11/15
TUE
Adaptation
17:00-18:30
| Title | Lessons Learned from the Case Studies of National Adaptation Planning Process and Implementation of Adaptation Actions in the Asia-Pacific Region |
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| Contents | MOEJ has been developing case studies of NAP processes and actions in the Asia-Pacific region from FY2015. In this event, the speakers will introduce some of the studies and share the experiences, knowledge and lessons learned among stakeholders. Also, key essentials for mainstreaming adaptation and implementing actions will be discussed. [Program] ・ Opening Remarks (Ministry of the Environment, Japan) ・ Introduction to the case studies (Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc.) ・ Brief introduction to the NAP process and adaptation action for each country ・ Panel Discussion ・ Essentials for mainstreaming adaptation into development plans ・ Utility of vulnerability assessment and needs for assistance ・ Unique elements for implementing adaptation actions/projects ・ Relationship between NAP process of each country and post-2015 agreements (i.e. SDGs and Sendai Framework) [Note] The handbook "NAP Process and Actions 2016" will be distributed to the visitor and referred to in this event accordingly. |
| Organiser / Co-organiser |
Ministry of the Environment, Japan / Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc. |
| Programme |
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| Session Summary |
In this event, the speakers introduced case studies and shareed their experiences, knowledge and lessons learned and discussed with participants on key factors that leads to successful adaptation planning and implementation. After Ministry of the Environment, Japan welcome the distinguished speakers and participants, Mitsubishi Research Institute introduced an overview of the case studies. From the 10 case studies in 6 countries, lessons on institutional arrangements, capacity building, assessing and planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation are extracted. Dr. Kollawat Sakhakara shared the recent progress towards the establishment of NAP in Thailand. Concrete steps were shown for planning and implementation of the adaptation plan. Strategies were presented for institutional arrangements including ministries and international aids, and for the utilization of scientific knowledge and data. Dr. Mahendra Kumar, who conducted the case studies on Samoa, introduced the NAP process in Samoa and the project for reducing loss by cyclones. In Samoa, although a NAP has not been formulated, adaptation has been mainstreamed into development policies by “whole-of-the-government” approach. Ministry of Finance has played a key role in managing projects on climate change adaptation and DRR, aided by multiple organizations. Ms. Anne Hammill introduced the activities of NAP Global Network, and the lessons learned from the case studies conducted by the organization. It was shown that in some countries, adaptation planning is sector-driven, in others it is government-driven. It was also shown that there are alternatives in funding adaptation, ranging from international to national, or from public to private. Mr. Ichiro Sato presented JICA Climate Change Cooperation Strategy with emphases on its adaptation components such as climate risk assessment and construction of infrastructure, comprehensive climate risk management, formulation of climate action plans at national- and local levels, and enhancement of ecosystem services for DRR, etc., showing past examples of such projects. He also introduced lessons learned from their development support experiences. Mr. Naresh Sharma introduced Nepal's experience in formulating the NAP. He shared their solutions, e.g. systematic institutional arrangements in order to tackle with multi-sectoral priority issues. He also expressed the readiness to share Nepal’s experiences with other countries. In Q&A session, speakers and participants made a discussion on a balance between development and climate change adaptation, involvement of the private sector, and the private sector’s investment on climate change adaptation. The event was concluded with the common recognition that, in order to formulate and implement NAP effectively and efficiently, it is crucial to continue mutual learning by sharing lessons learned in the form of case studies, face-to-face dialogues, etc. |
| Key Messages |
From the case studies, lessons on institutional arrangements, capacity building, assessing and planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation have been obtained. Countries with NAP experiences are willing to share their knowledge and experiences on challenges and solutions, and supporting agencies are ready to provide support to developing countries' priority issues. In order to formulate and implement NAP effectively and efficiently, it is crucial to continue mutual learning by sharing lessons learned in the form of case studies, face-to-face dialogues, etc. |
| Materials | Presentation 1 (PDF・2,312KB) Presentation 2 (PDF・200KB) Presentation 3 (PDF・1,429KB) Presentation 4 (PDF・1,185KB) |
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| Reporters | Shintaro Bunya and Tsuyoshi Inoue, Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc. |
