‘Climate Risk Assessment for Ecosystem-based Adaptation – a guidebook for planners and practitioners’ in Russian
Feb 07, 2020 - Manual - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
The EbA Climate Risk Assessment Guidebook is now also available in Russian! The guidebook, developed by GIZ in collaboration with Eurac Research and United Nations University – Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS), helps planners and practitioners in designing and implementing climate risk assessments in the context of Ecosystem-based Adaptation projects. It provides a standardized approach to assess risks within social-ecological systems based on two application examples (river basin and coastal zone management) by following the methodology of the GIZ vulnerability sourcebook (GIZ 2014) and its Risk Supplement (GIZ and EURAC 2017). It helps to improve adaptation planning by considering both ecosystem-based and conventional options in the form of integrated ‘adaptation packages’. It includes the following modules: 1) Preparing the risk assessment 2) Developing impact chains 3) Identifying and selecting indicators for risk components 4-7) From data acquisition to risk assessment 8) Presenting and interpreting the outcomes of the risk assessment 9) Identifying adaptation options The guidebook can be applied at different stages of adaptation planning, from initial baseline assessments to repeated assessments in the implementation or M&E phase.
Climate change and small-scale fisheries
Dec 04, 2019 - Fact sheet - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
The fisheries sector contributes significantly to income and food security for hundreds of millions of people, particularly in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and coastal Least Developed Countries (LDCs).
Climate change presents key challenges for small-scale fisheries and mariculture and is projected to have significant impacts on the lives and livelihoods of people dependent on this sector. The precise magnitude of future impacts of climate change on fisheries – in particular small-scale fisheries – are still poorly understood, since they involve numerous interactions with fragile and complex ecosystems that are often already affected by other stressors such as overfishing or pollution
Guidance Note For Planning, Contracting And Effective Backstopping Of A Climate Risk And Vulnerability Assessment (CRVA) [French Version]
Sep 18, 2019 - Guide - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
The aim of this guidance note is to support GIZ staff in planning, tendering and backstopping a Climate
Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (CRVA). Why do experts overseeing CRVA need (yet) another guidance? Project staff overseeing CRVA might need additional guidance because the task is relatively complex and involves several actors and stakeholders. The recommendations, tips and tricks given in this guidance are mainly referring to the approach for a CRVA presented by the GIZ Vulnerability Sourcebook, its Risk Supplement and the latest guidebook on Climate Risk Assessment for Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA).
Guidance Note For Planning, Contracting And Effective Backstopping Of A Climate Risk And Vulnerability Assessment (CRVA) [English Version]
Sep 18, 2019 - Guide - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
The aim of this guidance note is to support GIZ staff in planning, tendering and backstopping a Climate
Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (CRVA). Why do experts overseeing CRVA need (yet) another guidance? Project staff overseeing CRVA might need additional guidance because the task is relatively complex and involves several actors and stakeholders. The recommendations, tips and tricks given in this guidance are mainly referring to the approach for a CRVA presented by the GIZ Vulnerability Sourcebook, its Risk Supplement and the latest guidebook on Climate Risk Assessment for Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA).
‘Evaluación de Riesgo Climático para la Adaptación basada en Ecosistemas – guía para planificadores y practicantes’ en Español
Jun 26, 2019 - Tool - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
Una Guía desarrollada por GIZ en colaboración con Eurac Research y la Universidad de las Naciones Unidas (UNU-EHS) ayuda a los planificadores y profesionales en el diseño y la implementación de evaluaciones de riesgo climático en el contexto de los proyectos de AbE.
A partir del trabajo del Libro de la Vulnerabilidad (GIZ 2014) y su Suplemento de Riesgo (GIZ y EURAC 2017), esta Guía provee orientación sobre cómo considerar sistemáticamente soluciones basadas en ecosistemas en el contexto de la evaluación de riesgo climático.
La Guía introduce conceptos clave y pasos metodológicos relevantes para la evaluación de riesgo climático en el contexto de AbE y presenta conceptos relacionados, ilustrando con ejemplos de aplicación concreta de la metodología.
Incluye los siguientes módulos:
1. Preparación de la evaluación del riesgo
2. Desarrollo de cadenas de impacto
3. Identificación y selección de indicadores para los componentes de riesgo
4-8. De la adquisición de datos a la evaluación de riesgo
8. Presentación e interpretación de resultados de la evaluación de riesgo
9. Identificación de las opciones de adaptación
La Guía se puede aplicar en diferentes etapas de la planificación de la adaptación, desde las evaluaciones iniciales hasta las evaluaciones repetidas en la fase de implementación o M&E.
Study on Enhancing Climate Services for the Road and Bridges Infrastructure Sector in Costa Rica
Apr 03, 2019 - Report - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
Infrastructures are the fundamental basis for the sustainable development of a society’s economic prosperity and social well-being. The road infrastructure system in Costa Rica is especially vulnerable to extreme hydro-meteorological events. In the period from 2005 to 2017 such events caused economic losses of about US$ 2.210 million in the infrastructure sector of which more than half refers to road infrastructure (CNE 2017). In order to guarantee the functionality of the road infrastructure in the future and minimize costs for their preservation and reconstruction, climate proof infrastructure systems are essential. Climate risk management processes require the availability of adequate climate information which can be incorporated into development decisions and policy at relevant scale. In order to enhance the provision and use of climate information the current state of a National Climate Service for the context of the road infrastructure sector needs to be assessed and analysed. The baseline assessment is based on the concept and structure of the Global Framework of Climate Services. The study provides an overview of the Climate Service inventory which encompasses currently available Climate Service capacities and specific products. It furthermore reflects the current use and demands of Climate Services from the road infrastructure sector and lays out potential measures for enhancing Climate Services for the road and bridges infrastructure sector as a basis for efficient and effective adaptation planning.
Orientation Guide on Concepts, Terms and Definitions in the Context of Climate Services & Infrastructure Climate Risk Management
Apr 02, 2019 - Manual - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
This orientation guide is focussing on terms and terminology related to Climate Services on the one side, and infrastructure climate risk management on the other. Hence, this glossary occupies a niche in climate risk research and practice. So far less attention has been on focussing on the Climate Service specialized terminology as well as infrastrucfurre specific issues related to climate risk. This guide has been built to develop a common understanding amongst partners of the Climate Services for Infrastructure Investment (CSI) project.
ملحق المخاطر – التابع لكتاب المصادر الخاص بالقابلية للتأثر
Mar 01, 2019 - Guide - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
Arabic translation of the Risk Supplement to the Vulnerability Sourcebook is now available.
Suplemento de Riesgo para el Libro de la Vulnerabilidad
Feb 27, 2019 - Guide - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
Spanish translation of the Risk Supplement to the Vulnerability Sourcebook is now available.
Climate Risk Assessment for Ecosystem-based Adaptation – a guidebook for planners and practitioners
Jun 20, 2018 - Manual - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
A guidebook developed by GIZ in collaboration with Eurac Research and United Nations University – Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS) helps planners and practitioners in designing and implementing climate risk assessments in the context of Ecosystem-based Adaptation projects. It provides a standardized approach to assess risks within social-ecological systems based on two application examples (river basin and coastal zone management) by following the methodology of the GIZ vulnerability sourcebook (GIZ 2014) and its Risk Supplement (GIZ and EURAC 2017). It helps to improve adaptation planning by considering both ecosystem-based and conventional options in the form of integrated ‘adaptation packages’. It includes the following modules:
1) Preparing the risk assessment
2) Developing impact chains
3) Identifying and selecting indicators for risk components
4-7) From data acquisition to risk assessment
8) Presenting and interpreting the outcomes of the risk assessment
9) Identifying adaptation options
The guidebook can be applied at different stages of adaptation planning, from initial baseline assessments to repeated assessments in the implementation or M&E phase.
Guide complémentaire sur la vulnérabilité : le concept de risque
Mar 09, 2018 - Guide - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
French translation of the Risk Supplement to the Vulnerability Sourcebook. Detailed information here: https://www.adaptationcommunity.net/vulnerability-assessment/vulnerability-sourcebook/
Risk Supplement to the Vulnerability Sourcebook
Oct 06, 2017 - Guide - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
The Risk Supplement to the Vulnerability Sourcebook introduces the IPCC AR5 risk concept and provides guidelines on how to conduct risk assessments using the Vulnerability Sourcebook’s approach.
The Vulnerability Sourcebook provides step-by-step guidelines to conduct robust vulnerability assessments according to the IPCC concept of vulnerability. Since its publication in 2014, it has been widely used for vulnerability assessments in the framework of climate change adaptation planning from the local to the national level.
The Fifth IPCC Assessment Report (AR5) moved from focusing on vulnerability to focusing on risk of climate-related impacts that may harm a system. To account for this change, in 2017 this Risk Supplement has been developed.
Strategic Mainstreaming of Ecosystem-based Adaptation in Vietnam: Vulnerability Assessment for Ecosystem-based Adaptation – Ha Tinh Province
Jul 31, 2017 - Report - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
As part of applying the Vulnerability Assessment for Socio-Ecological Systems (VASES) approach in Ha Tinh province, vulnerability assessments for ecosystem-based adaptation were conducted at both macro and micro levels, and based on their findings, ecosystem-based adaptation measures could be identified as stand-alone responses or complementary sets of possibilities for hardware-based/infrastructure-based measures to climate change adaptation.
Strategic Mainstreaming of Ecosystem-based Adaptation in Vietnam: Vulnerability Assessment for Ecosystem-based Adaptation – Quang Binh Province
Jul 31, 2017 - Report - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
As part of applying the Vulnerability Assessment for Socio-Ecological Systems (VASES) approach in Quang Binh province, vulnerability assessments for ecosystem-based adaptation were conducted at both macro and micro levels, and based on their findings, ecosystem-based adaptation measures could be identified as stand-alone responses or complementary sets of possibilities for hardware-based/infrastructure-based measures to climate change adaptation.
Strategic Mainstreaming of Ecosystem-based Adaptation in Vietnam: Vulnerability Assessment for Ecosystem-based Adaptation – Overall Approach: Vulnerability Assessment for Socio-Ecological Systems
Jul 31, 2017 - Report - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
The Vulnerability Sourcebook – Poster
Apr 27, 2017 - Fact sheet - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
IPCC 2007: Climate Change 2007: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability.
Mar 24, 2017 - Report - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
IPCC 2007: Climate Change 2007: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability. Contribution of Working Group II to the Fourth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, M.L. Parry, O.F. Canziani, J.P. Palutikof, P.J. van der Linden and C.E. Hanson, Eds., Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK, 976pp
Vulnerability Sourcebook Monitoring Climate Vulnerability Factsheet
Mar 24, 2017 - Fact sheet - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
Factsheet of the Vulnerability Sourcebook Author: GIZ 2013
Vulnerability Sourcebook Indicator Aggregation Template
Mar 24, 2017 - Guide - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
Author: GIZ 2014
Vulnerability Sourcebook Implementation Plan Template
Mar 24, 2017 - Guide - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
This template assists you in planning the implementation of a vulnerability assessment. Author: GIZ 2014
Vulnerability Sourcebook Annex GIZ 2014
Mar 24, 2017 - Guide - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
Vulnerability Sourcebook Annex
Mar 24, 2017 - Guide - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
Author: GIZ 2014
Vulnerability Sourcebook – Concept and Guidelines for standardised Vulnerability Assessments
Mar 24, 2017 - Guide - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
Author: GIZ 2014
Toolbox & Manual – Mapping the vulnerability of communities – Example from Búzi, Mozambique
Mar 24, 2017 - Guide - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
Author: Kienberger 2008
Resource Guide for preparing the National Communications of Non-Annex I Parties
Mar 24, 2017 - Guide - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
Resource Guide for preparing the National Communications of Non-Annex I Parties, Module 2 Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate Change. Author: UNFCCC 2008
Methods and Tools for Assessing the Vulnerability of Forests and People to Climate Change – An introduction
Mar 24, 2017 - Guide - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
Author: CIFOR 2008
Mapping Climate Change Vulnerability and Impact Scenarios – A Guidebook for Sub-National Planners
Mar 24, 2017 - Guide - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
Author: UNDP 2010
Guide de reference sur la vulnerabilite Modele – Plan de mise en oevre
Mar 24, 2017 - Guide - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
Author: GIZ 2014
Guide de reference sur la vulnerabilite Modele – Agreger les indicateurs
Mar 24, 2017 - Guide - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
Author: GIZ 2014
Guide de reference sur la vulnerabilite Fiche de renseignement sur les indicateurs
Mar 24, 2017 - Guide - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
Author: GIZ 2014
Guide de reference sur la vulnerabilite – Lignes directrices pour la conduite d’analysesde vulnérabilité standardisées
Mar 24, 2017 - Guide - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
Author: GIZ 2014
Guide de reference sur la vulnerabilite Annexe
Mar 24, 2017 - Guide - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
Author: GIZ 2014
Framework for Climate Change Vulnerability Assessments – GIZ 2014
Mar 24, 2017 - Guide - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
Outlines a framework and practical examples for vulnerability assessments. Author: GIZ 2014
Experiences with Vulnerability Assessments at the local level
Mar 24, 2017 - Report - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
Experiences with vulnerability assessments at the local level in eight GIZ projects are described including an outline of the methods used and their context. Author: GIZ 2013
El Libro de la Vulnerabilidad Plantilla – Indicador de Agregacion – GIZ 2015
Mar 24, 2017 - Guide - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
Author: GIZ 2015
El Libro de la Vulnerabilidad Plantilla – Implementacion del Plan – GIZ 2015
Mar 24, 2017 - Guide - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
Author: GIZ 2015
El Libro de la Vulnerabilidad Anexo – GIZ 2014
Mar 24, 2017 - Study - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
Author: GIZ 2014
El Libro de la Vulnerabilidad – GIZ 2014
Mar 24, 2017 - Guide - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
Concepto y lineamientos para la evaluación estandarizada de la vulnerabilidad Author: GIZ 2014
El Libro de la Vulnerabilidad – Ficha técnica de los indicadores – GIZ 2016
Mar 24, 2017 - Guide - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
Author: GIZ 2016
Compendium on methods and tools to evaluate impacts of, and vulnerability and adaptation to, climate change
Mar 24, 2017 - Guide - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
Author: UNFCCC 2008
Comparative analysis of climate change vulnerability assessments
Mar 24, 2017 - Report - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
Comparative analysis of climate change vulnerability assessments: Lessons from Tunisia and Indonesia, A. Hammil, L. Bizikova, J. Karami and M. McCandless, Eschborn, Germany. Author: GIZ (2013)
Climate Impact Chains in Coastal Areas: Annex
Mar 24, 2017 - Study - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
The annex to the CIFOR Study on Climate Impact Chains in Coastal Areas gives exact references for each element of the impact chains, abstracts for the literature used, as well as an elaboration of methods used in the study. Author: GIZ 2013
Climate Impact Chains in Coastal Areas – Policy Brief II
Mar 24, 2017 - Policy Brief - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
Policy Brief II for the CIFOR study about climate impact chains in coastal areas: Climate impact chains in tropical coastal areas. Author: GIZ 2013
Climate Impact Chains in Coastal Areas – Policy Brief I
Mar 24, 2017 - Policy Brief - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
Policy Brief I for the CIFOR study about climate impact chains in coastal areas: Potential for ecosystem-based adaptation in the coastal areas of Indonesia and the Philippines. Author: GIZ 2013
Climate Impact Chains in Coastal Areas
Mar 24, 2017 - Study - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
This extensive literature review, made by CIFOR Indonesia for GIZ, applies the impact chain concept to coastal areas, highlighting vulnerabilities and useful paths for action. Author: GIZ 2013
Climate Change Impact Chain – Sorghum & Millet
Mar 10, 2017 - Fact sheet - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
A fact sheet on climate change impact chains for sorghum and millet. Part of the study “Impact Chains for some Key Crops”. Author: GIZ 2013
Climate Change Impact Chain – Rice
Mar 10, 2017 - Fact sheet - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
A fact sheet on climate change impact chains for rice. Part of the study “Impact Chains for some Key Crops”. Author: GIZ 2013
Climate Change Impact Chain – Maize
Mar 10, 2017 - Fact sheet - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
A fact sheet on climate change impact chains for maize. Part of the study “Climate Impact Chains for some Key Crops”. Author: GIZ 2013
Climate Change Impact Chain – Coffee
Mar 10, 2017 - Fact sheet - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
A fact sheet on climate change impact chains for coffee. Part of the study “Impact Chains for some Key Crops”. Author: GIZ 2013
Adaptation Assessment, Planning and Practice: An Overview from the Nairobi Work Programme on Impacts, Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate Change
Mar 10, 2017 - Guide - Topic: Vulnerability / Risk Assessment
Author: UNFCCC 2010