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InternationalTelecommunicationUnion
ICTs and Climate Change Adaptation
Angelica V Ospina, University of Manchester, UK
Cristina Bueti, International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
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Outline
PART I - Angelica
The Integration of ICTs and Climate Change Adaptation
PART II -Cristina
Preview of Upcoming Report: “Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation and ICT: The Case of Ghana”
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PART IICTs & Climate Change Adaptation
Angelica V OspinaCenter for Development Informatics
University of Manchester, UK
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• ‘Climate Change, ICTs and Innovation’ project (2009-2012).
• University of Manchester, UK, in partnership with Canada’s IDRC
• “Making Policy on ICTs and Climate Change in Developing Countries” http://www.niccd.org/ICCD_Policy_Guidance_Paper.pdf
Background- Part I
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ICTs and CC Adaptation:
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1. Why to meet? 2. Where to meet? 3. How to meet? Conclusion: Guiding Principles
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Policy CONTENT
Policy STRUCTURES
Policy PROCESS
1. WHY should ICT and CC Adaptation Meet?
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ICT and CC ADAPTATION
POLICIES
ICT and CC ADAPTATION
POLICIES
• Informed Decision-making • Stakeholder Engagement • Feedback and Learning
• Institutional Capacity Building
• Adaptation Delivery
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2. WHERE do ICT and CC Adaptation Meet?
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ICTs Climate Change Adaptation
INTERNATIONAL Level
NATIONAL Level
SECTORAL Level
COMMUNITY Level
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3. HOW do ICT and CC Adaptation Meet
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ICT’s contribution to: -Process-Content -Structures
Formulation of a CC Adaptation Strategy
Task 2b: Formulate Adaptation
Options
Task 1:Synthesise Knowledge
Task 2c: Select
Adaptation Measures
Task 2d: Formulate Adaptation Strategy
Task 2a: Design
Adaptation Strategy
Task 3a: Implementation
Task 3b: Monitoring &
Evaluation
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HOW do ICT and CC Adaptation Meet:
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ICT 5. Institutional Capacity Building
ICT 1. Informed Decision-Making
ICT 2. Stakeholder Engagement
Synthesise Knowledge
ICT 4. Adaptation Delivery
ICT 3. Feedback and Learning
Design Adaptation Strategy
Formulate Adaptation
Options
Select Adaptation Measures
Formulate Adaptation Strategy
Implementation
Monitoring & Evaluation
PROCESS
STRUCTURE CONTENT
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a. ICT and Policy Process
Informed Decision-Making
Foster the use of ICTs to inform
decision-making within climate change adaptation
processes
Stakeholder Engagement
Promote the use of ICTs in the consolidation of
partnerships, participation and inclusion
Feedback and Learning
Support the use of ICTs in the creation of new knowledge and the
dissemination of existing and emerging adaptation
experiences
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b. ICT and Policy Content
Adaptation Delivery
Foster the use of ICTs in the delivery of adaptation
priorities, in regards to key sectors/issues
Agriculture and Food Security
Water
Health
Education
Habitat and Infrastructure
Terrestrial and Coastal Ecosystems
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c. ICT and Policy Structures
Institutional Capacity Building
Promote the use of ICTs to strengthen the
institutions involved in adaptation strategies
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ICTs and CLIMATE CHANGE
POLICY STRUCTURES
ICTs and CLIMATE CHANGE
POLICY STRUCTURES
STATE SCIENCE
COMMUNITYBUSINESS
c. ICT and Policy Structures
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In Conclusion: Guiding Principles
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ICT and CC Adaptation as a Process, not a Blueprint
ICT and CC Adaptation Strategies as a reflection of Local Priorities
ICT and CC Adaptation as an Opportunity for Innovation
ICT and CC Adaptation as an Integrated Approach
ICT and CC Adaptation Strategies based on a ‘Climate-Smart Development’ Vision
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PART II
-Preview-Climate Change Adaptation,
Mitigation and ICTs: The Case of Ghana
Cristina BuetiAdvisor on Environment and Climate
Change ITU
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ITU’s Sixth Symposium on ICTs, the Environment and Climate Change, Ghana, 7th-8th July 2011.
Accra Call to Action: Recognition of ICT’s role in Adaptation, Mitigation, Capacity Building and Technology Transfer:
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Background
Enhance the transformational role of ICT for climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction, will require the use of three technology types: telecommunication systems, observation systems, and information systems.
Recognize that there is need to build capacities in developing countries to support ICT as tool for climate change adaptation and DRR. Capacity development is required in three dimensions - institutional development, human resources enhancement and systems development, in particular, relating to legislative and regulatory frameworks.
Forge partnerships and engage all stakeholders to address climate change, due to its multi-disciplinary nature, is critical.
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ITU Project in Ghana
“Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation
and ICTs: The Case of Ghana”
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Key Stakeholders:
Sponsors
Ministry of Communications
Environmental Protection Agency
Agencies
In cooperation with
International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
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Impacts of Climate Change in Ghana
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Evidence of climate change abound in Ghana. Temperature has increased by 0.6 - 0.8 °C since 1960.
According to projections of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), by 2080 the rainfall will reduce by 20% to 40% while the temperature will rise by 4.5 C.
All these conditions will not be suitable for the growing of cocoa anywhere in the country.
The rainfall pattern is affecting maize production. By 2020 it is projected that there will be a 7% decline in production.
“Africa's contribution to greenhouse gases is low; however the continent is
suffering the most in terms of the effects of climate
change.
Cocoa for instance could become a rare crop in the next 15 years if something is not done to reverse the effects of climate change.”
H.E. John Dramani Mahama, Vice
President, Ghana
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ICT and CC Adaptation at Different Levels: The Case of Ghana
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ICTsGhana’s
Climate Change Adaptation
INTERNATIONAL Level
NATIONAL Level
SECTORAL & COMMUNITY
Level
• Informed Decision Making• Stakeholder Engagement• Adaptation Delivery• Feedback & Learning• Institutional Capacity
Building
Key Stages of the Adaptation Process:
• Food Security• Water Supply• Health• Infrastructure
Examples related to:
• Role within International CC Negotiations and Actions
ICTs & CC Adaptation
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National Climate Change Strategy
National Climate Change Strategy
International Climate Change
Negotiations/Partners (e.g. UNFCCC, ITU)
National Poverty Reduction/Develop
ment Plans
STRATEGIC LEVEL: ICT AND CC POLICY DESING
OPERATIONAL LEVEL: ICT AND CC POLICY IMPLEMENTATION
High-LevelAdvisory Group on ICTs, CC
and Sectoral Priorities
High-LevelAdvisory Group on ICTs, CC
and Sectoral Priorities
Ministry of EnvironmentMinistry of
EnvironmentMinistry of ICTs/
TelecommunicationsMinistry of ICTs/
Telecommunications
Key ICT and Environmental Authorities
Other Government Institutions with ICTs and Environmental Responsibilities Territorial and Local Authorities
Other Ministries
Other Ministries
National Regulatory
Bodies
National Regulatory
Bodies
National Research Institutes
National Research Institutes
Civil Society
Civil Society
Other SectorsOther
Sectors
Operational and Technical Deployment
Operational and Technical Deployment
Setting an ICT and CC Policy Structure
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Policy Process for the Integration of ICTs and CC
Awareness raising and strategizing, with a focus on the specific climatic issues, needs and priorities of the context.
Problem definition, based on vulnerability and technology assessments, in collaboration with local stakeholders.
Identification of ICT-enabled solutions and standards, with a focus on identifying appropriate ICT-enabled applications.
Identification and selection of policies/strategies/standards that integrate ICTs and adaptation actions.
Implementation and Evaluation
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Key Areas of Action: Preliminary Assessment
No single ICT solution, but flexible, combined approaches that prioritize the most appropriate technologies for the local context.
Key ICT functions: observation, analysis, planning, implementation and management, capacity building and networking.
Design and implementation of long-term strategies that integrate issues of ICT and climate change content, structures and process.
Continue to raise awareness on ICTs’ adaptation and mitigation potential.
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Next Steps:
“Climate Change Adaptation, Mitigation and ICTs: The Case of Ghana” to be Published July 2012.
ITU’s Green Standards Week- September 2012, Paris.
Online Meeting with Q & A once the Report is published- Date TBC
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Conclusion
“Climate change is affecting Ghana’s
economic output and livelihoods and is a threat
to our development prospects. This is now everybody’s business,
and all stakeholders need to be part of the
response.”
The Honourable Haruna Iddrisu,
Minister of Communications,
Ghana
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More Information
Cristina Bueti greenstandard@itu.int
http://www.itu.int/ITU-T/climatechange/
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