Communication for Sustainable Development Initiative - CSDI

Steering Committee MeetingTuesday, 1 July 2008

Agenda

Opening remarks

Establishment of project Steering Committee

Project progress report

Issues for discussion

AOB

Communication for Sustainable Development Initiative - CSDI

GCP/INT/048/ITAProgress Report and key issues

Communication, Climate Change, Natural Resources Management and Food Security

Climate Change and sustainable NRM require multi-stakeholders action, innovation and a process of social learning for adaptive livelihoods.

Communication is a key for CCA and NRM.

Communication for Development, is central to enable rural people and institutions to:

• assess and agree on needs and priorities; • document and share relevant knowledge and

information; • foster multi-stakeholder dialogue and action.

Communication, Climate Change, Natural resources management and Food Security

Communication for Development systems and strategies can support CCA, NRM and Food Security in rural areas by: facilitating equitable access to knowledge and

information;

promoting peoples’ participation and collaborative NRM;

supporting research and advisory services for technology innovation;

enhancing adaptation processes and disaster risk management;

bridging the gap between global environment information, local knowledge and communities;

strengthening dialogue between institutions and small farmers.

Communication for Sustainable Development Initiative (CSDI ) – Project Features

Interregional projectThree yearsBudget: 1 800 000 US $LTU: Research & Extension Service (NRRR)

Project start-up: August 2007 Revised EOD: November 2007 Revised NTE: November 2010

Project staff: M. Acunzo (LTO), F. MatteoliConsultants: S. Sala, ICTs specialist

Cash received: 1,131,615

Communication for Sustainable Development Initiative (CSDI ) – Objectives & Outcomes

Objective: Sound environmental practices for sustainable rural development and CCA adopted through effective Communication for Development strategies and services.

Outcome 1: Effective applications and management of Communication for Development strategies, tools and services to support sustainable NRM and CCA.

Outcome 2: Improved capacities and partnerships in communication for sustainable natural resource management and CCA.

Communication for Sustainable Development Initiative (CSDI ) - Outputs

Outputs 1.1: Innovative communication strategies and services for sustainable natural resources management identified and assessed.

Output 1.2: Environmental communication strategies, plans and tools implemented in at least 3 countries.

Output 2.1: Improved knowledge and skills on environmental communication.

Output 2.2: Environmental communication projects and initiatives designed and promoted.

Output 2.3: Strategic partnerships and environmental communication platforms implemented.

CSDI - Strategy

Normative activitiesCase studies (Costa Rica, Amazon, Near east)Guidelines (DRM Caribbean)Training (DRCongo)E-fora ( Latin America)

Field components:National Plan (Bolivia) Com Action Plan for DRM (Caribbean) Com Action Plan for Agriculture and Forestry R&Ext (Congo)+ technical advise to selected projects (Bangladesh, Andeans)

o Platforms and Partnerships

Platforms: Near East; Latin America; Central America (Onda Rural); Indigenous People.

Partnerships: FAO’ IDWG (e.g. CC; DRM; etc); ComDev institutions (AMARC); IUCN; CTA; CI; UNPFII; CIDOB; COICA; PANOS; UNIMI; donors; etc.

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Innovative ComDev strategies and services

3 Com strategies & plans in the field

Improved knowledge & skills

ComDev projects and initiatives designed

Strategic partnerships and communication platforms

Case studies Guidelines

Technical paperstrainings

e-fora

Bolivia – National ComPlan INIAF

Caribbean – ComPlan for DRM

CONGO DRC ComPlan for R&Ext in Ag. & For +

Tech. advise to selected projects (Bangladesh, Andean)

Project report - Main Results

Inception phase:

Update project strategy and work plan

Identification of 3 main field components

Assessment of needs and experiences in ComDev for NRM and CCA

Case studies, publications, consultations, and platforms.

Progress report - Results

Normative 2 publications 4 draft case studies

Field activities Identification of 3 Communication Plans (Bolivia,

DRCongo, Caribbean) Identification of 2 Communication components

(technical advice: Bangladesh & Andean region) 1 workshop in DRCongo

Networking and partnership 2 Virtual consultations Organization of special session of 7th event UNPFII on

IPs and ComDev in CCA Participation to 2 workshops (1 in Rome on rural radio

in DRCongo and 1 in Colombia)

Progress report - Field Components

Bolivia National Communication Plan Communication for Development services to support

priority programs of the Instituto Nacional de Innovación Agricola y Forestal (INIAF)

DRCongo Communication Action Plan for dissemination of

innovations in Agriculture and Forestry

Caribbean Communication Action Plan for adaptive livelihoods

and Disaster Risk Management

Progress report - Technical advice

Bangladesh (BGD/01/004/01/99) Feasibility for a communication component to

support livelihood adaptation and DRM activities

Andean Region (TCP/RLA/3112) Design of a communication component for DRM

through community radios.

Progress report Networking & Partnerships

Support to 4 regional platforms for capacity building and advocacy

Knowledge/Information Exchange on ComDev applications for NRM & CCA in Latin America, Near East, and with Indigenous Peoples

Strategic partnerships UNPFII: special event of the 7th session on IP’s

ComDev and Climate Change Collaboration with FAO technical divisions and

IDWG (CC, DRM)

Expected outputs (up to Dec 2008)

Field activities implemented in Bolivia, DRCongo and Caribbean region

Communication components designed for BGD/01/004/01/99 and TCP/RLA/3112

Project monitoring system (5) Document and publications (2) Virtual consultations New partnerships established (e.g. CTA, IIED,

CARIMAC, UNIMI)

Key Issues for discussion

o Delay in the implementation of field components (Bolivia) need for project extension (July 2011)

o Diffused demand for technical assistance in communication: need for a focused response

o 2009 - Expert meeting

o CSDI Sustainability

o AOB

Thank you!