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MDG-F 1656: Strengthening the Philippines' Institutional Capacity to
Adapt to Climate Change
Presented by:Mr. Ricardo M. Sandalo
Programme Manager
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Fourth Assessment
Report
(IPCC AR4)
Warming of the climate system is
UNEQUIVOCAL!UNEQUIVOCAL!
on climate trendson climate trends
Recent observations show that ghg emissions and many aspects of the climate are changing near the upper boundary of IPCC projections.
global mean temperature
sea-level rise
Arctic sea-ice extent
CO2 emissions
Methane emissions
Green House Gases
Global Warming
Climate Change
Warmer and more frequent hot days and nights, heat waves over most land areas (99% probability)
More frequent rainfall events over most areas resulting in increased flood, landslide, soil erosion, mudslide, etc. (90% probability)
Increase in tropical cyclone wind and rainfall intensities in some areas. (67% probability)
What to expect in the 21What to expect in the 21stst Century?Century?
s
Humanity is in a new and unprecedented situation;
Accelerated sea level rise (resulting to freshwater intrusion);
Decreased freshwater availability and/or aggravated water scarcity in some areas;
Increased runoff, soil erosion and flooding in others;
Increased frequency of extreme climate event; (considerable damage to agricultural production);
Shifts in ecosystem service provision
Mitigation?
Adaptation?
Current knowledge about responding to climate change
Adaptation is necessary to address impacts resulting from the warming which is already unavoidable
IPCC definition of adaptation An adjustment in natural human
systems in response to actual or expected climate stimuli or their effects, which moderate harm or exploits benefit opportunities
Adaptation means pro-active planning for a range of possible future scenarios
UN-GOP Joint Programme
TitleTitle Strengthening the Strengthening the Philippines’ Institutional Philippines’ Institutional Capacity to Adapt to Capacity to Adapt to Climate ChangeClimate Change
PartnersPartners 9 GOP and 6 UN agencies9 GOP and 6 UN agencies
DurationDuration 3 years (2008-2010)3 years (2008-2010)
AmountAmount 8 million USD8 million USD
OutcomeOutcomess
1. CRR mainstreaming in dev’t 1. CRR mainstreaming in dev’t planningplanning2. Capacity building and awareness2. Capacity building and awareness3. Demonstration and up-scaling3. Demonstration and up-scaling
Examples of Adaptation Water Conservation Water Harvesting and Storage Better Management of Water
Supply Systems Agriculture: forecasts and early
warning Diversify crops and livestock Irrigation solutions
Use of early maturing rice varieties Conserve rain water to extend
cropping period Develop rapid harvesting and
postharvesting Changes in fish stocking and
harvesting Improve fish cage management
Improve access to health care Disease monitoring and emergency
responses Construct sea walls Raise housing Elevate major thoroughfare Modify existing drainage system “Flood-proof” buildings
Hazard mapping and flood warnings
Temporary shelters for affected communities
Relocation Empower communities