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CBCC Inception Report

March, 2010

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Government

of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam

United Nations

Development Program 1. Project Title Strengthening national capacities to respond to Climate Change

in Viet Nam, reducing vulnerability and controlling GHG emissions

2. Government Agency Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE)

3. Project focal point Viet Nam Institute of Meteorology, Hydrology and Environment (IMHEN) 23/62 Nguyen Chi Thanh St., Ha Noi, Viet Nam Tel.: (84).4.8359540; Fax. (84).4.8355993 Emails: [email protected]

4. Other implementing agencies - Standing Office of the Steering Committee for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Developments (MARD) - Provincial People Committees of Can Tho, Binh Thuan and Binh Dinh provinces.

5. Estimate start and end dates 48 months, 2009 to 20121 6. Estimated budget $ 4,660,000 - Available budget: ODA grant (regular

UNDP Resources, UN one plan fund)

$ 1,000,000

- Government contributions (in-kind): - Required additional resources: co-finance

$ 3,660,000

7. Project implementation sites In-depth piloting interventions in two key sectors (MARD, a second Ministry) and three provinces.

8. Government priority areas to be addressed:

(Decree 131/2006/ND- CP, Ch. 1, Art. 3). and (Decision 158/2008/Q-DTTg) The project subject matter falls within the following priority areas: - Environmental protection and natural resource conservation; - Institutional capacity strengthening and human resource development; technology transfer; capacity strengthening in research & development” - National Target program to respond to Climate Change (NTP)

1 1 Defining the number of months or years required for implementation of the project from the date that the Project takes effect

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Table of Contents 1. Background summary on climate change issues in Vietnam ................................................................... 5

1.1 Climate Change 5 1.2 Climate Change Scenarios 5 1.3. Climate Change impacts 5 1.4 Responses 6

2. Present status in relation to CC responses in Viet Nam ........................................................................... 7 2.1 NTP: The National Target Program to respond to climate change. 7 2.2 CBCC: Strengthening national capacities to respond to climate change in Viet Nam 8

3. Project Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 9 3.1 Context and issues 9 3.2 Development Goal 9 3.3 Project Objectives 10 3.4 Expected outcomes 10 3.5 Expected Output and Indicative Activities 11

3.5.1. MONRE Component ................................................................................................................ 12 1.2 ....................................................................................................................................................... 13 Guidelines for screening and mainstreaming climate change issues into the development of policies, strategies and socio-economic development plans ............................................................................. 13 3.5.2. MARD component ................................................................................................................... 22 C. UNDP Component ......................................................................................................................... 26

4. PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY ..................................................................................... 27 4.1 Overall strategic approach 27 4.2 Strategic approach to address cross-sectoral issues 27

5. PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENTS ..................................................................... 29 5.1 Diagram of organizational structure 30 5.2 Executive Board OF NTP 30 5.3 Project Management Unit in MONRE 30 5.4 Other participating agencies (Responsible Parties – RPs) 31 5.5 The CC-project Team in MARD 31 5.6 Provincial task forces and Provincial Project Offices 32 5.7 Coordination with donors 32 5.8 Financial management mechanism 32 5.9 Public Information and Advocacy 32 5.10 UNDP Support 33 5.11 Monitoring & Evaluation 33

6. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS ........................................................................................................... 34 6.1 Sustainability 34 6.2 Assumptions and Risks Assessment 34

ANNEX 1: CBCC Indicative Work plans 2009-12. .................................................................................. 36 CBCC Outcome 1: Climate change policy and action plans formulated and CC incorporated in relevant programmes/policies 36

1.2 ....................................................................................................................................................... 37 Guidelines for screening and mainstreaming NTP objectives, tasks and targets into national policies, strategies and action plans .................................................................................................................. 37

CBCC Objective 2: Knowledge and research capacity enhanced for CC vulnerability, adaptation and GHG mitigation assessment 39 CBCC Workplan 2009-12. 39 CBCC Outcome 1: Climate change policy and action plans formulated and CC incorporated in relevant programmes/policies 43 CBCC Outcome 2: Knowledge and research capacity enhanced for CC vulnerability, adaptation and GHG mitigation assessment 46

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LIST OF ACRONYMS ADB Asian Development Bank AIJ Activities Implemented Jointly CCA Climate Change Adaptation CDM Clean Development Mechanism (carbon trade, under the Kyoto Protocol) CPAP UNDP Country Program Action Plan CPD UNDP Country Program Document DONRE (Provincial) Department of Natural Resources and Environment DoC (Provincial) Department of Construction DARD (Provincial) Department of Agriculture and Rural Development DoH (Provincial) Department of Health DPI (Provincial) Department of Planning and Investment DoT (Provincial) Department of Transport DRR Disaster Risk Reduction GEF Global Environment Facility GHG Green house gas GoV Government of Viet Nam IMHEN Vietnam Institute of Meteorology, Hydrology and Environment INC Initial National Communication (on climate change) IPCC Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change ISGE International Support Group – Environment and Natural Resources (under MONRE) MARD Ministry of Agriculture and Rural development MDGs Millennium Development Goals MoC Ministry of Construction MoF Ministry of Finance MoH Ministry of Health MONRE Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment MoT Ministry of Transport MPI Ministry of Planning and Investment NDM-P Natural Disaster Mitigation Partnership NEX National Execution NIP National Implementing Partner NOCCOP National Office for Climate Change and Ozone Protection NGO Non-governmental organization NPD National Project Director NRE Natural Resources and Environment NTP National Target Program to respond to climate change REDD Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and ecosystem Degradation RPs Responsible Parties SEA Strategic Environment Assessment SNC Second National Communication (on climate change) UNDAF UN Development Assistance Framework UNDP CO United Nations Development Program Country Office UNEP United Nations Environment Program UNFCCC United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change USD United States Dollar V&A Vulnerability and Adaptation (assessment) VND Viet Nam Dong

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1. Background summary on climate change issues in Vietnam Climate change presents one of the greatest challenges to development. The International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has presented its strong international consensus that climate change is caused by human activities, in particular by the developed nations. It has also demonstrated that serious impacts of climate change will hit the world’s poorest countries and poorest people who will bear the brunt of climate change. According to the UNDP Human Development Report 2007/2008, poor rural people are highly vulnerable to climate change, as it will directly affect the assets of ecosystem (such as crops, fish, fiber, fuel, etc.) they are crucially dependent on to maintain their livelihood. Furthermore, the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals may possibly become jeopardized. But also the mid-income populations in emerging economies may be seriously affected within the coming decades through economic and social impacts of more severe floods, drought and typhoon disasters, as well as associated health impacts.

1.1 Climate Change According to observed data, during the last fifty years (1951 - 2000), annual average temperature in Vietnam increased by 0.7oC. Annual average temperature in the last four decades (from 1961 to 2000) was recorded higher than annual average value of the three previous decades. At every location, change of annual average rainfall in the last 9 decades (1911 - 2000) was not consistent with each other. There was ascending time and also descending time. In the whole country of Vietnam, the trend of rainfall change varies from region to region According to the observation in the last 50 years the average sea level has risen by about 20cm.

1.2 Climate Change Scenarios Viet Nam’s climate (typhoons, floods, storm surges and droughts) complex topography and long coastline make the country particularly vulnerable to natural disasters. Most analysis and scenarios suggest that climate change will exacerbate vulnerability, particularly in coastal regions. However, uncertainty over the precise scale and nature of impacts remains. A recent report by IMHEN estimates mean annual temperature increases for Viet Nam to 2-3oC but uncertainty still exists. Changes in precipitation are also uncertain, but general increases in rainy season are expected, as well as decreases in the dry season. This may result in increased flooding and prolonged drought may also become more likely. In recent years, typhoons with higher intensity and unusual patterns have been affecting Vietnam and - on a timescale of 50 years - sea level may rise 30 cm.

1.3. Climate Change impacts International studies have identified Vietnam – and its 85 million populations – as among the five most vulnerable countries in the Worlds in relation to the potential impacts of climate change. There are three characteristic landscapes in Vietnam: i) low-lying coastal areas (in particular the Mekong and the Red River deltas); ii) fertile but flood prone floodplains and iii) the highlands with their forests and water sources. These landscapes are complex systems of interaction between soil, water and life, the so-called ecosystems. Human is an important part of these ecosystems. The importance of healthy ecosystems is not just as natural beauty and biodiversity. They are also development assets which provide crucial goods and services for mankind: Clean water, healthy food, medicinal plants, building materials, etc. And they also provide services like erosion and sedimentation control in forests, flood retention in river valleys and low flow maintenance in wetlands. Via the expected changes of driving forces like

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temperature, rainfall, storms and sea level rise, these natural systems and their assets come under increasing – and often unexpected – pressures. Forest have until recent centuries been largely untouched by man. Now they are under heavy pressure by unsustainable timber logging, and climate change may increase these pressures. Temperature increases pave the way for new invasive pests (like bark beetles in the US) and drought increases risks for extensive forest fires (like California and Greece) Agricultural lands have through millennia been used as managed ecosystems to provide food (crops and livestock) for ever increasing populations. But intensive (often irrigated) farming is heavily dependent on ample water supply (like in Australia). Nor least in the 80% of the global farmlands under rain fed conditions. Also, the productive lands in flood plains and river deltas are under increasing threats from floods, storm surges and sea level rise. And also here invasive pests and weeds raise new threats. Both coastal and inland fisheries provide an important source of protein in particular for the poorest, but changing water temperatures and hydrologic regimes may threaten the health of these vulnerable ecosystems. Sufficient and reliable water supply is a fundamental precondition for economic development in both urban and industrial sectors. Increasing drought may cause severe impact (like in Spain). But equally serous may be impacts from increasing floods (like the Elbe floods in Europe) and storm surges (like New Orleans) These natural resources impacts may have severe social impacts on people’s livelihoods (like the Murray-Darling basin in Australia and Darfur in Africa) but also direct health impacts (the recent heat waves in France may have killed 30.000 people) Also the economic sectors may become seriously affected, as seen in New Orleans as well as the flood impacts in Central Europe. So – as clearly evidences above – the impact of climate change on landscapes and population groups rises a multitude of complex and often unforeseen issues and problems.

1.4 Responses The expected impacts will have to be addressed via responses (and no action is also a response) to mitigate the damages. The international debate on climate change have for many years been focused on mitigation and reduction of GHG emissions. However, it is fair to say that there are as even more uncertainty about the will to act on climate change, as there is in relation to specific scenarios and impacts. Most decision makers (and their researchers) hope that the worst cases will not materialize, but also put low odds on the likelihood of the most optimistic scenarios. In the case of Vietnam, this implies that there will be significant impacts over the coming 20-50 years, and that adaptation measures will become an important measure to face these challenges. Vietnamese mitigation will by itself not solve the problems.

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2. Present status in relation to CC responses in Viet Nam In the previous decade, approximately 300 CC related projects have been planned, completed or are still under implementation by about 70 organizations2, often with limited strategic coordination. Also, in 2008 the Government of Viet Nam – and MONRE in particular – took an important strategic initiative by the Decision to establish the NTP: the National Target Program to Respond to Climate Change.

2.1 NTP: The National Target Program to respond to climate change. The NTP outlines the guiding principles for the effort, states the objectives and define specific tasks to be planned and implemented by all fields, sectors and localities. As such, the NTP forms the strategic framework for all climate change responses in Vietnam. The NTP has four general (or development) objectives

1. Impact assessment of climate change on sectors and regions 2. Response implementation through long- an short term action plans addressing CC 3. Development towards low-carbon economy and 4. Participation in international efforts on CC mitigation and adaptation

The eight specific objectives of NTP are to:

1. Identify extent of climate change in Vietnam and assess associated impacts on every sector, area and locality

2. Identify response measures 3. promote scientific and technological activities related to CC assessments and response options 4. Enhance organizational structure, institutional capacity and policies for response 5. Enhance public awareness, responsibility and participation; and develop human resources 6. Promote international cooperation 7. Mainstream CC into socio-economic, sectoral and local strategic plans 8. Develop and implement CC action plans in all ministries, sectors and localities

In the NTP Decision Annex, specific categories, tasks and projects are further defined, including tentative implementation budgets. A summary is provided below No. Task Category Lead agencies Implementation period I Assess climate change scenarios MONRE 2009-15 II Implement of science and technology programs on

CC impact and response MONRE 2009-15

III Building Capacity in institutions MONRE, Ministries, sectors and localities

2009-10

IV Enhance public awareness and human resource capacity

MONRE, MOET, MOIC 2009-15

V Enhance international cooperation MONRE 2009-15 VI Mainstream CC into development policies MPI 2009-15 VII Implement action plans for response to CC MONRE, MARD, MPI, MOPS,

MOD, MOT, MOIT, MOH, MOC, MOLISA, MOCST, PC’s of provinces and central-governed cities.

2009-15

Total

2 See: http://www.isge.monre.gov.vn/

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This table provides a clear overview over both the relative priorities (with Action planning (and implementation), Science and technology programs and Public Awareness as key issues) and the lead implementing parties. It should be noted that institutional capacity building – a CBCC key outcome – has to be implemented in the two years 2009-10. Also, action plans – another important CBCC component -should be established by end of 2010. The NTP Steering Committee is chaired by the Prime Minister and the executive board is chaired by the Minister of MONRE, assisted by a Standing Office on NTP in MONRE.

2.2 CBCC: Strengthening national capacities to respond to climate change in Viet Nam The preparation of the CBCC project was finalized in March 2008 with the following project objectives stated:

Frameworks, mechanisms and capacities in place to inform, guide and coordinate (i) analysis of climate change related risks and formulation of CC adaptation policy responses and investment plans; and (ii) analysis of Green House Gas emissions, and formulation of investment plans and ways to change consumer behaviour for low-carbon economic development.

The project expected to achieve the following outcomes:

1. Climate change policy formulated and mainstreamed, a National Target Program to cope with Climate Change and related action plans formulated, and policy and management capacities for roll out strengthened

2. Improved knowledge base, and national research capacity strengthened to deliver analysis for evidence-based planning and policy development, and implementation of CC-related measures to support sectors and provinces in rolling out the NTP

3. Build capacities for regulation, guidance, local policy measures, and project management, and formulate concrete regulations, policy measures and investment plans for CC adaptation and GHG emissions control

4. Project management and long term technical advice The CBCC was not started until April 2009, after the decision on the NTP of December 2008. Accordingly, the project design does not account for the actual and formal details of the NTP. Therefore, the NPD has decided to use the inception phase to redesign the original project document to align it closely with the structure, tasks and deadlines of NTP and to revise the logical framework for appropriate project management, monitoring and evaluation. The general concept of technical assistance for capacity development has been maintained, the relations to the UN One Plan Outcomes 3 and 5 still applies, the indicative budget has not been significantly changed, and the implementation strategy and the management framework remain unchanged. However, in response to the delay in project start, the project duration 48 months is expected termination after 2012.

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3. Project Overview

3.1 Context and issues As described above, the NTP provides the overall development and collaboration framework for the CBCC project. More specifically the NTP defines a number of responsible Ministries, sectors, provinces and related organizations3 and assign 9 tasks for the period 2009-15:

1. Assessment of climate change extent and impacts in Viet Nam 2. Identification of measures to respond to climate change 3. Development of a science and technology program on climate change 4. Strengthening the capacities of organizations, institutions and policies on climate change 5. Awareness raising and human resources development 6. Enhancement of international cooperation 7. Mainstreaming climate change issues into socio-economic, sectoral and local development

strategies, plans and planning 8. Development of action plans of Ministries, sectors and localities to respond to climate change 9. Develop and implement projects of the program

A total budget of 1965 billion VND are allocated for the period 2009-2015, in addition to budgets to implement action plans of Ministries, sectors and localities. The implementation of the NTP will represent a huge and complex challenge to the capacity of the implementing parties and in particular to MONRE and the SO of NTP because:

• The political and public attention is increasing rapidly, • Many issues are new – and in some case uncertain and contested – • Many responses involve complex international agreements • The need for cross-sectoral and inter-disciplinary collaboration is evident.

In this context, it will be the key role and challenge for the CBCC project to assist and support MONRE and other key implementers at both national and provincial level in developing the human, institutional and technical capacities to handle these challenges. By doing so, the specific outputs and activities of CBCC must be closely and transparently linked to the NTP objectives and tasks

3.2 Development Goal The Development goal is identical with the key objective of the NTP is:

To minimize the vulnerability of the populations and landscapes of Viet Nam through appropriate measures of adaptation and mitigation

This goal can only be achieved via a long-term effort in a combination of national and international mitigation and adaptation measures. The overall responsibility to provide – and adjust - the guiding principles, strategies and action plans will be with the Vietnamese national and provincial Government. But public awareness, mobilization and involvement will be a must, as well as support from an innovative research sector and a socially responsible private sector.

3 The Executive Board of NTP comprises MONRE, MPI, MOF, MARD, MOFA, MIT, MOLISA, MOT, MOC, MIC, MET, MHA, MOH, MOST, MOCST, MOD and MPS

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3.3 Project Objectives In accordance with the framework of the original ProDoc, the project objectives are defines as:

To facilitate effective NTP implementation by strengthening the capacity of the implementing parties in the following areas: 1. Climate change policy and action plans formulated and CC incorporated in

relevant programmes/policies, in particular related to NTP tasks III 6, 7, 8 and 9 • Mainstreaming of CC issues into socio-economic, sectoral and local development

strategies, plans and planning. • Strengthen the capacities of organizations, institutions to develop policies and strategies

on climate change • Development of action plans of Ministries, sectors and localities to respond to climate

change • Development and implement pilot projects of the NTP • Enhancement of international cooperation

2. Knowledge and research capacity enhanced for CC vulnerability, adaptation and GHG mitigation assessment, in particular related to NTP Tasks III 1, 2, 3 and 5 • Assessment of climate change extent and impacts in Viet Nam • Identification of measures to respond to climate change • Development of a science and technology program on climate change • Awareness raising and human resources development

3. Capacities strengthened for policy development and implementation of response measures for CC adaptation and GHG emissions control, in particular related to NTP tasks III 4

• Strengthen the capacities of organizations and institutions to develop legal documents and mechanisms to respond to climate change

As such, CBCC by itself become a “NTP task” in MONRE and MARD under section III.5: Awareness raising and human resources development. And its particular elements are specifically linked to the respective sections of NTP Chapter III: Tasks and solutions. It shall be emphasized that the Project Objectives imply that CBCC is a “service provider” of “Capacity Building Packages” to the implementing parties of the NTP. It will be the responsibility of the particular “Ministries, sectors and localities” to allocate financial as well as human resources for the actual implementation of their specific NTP tasks. And it will be the responsibility of the CBCC to respond to requests for support within the budgetary priorities established in the annual and quarterly CBCC work plans

3.4 Expected outcomes Each of the three project objectives will provide number of expected outcomes, defined as general themes for CBCC focus and prioritization. These outcomes also serve as guidelines for the actual NTP implementation efforts of the various implementing partners.

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The expected outcomes are:

1. Project Objective 1: Climate change policy and action plans formulated and CC incorporated in relevant programmes/policies

• Improved institutional framework for NTP implementation • Improved CC mainstreaming in national policies and action plans • Improved CC mainstreaming in provincial action plans and project implementation

2. Project Objective 2: Knowledge and research capacity enhanced for CC vulnerability, adaptation and GHG mitigation assessment CC scenarios

• CC impact and vulnerability • CC response measures • CC research programs • CC awareness raising

3. Project Objective 3: Capacities strengthened for policy development and implementation of response measures for CC adaptation and GHG emissions control

• CC adaptation • CC mitigation

3.5 Expected Output and Indicative Activities Due to the inherent uncertainties in the activities and capacity development needs of the NTP implementing parties, the project output will be defined as a number of (tentative) Capacity Development Packages. In the annual and quarterly work plans, the activities under the CBP’s will be determined in a dialogue with the specific target groups and defined in a number of “Support Services Agreement” (SSA’s) An indicative outline of the Capacity Building Package is presented below.

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3.5.1. MONRE Component

CBCC Objective 1: Climate change policy and action plans formulated and CC incorporated in relevant programmes/policies

Expected outcomes Outputs for Capacity Building Packages

Indicative Activities in Special Service Agreements Stakeholders

1.1 NTP Institutional framework Support for establishment of NTP implementation frameworks

1. CBCC needs assessment of the operational and institutional functioning of the NTP implementation framework (NTP 5)

• Prepare survey methodology and questionnaires • Perform surveys and stakeholder consultations • Prepare CB assessment reports • Prepare Capacity Development Plan for each specific period • Mobilize the engagement of stakeholders on the assessment

processes

MONRE and other Ministries

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Expected outcomes Outputs for Capacity Building

Packages Indicative Activities in Special Service Agreements Stakeholders

2. Support to National Standing Offices of the NTP

• Senior Policy Advisor for the NTP • Identify the focal point, identify scopes of works, prepare TOR

to support related activities of the standing office • Support development of the SO operation and management

regulation • Support the development of mechanism for effective

communication and data collection on climate change issues among NTP implementers

• Support the development of documents, instructions and resolutions on CC of the Country Offices and related Government Agencies

MONRE

3. Support to participate in regional and international negotiations on CC (NTP 11)

• Capacity building for Vietnam’s delegations in COPs through training activities and experts.

• Trainings on international issues in CC mitigation and adaptation

• Support improvement of CC international negotiation networking and skills

• Provide training on international donor consultation skills

MONRE, other ministries & localities

1.2 Guidelines for screening and mainstreaming climate change issues into the development of policies, strategies and socio-economic development plans

1. Thematic background papers and guidelines for screening and mainstreaming NTP objectives, tasks and targets into national sector policies, strategies and action plans

• Develop guideline framework for the development action plans to respond to CC for ministries/sectors & localities

• Develop guideline for screening and mainstreaming climate change issues into policies, strategies & socio-economic development plans of ministries/sectors & localities

• Drafting of reference materials & guidelines for the application of Climate change, SLR Scenarios in the development of action plans to respond to CC & in mainstreaming CC issues.

• Drafting of briefing papers and background documents to support Ministerial sector implementation of NTP

• Support stakeholders consultations for the guidelines to gather feedbacks and include appropriate revisions

• Organize necessary trainings & capacity enhancement activities for the use of the guidelines


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1.3 National mainstreaming Support to develop and implement Ministerial sector strategies and actions plans to respond to CC

1. National CBCC needs assessment for the implementation of the NTP (NTP 5)


processes


2. Support for development of MONRE CC sector policies, strategies and action plans for 2011-15

• Support the assessments of CC impacts, identification of respond options and screening of existing strategies and plans for MONRE.

• Support the integration of climate change issues into MONRE’s policies, strategies & plans.

• Provide technical advices and support the development of the MONRE strategy(ies) an action plan(s) to respond to climate change

• Support by short-term ITA on key issues

MONRE

3. Support for development of CC sector policies, strategies and action plans 2011-15, in key ministries (other than MONRE) with lead responsibilities for NTP implementation (NTP 16-25.)

• Support the assessments of CC impacts, identification of respond options and screening of existing strategies and plans for key ministries.

• Support the integration of climate change issues into ministries’ policies, strategies & plans.

• Provide technical advices and support the development of the strategy(ies) an action plan(s) to respond to climate change for key ministries

• Support by short-term ITA on key issues

MONRE, other ministries

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1.4 Provincial Mainstreaming Provincial action plans developed, integration of CC challenges into provincial development plans for period 2011-2015 in three provinces

1. Support for provincial capacity needs assessment for the implementation of NTP (NTP 5)


processes

MONRE, target provinces

2. Support for development of CC sector policies, strategies and action plans 2011-15, in 3 provinces (NTP 26)

• Organized training courses, learning workshops on CC adaptation and GHG controls at basic and advance levels (where appropriate) for provincial stakeholders.

• Support the assessment of CC impacts, identification of respond options and screening of existing provincial strategies and plans

• Support the drafting of provincial action plans to respond to climate change & CC issues mainstreaming

• plans and incorporate CC into 5 year plans (2011-15) • Stakeholders engagement & mobilization • Support by short-term ITA on key issues


3. Pilot implementation of specific priority projects on CC A&M, including mobilization of finance

• Support the designation & planning of adaptation and/or mitigation pilot project with high likelihood of impact, sustainability and reliability

• Support the management & implementation of pilot projects, including support for tendering, monitoring and evaluation

• Support for replication of approaches


4. Logistic support to the provincial Standing Offices including IT tools etc. (NTP 4)

• Field survey and consultation • Identify the focal point, identify scopes of works, prepare TOR

for province SOs • Recruitment of officer for SO • Advise on the development of the provincial SOs operation and


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management regulations • Provide equipment

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CBCC Objective 2: Knowledge and research capacity enhanced for CC vulnerability, adaptation and GHG mitigation assessment


Indicative Activities in Special Service Agreements Stakeholders

2.1 Climate change scenarios Scientific CC scenarios for Viet Nam developed and agreed for planning and investment and collaboration with international institution on CC studies enhanced.

1. Support for updating of global and regional climate scale scenarios (NTP 1)

• Build capacities for IMHEN research staff and staff of other relevant agencies on the making of climate change scenarios through appropriate training programs, study trips & other capacity building activities

• Provided ITA on making climate scenarios

MONRE

2. Support for local downscaling of selected global climate scenarios to Vietnamese regions (NTP 1)

• Thematic Report on Climate Change scenarios in Vietnam • National launching workshop on climate scenarios • Training workshop for IMHEN on the use of PRECIS model and

related tools provided by Hadley Centre. • Data preparation for the application of PRECIS model &

interpretation of results • Support the application and usage of other climate models for

the development & update of climate change, SLR scenarios for Vietnam.

MONRE

3. Support for procurement of equipment for state- of-the-art climate research (workstation, computers) (NTP 1)

• Procurement of necessary equipments for climate change researches (high-speed computers, climate models etc.)

• Facilitate related technological & knowledge transferring processes.

• Assisting climate researchers of IMHEN in access and approach of sources of scientific information related to climate change

MONRE

2.2 Impact and vulnerability A comprehensive review of actual and potential CC impact and vulnerability for characteristic regions in Viet Nam conducted

1. Support for impact and vulnerability studies in typical regional contexts in relation to sea level rise, storm surges, typhoons, flood risk, drought shortage, forest fires, as well as ecosystems change impacts in forest lands, agricultural land, fresh- and marine waters. (NTP 2 )

• Support the review, synthesize & application of methodologies and guidelines for the assessments of CC impacts and vulnerabilities on typical natural systems of Vietnam.

• Support the assessments of CC impacts and vulnerabilities for typical ecosystems in three provinces

• Support the drafting of related reports, dissemination of results & participation of stakeholders

MONRE, related sectors

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Budget: US$:235,000

2. Support for socio-economic impact and vulnerability assessment in relation to human safety, public health, poverty alleviation, migration, economic development, urbanization, infrastructure safety, transportation, energy supply. Tourism (NTP 2)

• Support the review, synthesize & application of methodologies and guidelines for the assessments of CC impacts and vulnerabilities on Vietnam’s socio-economic systems.

• Support the assessments of CC impacts and vulnerabilities to socio-economic systems of the three provinces

• Support the drafting of related reports, dissemination of results & participation of stakeholders

MONRE, related sectors

2.3 Response measures Response options for CC adaptation and GHG mitigation

1. Support for identification and development of CC impact adaptation options for related ministries and provinces

• Support for development of methodologies and guidelines for the identification and evaluation of CC adaptation options (feasibility and economical efficiency etc.) in natural resources management, agriculture, industry and disaster management.

• Support to identify feasible CC adaptation options in three provinces

• Support for reporting of results and stakeholder engagement

MONRE, related sectors and provinces

2. Support for identification and development of GHG mitigation options to reduce emissions and to increase energy efficiency like e.g. i) increase in efficiencies in power production, ii) renewable energy, iii) energy efficiency in household appliances, transportation and the service sectors, iv) energy efficiency in industrial and agricultural sectors, v) carbon management in agriculture and forestry, etc. (NTP 2)

• Support for development of methodologies and guidelines for rapid identification of feasible and economically efficient options for GHG mitigation at provincial field level

• Assessment and monitoring of GHG sources and sinks • Support to identify feasible GHG mitigation options in three

provinces • Support for reporting of conclusions and recommendations


2.4 National research capacity strengthened

1. Support for strengthening research capacity of the IMHEN to establish a national focal point and center of excellence on CC research (NTP 2)

• Support the development of orientation and plans for strengthening IMHEN’s research capacities on CC in the long term.

• Support the implementation of necessary capacity building activities (in CC scenarios development, in CC impact studies and in the evaluation of adaptation options etc.)

MONRE

2.5 Awareness enhancement and human resources training

1. Support to awareness raising in selected groups in the high level Government and state administrative systems, social organizations, media and the community (NTP 5)

• Organize CC thematic seminars and workshops • Organize study tours • Provide necessary training activities for various target groups • Develop briefing papers and pamphlets on CC


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2. Support development of education and training programs in school curricula (NTP 6)

• Support the development of curriculum & teaching support programs and teaching tools on CC.

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3. Support establishment of thematic channels through public media. (NTP 7)

• Newspapers/Magazines, • Radio & television, • Training for the media on CC and the role of media on

responding to CC • Development of database and website for the dissemination of

knowledge and communication on climate change issues. • Development of CC documentaries for awareness raising and

educational purposes.


4. Support propagation of public awareness (NTP 8-10)

• Consumer groups • Support awareness raising and capacity development activities

for youth and student (clubs, volunteer groups etc.) on CC, the environment and sustainable development

• Women, gender and the elderly • Programs and contests on CC


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CBCC Objective 3: Capacities strengthened for policy development and implementation of response measures for CC adaptation and GHG emissions control


Indicative Activities in Special Service Agreements

3.1 Adaptation measures and investments

1. Support to development and introduction of regulatory measures to enhance CC adaptation via innovative, cost-efficient applications of e.g. land use planning, construction standards, economic incentives, taxes, insurance programs (NTP 3)

• Study tours • Support the drafting of policy measures to facilitate the

approach adaptation funding within the scope of international agreements.

• Provided related technical supports and necessary trainings.


2. Pilot implementation of specific priority projects on CC A&M, including mobilization of finance (NTP 26)

• Support identification of adaptation and/or mitigation pilot project with high likelihood of impact, sustainability and replicability

• Support for project design and planning • Support for project implementation management, including

tendering and monitoring and evaluation • Support for replication of approaches


3.2 Mitigation measures and investments

1. Support for application of financial mechanism on mitigation (of which include CDM) as a financing options (NTP 11)

• Study tours • Support the drafting of policy measures to facilitate the

application for funding and GHG reduction emissions. • Provided related technical supports and necessary trainings.


2. GHG emissions control investment projects in 3 provinces (NTP 14)

• Support to identification of provincial pilot projects for funding via international or bi-lateral funding sources

• Support the design of project, development of project documents & project planning

• Technical support via short-term ITA


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CBCC Outcome 4: Technical assistance and Project management Expected outcomes Items

4.1 Long-term technical advice

1. National Advisors and travel expenses • PMU: 1 National Technical Advisor • Provinces: 3 National Technical Experts • Local travel

4.2 Project management

1. National staff • 1 National Project Manager • 1 National Project Officer

oOn Training and Communication • 12 National Accountant/Administrator • and 1 Assistant/interpreter

2. Office expenses, miscellaneous 3. Midterm review and final outcome evaluation

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3.5.2. MARD component

Outcome 1: Climate change policy and action plans formulated and CC incorporated in relevant programs/policies

Expected outcome Outputs for Capacity Building Packages

Indicative Activities in Special Service Agreements

1.1 NTP Institutional framework NTP implementation

5. Strengthened capabilities of MARD Standing Offices on CC

• Support OCCA MARD members to participate training courses on CC and GHG

• Support database and website of MARD on CC

• Support to purchase necessary equipment and materials for MARD Standing Office on CC

6. MARD inter-departmental working mechanism among relevant departments on CC

• Develop working mechanism among relevant departments on CC

• Develop CC reporting and data collection mechanism among relevant departments

7. Strengthened international cooperation in UNFCCC

• Support OCCA members to participate COP 15

• Support training on international issues in CC mitigation and adaptation

• Improve CC international negotiation networking and skills

• Support training on international donor consultation skills

1.2 National mainstreaming Formulation of MARD strategic document and implementation guidelines on CC

5. Integration and incorporation of CC-related issues into MARD action plan to respond to CC and 5-year plan 2011-2015

• Advice and support on integration and incorporation CC-related issues into MARD action plan respond to CC and MARD 5 year plan 2011-2015

• Consult on integration and incorporation CC-related issues into MARD action plan respond to CC and 5 year plan 2011-2015

• Support training for policy makers on CC in ARD

1.3 Provincial

mainstreaming Formulation of provincial action plan and implementation guidelines on CC in 3 provinces

6. Guidelines for screening and mainstreaming CC-related issues of MARD action plan and 5 year plan into provincial action plan and 5 year plan

• Identify (i) CC scenarios and related provincial impacts, (ii) rapid assess existing provincial strategies and action plans (iii) propose revision of provincial action plan for CC adaptation and mitigation

• Consult on integration CC-related issues into the provincial action plan and 5 year plan

• Support training on developing and deploying provincial actions plan and 5 year plan

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Expected outcome Outputs for Capacity

Building Packages Indicative Activities in Special Service Agreements

7. Guidelines for identification and implementation of CC adaptation and mitigation models, including mobilization of finance

• Identify and implement pilot projects of CC adaptation and mitigation; propose applicable models with high likelihood of impact, sustainability and replicability;

• Support for replication of models

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Outcome 2: Knowledge and research capacity enhanced for CC vulnerability, adaptation and GHG mitigation assessment

Outcome 3: Capacities strengthened for policy development and implementation of response measures for CC adaptation and GHG emissions control Expected outcome Outputs for capacity building

packages Indicative activities in special service agreements

3.1 Policy and investment options for CC adaptation

3. Proposal and recommendation on regulatory documents and investment scheme to enhance CC adaptation for ARD

• Support for developing regulatory documents to enhance CC adaptability in agriculture, forestry, fishery and water resources

• Technical support via international technical advisors on legal issues relating to CC in ARD

• Identify investment opportunities and technical support to access to funding sources under international agreements (e.g. Adaptation Fund of UNFCCC)

4. Proposal and recommendations on CC-related insurance policy in ARD

• Identify and develop risk criteria in ARD under the impact of CC

• Propose insurance policy and public/private assistance

Expected outcome Outputs for capacity building packages

Indicative activities in special service agreements

2.2 Impacts, risks and vulnerabilities Guidelines to identify impact, risk and vulnerability of CC on ARD and risk-reduction proposals

5. Evaluation report on impact, risk and vulnerability relating to typhoons, flood risk, drought shortage, forest fires on agriculture, forestry, fishery and water resources in Viet Nam; CC–related risk reduction proposals

• Develop methodologies and guidelines for rapid assessment of impacts, risks, vulnerability relating to typhoons, flood risk, drought shortage, forest fires on agriculture, fishery, forestry and water resources in Vietnam

• Propose risk reduction measures • Support for implementing

guidelines

2.3 Response measures Response measures for CC adaptation and GHG mitigation

i. Guidelines to identify and propose CC- adaptation measures at provincial level

• Develop methodologies and guidelines for rapid identification of feasible and economically efficient measures for CC adaptation at provincial level

• Consult on guideline’s implementation

ii. Guideline to identify and

propose GHG mitigation measures at provincial level

• Develop methodologies and guidelines for rapid identification of feasible and economically efficient measures for GHG mitigation at provincial level

• Consult on guideline’s implementation

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Expected outcome Outputs for capacity building packages

Indicative activities in special service agreements

5. Guidelines to design CC adaptation investment projects in ARD

• Consult to identify and design investment projects on CC adaptation in agriculture, fishery, forestry and water resources to seek international and bilateral sponsors

• Train in identifying investment opportunities and seeking international and bilateral sponsors for CC adaptation project


3. Measures for migration and re-settlement to reduce vulnerabilities and manage CC–related risks

• Identify vulnerable regions influenced by CC

• Propose measures for migration from vulnerable regions and re-settlement

• Enhance the awareness of people in vulnerable regions on CC impacts

• Support to identify and seek for investment sources for migration and re-settlement

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Outcome 4: Technical assistance and project management Expected Output Items

4.1 Long-term technical advisor

1. 01 national technical advisor


i. National personnel a. 01 project coordinator/interpreter b. 01 project accountant/administrator

ii. Office expenses and others • Office facilities • Meetings

• Travel

C. UNDP Component Expected outcomes Items

4.1 Long-term technical advice

1. Senior technical advisor (36 months) 2. International travel


3. Audit

4. Management (ISS - for UNDP-services) 5. Travel

6. GMS (7% off the top of 3.5m co-financing)

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4. PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY

4.1 Overall strategic approach Climate change will impact most sectors of Viet Nam’s economy and therefore response to climate change requires a coordinated multi-sector approach. The GoV’s plans for a NTP to respond to this challenge, which indeed takes a multi-sector approach and will work at different levels by supporting policy analysis, changes to planning systems, capacity development as well as investment projects. UNDP support will align closely with the NTP specifically with the responsibilities and mandates of two of the most important ministries to address the challenges, MONRE and MARD The project indirectly supports cooperation and coordination between these ministries, through joint and complementary activities. The core activities are strategy and action plan formulation, research on CC impacts and adaptation as well as GHG mitigation opportunities; and capacities in policy formulation, research and formulation of concrete policy measures and investment plans. The project will also directly address the multi-sector nature of the issue by involving a wide range of stakeholders in for example learning on of financing opportunities for addressing the twin sides of the problem - of vulnerabilities for the impacts of climate change and the need to start addressing the causes. The project will play a leading role in drawing lessons learned from other countries and projects to feed into DRR policy and institutional development. This project will work closely on research and action planning and also capacity building with a UNDP project led by MARD on Disaster Risk reduction, under MARD’s Standing Office of the Central Committee for Flood and Storm Control and a project implemented by MPI. It is expected that information will be shared and project will coordinate closely with the two projects. The project is firmly based in the One UN initiative and the results link directly to key outputs of the One Plan, as highlighted in section II. This will also be achieved through close collaboration with the relevant UN organizations represented in Viet Nam through so called Program Coordination Groups. Closely related projects under the framework of the One Plan aim to support policy and strategy formulation, including a UNDP project with MPI that supports the preparation of the Social Economic development Strategy and Plan (for 2011 onwards). Collaboration will also be sought with other projects and UN organizations and their national partners in all aspects including M&E and reporting of results. This commitment to collaboration relates also the wider UN effort to harmonize programs.

4.2 Strategic approach to address cross-sectoral issues

Gender equality

The project will pay particular attention to gender equality aspects as women are especially vulnerable to climate change (HDR 2007/2008). The project will do this e.g. by reviewing best practices for policy development and analysis of support needed for women who are highly vulnerable to the climate change. Research activities, including those related to CC impacts and to low carbon energy provision to the poor will include gender experts. UNDP will thus support the Government to analyze and identify gender-specific impacts of CCA and GHG mitigation. The project will also ensure improved participation of men and women in environmental decision making by encouraging women to participate in project activities. Specifically, women will be included in the training sessions for government officials. According to UNDP NEX guidelines, all project activities (fellowships, trainings and study tours) needs to target at least 30 % participation of women. These targets are in line with UNDP’s Gender Equality Strategy 2008-2011.

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Coordination between MONRE and other implementing agencies (Responsible Parties - RPs)

MONRE is mandated to lead and coordinate formulation and implementation of the CC-NTP, and is responsible for: (i) overall coordination, management, monitoring and reporting, (ii) development of the policy framework and regulation, (iii) development of guidelines for preparation of sectoral and provincial climate change action plans and for mainstreaming CC into national and sectoral and provincial strategies and plans; and (iv) awareness raising. In this capacity MONRE will work with all relevant sector ministries and local authorities. To implement specific components of this project, MONRE will work closely with MARD and PPCs of three target provinces to ensure coherence and synergies between activities, timely planning and implementation and M&E of activities responsible for by each RP.

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5. PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENTS The project will follow the National Execution (NEX) modality with procedures set out in the Provisional Guidelines for Project Management (PGPM; October 2005), to be replaced by the Harmonized Program & Project Management Guidelines (HPPMG) that are under preparation.

Government Agency/National Implementing Partner (NIP) MONRE will be the NIP and thus be accountable to the Government and UNDP for ensuring (a) the substantive quality of the project, (b) the effective use of both national and UNDP resources allocated to it, (c) the availability and timeliness of national contributions to support project implementation and (d) the proper coordination among all project stakeholders, particularly national parties.

Project Focal Point MONRE has two agencies with the mandates relating to CC:

- The Viet Nam Institute of Meteorology, Hydrology and Environment (IMHEN) is a functional organization for science under MONRE with a mandate for research and development of science and technology on meteorology, hydrology, oceanography and water resources. IMHEN undertakes research and analysis that provides a scientific foundation for the formulation of development strategy, law and policy.

- MONRE has just upgraded its Hydrometeorology Department to the Climate Change and Hydrometeorology Agency (CCHA), which will be responsible for “state management”, including policy development on CC as a host of for example the focal points fro the UNFCCC and the CDM.

MONRE assigned IMHEN to be the Project Focal Point who will be the lead organisation in the present project, acting for MONRE and working with various departments, offices and institutes in MONRE, MARD and selected provinces. The Project Focal Point will serve as the main responsible party and will be responsible for day-to-day management and implementation of the project. This includes mobilizing all national and international inputs to support project implementation; organizing and monitoring project activities in accordance with the agreed work plan; and on a quarterly basis reporting to MONRE and UNDP on the progress as well as financial status of the project.

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5.1 Diagram of organizational structure The project implementation structure will be as explained below and shown in the diagram:

5.2 Executive Board OF NTP The Executive Board (EB) of NTP will be chaired by the Minister of MONRE and will provide overall supervision and guidance for implementation of project. The EB will meet every six-month and more ad-hoc as deemed necessary. (Refer to TOR of the EB).

5.3 Project Management Unit in MONRE MONRE assigned a Director of IMHEN to be the National Project Director (NPD). The NPD is accountable to MONRE for the use of project resources and to deliver on outcomes. Specifically the NPD will be responsible for overall management and implementation of the project, especially through managing a project management unit (PMU). The Project Management Unit (PMU) in MONRE will be responsible for the following.

• Prepare an inception report including detailed work plan and identification of target provinces.

Management/Supervision

Advice/ support

Project Executive Board (MONRE, MARD, UNDP)

NPD (MONRE) Component Director (MARD)

STA and UNDP POs PMU (MONRE) • Project Manager • NTA • Project Officer • Acctnt/Administrator

� CC NTP sectoral stakeholders

� Research organizations � Consultants

3 Provincial Project Offices (PPOs) � Provincial Officers � Field researchers � Localities (with pilots)

Component team � NTA � Coordinator/Interpreter � Accountant/Administrato

� Stakeholders in CC action plan of ARD sector

� Research organizations � Consultants

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• Support the Project Executive Board and the National Steering Committee and translate their guidance into day-to-day project coordination and management.

• Provide technical support to MONRE, MARD and provincial authorities for implementation efforts to achieve the project outcomes.

• Mobilize technical assistance in support of the achievement of outcomes • Undertake project monitoring, budget management, detailed work planning (annual, quarterly),

and fulfilling report needs to government and international donors The PMU will be hosted by the Project Focal Point, and will comprise of the following positions:

• A Project Manager (PM). • An international Senior Technical Advisor (STA) • An international Senior Policy Advisor (SPA) • A National Technical Advisor (NTA). • A National Project Officer on Training and Communications • ATwo National Project Accountant/Administrators • and Aan Assistant/Interpreter • Three provincial officers Office of the Project is at the Project Focal Point Agency: Institute of Meteorology, Hydrology and Environment

5.4 Other participating agencies (Responsible Parties – RPs) MARD and provincial authorities, and other partners including contractors and international experts are called other implementing agencies or (other) Responsible Parties (RPs), which are all essential to the success of this project. There will be a number of contractors (or consortia between international and national institutions) that will be mobilized in accordance with the UNDP standard procurement process or government bidding law/ standard process agreed upon by UNDP and the NIP. Detailed tendering packages for SSA will be prepared in collaboration with the relevant NTP implementing parties during each quarterly project planning phase, pointers to which are included in Annex 2. Pilot/demonstration projects will be initiated towards the end of the second year. Implementation arrangements for these pilot/demonstration projects will be designed in accordance with specific needs.

5.5 The CC-project Team in MARD MARD will assign a Component Director with responsibilities for the MARD results, and is accountable for the use of project resources and to deliver those results. The Component Team in MARD will work closely with MONRE and will be responsible for:

• Mobilizing research partners. • Coordinating sectoral level analysis and implementation • Working with technical assistance at the sector. • Undertake component monitoring and detailed (annual, quarterly) work planning and reporting

to UNDP and PMU concerning the MARD component, with assistance from the PMU • Reporting on sectoral issues to MARD, the NPD/Project Management Unit, and UNDP.

The Component Team in MARD will comprise of the following positions:

• A National Technical Advisor • A Coordinator/Interpreter • An Accountant/Administrator

Office of the Project Component in MARD is expected to be within the MARD Standing Office of the Steering Committee for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation.

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5.6 Provincial task forces and Provincial Project Offices The proposed project provinces are Can Tho, Binh Thuan and Binh Dinh, which will be confirmed during the inception phase, as will implementation arrangements in each of the 3 provinces. The selected provinces will be the same as those selected under the MARD-led DRR project that is referred to above. At the province level task forces will be created and coordinated by the local Departments of Natural Resources and Environment (DONREs). The Provincial People’s Committees (PPCs) of the three project provinces will sign Letters of Agreement with the NPD to establish this collaboration. PPCs will assign DONREs to take charge of implementation and a Senior official to be the focal point in liaising with the NPD. In each province, a Provincial Project Office (PPO) will be established to support the activities. The provincial task forces will be responsible for:

• Mobilizing local field-research capacities. • Coordinating provincial level analysis and implementation • Working with technical assistance at the provincial, district and commune level. • Working with the MONRE-PMU on detailed (annual, quarterly) work planning concerning

provincial activities • Reporting on provincial level activities to the Provincial People’s Committees, NPD/Project

Management Unit and UNDP. The project will supply one Technical Support Officer based in each province and some logistical support to the PPOs. The technical PMU staff will be responsible for on-the-job training, to ensure the successful implementation of the project activities and their sustainability.

5.7 Coordination with donors The Climate Change Adaptation Working Group under the ISGE/MONRE and the National Disaster Mitigation Partnership (NDMP) based in MARD will provide the key forums through which coordination and consultation with ongoing CC work will be achieved. UNDP-Viet Nam has played a central role in both these mechanisms over the past years.

5.8 Financial management mechanism MONRE will maintain overall accountability for the proper financial management of inputs, both directly managed by MONRE, and delegated to other participating agencies (Responsible Parties – RPs), as per the NEX guidelines. With support from the Project Management Unit, MARD will formulate its component detailed annual and quarterly work plans and component-financial reports; and MONRE will be responsible for the financial report of its own activities and consolidate financial reports submitted to it from provinces and other RPs (as regulated in the Letter of Agreements or sub-contracts). MONRE and MARD will thus report to the UNDP on the use of project resources as per the NEX guidelines. The Project Management Unit will be responsible for ensuring that an annual NEX audit of the project is carried out in line with guidance from UNDP/GACA. MONRE will be held accountable to follow up on recommendations by auditors.

5.9 Public Information and Advocacy The Government and UNDP have an obligation to inform their stakeholders of the benefits and impacts of UNDP-funded assistance activities. Public information and policy advocacy is a key aspect of this project. This project is central in the UNDP assistance in the field of CC, and will publish reports and initiate high level workshops and policy advocacy events.

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5.10 UNDP Support UNDP will provide audits, management costs (Implementation Support for UNDP services) as well as GMS for co-financing If MONRE requires from the UNDP CO any of the types of support services as stipulated in UN/UNDP project management guidelines4, they will be expected to send to the UNDP CO requests for such support services, together with specific TORs, specifications and/or other instructions based on which the UNDP CO will directly access funds to undertake its implementation support duties and recover service costs (“ISS”), in line with relevant provisions in UN/UNDP project provisional guideline5.

5.11 Monitoring & Evaluation MONRE will be responsible for M&E, following generally agreed procedures in project management guidelines, using measurable indicators to monitor the project’s quality of implementation, progress and contribution to outcomes. The main M&E principles that will be adopted by UNDP and MONRE are that M&E should be: (a) continuous, (b) involve partners in the central and local GoV agencies responsible for implementation and others (e.g. from civil society), (c) focus on progress towards outcomes and use indicators, (d) provide the basis for results-oriented reports, evaluations – if applicable, and (e) use a mix of tools – e.g. a balance of regular visits, analysis of reports, and participation of people at different levels. The project monitoring framework in Annex 3 provides the basis for monitoring of the results and provides the main guidance for overall monitoring and evaluation (M&E) by MONRE, the UNDP and other concerned agencies (including GACA) under the auspices of the overall monitoring of progress in achieving Outcome 3 and 5 of the UN One Plan. The project is subject to various types of regular review, i.e. an annual review (preferably together with other projects under the Outcome 3 and 5 of the UN One Plan), quarterly progress reports, regular site visits, and ad hoc reviews if so required, also by specific Donors of the project. The PMU/MONRE will be responsible to prepare reports and circulated to the project parties before reviews and circulate notes following the review meetings to enable proper follow-up. MONRE will consolidate progress from RPs and provide quarterly progress and financial reports to the UNDP utilising a consistent format agreed between the UNDP and GoV. The project is subject to a terminal outcome evaluation toward the end of the project (primo 2012). In addition, it will be subject to ad-hoc reviews if problems arise during implementation. It may also be assessed by thematic studies in conjunction with related projects in order to learn lessons that will feed into continued programming and policy advice. The main assumptions/risks for each outcome are detailed in the Output Monitoring Framework in Annex 3 and Section 6.2, and need consideration by MONRE in regular progress monitoring as well as the mid-term review and final evaluation.

4 These support services are outlined in Annex II.3.2 of the PGPM, but the HPPMG may replace the PGPM 5 These provisions are stipulated in Section J (Chapter 8) of the PGPM.

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6. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

6.1 Sustainability Close alignment with the National Target Program to cope with Climate Change will contribute significantly to institutional sustainability. Analysis and methodological development during the early stage of the project should ensure that target provinces and selected sectors are able to learn, adapt and (if appropriate) replicate this approach to develop and implement locally-appropriate provincial and sectoral adaptation frameworks. Key features of the design that optimize the likelihood of future replicability and post-project sustainability are a) up-front analysis of policy and institutional frameworks and intervention options, b) up-front development of analytical and planning frameworks that could be easily adapted by other provinces and sectors; and c) close harmonization with the design, piloting and implementation plans for the NTP. NTP development has been requested by the Prime Minister and therefore this project will have strong government support at both central and local levels provided this is indeed closely aligned with general-national, sectoral and provincial efforts to address climate change adaptation.

6.2 Assumptions and Risks Assessment The main assumptions/risks for each outcome are detailed in the Project Monitoring Framework in Annex 3, and need consideration by MONRE in regular progress monitoring as well as the mid-term review and final evaluation. Key assumptions are summarized below Project Outcomes Assumptions Risk of

failure Project Objective 1: Climate change policy and action plans formulated and CC incorporated in relevant programs/policies 1.1 Improved institutional framework for NTP implementation

Political and administrative willingness and commitment to participate actively in the NTP implementation process

Low

1.2 Guidelines for screening and mainstreaming climate change issues into the development of policies, strategies and socio-economic development plans

Availability of qualify experts and resources for the production of guidelines

Medium

Applicability of screening and mainstreaming of CC issues into existing planning exercises & policy making process

Medium

1.3 Improved CC mainstreaming in national policies and action plans

Political awareness and commitment to support NTP

Low

Availability of sufficiently qualified and staff resources to participate in CBCC

Medium

1.4 Improved CC mainstreaming in provincial action plans and project implementation

Political awareness and commitment to support NTP

Medium

Availability of sufficiently qualified and staff resources to participate in CBCC

High

Project Objective 2: Knowledge and research capacity enhanced for CC vulnerability, adaptation and GHG mitigation assessment 2.1 CC scenarios

Availability of sufficiently qualified human resources to implement climate modelling

Low

2.2 CC impact and vulnerability

Availability of qualified experts on responses of land, water and ecosystem responses to CC resources and

Medium

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Availability of qualified experts on responses of socio-economic aspects of climate change and associated impacts in the ecosystems of Vietnamese landscapes

High

Ability and willingness to participate in complex, interdisciplinary studies

Medium

2.3 CC response measures

Availability of innovative technical expertise for development of effective and cost-efficient response measure

Medium

Availability of innovative socio-economic expertise to develop options for administrative, social and economic response

High

Ability and willingness to participate in complex, interdisciplinary studies

Medium

2.4 CC research programs

Willingness and ability to establish innovative and strategically targeted research programs on key CC issues

Medium

2.5 CC awareness raising

Ability to develop state-of-the art communication approaches

Low

Willingness by public media to participate actively

Low

Project Objective 3: Capacities strengthened for policy development and implementation of response measures for CC adaptation and GHG emissions control 3.1 CC adaptation Availability of administrative, technical and

socio-economic expertise to develop options for effective administrative adaptation responses

Medium

3.2 CC mitigation Availability of administrative, technical and socio-economic expertise to develop options for administrative, social and economic mitigation responses

Medium

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ANNEX 1: CBCC Indicative Work plans 2009-12.

CBCC Outcome 1: Climate change policy and action plans formulated and CC incorporated in relevant programmes/policies

CBCC Indicative Workplan 2009-12.

Expected outcomes Outputs in Capacity building packages

Activities of Special Service Agreements

09 10 11 12


CBCC needs assessment for the functioning of NTP institutional implementation framework

CBCC needs assessments in relation to NTP performed in NTP SO and in departments of MONRE CC SO and in department of MARD

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09 10 11 12

CBCC support in national (MONRE CC and MARD) and 3 provincial Standing Offices (SO) for CC

CBCC activities in relation to NTP implementation performed via guidelines and workshops

CBCC to strengthen International cooperation in FCCC

CBCC activities performed in support of NTP implementation of international commitments

1.2 Guidelines for screening and mainstreaming NTP objectives, tasks and targets into national policies, strategies and action plans

Thematic Guidelines for screening and mainstreaming NTP objectives, tasks and targets into national & provincial policies, strategies and action plans

Develop guidelines for ministries, provinces and sectors for the implementation of the NTP

1.3 National mainstreaming Support to formulation of a strategic document and implementation guidelines for national and provincial mainstreaming of NTP

National CBCC needs assessment CBCC needs assessments in relation to NTP implementation performed in MONRE departments MARD departments and target ministry Departments

MONRE policy, strategy and action plans 2011-15

CBCC activities performed in support of NTP implementation MONRE action plan 2011-15

Integration of CC issues into MARD policy, strategy and action plan 2011-15

CBCC activities performed in support of of MARD action plan respond to CC Consult on integration CC issues into MARD action plan 2011-15

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09 10 11 12

Sector Ministry policy, strategy and action plans 2011-15

CBCC activities performed in support of NTP implementation for other ministries action plans (MAP) 2011-15

1.4 Provincial Mainstreaming Provincial action plans developed, integration of CC challenges into provincial development plans for period 2011-2015 in three provinces

Provincial CBCC needs assessment CBCC needs assessments in relation to NTP implementation performed in 3 target provinces

Inclusion of priority CC A&M issues to be addressed in the coming 5 year SED plans (2011-15)

CBCC activities performed in support of NTP implementation in 3 target province action plans 2011-15 (PAP)

8. Guidelines for screening and mainstreaming CC-related issues of MARD action plan and 5 year plan into provincial action plan and 5 year plan

• propose revision of provincial action plan for CC adaptation and mitigation

• Consult on integration CC-related issues into the provincial action plan and 5 year plan

• Support training deploying provincial actions plan and 5 year plan

Pilot implementation of specific priority projects on CC A&M, including mobilization of finance

CBCC activities performed to promote and support priority pilot projects in the field

Logistic support to the provincial Standing Offices including IT tools etc.

Provincial SO equipped with sufficient means to allow for efficient operation

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CBCC Objective 2: Knowledge and research capacity enhanced for CC vulnerability, adaptation and GHG mitigation assessment

CBCC Workplan 2009-12.


Activities in Special Service Agreements

09 10 11 12


Updating of global and regional climate scale scenarios

CBCC support to participation in global and regional modeling of CC scenarios.

Local downscaling for Vietnam of selected global scenarios

CBCC support activities for introduction of operational CC models (PRECIS and others) for Vietnam

Updating equipment for climate research (workstation, computers)

Acquisition of hi-speed computers

2.2 Impact, risk and vulnerability A comprehensive review of actual and potential CC impact, risk and vulnerability for different situations in Viet Nam conducted, risk-reduction

Ecosystem goods and services (EGS) impact, risk and vulnerability in relation to sea level rise, storm surges, typhoons, flood risk, drought shortage, forest fires, ecosystems change impacts in forest lands, agricultural land, fresh- and marine waters.

CBCC activities to promote and support natural science studies on CC impacts in relation NTP objectives and Government information needs

Socio-economic impact risk and vulnerability assessment in relation to human safety, public health. poverty alleviation, migration, economic development,

CBCC activities to promote and support socio-economic and technical science studies on CC impacts in relation NTP objectives and Government information

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Packages Activities in Special Service

Agreements 09 10 11 12

urbanization, infrastructure safety, transportation, energy supply. tourism

needs


Identification and development of CC impact adaptation options.

CBCC activities to promote and support • Options in infrastructure

development • Options in land use

management of forest and agricultural lands

• Options for responses in water management of floods and droughts

• Options in production sectors • Options in service sectors • Options for public awareness

and social change

Identification and development of GHG mitigation options to reduce emissions and to increase energy efficiency.

CBCC activities to promote and support • GHG emissions assessment

for different sectors in Viet Nam strengthened and GHG projections.

• Emission reduction options in key economic sectors

• Energy efficiency options in key economic sectors

• Alternative and innovative mitigation options

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Packages Activities in Special Service


2.4 National research capacity strengthened

Strengthening research capacity of the IMHEN

CBCC activities to strengthen IMHEN capacity to address CC issues in Vietnam

2.5 Awareness and Advocacy

Support to awareness raising in selected groups in state and province authorities

• Seminars and workshops • Study tours • Briefing papers and pamphlets • Documentaries

Support development of education and training programs in school curricula

• Teaching materials • Teaching support tools • CC Clubs

Support establishment of thematic channels through public media.

• newspaper, • Radio & television, • Database and website on

climate change issues • Movies and theatre, etc

Support propagation of public awareness and mobilization

• Consumer groups • Youth • Women, gender and the

elderly • Programs and contests

Note to Workplan:

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CBCC Objective 3: Capacities strengthened for policy development and implementation of response measures for CC adaptation and GHG emissions control

CBCC Indicative Workplan 2009-12.


Packages Indicators for Special Service



Design regulatory measures to enhance CC adaptation

CBCC activities to promote and support NTP by introduction of regulatory adaptation measures in selected sector ministries

Pilot implementation of specific priority adaptation projects on CC, including mobilization of finance

CBCC activities performed to promote and support priority pilot adaptation projects in the field


CBCC activities to promote and support introduction of regulatory adaptation measures in agricultural and rural development and insurance policy


CBCC activities performed to promote and support to develop priority pilot adaptation projects related to in ARD


Measures for migration and re-settlement to reduce vulnerabilities and manage CC–related risks

CBCC to identify appropriate options for reducing emissions In ARD

GHG emissions control investment projects in 3 provinces

CBCC activities performed to promote and support priority pilot mitigation projects in the field

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ANNEX 2: Output Monitoring Tables

CBCC Outcome 1: Climate change policy and action plans formulated and CC incorporated in relevant programmes/policies

Output Monitoring Table. Expected

outcomes Outputs in Capacity building packages

Indicators Baseline Targets Means of Verification

Risk assessment


1. CBCC needs assessment for the functioning of NTP institutional implementation framework

CBCC needs assessments in relation to NTP performed in NTP SO in MONRE CC SO in MARD

CBCC needs on NTP implementation not defined

CBCC need specified in MONRE, MARD

Surveys Assessment reports

Medium: Lack of in kind participation

2. CBCC support in

national and provincial Standing Offices (SO) for CC

CBCC in relation to NTP implementation performed via guidelines and workshops in 5 SO’s

No CBCC activities implemented

SSA’s support to 5 SO’s

Guidelines Workshops Training courses No of participants

Low: Lack of motivation and participation

3. CBCC to strengthen International cooperation in FCCC

CBCC activities performed in support of NTP implementation of international commitments

No CBCC activities implemented

SSA’s to support participation in international CC events

Briefing papers Workshops ITA

Medium: Lack of funds

1.2 Guidelines for screening and mainstreaming

1. Thematic Guidelines for screening and mainstreaming NTP

Screening and mainstreaming Guidelines developed for ministries,

No CC guidelines on screening and mainstreaming of

CBCC support for the establishment

Guideline documents

Low: Lack of expertise to write guidelines

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NTP objectives, tasks and targets into national policies, strategies and action plans

objectives, tasks and targets into national & provincial policies, strategies and action plans

provinces and sectors, apply & pilot implementation in three provinces

NTP objectives, tasks and targets

guidelines Medium: Lack of in-kind capacity

1.3 National mainstreaming Support to formulation of a strategic document and implementation guidelines for national and provincial mainstreaming of NTP

1. National CBCC needs assessment

CBCC needs assessments in relation to NTP implementation performed in MONRE departments MARD departments

CBCC needs on NTP not defined

CBCC need specified in MONRE, MARD, target ministries


Medium: Lack of in kind participation:

2. MONRE policy, strategy and action plans 2011-15

CBCC activities performed in support of NTP implementation MONRE action plan 2011-15

Establishment of Dept. of Climate Change

Specific MONRE objectives, tasks and targets defined in relation to NTP

MONRE Plan documents

Low: Lack of commitment Medium: Lack of capacity

3. MARD policy, strategy and action plan 2011-15

CBCC activities performed in support of NTP implementation MARD action plan 2011-15

Establishment of Standing Office on Climate Change

Specific MARD objectives, tasks and targets defined in relation to NTP

MARD plan documents

Low: Lack of commitment Medium: Lack of capacity

4. Sector Ministry policy, strategy and action plans 2011-15

CBCC activities performed in support of NTP implementation in ministry action plans (MAP) 2011-15

Limited national mainstreaming of the recently issued NTP Decision

Specific MAP objectives, tasks and targets defined in relation to NTP

MPI and target ministry documents

Medium: Lack of commitment Medium: Lack of capacity

1.4 Provincial Mainstreaming Provincial

1. Provincial CBCC needs assessment

CBCC needs assessments in relation to NTP implementation performed in 3 target provinces

CBCC needs on NTP not defined

CBCC need specified in 3 target provinces


Medium: Lack of motivation, capacity and in kind participation:

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action plans developed, integration of CC challenges into provincial development plans for period 2011-2015 in three provinces

2. Inclusion of priority CC A&M issues to be addressed in the coming 5 year SED plans (2011-15)

CBCC activities performed in support of NTP implementation in 3 target province action plans 2011-15 (PAP)

Limited provincial mainstreaming of the recently issued NTP Decision

Specific PAP objectives, tasks and targets are defined and included in relation to NTP

Province Plan documents

Medium: Lack of commitment

3. Pilot implementation of specific priority projects on CC A&M, including mobilization of finance

CBCC activities performed to promote and support priority pilot projects in the field

Ongoing CC A&M projects with scope and planned impact

Support to implementation of priority fields level pilot projects with high probability of impact, replicability and sustainability

Completion report on pilot projects

Medium: Lack of capacity

4. Institutional development: Logistic support to the provincial Standing Offices including IT tools etc.

Provincial SO equipped with sufficient means to allow for efficient operation

SO’s under initial establishment

3 well-equipped and functioning provincial SO’s established

Inventory report Medium: Lack of commitment

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CBCC Outcome 2: Knowledge and research capacity enhanced for CC vulnerability, adaptation and GHG mitigation assessment

Output Monitoring table

Expected outcomes

Outputs for Capacity Building Packages

Indicators for Special Service Agreements

Baseline Targets Means of verification

Risk assessment


1. Updating of global and regional climate scale scenarios

• CBCC support to participation in global and regional modeling of CC scenarios

MO Hadley models for Vietnam operational

Regular updating of regional climate scenarios

Scenario reports Low

2. Downscaling for Vietnam of selected global scenarios

• CBCC support activities for introduction of operational CC models for Vietnam

PRECIS model and other model established and operationally run

Regular updating of climate scenarios for Vietnam

Scenario reports Low: Lack of information and capacity

3. Updating equipment for climate research (workstation, computers)

• Acquisition of hi-speed computers

Outdated computers for climate modeling

State-of-the art computer capacity

Equipment in place

Low

4. CC database and regular analysis of CC factors such as: temperature, rainfall, runoff, typhoons and sea level rise

• CBCC activities to establish database and monitoring and reporting on CC

Data archive available

Dedicated database and CC monitoring framework established

Database and monitoring framework in place

Medium: Lack of information and capacity

2.2 Impact, risk and vulnerability A comprehensive review of

1. Ecosystem goods and services (EGS) impact, risk and vulnerability in relation to sea level rise, storm surges, typhoons, flood risk, drought shortage, forest fires,

• CBCC activities to promote and support natural science studies on CC impacts in relation NTP objectives and Government information needs

Uncoordinated publication of impact studies

Coordinated and comprehensive CC impact assessments and studies on land, water and ecosystem issues

Thematic impact reports

Medium: Scientific discipline bias and unfamiliarity of collaboration

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Expected outcomes




Risk assessment

actual and potential CC impact, risk and vulnerability for different situations in Viet Nam conducted, risk-reduction

ecosystems change impacts in forest lands, agricultural land, fresh- and marine waters.

2. Socio-economic impact risk and vulnerability assessment in relation to human safety, public health. poverty alleviation, migration, economic development, urbanization, infrastructure safety, transportation, energy supply. tourism

• CBCC activities to promote and support socio-economic and technical science studies on CC impacts in relation NTP objectives and Government information needs

Uncoordinated publication of impact studies

Coordinated and comprehensive CC impact assessments and studies on socio-economic issues

Thematic impact reports

Medium: Scientific discipline bias and unfamiliarity of collaboration


1. Identification and development of CC impact adaptation options.

CBCC activities to promote and support • Options in infrastructure

development • Options in land use

planning and practices • Options in production

sectors • Options in service

sectors • Options for public

awareness and social change

Limited systematic development of adaptation options

At least 20 innovative, relevant and appropriate adaptation options developed by 2012

Reports on adaptation options

Medium: Scientific discipline bias and lack of innovation capacity

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Expected outcomes




Risk assessment

2. Identification and development of GHG mitigation options to reduce emissions and to increase energy efficiency.

CBCC activities to promote and support • GHG emissions

assessment for different sectors in Viet Nam strengthened and GHG projections improved.

• Emission reduction options in key economic sectors identified

• Energy efficiency options in key economic sectors identified

• Alternative and innovative mitigation options identified

Limited systematic development of mitigation options

At least 20 innovative, relevant and appropriate mitigation options developed by 2012

Reports on mitigation options


2.4

National research capacity strengthened

1. Strengthening research capacity of the IMHEN

• CBCC activities to strengthen IMHEN capacity to address CC issues in Vietnam

Division of Climate Change research established

IMHEN as an internationally recognized lead institute on multi-disciplinary research on climate change and related impacts in SE Asia

Peer reviews

Medium: Lack of sustainable resources

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Expected outcomes




Risk assessment

2. Comprehensive, multi-disciplinary research programs on CC impacts, adaptation/mitigation options

CBCC activities to promote and support establishment of research program on NTP issues in relation to • CC Scenario modeling • Impact assessment • Innovative adaptation

options • Innovative mitigation

options

Many ongoing research project in relation to CC, but no programs are targeted specifically towards NTP needs

3 research programs established by 2012 on • Comprehensive

impact assessments

• Innovative adaptation options

• Innovative mitigation options


2.5 Awareness and Advocacy increased

1. Awareness raising in selected groups in state administrative system

• Seminars and workshops • Study tours • Briefing papers and

pamphlets • Documentaries

Strong hi-level political awareness about CC issues, but limited mobilization in staff

70% of Government staff aware of impact and personal implications of CC

GoV staff opinion surveys

Low

2. Development of education and training programs in school curricula

• Teaching materials • Teaching support tools • CC Clubs

Limited curriculum on CC issues

Full coverage of CC scenarios, impacts and potential measures

Survey of teaching materials

medium

3. Support establishment of thematic channels through public media.

• newspaper, • Radio & television, • Web media • Movies and theatre, etc

Fair newspaper coverage, limited TV, web, theatre

Major and visible issue in 70% of Vietnamese language media

Media surveys Low

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Expected outcomes




Risk assessment

and film coverage

4. Support propagation of public awareness

• Consumer groups • Youth • Women, gender and the

elderly • Programs and contests

Limited awareness, negligible mobilization of response

30% of the population aware of impact and personal implications of CC 10% respond actively to the CC issue

Population surveys

Low

CBCC Outcome 3: Capacities strengthened for policy development and implementation of response measures for CC adaptation and GHG emissions control

Output Monitoring Table.

Expected outcomes




Risk assessment


3. Identify regulatory measures as well as financing opportunities

CBCC to identify appropriate options for regulation and financing to implement NTP adaptation tasks

No targeted measures in place, but funds mobilized under NTP decision

Guidelines established on options for regulation and fund mobilization

Reports Medium: Lack of information and capacity

4. Design regulatory measures to enhance CC adaptation

CBCC activities to promote and support NTP by introduction of regulatory adaptation measures in

No targeted regulations in place

Regulatory issues addressed

Draft regulations

Medium: Limited sector ministry

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Expected outcomes




Risk assessment

selected sector ministries buy-in

5. Pilot implementation of specific priority adaptation projects on CC, including mobilization of finance

CBCC activities performed to promote and support priority pilot adaptation projects in the field

Several ongoing CC Adaptation projects

Support to implementation of priority field level pilot projects with high probability of impact, replicability and sustainability



6. Proposal and recommendation on regulatory documents and investment scheme to enhance CC adaptation for ARD

CBCC activities to promote and support NTP by introduction of regulatory adaptation measures in agricultural and rural development

No targeted regulations in place

Regulatory issues addressed

Draft regulations Low


CBCC activities performed to promote and support priority pilot adaptation projects related to land and water uses

Several ongoing CC Adaptation projects





CBCC activities to promote and support by proposal of insurance policy in ARD

No regulations on related insurance in place

CC-related insurance policy addressed

Draft recommendation on insurance policy

High: lack of motivation and innovation

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Risk assessment capacity

Mitigation measures and investments

1. Measures for migration and re-settlement to reduce vulnerabilities and manage CC–related risks

CBCC to identify appropriate options for regulation and financing by the REDD mechanism

Ad hoc initiatives

Guidelines established on options for regulation and fund mobilization

Reports Low

2. GHG emissions control investment projects in 3 provinces, that relate to carbon trade

CBCC activities performed to promote and support priority pilot mitigation projects in the field

Several ongoing CC mitigation projects




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