing on the topic ‘Strengthening Ecosystem-based Adaptation in policy frameworks: Communicating benefits, developing financing strategies’.

Making Use of Tested Instruments: Using NAPs for NDC Implementation

November 27, 2017

Tracking Successful Adaptation. Smart monitoring for good results. Adaptation Partnership Workshop Report 2012.

November 27, 2017

Report of the 2012 Workshop on M&E of Adaptation organised by the Adaptation Partnership, GIZ and USAID.

Maroc : le suivi évaluation de l’adaptation, une des composantes du Système d’information régional

November 20, 2017

Fiche d'information sur le système de suivi évaluation de l’adaptation, une des composantes du Système d’Information Régional de l’Environnement et du Développement Durable (SIREDD)

Morocco: Adaptation monitoring and evaluation as part of the Regional Information Systems

November 20, 2017

Factsheet on Morocco's adaptation monitoring and evaluation as part of the the Regional Information System on Environment and Sustainable Development (SIREDD)

Cambodia: The national climate change monitoring & evaluation framework

November 20, 2017

Factsheet on Cambodia's national M&E Framework for Cambodia's Climate Change Strategic Plan (CCCSP 2014 – 2023)

Bolivia: Adaptation to Climate Change M&E System for the Departmental Government of Santa Cruz (SMEACC)

November 8, 2017

Factsheet on the Climate Change M&E System for the Departmental Government of Santa Cruz (SMEACC)

Bolivia: Sistema de M&E de la Adaptación al Cambio Climático para el Gobierno Autónomo Departamental de Santa Cruz (SMEACC)

November 8, 2017

Engaging the Private Sector in Adaptation to Climate Change in Developing Countries: Importance, Status, and Challenges.

November 8, 2017

This paper summarizes why it is necessary but difficult for the private sector to adapt to climate change. It describes measures for promoting private investments in climate resilience and highlights the need for much more focused and detailed analysis of business opportunities arising from climate change.

Adapting to Climate Change: Methods and Tools for Climate Risk Management.

November 8, 2017

This guidebook seeks to provide organitzizations with the information they need in order to understand the range of issues involved in adaptation, and to help them make informed decisions about how they may make progress with adaptation planning in practice. It explains why adaptation is climate risk management and provides a comprehensive overview of methods and tools for climate risk assessment.

Adapting From The Ground Up – Enabling Small Businesses in Developing Countries to Adapt to Climate Change

November 8, 2017

The report highlights how the public sector, with assistance from development partners, NGOs, and others, can create an enabling environment which will encourage micro and small enterprises (MSEs) in developing countries to invest in adaptation. The analysis is based on numerous case studies.

The Business Case for Responsible Corporate Adaptation: Strengthening Private Sector and Community Resilience.

November 8, 2017

This report highlights how companies can adapt to climate change, and how to address the most pressing challenges that hamper private sector progress. It shares lessons learned from 17 case studies and provides actionable guidance for public and private sector leaders to accelerate responsible corporate adaptation.

Making Adaptation a Private Sector Business: Insights from the Pilot Program for Climate Resilience in Nepal

November 8, 2017

This case study assesses a private sector project run by the IFC in Nepal. The project engages and develops the capacity of agribusiness firms and local commercial banks to transfer skills and resources to farmers, thus promoting climate resilience in the agricultural sector. The report also explores opportunities for scaling-up and replicating private sector engagement.

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