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Readiness and Preparatory Support
Proposal
How to complete this document?
- A readiness guidebook (URL) is available to provide information on how to access funding under the
GCF Readiness and Preparatory Support programme. It should be consulted to assist in the
completion of this proposal template.
- This document should be completed by National Designated Authorities (NDAs) or focal points with
support from their delivery partners where relevant.
- Please be concise. If you need to include any additional information, please attach it to the
proposal.
- Information on the indicative list of activities eligible for readiness and preparatory support and the
process for the submission, review and approval of this proposal can be found on pages 11-13 of
the guidebook
Where to get support?
- If you are not sure how to complete this document, or require support, please send an e-mail to
[email protected]. We will aim to get back to you within 48 hours.
- You can also complete as much of this document as you can and then send it to
[email protected]. We will get back to you within 5 working days to discuss your submission
and the way forward.
Note: Environmental and Social Safeguards and Gender
Throughout this document, when answering questions and providing details, please make sure to pay
special attention to environmental, social and gender issues, in particular to the situation of
vulnerable populations, including women and men. Please be specific about proposed actions to
address these issues. Consult page 4 of the readiness guidebook for more information.
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SECTION 1: SUMMARY
1. Country submitting the
proposal
Country name: Nepal
Name of institution (representing National Designated Authority or Focal Point): Ministry of
Finance
Name of official: Mr. Baikuntha Aryal Position: Joint-Secretary and GCF NDA
Telephone: +977-1-4211332 Email: [email protected]
Full Office address:
Ministry of Finance
Singhadurbar
Kathmandu, Nepal
2. Date of initial
submission 09/09/2016
3. Last date of
resubmission (if
applicable)
11/04/2017
4. Which entity will
implement the Readiness
and Preparatory Support
project? (Provide the
contact information if entity
is different from NDA/focal
point)
� National Designated Authority �Delivery partner � Accredited entity
Name of institution: United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment)
Name of official: Mozaharul Alam Position: Regional Climate Change Coordinator
Telephone: +6622882601 Email: [email protected]
Full Office address: UN Environment Asia and the Pacific Office, 2nd
Floor, UN Building, Rajdamnern
Nok Avenue, Bangkok, 10200, Thailand
5. Title of the Readiness
and Preparatory Support
Proposal
Building Capacity to Advance National Adaptation Plan Process in Nepal
6. Brief summary of the
request (500 words)
Please describe the current
status of NAP in country and
what the readiness support is
aiming to achieve
The conference of the Parties to the Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has
agreed two primary objectives of the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) and/or process which are:
(a) To reduce vulnerability to the impacts of climate change, by building adaptive capacity
and resilience;
(b) To facilitate the integration of climate change adaptation, in a coherent manner, into
relevant new and existing policies, programmes and activities, in particular development
planning processes and strategies, within all relevant sectors and at different levels, as
appropriate.
Whereas the reduction of vulnerability will be achieved through implementation of adaptation
programmes and projects emanating from the NAP as well as supported by other ongoing and
likely upcoming initiatives, the proposed readiness and preparatory support request will present
pathways for robust climate risk assessment, appraisal of adaptation interventions, financing
mechanism, and assessment and monitoring reduction of vulnerability through NAP process and
implementation strategies.
By its very nature, the NAP process facilitates integration of climate change adaptation into
existing development strategies, policies and programmes. The proposed readiness and
preparatory support request aims at achieving reduction of vulnerability and integration of climate
change adaptation into development planning process through:
a. Development and enhancement of 'country capacity' to promote climate change
adaptation (CCA) at systemic, institutional and individual levels; and help poor and
climate vulnerable communities in adapting to and building resilience to climate change
impacts;
b. Contribution to reduce climate vulnerability by integrating CCA into existing and new
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policies, strategies and programmes;
c. Establishment and/strengthening of a system to generate and share knowledge,
experience, lessons learned, gaps and needs at international (NAP Expo, side-events
during COPs sessions and SBs meetings), national and sub-national levels to advance CCA
for the benefit of the poor people and restoration of ecosystem restoration; and
d. Development of a strategy to implement, monitor and communicate adaptation benefits
at different levels.
This readiness and preparatory support project aims to enhance institutional coordination
mechanism and put in place the capacity for informed decision-making which will lead to changing
the behaviour and mind-set of the Nepalese society and decision-makers in the government such
that climate change adaptation becomes a part of Nepal’s development strategy or plan by:
a. Strengthening institutional capacity of Government of Nepal (GoN) at local, regional and
national levels to advance the NAP process;
b. Strengthening system for developing and sharing climate risk and vulnerability
information at different levels;
c. Establishing funding strategy for implementation of National Adaptation Plan Processes
(NAP processes);
d. Strengthening capacity to monitor and review outcomes of the NAP process.
7. Total requested
amount and currency 2,935,350 USD
8. Anticipated duration 36 months
9. Is the country receiving
other Readiness and
Preparatory Support
related to the GCF?
Yes No
If yes, please attach the relevant scope of work, and briefly (100 words) describe the scope of
support provided by other institutions
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SECTION 2: COUNTRY READINESS LOGICAL FRAMEWORK
Please complete the table below, which enables a country to assess its readiness for the GCF and set targets for strengthening its readiness, including proposed outputs and activities to
improve the country’s readiness. For further guidance on completing the table, please refer to the guidebook “Accessing the GCF Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme”.
COMPONENT, SUB-COMPONENTS and
OUTPUTS 1
BASELINE TARGET Activities/Inputs (Including key outputs or deliverables where applicable)
Component 1: Institutional Capacity for the NAP Process in Nepal
Sub-component/Outcome -1: National
and provincial government institutions
are capable of integrating Climate
Change Adaptation (CCA) into
development policy and plans
1/4 3/4
Output 1.1: National policy documents
and sectoral development plans identified
to facilitate integration of adaptation
options and to promote an integrated
approach to adaptation planning
including periodic reviews.
�0 �1 �2 �0 �1 �2 1.1.1 Strengthen the Multi-stakeholder Climate Change Initiative Coordination Committee (MCCICC)
mandate defining the tasks and responsibilities of the relevant stakeholders in overseeing the NAP
process by building on existing strategies and frameworks such as the Climate Change Policy, Forestry
Sector Policies and Strategies, Low Carbon Economic Development Strategy (draft), National
Adaptation Programme of Action, National Framework on Local Adaptation Plans for Action,
Environment Friendly Local Governance Framework, etc.
1.1.2 Analyse and develop reports for 9 cross-cutting and thematic areas by reviewing policies, strategies,
plans and programmes as also identified through NAPAs on: i) the vulnerability of each thematic and
cross-cutting area in the face of climate change and opportunities for adaptation based on updated
climate information; and ii) entry points for integrating adaptation to climate change into relevant
policies, strategies and plans and programmes.
1.1.3 Propose revisions to selected cross-cutting and thematic area policies, strategies and plans to
integrate adaptation to climate change.
1.1.4 Develop and institutionalize a strategy for the periodic review of cross-cutting and thematic area
policies, strategies and plans including the integration in an iterative manner of: i) updated climate
information; ii) lessons learned from the integration of climate change into these strategies and
plans; iii) lessons learned from the implementation of these policies, strategies and plans; and iv)
knowledge generated through the study and research programmes implemented under Component
1 The terms ‘Outcome’ and ‘Sub-component’ are used interchangeably in this proposal.
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3.
1.1.5 Provide orientation and training for policy- and decision-makers and implementers from relevant
government institutions (e.g. MoAD, MoFSC, MoWCSS, MoEn, MoUD, MoHA, MoFALD, MoCTCA,
MoH, NPC etc.) on: i) current vulnerability of each sector; ii) recommended revisions to current
policies and institutions to integrate adaptation to climate change; and iii) the standardised approach
to implementing the NAP process.
Output 1.2: Workshop/training
procedures or manuals developed and
awareness raising events for public and
private sectors, CSOs, and local
communities on the NAP process
conducted.
�0 �1 �2 �0 �1 �2 1.2.1 Raise awareness of the private sector on the national priorities and climate scenarios, and on
investment opportunities to increase the resilience of businesses to climate change.
1.2.2 Develop and implement at least an awareness raising campaign in each province for local authorities,
CSOs and local communities on the national priorities for adaptation to climate change, climate
scenarios, and opportunities for integrating adaptation into local development planning process.
1.2.3 Develop a step-by-step procedure or a training manual, as appropriate, for integrating adaptation
priorities into local development planning.
1.2.4 Disseminate the procedure or manual to local stakeholders including province and district officers,
and CSOs.
Component 2: Climate Information Systems for Prioritising Adaptation Needs
Sub-component/Outcome -2:
Meteorological Offices and Sectoral
Ministries are able to use up to date
climate information for risk assessment
and appraisal of adaption interventions.
1/4 3/4
Output 2.1: Sustainable climate
information system (monitoring,
modelling, forecasting and dissemination)
to inform climate change adaptation,
including a long-term plan for operation
and maintenance, established.
�0 �1 �2 �0 �1 �2 2.1.1 Gap analysis and needs assessment for a fully operational and sustainable climate information system
in Nepal.
2.1.2 Develop GCF concept/s and associated documents for accessing project preparation facility toward
developing full funding proposal for the installation of a fully operational and sustainable climate
information system in Nepal based on the gap analysis and needs assessment (this is part of the
development of GCF concepts under Activity 3.2.4).
2.1.3 Develop a model for operation and maintenance of the climate information system in the long term.
2.1.4 Train staff from meteorological offices on using climate monitoring equipment and calibration, use of
multiple sources of climate data for developing of climate change scenarios, impact scenarios and
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modelling.
2.1.5 Update climate scenarios with new data and information.
Output 2.2: System for cost-benefit
analysis and appraisal of priority
adaptation options established
�0 �1 �2 �0 �1 �2 2.2.1 Develop a system to appraise individual adaptation options, including economic, ecosystem, and
social costs and benefits for unintended impacts of adaptation measures in Nepal.
2.2.2 Define national criteria for prioritizing implementation based on development needs, climate
vulnerability, risks, existing plans and valuation of ecosystem goods and services generated through
study or research programme under Component 3.
Component 3: Funding Strategy for NAP Process including its Implementation
Sub-component/Outcome -3:
Government of Nepal endorses resource
mobilization strategy for medium and
long-term CCA investment including
private sector engagement.
1/6 4/6
Output 3.1: An assessment of the costs of
meeting integrated adaptation needs in
Nepal
�0 �1 �2 �0 �1 �2 3.1.1 Review reports produced on costing adaptation in Nepal – including inter alia the Climate &
Development Knowledge Network (CDKN 2013), Economic Impact Assessment of Climate Change in
Key Sectors, and Asian Development Bank (ADB 2014) South Asia report – and identify information
gaps for a reliable estimation of costs for implementing climate change adaptation in the medium
and long term.
3.1.2 Undertake a detailed economic study to fill the information gaps and estimate the costs of
implementing the adaptation interventions included in the cross-cutting and thematic area policies,
strategies and plans updated under Component 1.
Output 3.2: Strategy for GoN to
effectively mobilise utilise funding
resources for adaptation and revise
existing funding mechanisms.
�0 �1 �2 �0 �1 �2 3.2.1 Identify potential new public, private, bilateral and multilateral sources of climate finance to address
the adaptation needs assessed under Component 2.
3.2.2 Develop an adaptation finance strategy to: i) access new identified sources of adaptation finance; ii)
review and strengthen the structure of the existing funding institutions; and iii) support effective
channelling of funds across sectors according to adaptation priorities identified in Component 1.
3.2.3 Develop workshop training toolkits and provide training to strengthen the capacity of relevant
government stakeholders to initiate the implementation of the adaptation finance strategy.
3.2.4 Develop 2-3 GCF concepts and associated documents for accessing project preparation facility toward
developing full funding proposal for the installation of a fully operational and sustainable climate
information system in Nepal based on the gap analysis and needs assessment undertaken in
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Component 2, as well as for addressing other identified adaptation needs.
Output 3.3: Study or research
programmes to inform future investments
in adaptation across sectors
�0 �1 �2 �0 �1 �2 3.3.1 Conduct a study and research programme in collaboration with relevant organizations such as
NCCKMC, NAST, TUIoST, ICT Association of Nepal, DoIT of the Ministry of Science and Technology
and/or other government institutions to measure the effectiveness of past, present and future
adaptation interventions to inform long-term adaptation planning.
3.3.2 Identify previous and ongoing adaptation projects – including EbA and ecosystem restoration – in
Nepal, building on the work of NAPA-catalysed projects, to be included in a long-term research
programme.
3.3.3 Map responsibilities of key institutions in implementing, maintaining, monitoring relevant projects to
inform adaptation planning on the medium- and long-term, including strengthening of existing
research team/steering committee.
3.3.4 Develop business plans and financial models, working closely with the private-sector, to demonstrate
the financial value of ecosystem goods and services generated by EbA to local communities and
different sectors.
3.3.5 Design and implement a system for the dissemination of knowledge generated through the study and
research programme to a wide range of public institutions and sectors, and iteratively integrated into
policies and strategies through the periodic review process established in Component 1. This will
include the dissemination of initial results during the project lifespan.
Component 4: Monitoring, Reviewing and Reporting of the NAP Process in Nepal
Sub-component/Outcome -4: National
and Sectoral Planning Unit of the key
Ministries are capable of reviewing,
monitoring and communicating results
of the NAP process.
0/6 3/6
Output 4.1: A monitoring and reviewing
system established for the NAP process.
�0 �1 �2 �0 �1 �2 4.1.1 Develop a monitoring and reviewing system for the NAP process in Nepal including: i) milestones; ii)
performance indicators at national and local levels; iii) targets on the short-, medium- and long-term;
iv) outputs; v) monitoring and reviewing tools and templates; vi) assessment planning; and vii) and
follow-up actions.
4.1.2 Institutionalize the monitoring and reviewing system for the NAP process by building on the current
national M&E system of Nepal.
Output 4.2: Technical training of national �0 �1 �2 �0 �1 �2 4.2.1 Develop guidelines and tools for technical staff of relevant government institutions – including MoPE,
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and local government representatives
and stakeholders to implement the
monitoring and reviewing system for the
NAP
MoFSC, NPC, and other thematic lead ministries and departments – to facilitate data collection,
analysis and dissemination of the results to monitor and review the NAP process over the long term.
4.2.2 Train technical staff of relevant government institutions – including MoPE, MoFSC, NPC, and other
thematic lead ministries and departments – on the use of these guidelines and tools to monitor and
review the NAP process following the system developed in Component 4.
4.2.3 Raise awareness of national and local government stakeholders – including decision-makers, and
province-, district- and sector-level officers – on the monitoring and reviewing system developed in
Component 4, and provide training to meet the performance targets.
Output 4.3: NAP progress reports and
communication material on NAP
formulation, implementation, funding
and monitoring to learn from the NAP
process in Nepal
�0 �1 �2 �0 �1 �2 4.3.1 Document and analyse the successes, failures and lessons learned from the formulation,
implementation, funding and monitoring of the NAP process and previous relevant initiatives aligned
with the NAP process in Nepal.
4.3.2 Disseminate information on the successes, failures and lessons learned related to the NAP process in
Nepal on national portals, NAP portals and other relevant networks including NAP GSPs and UNFCCC
platforms.
4.3.3 Implement a system for the documentation and analysis of the NAP process to be conducted on a
regular basis and beyond the project lifespan, and the results to be: i) disseminated to relevant
national stakeholders; ii) integrated into the monitoring and reviewing system for the NAP process;
and iii) disseminated on relevant portals.
4.3.4 Produce and disseminate video clips on the implementation of the NAP process in Nepal.
4.3.5 Present the progress of the NAP process in Nepal and during climate change related international
meetings.
TOTAL 3/20 13/20
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SECTION 3: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please explain how this grant will help deliver on the country’s NAP as identified above and build on institutions,
processes or existing work already underway in the country. Please provide a description of
a. Context
b. Baseline situation with regards to each output
c. Objectives, outcomes and impact
d. Stakeholders’ consultation
a. Context
Nepal has made good progress on dealing with climate change adaptation by developing and enacting climate change policy
including for adaptation, development and implementation of local level frameworks for integrating climate change adaptation
into development processes, tracking climate change budget, and experiences of implementing climate change projects.
However, National Climate Change Support Programme (NCCSP) case studies publications, Climate Public Expenditure and
Institutional Review, and consultation with key actors including the climate change council revealed fragmented actions
including setting up project specific steering committees, advisory groups, task forces etc. depending on types of project that
relinquish their functions as the projects come to an end. Key reasons behind fragmentation are also lack of institutional
capacity to coordinate climate change interventions as well as an absence of systematic approach of collating results delivered
by individual projects. Absence of these key aspects hamper effective presentation of the overall picture as it relates to current
status of climate change adaptation, reduction of vulnerability and increase in resilience of vulnerable communities and
ecosystems in order to influence policy and decision makers.
The proposed GCF readiness and preparatory project aims to sustainably strengthen country’s current capacity in identifying,
prioritising, planning and implementing medium- and long-term adaptation needs taking into account the UNFCCC decisions
1/CP.16 and 5/CP.17 and all elements of the NAP Technical Guidelines. The project is consequently aligned with a wide range of
Nepal’s policies, strategies and programmes to avoid duplication and foster sustainability of the progress already made. The
proposed project will utilize experiences and learning from, and will be fully aligned with, on-going efforts including the
following:
Nepal’s National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA): Realising the severe effects of climate change, urgency for helping
poor and climate vulnerable communities to adapt to such effects, and being a Party to the UN Framework Convention on
Climate Change (UNFCCC), the Government of Nepal prepared the National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA) in
September 2010 using the NAPA preparation guidelines decided in Marrakesh in 2001, with support from Global Environment
Facility (GEF)/Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF). The NAPA was prepared by mobilising thematic working groups. The NAPA
contains following 9 combined portfolios of projects to address most immediate and urgent adaptation needs of the climate
affected and vulnerable communities.
a. Promoting Community based Adaptation through Integrated Management of Agriculture, Water, Forest and
Biodiversity Sectors;
b. Building and Enhancing Adaptive Capacity of Vulnerable Communities through Improved System and Access to Service
Related to Agricultural Development;
c. Community Based Disaster Management for Facilitating Climate Adaptation;
d. Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) Monitoring and Disaster Risk Reduction;
e. Forest and Ecosystem Management for Supporting Climate Led Adaptation Innovations;
f. Adapting to Climate Challenges in Public Health (management of ecosystems so that they do not breed vectors or
pathogens);
g. Ecosystem Management for Climate Adaptation;
h. Empowering Vulnerable Communities through Sustainable Management of Water Resource and Clean Energy Supply
(including groundwater);
i. Promoting Climate Smart Urban Settlement (including groundwater).
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Some of the NAPA prioritized adaptation programmes/projects are currently under implementation with LDCF , multilateral and
bilateral support. The Government is implementing, inter alia, Nepal Climate Change Support Programme (NCCSP), popularly
known as LAPA (Local Adaptation Plan for Action) project, in 14 most climate vulnerable districts of Nepal, Strategic Programme
for Climate Resilience (SPCR) to strengthen institutions and build climate resilient infrastructure, GLOF and flood, and ecosystem-
based adaptation projects. Nepal's Climate Change Policy (2011) has provisioned for channelling at least 80 percent of the total
climate change fund to field level activities to also address adaptation needs of poor and climate vulnerable communities and
ecosystems and build adaptive capacity. A part of the NAPA framework, LAPA is a bottom-up approach to adaptation planning.
While NAPA focused on national level programmes, Nepal was the first LDC to introduce LAPA which moved the NAPA process
beyond national and regional to local levels. The National Framework on LAPA (2011) ensures direct participation of climate
vulnerable communities in identifying, prioritising, planning, implementing and monitoring of adaptation actions. The LAPA also
provides ample opportunities to integrate adaptation options into local to national planning processes. In 2013, the Government
of Nepal has introduced a dedicated climate change budget code to channel funding for climate change activities from the centre
to the local levels. Initial results of these initiatives, in particular the LAPA project, urge for scaling-up and expansion of adaptation
coverage with people's participation and through LAPA framework to protect people, property and their livelihoods, including
natural resources from climate change impacts.
Nepal's Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC): Nepal submitted its INDC to the UNFCCC Secretariat in February
2016. Nepal has prioritised CCA and has categorically mentioned that: (i) Nepal has initiated NAP formulation process to address
future adaptation needs; and (ii) Nepal places CCA at the centre of its development plans and policies. Nepal's INDC also urges
for grant support to formulate and implement the NAP process, including ongoing NAPA and LAPA implementation. This signifies
Nepal's urgency and priority on NAP process.
Taking into consideration CCA only viable options to protect Nepali people from climate variability and change, , the Ministry of
Population and Environment (MoPE), which is also the UNFCCC focal point, officially launched the National Adaptation Plan
(NAP) formulation process in September 2015 within overall Cancun Adaptation Framework. Ministry has also adopted an
expedited process to prepare and implement the NAP. In May 2016, MoPE has engaged a NAP technical team to advance the NAP
formulation process. Nepal has adopted the following approaches in advancing the NAP:
a. Establishing working groups to coordinate multi-stakeholder thematic areas;
b. Utilising existing coordination mechanisms (as established during NAPA preparation e.g. Multi-stakeholder Climate
Change Initiative Coordination Committee (MCCICC) and Climate Change Council constituted before Copenhagen
Climate Change Conference in 2009);
c. Building capacity and enhancing understanding on CCA;
d. Building ownership and avoiding duplications on efforts;
e. Promoting multi-stakeholder participation;
f. Ensuring gender-sensitivity and inclusiveness (leaving no one behind in the NAP process);
g. Generating, utilising and sharing knowledge and good practices;
h. Adopting 'development first' with integration of adaptation actions;
i. Aligning with national policies and linking with recent initiatives (DRR and SDGs); and
j. Synergising ecosystem-based and community-based adaptations.
Following the launch of the NAP process in May 2016, the Government of Nepal decided to prepare the NAP through Thematic
Working Groups (TWG), which proved very helpful during the NAPA process but discontinue its function as Technical Working
Groups were tied to project funding and never been institutionalized. Under the current NAP work, the Government of Nepal has
established 7 TWGs and 2 Cross-cutting Working Groups. Some of the Working Groups (WGs) are built upon the existing ones
established for the NAPA process. During the NAPA implementation, 5 TWGs were established. Gender and livelihood issues
were addressed without forming working groups, which have now been formalised as the 2 separate cross-cutting working
groups. The launch of the NAP process effectively builds on the efforts that were already under way during the NAPA preparation
and implementation and reinforces them with 2 additional TWGs (for gender and livelihood issues). During consultation with
Ministry of Population and Environment, it became clear that current efforts will not able to institutionalize these working
groups. Institutional coordination mechanism, once effectively mainstreamed, will able to steer Nepal away from project-based
TWGs and become as a part of adaptation planning component of national development. A functioning funding mechanism
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strategy should cement this endeavour.
Each thematic and cross-cutting work group will follow the approach stated above to advance the NAP formulation process. The
proposed seven TWGs are on: (i) agriculture and food security (nutrition); (ii) climate-induced disasters; (iii) forests and
biodiversity; (iv) health (and water and sanitation); (v) tourism, natural and cultural heritage; (vi) urban settlement and
infrastructure; and (vii) water resources and energy. Two cross-cutting working groups are on: (i) gender and social inclusion; and
(ii) livelihood and governance. During the NAPA preparation, all TWGs except tourism, natural and cultural heritage were
established.
Each TWG is composed of representatives from relevant government institutions, associations of the local governments,
international and national NGOs, federations and networks, academia, research organisations, private sector, professional
societies, indigenous communities, women, media and youth. It is planned to provide updates, where necessary and appropriate,
to constitutional bodies such as National Women Commission, and parliamentary committees such as the Environment
Conservation Committee. This inclusive approach will contribute in developing country capacity, enhancing ownership and
ensuring inclusiveness and transparency.
The role of each TWG will be to conduct activities covering all 4 elements of the NAP Technical Guidelines. Each TWGwill be led
by the relevant ministry in charge of the relevant sector and will support the working group in preparation of stocktaking report,
capacity gap assessment, stakeholder analysis etc. These reports will be discussed, agreed upon and owned by the concerned
TWG. For example, Thematic Lead of the Agriculture and Food Security TWG will prepare the stocktaking report. The TWG
coordinator will organise TWG meeting and Thematic Lead will present the stocktaking report. Once the TWG members agree on
the stocktaking report, the following step such as capacity gap assessment will start. Each TWG will be coordinated by the
concerned Ministry based on the Business Allocation Rules (2015). During implementation of NAP prioritized adaptation options,
Nepal considers to follow the LAPA process which means local people/target communities will be engaged in identifying and
prioritizing adaptation options, designing, planning and implementing those actions.
Composition and roles of the TWGs
The Ministry of Population and Environment launched the NAP process in May 2016 and requested the 9 line ministries to form
and coordinate the 7 Thematic Working Groups (TWGs) and 2 cross-cutting working groups (CWGs) as outlined above. The TWGs
and CWGs are led by relevant Ministries as described above and are composed of representatives of government organisations,
local governments, NGOs, CSOs, academia, indigenous communities, media, private sector etc. as the lead Ministry considers
important. The number of TWG/CWG members varies from one to the other. For example, the Ministry of Forests and Soil
Conservation has formed 32 members Forests and Biodiversity TWG. This was intended to ensure inclusion of several federations
and NGOs working in forests and biodiversity. In another case, the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has formed an
18-member Tourism, Natural and Cultural Heritage TWG. As this TWG has more private sector representatives, the Ministry is in
the process of including additional members.
The Ministry of Energy has formed a 17-member Water and Energy TWG. The Ministry of Urban Development has formed a 12-
member Urban Settlement and Infrastructure TWG. This indicates that there will be variation in the membership of various TWGs
or CWGs depending on the nature of the working groups and involved organisations in that theme or sector.
As NAP is a country-driven process, TWGs are sector or theme-driven. The Ministry of Population and Environment (MoPE),
leading the NAP, has not prescribed an ‘ideal’ formation of TWG or CWG. It is therefore, the prerogative of the concerned ministry
on how they intend to make the TWG/CWG more comprehensive, transparent and inclusive. The concerned ministries have
decided that the coordinator of each TWG/CWG may invite additional institutions as and when necessary, to make the NAP
process more transparent and inclusive. Nepal will formulate the NAP through extensive, consultative, transparent, and inclusive
approach as a part of the country-driven-ness of the process. Nepal’s approach is to integrate adaptation into existing and/or new
policies, strategies and programmes, and promote adaptation planning right from the local to national levels. For this, Nepal
considers the working group approach imperative for building capacity and ensuring inclusiveness, as informed by the NAPA
preparation experiences.
TWGs andCWGs will be involved in each step of the NAP process. Nepal's NAP process also ensures capacity building and
enhancement through 'learning-by-doing approach'. The NAP process is an opportunity to inform all stakeholders such as
parliamentarians and constitutional bodies such as National Women Commission about adaptation planning and NAP. In Nepal's
case, TWG members will be engaged in discussion and agreement on the following.
Element A: Laying the ground work
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• Stocktaking report
• Stakeholder's mapping and actors profile
• Capacity gaps, needs and barrier analysis report
• Development priorities and climate sensitivity report
• NAP road map (reviewed and refined) with detail Work Plan, if required
Element B: Preparatory work
• Past and future climate change scenario report (sectoral and overall national)
• Vulnerability and Risk assessment report (national and theme-based)
• Compilation of climate change adaptation options
• Prioritisation of adaptation options for medium and long-term
• Climate-resilient development visioning report
• NAP DOCUMENT
• Report on integration of adaptation into development
Element C: Implementation strategies
• NAP implementation strategic framework
Element D: Reporting, monitoring and review
• Framework for monitoring, evaluation and review of NAP with indicators
Each TWG/CWG will be engaged in all the steps of producing these reports, in addition to the substantial work related to the
project components, such as in assessing capacity and identifying capacity gaps and needs, providing inputs for vulnerability and
risk assessments, identifying and prioritising adaptation options, and integrating adaptation options into existing and new
policies, programmes and budget, communicating NAP related information in that theme, formulating NAP implementation
strategy, and developing M/E framework, and reporting etc.
The TWG/CWG will convene frequently. At the beginning, workshops may also be organised to inform the TWG/CWG members
about the importance of the NAP process. For example, a demand-driven workshop was organised for TWG on Tourism, Natural
and Cultural Heritage to inform its members of importance of adaptation for Nepal, adaptation planning, and NAP formulation
process. Other TWGs/CWGs may also need such workshops and in other areas.
Each TWG/CWG coordinator will organise their meetings and coordinate activities related to that TWG/CWG and agree on all
reports that will be drafted by the concerned Thematic Leads. The frequency of TWG meetings will be decided by the Group’s
Coordinator. The Ministry of Population and Environment encourages each TWG/CWG coordinator to organise meetings, agree
and finalise documents and ensure integration of adaptation into existing and/or new policies and programmes.
As a country-driven and medium and long-term process, and as part of the ‘leave no one behind’ approach, Nepal has planned to
involve a wide group of stakeholders for major activities of the NAP process. For example, vulnerability assessments will be further
discussed with stakeholders, including women’s groups, at national and sub-national levels. Stakeholders will also be consulted
widely in identifying and prioritising adaptation options. Once draft NAP document is ready, it will be consulted with multi-
stakeholders at national and sub-national levels.
Taking into consideration the UNFCCC decision 5/CP.17 on initial guidelines, and all 4 elements of the NAP Technical Guidelines
elaborated by the LDC Expert Group (LEG), Nepal has detailed out activities to advance the NAP process. The process and
outcome documents will be prepared and made public during the NAP process. The NAP will also include NAP implementation
strategic framework, and framework for monitoring, evaluation and review of NAP with indicators to accommodate Elements C
and D of the initial guidelines. Nepal believes that its NAP will guide future course of actions on climate change adaptation to
address medium- and long-term adaptation needs.
Nepal's NAP formulation process has received initial support from Action on Climate Today (ACT), a UK-Aid funded initiative. It
has planned to best utilise the lessons and experiences from NAPA and LAPA preparation and implementation, including drafting
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of low carbon economic development strategy in 2015. Nepal will use the experiences and lessons learned during the
implementation of, at least, the following NAPA priority and climate resilience programmes and projects funded through various
multilateral, bilateral and private sector organizations:
a. Nepal Climate Change Support Programme
b. Community-based flood risk and GLOF risk reduction programme
c. Reducing vulnerability and increasing adaptive capacity in agriculture sector
d. Ecosystem-based adaptation Programme (EbA)
e. Strategic/Pilot Programme on Climate Resilience
f. Building climate resilient watersheds in mountainous ecoregions
g. Building resilience to climate related hazards
h. Mainstreaming climate change risk management in development
i. Building climate resilient communities (private sector)
j. Enhancing capacity, knowledge and technology support to build climate resilience of vulnerable developing countries
k. Hariyo Ban Project with adaptation component
l. Adaptation for Small Holders in Hilly Areas (ASHA) Project
m. Building adaptation to climate change in health through climate-resilient water and sanitation (WASH)
In addition, two projects will be implemented soon. They are:
a. Catalysing ecosystem restoration in degraded forests of Nepal (LDCF)
b. Adapting to climate induced threats (food) in Karnali region
The above list of climate change projects provides good evidence and experiences of good practices and learning or/and failure.
With initial support received from Action on Climate Today (ACT), UK-Aid Nepal has started interacting with the project officials to
observe and learn from good practices including collecting data and information on climate change adaptation and resilience.
Adaptation is Nepal's priority and a 'survival strategy for poor and vulnerable communities'. Nepal underscores funding as the
'key limiting factor' for NAP process. Although Parties to the UNFCCC made the decision and urged the Global Environment
Facility (GEF) to support LDCs in formulating the NAP through the LDCF, it has not materialized due to shortage of funding in this
voluntary fund under the GEF. In addition, the COP 21 at Paris further requests the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to expedite support
for the least developed countries and other developing country Parties for the formulation and implementation of NAPs,
consistent with decisions 1/CP.16 and 5/CP.17, and for the subsequent implementation of policies, projects and programmes
identified by them (decision 1/CP.21, paragraph 47). In response to these decisions, GCF Board at its 13th
meeting from 28 to 30
June 2016 at Songdo, Republic of Korea decided to expedite its support for the NAPs and implementation of projects identified in
NAPs (Decision B.13/09). The Board 'decides that, given the urgent need to support and expedite the formulation and
implementation of national adaptation plans and other adaptation planning processes, the Executive Director can approve up to
USD 3 million per country through the GCF Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme modalities, in order to support the
formulation of national adaptation plans and/or other national adaptation planning processes based on his/her assessment of
country circumstances and needs, and taking into consideration the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
national adaptation plan technical guidelines and the importance of coordination and complementarity with other national
adaptation plan related initiatives and support. The National Designated Authority (NDA)/focal point can request up to US $ 3
million under the Readiness Programme for advancement of the NAP process.
The Ministry of Finance of Nepal (NDA to the GCF) has designated the United Nations Environment Programme (UN Environment)
on 31 January 2016 to support Nepal as delivery partner for the Readiness Support Programme with focus on NAP process2.
Hence, UN Environment will function as the GCF Delivery Partner for this project.
2 Request letter from the NDA attached as Annex I-1
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Nepal prepared a needs assessment and concept proposal on 'capacity building to advance NAP process in Nepal' for GCF support
in March 2016 and submitted to the GCF through UN Environment. This proposal has been formatted with the original concept
and this proposal has been prepared to access funding from GCF to advance the NAP process in line with the recent decision of
the GCF Board (decision B.13/09).
b. Baseline situation
Nepal has one of the highest population densities of all LDCs. Unemployment and poverty are ubiquitous across the country, with
more than 70% of the population living on less than US $2 per day. Nepalese, therefore, rely heavily on natural resources for their
livelihoods. As a result, ecosystem degradation is the most consistent threat to the population and to the Nepalese economy.
Unsustainable use of wood, soil and water resources, and the consequent degradation of natural ecosystems in Nepal is
jeopardizing the livelihoods of rural communities and ultimately the Nepalese economy as a whole. The Government of Nepal
(GoN) therefore, in recent years has implemented many measures, with donor funding to ensure climate change adaptation is at
the forefront in development planning, including Nepal Climate Change Support Programme (NCCSP), also known as LAPA (Local
Adaptation Plan for Action); strategic programme for climate resilience (SPCR); and the National Adaptation Programme of Action
(NAPA). However, these have come as immediate and/or short-term responses and largely project-based adaptation actions. The
National Adaptation Plan presents a unique opportunity for Nepal to systematically integrate climate change adaptation into
existing policies, strategies and plans and steer Nepal from project-based adaptation to an integrated programmatic approach to
build resilience in the long run. It will also shift focus from immediate and short-term intervention and investment to medium and
long term investment to support transformative changes. It will also help country to put in place a system to monitor and evaluate
results of adaptation actions as well as status of integration of climate change into development planning.
A small, mountainous and land-locked least developed country, Nepal is most vulnerable to climate change. People living both in
the highlands and lowlands are greatly affected by climate variability and climate-induced disasters. Weather variability
associated with rising temperature and changing pattern of precipitation and drought is expected to have adverse impacts on
livelihoods of nearly 30 million people.
Nepal has experienced an average maximum annual temperature increase of 0.060°C. Greater warming has been observed at
higher elevations in the northern part of the country. All-Nepal maximum temperature has increased by 1.8°C between 1975 and
2005, with high-altitude area showing an annual increase of 0.12°C during the dry season and lower altitude areas experiencing a
rise of 0.06°C. Days and nights are becoming warmer. Cool days and cool nights are becoming less frequent. Under various climate
change scenarios, mean annual temperatures are projected to increase between 1.3-3.8°C by the 2060s and 1.8-5.8°C by the
2090s (INDC, 2016) ..
Impact of climate change is vivid in the Nepal Himalayas. The total estimated ice reserve between 1977 and 2010 has decreased
by 29 percent (129 km3) and number of glacier lakes has increased by 11 percent and glaciers recede on an average by 38 km
2 per
year. Increased size of glaciers will likely increase GLOFs. About 21 glacier lakes are already posing threat. Climate change has
greater variability in stream flow, and climate-induced disasters such as floods, landslides and GLOFs pose significant risk to
hydropower and irrigation facilities, other infrastructures and human settlements, including human life. The number of human
casualties was higher in 2014 (487 persons) than in 2013 (460 persons) due to floods, landslides and other disasters.
Under this scenario, climate change has impacted major economic and social sectors such as agriculture, water resources, forests
and biodiversity, health and drinking water, and livelihood opportunities. However, scale of impact varies from lowland to
highland and from east to west. The western part of the country is more prone to climate change. Accelerated adverse effects of
climate change on the poor and climate vulnerable people, natural resources and development infrastructure calls to undertake
urgent actions in Nepal to help people to adapt to, and build resilience to such effects.
The 2013 study on Economic Impact Assessment of Climate Change in Key Sectors (agriculture, hydropower and water-induced
disasters) has estimated direct cost (loss of income) of current climate variability and extreme events equivalent to an annual 1.5
to 2 percent of GDP and much higher in extreme years, rising up to 5 percent of the GDP by 2070. Economic costs of climate
change for these three sectors would be equivalent to 2-3% of GDP by the mid-century. Other economic sectors are also adversely
affected and challenged by climate change impacts. The 2015 earthquake (occurred on 25 April) claimed the lives of nearly 9,000
people and about 0.8 million people lost their home and property. Earthquake and climate-induced disasters have further
accelerated climate risks and vulnerabilities, inter alia, to food, water, sanitation and ecological securities. It has increased cost for
adaptation and building resilience would require more resources and/or poor people will further suffer from the brunt of climate
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change.
Poor, climate vulnerable and earthquake affected people and productive ecosystems are greatly impacted by climate change
phenomenon. Unless immediate actions are taken immediately, about one-third (affected by earthquake and climate-induced
disasters) of the total population will be greatly affected from the accelerated adverse impacts of climate change. Nepal is
continuously facing additional adaptation burden. It urgently requires huge investments in building adaptive capacity and
resilience to climate change impacts. Adaptation being the 'lifeline for survival' of majority of poor people, it calls for urgent
action to identifying and prioritising medium- and long-term adaptation options to reduce climate vulnerability and protect
people, property and natural resources by integrating climate change adaptation (CCA) into relevant new and existing policies,
programmes and activities.
Maplecroft (2010) has rated Nepal as the fourth most climate vulnerable country despite its very negligible contribution to global
greenhouse gas (GHG) emission (only 0.027 percent to the total global GHGs emissions). Nepal's rural mountain communities
have limited livelihood options, low adaptive capacity due to limited education and information, poor access to needy services,
and inequitable access to productive assets. People also lack knowledge and information on appropriate adaptation options and
strategies. Based on climate vulnerability and capacity analysis, and participatory social research, changing weather patterns in
rural mountain areas have significantly challenged the livelihoods of the community, experiencing resource degradation, food
scarcity, lack of basic services, and increasing social inequalities. Poor households are more vulnerable to climate variability. The
changing climate is an additional burden to the poor people in the mountains and lowlands who are already living in poverty.
Furthermore, a 2011 report from the World Bank, ‘Vulnerability, Risk Reduction and Adaptation to Climate Change’ for Nepal
projects mean annual temperatures to increase by 1.3 to 3.8 degrees Celsius by 2060s and 1.8 to 5.8 degrees Celsius by 2090s.
Similarly, winters are projected to be drier and monsoon summers wetter, with three-fold increase in monsoon rainfall. Glacial
retreat with the increased temperatures and the subsequent Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF) will exacerbate the impacts
already felt by the most vulnerable communities3.
Despite the efforts put in place through the projects listed above in section C1 to build Nepals’ adaptive capacity in the face of
such extreme challenges from climate change impacts, Nepal’s capacity to implement integrated climate change adaptation is
challenged by multiple factors. These factors include: i) limited access to well-organised knowledge to inform climate-resilient
planning processes; ii) limited financial and technical capacities to implement policies, strategies and plans that integrate climate
change; iii) absence of the required institutional structures to coordinate and fund cross-sectoral and sectoral planning; and iv)
limited institutional structures and technical capacity to initiate a functional, cross-sectoral and iterative NAP process. The
problem that this project will address is that the national response to climate change and variability in Nepal is currently project-
based with interventions that respond to localised adaptation needs. Consequently, it is expected that the vulnerability of Nepal’s
population and socio economic development to the negative effects of climate change will increase in the future. One of the
drivers of the country’s vulnerability to climate change is the limited capacity of local and national institutions to integrate climate
change into social and economic development in a coherent and systematic manner.
The preferred intervention therefore is to strengthen the technical and institutional capacity in Nepal to: i) systematically provide
climate risk and vulnerability knowledge and information for informed decision making and integrating climate change adaptation
into existing policies, strategies and plans as well as planning processes at both national and local levels; ii) institutional structure
and climate finance mechanism to shift focus from immediate and short-term intervention and investment to medium and long
term adaptation interventions and investment to support transformative changes, and iii) put in place a system to monitor and
evaluate results of adaptation interventions as well as status of integration of climate change into development planning . The
strengthened capacity will increase the resilience of the country to the effects of climate change in the medium- to long-term and
support sustainable development. Importantly, the project will build on initiatives that are aligned with the NAP process including
the LAPA, NAPA and NAPA-catalysed projects.
The key barriers to the implementation of the proposed project solutions are as follows:
a. Capacity: The Government of Nepal (GoN) recognises the need to mainstream considerations of climate change
adaptation into cross-sectoral and sectoral policies, strategies and plans at national and local scales. However,
government departments such as the Department of Environment have only recently become operational and
coordination mechanisms such as the Multi-sectoral Climate Change Initiative Coordination Committee (MCCICC) need
3 http://sdwebx.worldbank.org/climateportalb/doc/GFDRRCountryProfiles/wb_gfdrr_climate_change_country_profile_for_NPL.pdf
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to be revitalised to attain desired outputs. As a result, there are gaps in technical and institutional capacity within
Nepal’s government to integrate climate change into policies, strategies and plans. The MCCICC is a progressive step
towards more coherent adaptation planning, with its mandate to function as a national platform for enabling regular
dialogue and consultations on policies, plans, projects, activities and finance for climate change4. However, the technical
capacity and availability of skilled staff within the Ministry of Population and Environment (MoPE) and other relevant
national institutions is not yet sufficient to fulfil the complex function of integrating climate change priorities into cross-
sectoral and sectoral development planning. This barrier will mainly be addressed by Component 1 of the proposed
project.
b. Policy and finance: At present, many cross-sectoral and sectoral policies, strategies and plans do not include explicit
consideration of building resilience to climate change. As a result of this limited integration of climate change into
cross-sectoral planning, the sustainability of Nepal’s socio-economic development is threatened. Additionally, Nepal has
not yet fully made use of the existing opportunities to access international and national climate financing. Therefore,
the funds allocated to adaptation to climate change in Nepal are not commensurate to the needs for adaptation. The
country is in need of a robust strategy for funding adaptation in medium and long term. This barrier will be addressed
under Component 3.
c. Climate change information and knowledge: The availability and quality of climate data and information is inadequate
and often not reliable for the design and implementation of an integrated approach to climate change adaptation
interventions. Challenges also exist due to step reliefs of the country (lowland to highlands), scarcity of stations
including time-series data in certain areas, lack of skilled human resource to collate and analyse available data and
information, and lack of use of models to downscaling climate change impact areas. These challenges were also noted
during the preparation of NAPA (2010), LAPA (2011) and Climate Change Policy (2011). This concern is included in the
policy but its inadequate implementation has proved to be a challenge to meet the growing demand for necessary data
and information for modelling to understand climate change trend and future climate scenario. Inadequate hydro-met
stations in representative areas (landscape variability) and lack of such stations at higher altitude (at north and south
facing slopes from east to west) is additional and most prominent challenge in Nepal and it has forced a reliance on
peoples' perception and field observation on climate data and its impacts that are highly subjective. However, people
have experienced increased temperature, landslides, torrential rains and floods which are claiming lives (human and
livestock) and property each year and have challenged ecosystem functioning. In addition, there are still considerable
gaps in the use of climate information, which frequently results in a superficial inclusion of such information in national
planning processes. The current climate monitoring system requires technical strengthening, including: i) capacity-
building of technical staff; and ii) a strategy for sustained operation and maintenance. Furthermore, knowledge on the
most appropriate methods for adaptation across sectors – e.g. EbA interventions – is also often insufficient for long-
term land use planning. This is partly a result of the limited availability of data to inform integrated adaptation. One of
the factors for this data gap is the absence of mechanisms for collection, analysis and sharing of data on the
effectiveness of climate change adaptation in Nepal. As a result, there is a limited understanding and awareness among
the government and general public of future climate change scenarios, vulnerability and risk assessments, and
adaptation opportunities. This barrier will be addressed under Component 2.
The proposed project will address the above-mentioned barriers and challenges by supporting the efforts of the GoN to integrate
adaptation to climate change into its economic development in a systematic manner. UN Environment will provide expertise and
technical support to the Government of Nepal in integrating adaptation options into existing and new policies, strategies, and
programmes (one of the objectives of NAP as mentioned in NAP Technical Guidelines). Nepal's approach is that TWG will provide
technical inputs on what adaptation options are to integrate into existing and new policies and programmes and each TWG
coordinator will have leading role in the government policy formulation process and contribute in integrating adaptation options
as and when possible. This will ensure ownership of integration of adaptation options by national and sectoral ministries and
technical agencies.
The project is divided into the following four components: i) technical and institutional capacity for the NAP process in Nepal; ii)
climate information system for prioritising adaptation needs; iii) funding strategy for the NAP process; and iv) monitoring,
reviewing and knowledge sharing to learn from the NAP process in Nepal.
This project will build on several initiatives and projects under implementation namely the NAPA and LAPA implementation
4 Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment. 2012. MCCICC. Available at: http://moste.gov.np/सं�थाह�/mccicc Accessed on 26 March 2014.
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project; BMUB funded GCF Readiness Programme; Integrating Agriculture into NAP project; PPCR – Building climate resilient
watersheds in mountainous ecoregions, Building resilience to climate related hazards, Mainstreaming Climate Risk Management
in development and Building Climate Resilient Communities through Private Sector Participations; Hariyo Ban Project and Multi-
stakeholder forestry programme; Mountain EbA; Community Based Flood risk and GLOF risk reduction programme.
From the implementation of these projects Nepal has documented experience, knowledge and lessons learned on climate change
adaptation in the recent years to promote 'evidence-based' adaptation undertakings. This practice, which has previously been
undertaken as immediate and sporadic short term measures, could be best utilized to formulate the NAP for the longer term in
the spirit of the 2010 Cancun Adaptation Framework, and build on preparation and implementation of the NAPA, LAPA and other
climate change initiatives such as climate resilience programme (PPCR – Pilot Programme on Climate Resilience).
With this in perspective, Nepal has initiated the process to prepare a NAP through country-driven, inclusive and multi-stakeholder
engagement, and fully transparent process, with the aim of mobilizing finance for advancing the NAP process, hence this proposal
to the GCF.
The National Designated Authority (NDA) of Nepal to Green Climate Fund (GCF) has requested UN Environment to support Nepal
and act as a delivery partner to access GCF readiness and preparatory support for building capacity to advance national
adaptation plan process. This request from the Government of Nepal falls within the approved PoW Outputs 2016-2017 of UN
Environment specifically output number 4 “Technical support provided to countries to address UNFCCC adaptation planning and
reporting requirements” under expected accomplishment EA(a). Please also note that UN Environment and UNDP are jointly
implementing National Adaptation Plan Global Support Programme (NAP-GSP) both for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and
Other Developing Countries with financial support from the LDCF under the Global Environment Facility (GEF). This provides
enhanced knowledge about the NAP process and specifically the support required under different areas for countries to advance
their National Adaptation Plan Process as well as a wealth of technical expertise among NAP-GSP partners that can be tapped
into.
c. Objectives, outcomes and impacts
The main objective of this project is to strengthen the institutional and technical capacity of Nepal’s government at both national
and local level to advance the NAP process. This will be done in the spirit of the decision 5/CP.17 and in line with UNFCCC NAP
Technical Guidelines developed by the LDC Expert Group. All four elements of the NAP process which include laying the
groundwork, preparatory elements, implementation strategies; and reporting, monitoring and review will be fully considered
during the NAP process and implementation of NAP prioritized adaptation options. See Figure 1below for more detail on the
elements of the NAP process.
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Figure 1: Potential key elements and steps within a national adaptation plan process as outlined in the NAP initial and
technical guidelines. Source: AC/2016/13
Outcomes of the project
This project will identify and use multiple ways to integrate climate change adaptation (CCA) options into new and existing
national policies, strategies, plans and programmes of the key climate-sensitive and economic development sectors and
institutionalize CCA as a 'development strategy' for Nepal as Nepali people have no alternative to survive from climate change
effects and impacts. Outcomes (also referred to as the sub-components of the project) from this project are as follows:
a. National and provincial government institutions are capable of integrating CCA into development policy and plans
b. Meteorological Offices and Sectoral Ministries are able to use up to date climate information for risk assessment and
appraisal of adaption interventions
c. Government of Nepal endorses resource mobilization strategy for medium and long-term CCA investment including
private sector engagement
d. National and Sectoral Planning Unit of the key Ministries are capable of reviewing, monitoring and communicating
results of the NAP process.
The above stated outcomes will be supported by several outputs which will be delivered during implementation of this NAP
readiness and preparatory proposal including types of outputs stated in the LEG technical guideline for NAP For example, under
Element A (laying the groundwork), four reports for each working groups will be prepared. They are on: (i) stocktaking; (ii)
stockholder mapping and actor's profile; (iii) capacity gaps, needs and barrier analysis; and (iv) development priorities and climate
sensitivities. At the end of the completion of this element, the NAP roadmap will be revised based on lesson learned. The Element
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B (preparatory work) is the 'backbone' of the NAP process. Nepal considers the importance of accomplishing the tasks under this
element so as to make an implementable NAP with enhanced country ownership. Nepal also considers the need for 'good
amount of time' to understand the process and outcomes in this step. As a part of the Element B, Nepal will develop (i) past
(trend) and future climate change scenario; (ii) vulnerability and risk assessments5; (iii) compilation of climate change adaptation
options; (iv) prioritization of adaptation options for medium- and long-term with their economic appraisal; (v) climate-resilient
development vision; and (vi) a NAP document. A sustainable NAP coordination mechanism is sought to be strengthened. Once
the NAP is in place, an approach for integrating adaptation into existing and new national and sectoral development policies,
plans and programmes will be developed. A NAP implementation strategic framework will be developed in the spirit of the
Element C, and a framework for monitoring, evaluation and review of NAP with indicators will be developed as a part of the NAP
to promote implementation of prioritised adaptation options, institutionalized monitoring and evaluation, and documentation
and adaptation communication for sharing good and failure practices with the international, regional and national and
subnational adaptation communities. One of the outcomes of this project is to develop a funding strategy for NAP
implementation.
Impacts
This project will have multi-fold impacts in integrating CCA into national to local level planning processes in different economic
and social development sectors. The key impacts are expected as follows:
a. Vulnerability of key economic sectors and people are addressed and climate resilient development promoted in Nepal
by capacitating national and provincial government institutions;
b. Enhance effective use of climate change adaptation finance for vulnerable population, sectors and regions by bringing
synergies and avoided duplication of efforts through coordination among key ministries and partnership with private
sectors.
d. Stakeholders’ consultation
Nepal's Business Allocation Rules has made ministries responsible for specific area of work such as planning and budgeting,
infrastructure development, social and economic development etc. The Ministry of Finance is responsible for accessing and
channelling funding to different ministries, and hence the Government has designated this Ministry as the NDA for GCF. The NDA
has issued a no-objection letter on 31 January 2016 to UN Environment to function as the Delivery Partner to the NAP process.
The MoPE works in close cooperation with the NDA and progress, challenges and barriers are timely and frequently
communicated to the NDA based on national practice.
In major initiatives like the NAP, Nepal has a culture of engaging multi-stakeholders to inform and ensure their participation,
including the climate vulnerable communities and women. Each thematic and cross-cutting working group ensures participation
of civil society organizations, local governments, academe and research, and private sector. Representation of minorities,
marginalized and disadvantaged groups will be ensured during consultation at different geographical areas at national and sub-
national levels. Nepal's NAP process underscores the importance of 'leaving no one behind'. Multi-stakeholders will be engaged in
working groups or reference or expert groups as appropriate. During the NAP process, efforts will be made to communicate to the
political parties and parliamentary committees on environment and thematic areas affected by climate change. Interest groups
and vulnerable communities will be given ample opportunities to raise their needs, ideas and concerns that will help to make
Nepal’s NAP inclusive. This NAP project will promote the culture of multi-stakeholders’ engagement.
Nepal has already embarked on multi-stakeholder consultations at the district level (Nepal has 75 districts, 5 development regions
and potentially 7 provinces). In the spirit of the new Constitution of Nepal (2015), new federal structures, legal provisions on
‘right to information and in-country communication facilities’ and general practice of informing and engaging multi-stakeholders
(institutions and individuals) in the policy and plan formulation, MoPE has planned to organize several consultations to collect
information on climate change impacts, adaptation practices, and local needs as building blocks for the NAP process. This process
will further ensure transparency, inclusiveness, wider acceptance and ownership in making NAP gender-responsive and promote
involvement of indigenous communities and most climate vulnerable people.
5 Taking into consideration the IPCC AR5, 2014
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Please also see the TWG composition description in the Context section above.
SECTION 4: PROJECT/PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION
Describe the main activities and the planned measures of the project/programme according to each of its
components.
The following activities have been planned to implement to meet the above objectives and outcomes.
Sub-Component/Outcome 1: National and provincial government institutions are capable of integrating CCA into development
policy and plans
Output 1.1: National policy documents and sectoral development plans identified to facilitate integration of adaptation
options and to promote an integrated approach to adaptation planning including periodic reviews.
1.1.1 Strengthen the MCCICC mandate defining the tasks and responsibilities of the relevant stakeholders in overseeing the
NAP process by building on existing strategies and frameworks such as the Climate Change Policy, Forestry Sector
Policies and Strategies, Low Carbon Economic Development Strategy (draft), National Adaptation Programme of Action,
National Framework on Local Adaptation Plans for Action, Environment Friendly Local Governance Framework, etc.
1.1.2 Analyse and develop reports for 9 cross-cutting and thematic areas by reviewing policies, strategies, plans and
programmes as also identified through NAPAs on: i) the vulnerability of each thematic and cross-cutting areas in the
face of climate change and opportunities for adaptation based on updated climate information; and ii) entry points for
integrating adaptation to climate change into relevant policies, strategies and plans and programmes.
1.1.3 Propose revisions to selected cross-cutting and thematic area policies, strategies and plans to integrate adaptation to
climate change.
1.1.4 Develop and institutionalize a strategy for the periodic review of cross-cutting and thematic area policies, strategies and
plans including the integration in an iterative manner of: i) updated climate information; ii) lessons learned from the
integration of climate change into these strategies and plans; iii) lessons learned from the implementation of these
policies, strategies and plans; and iv) knowledge generated through the study and research programmes implemented
under Component 3.
1.1.5 Provide orientation and training for policy- and decision-makers and implementers from relevant government
institutions (e.g. MoAD, MoFSC, MoWCSS, MoEn, MoUD, MoHA, MoFALD, MoCTCA, MoH, NPC etc.) on: i) current
vulnerability of each sector; ii) recommended revisions to current policies and institutions to integrate adaptation to
climate change; and iii) the standardised approach to implementing the NAP process.
Output 1.2: Workshop/training procedures or manuals developed and awareness raising events for public and private sectors,
CSOs, and local communities on the NAP process conducted.
1.2.1 Raise awareness of the private sector on the national priorities and climate scenario, and on investment opportunities
to increase the resilience of businesses to climate change.
1.2.2 Develop and implement at least one awareness raising campaign in each province for local authorities, CSOs and local
communities on the national priorities for adaptation to climate change, climate scenarios, and opportunities for
integrating adaptation into local development planning process.
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development planning.
1.2.4 Disseminate the procedure or a manual to local stakeholders including development region or province and district
officers, and CSOs6.
Sub-Component/Outcome 2: Meteorological Offices and Sectoral Ministries are able to use up to date climate information for
risk assessment and appraisal of adaption interventions
Output 2.1 Sustainable climate information system (monitoring, modelling, forecasting and dissemination) to inform climate
change adaptation, including a long-term plan for operation and maintenance, established
2.1.1 Gap analysis and needs assessment for a fully operational and sustainable climate information system in Nepal.
2.1.2 Develop GCF concept/s and associated documents for accessing project preparation facility toward developing full
funding proposal for the installation of a fully operational and sustainable climate information system in Nepal based on
the gap analysis and needs assessment (this is part of the development of GCF concepts under Activity 3.2.4).
2.1.3 Develop a model for operation and maintenance of the climate information system in the long term.
2.1.4 Train staff from meteorological offices on using the climate monitoring equipment, using multiple sources of climate
data, and the development of climate change scenarios, impact scenarios and modelling.
2.1.5 Update climate scenarios with new data and information.
Output 2.2: System for cost-benefit analysis and appraisal of priority adaptation options established
2.2.1 Develop a system to appraise individual adaptation options, including economic, ecosystem, and social costs and
benefits for unintended impacts of adaptation measures in Nepal.
2.2.2 Define national criteria for prioritizing implementation based on development needs, climate vulnerability, risks,
existing plans and valuation of ecosystem goods and services generated through study or research programme under
Component 3.
Sub-Component/Outcome 3: Government of Nepal endorses resource mobilization strategy for medium and long-term CCA
investment including private sector engagement.
Output 3.1: An assessment of the costs of meeting integrated adaptation needs in Nepal
3.1.1 Review reports produced on costing adaptation in Nepal – including inter alia the Climate & Development Knowledge
Network (CDKN 2013) Economic Impact Assessment of Climate Change in Key Sectors, and Asian Development Bank
(ADB 2014) South Asia report – and identify information gaps for a reliable estimation of costs for implementing climate
change adaptation in the medium and long term.
3.1.2 Undertake a detailed economic study to fill the information gaps and estimate the costs of implementing the
adaptation interventions included in the cross-cutting and thematic area policies, strategies and plans updated under
Component 1.
Output 3.2: Strategy for GoN to effectively mobilise utilise funding resources for adaptation and revise existing funding
mechanisms.
3.2.1 Identify potential new public, private, bilateral and multilateral sources of climate finance to address the adaptation
needs assessed under Component 2.
3.2.2 Develop an adaptation finance strategy to: i) access new identified sources of adaptation finance; ii) review and
strengthen the structure of the existing funding institutions; and iii) support effective channelling of funds across
sectors according to adaptation priorities identified in Component 1.
3.2.3 Develop workshop training toolkits and provide training to strengthen the capacity of relevant government
stakeholders to initiate the implementation of the adaptation finance strategy.
3.2.4 Develop 2-3 GCF concepts and associated documents for accessing project preparation facility toward developing full
funding proposal for the installation of a fully operational and sustainable climate information system in Nepal based on
the gap analysis and needs assessment undertaken in Component 2, as well as for addressing other identified
6 Including workshop/ training on writing proposals for interventions that promote integrated adaptation to climate change.
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adaptation needs.
Output 3.3: Study or research programmes to inform future investments in adaptation across sectors
3.3.1 Conduct a study and research programme in collaboration with relevant organizations such as NCCKMC, NAST, TUIoST,
ICT Association of Nepal, DoIT of the Ministry of Science and Technology and/or other government institutions to
measure the effectiveness of past, present and future adaptation interventions to inform long-term adaptation
planning.
3.3.2 Identify previous and ongoing adaptation projects – including EbA and ecosystem restoration – in Nepal, building on the
work of NAPA-catalysed projects, to be included in a long-term research programme.
3.3.3 Map responsibilities of key institutions in implementing, maintaining, monitoring relevant projects to inform adaptation
planning on the medium- and long-term, including strengthening of existing research team/steering committee.
3.3.4 Develop business plans and financial models, working closely with the private-sector, to demonstrate the financial value
of ecosystem goods and services generated by EbA to local communities and different sectors.
3.3.5 Design and implement a system for the dissemination of knowledge generated through the study and research
programme to a wide range of public institutions and sectors, and iteratively integrated into policies and strategies
through the periodic review process established in Component 1. This will include the dissemination of initial results
during the project lifespan
Sub-Component/Outcome 4: National and Sectoral Planning Unit of the key Ministries are capable of reviewing, monitoring
and communicating results of the NAP process.
Output 4.1: A monitoring and reviewing system established for the NAP process.
4.1.1 Develop a monitoring and reviewing system for the NAP process in Nepal including: i) milestones; ii) performance
indicators at national and local levels; iii) targets on the short-, medium- and long-term; iv) outputs; v) monitoring and
reviewing tools and templates; vi) assessment planning; and vii) and follow-up actions.
4.1.2 Institutionalize the monitoring and reviewing system for the NAP process by building on the current national M&E
system of Nepal.
Output 4.2: Technical training of national and local government representatives and stakeholders to implement the monitoring
and reviewing system for the NAP
4.2.1 Develop guidelines and tools for technical staff of relevant government institutions – including MoPE, MoFSC, NPC, and
other thematic lead ministries and departments – to facilitate data collection, analysis and dissemination of the results
to monitor and review the NAP process over the long term.
4.2.2 Train technical staff of relevant government institutions – including MoPE, MoFSC, NPC, and other thematic lead
ministries and departments – on the use of these guidelines and tools to monitor and review the NAP process following
the system developed in Component 4.
4.2.3 Raise awareness of national and local government stakeholders – including decision-makers, and province-, district- and
sector-level officers – on the monitoring and reviewing system developed in Component 4, and provide training to meet
the performance targets.
Output 4.3: NAP progress reports and communication material on NAP formulation, implementation, funding and monitoring
to learn from the NAP process in Nepal
4.3.1 Document and analyse the successes, failures and lessons learned from the formulation, implementation, funding and
monitoring of the NAP process and previous relevant initiatives aligned with the NAP process in Nepal.
4.3.2 Disseminate information on the successes, failures and lessons learned related to the NAP process in Nepal on national
portals, NAP portals and other relevant networks including NAP GSPs and UNFCCC platforms.
4.3.3 Implement a system for the documentation and analysis of the NAP process to be conducted on a regular basis and
beyond the project lifespan, and the results to be: i) disseminated to relevant national stakeholders; ii) integrated into
the monitoring and reviewing system for the NAP process; and iii) disseminated on relevant portals.
4.3.4 Produce and disseminate video clips on the implementation of the NAP process in Nepal.
4.3.5 Present the progress of the NAP process in Nepal and during climate change related international meetings.
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Nepal's NAP process follows the maximum utilization of existing processes, practices and coordination mechanism, and
experiences and lesson learned from NAPA preparation and implementation with improvements, if necessary. Nepal considers
the NAP process an additional opportunity to enhance capacity by 'learning by doing' and interactive working group approaches.
The proposed activities are tuned to meet the key objective of a sustainable and holistic mechanism and process to address
climate change adaptation in the long term, in other words, a NAP. Each activity proposed commensurate the outputs and
outcomes related to the NAP process, and strategy formulation for NAP implementation, reviewing, monitoring and reporting of
NAP-prioritised adaptation actions, including 'adaptation communication' as included in the Paris Agreement, 2015. This process
will equally contribute to generate and manage knowledge to share 'adaptation learning' with adaptation communities and
policy-makers, funding agencies, climate change negotiators at international, regional and national levels and sub-national level
where appropriate.
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SECTION 5: BUDGET, PROCUREMENT, IMPLEMENTATION AND DISBURSEMENT
The following table provides annualised budget against each output under main cost categories and detailed have been presented in the costed log-frame in annex I (a). Implementation
schedule is also provided as Annex IV below
GCF Sub-component/Outcome and
Outputs
FT30 class Class of expenditure Year 1 (USD) Year 2 (USD) Year 3 (USD) TOTAL
1. National and provincial government institutions are capable of integrating CCA into development policy and plans.
1.1 National policy documents and
sectoral development plans identified
to facilitate integration of adaptation
options and to promote an integrated
approach to adaptation planning
including periodic reviews.
10 Staff and other personnel costs 59,500 37,500 97,000
120 Contractual services 16,500 31,500 48,000
140 Transfers and grants issued to Implementing Partner (IP) 40,000 40,000
TOTAL for Output 1.1 76,000 109,000 185,000
1.2 Workshop/training procedures or
manuals developed and awareness
raising events for public and private
sectors, CSOs, and local communities
on the NAP process conducted.
10 Staff and other personnel costs 30,100 64,400 94,500
120 Contractual services 9,750 82,750 92,500
160 Travel 2,625 15,875 18,500
TOTAL for Output 1.2 42,475 163,025 205,500
TOTAL for Component 1 118,475 272,025 390,500
2. Meteorological Offices and Sectoral Ministries are able to use up to date climate information for risk assessment and appraisal of adaption interventions.
2.1 Sustainable climate information
system (monitoring, modelling,
forecasting and dissemination) to
inform climate change adaptation,
including a long-term plan for operation
and maintenance, established.
10 Staff and other personnel costs 27,500 57,500 7,500 92,500
120 Contractual services 3,000 259,000 115,000 377,000
140 Transfers and grants issued to Implementing Partner (IP) 15,000 30,000 45,000
160 Travel 5,625 66,875 72,500
TOTAL for Output 2.1 51,125 413,375 122,500 587,000
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2.2 System for cost-benefit analysis and
appraisal of priority adaptation options
established
10 Staff and other personnel costs 27,500 57,500 7,500 92,500
120 Contractual services 3,000 259,000 115,000 377,000
160 Travel 1,500 1,500 3,000
TOTAL for Output 2.2 24,500 45,500 70,000
TOTAL for Component 2 75,625 458,875 122,500 657,000
3. Government of Nepal endorses resource mobilization strategy for medium and long-term CCA investment including private sector engagement.
3.1 An assessment of the costs of
meeting integrated adaptation needs in
Nepal
10 Staff and other personnel costs 32,500 20,000 52,500
120 Contractual services 9,000 3,000 12,000
TOTAL for Output 3.1 41,500 23,000 64,500
3.2 Strategy for GoN to effectively
mobilise, utilise funding resources for
adaptation and revise existing funding
mechanisms.
10 Staff and other personnel costs 87,500 61,500 149,000
120 Contractual services 20,000 40,500 60,500
140 Transfers and grants issued to Implementing Partner (IP) 80,000 40,000 120,000
160 Travel 6,500 10,500 17,000
TOTAL for Output 3.2 194,000 152,500 346,500
3.3 Study or research programmes to
inform future investments in
adaptation across sectors
10 Staff and other personnel costs 48,500 116,000 164,500
120 Contractual services 64,000 64,000
140 Transfers and grants issued to Implementing Partner (IP) 115,000 115,000
160 Travel 4,500 30,000 34,500
TOTAL for Output 3.3 53,000 325,000 378,000
TOTAL for Component 3 53,000 560,500 175,500 789,000
4. National and Sectoral Planning Unit of the key Ministries are capable of reviewing, monitoring and communicating results of the NAP process.
4.1 A monitoring and reviewing system
established for the NAP process.
10 Staff and other personnel costs 29,000 17,000 46,000
120 Contractual services 21,750 16,750 38,500
140 Transfers and grants issued to Implementing Partner (IP) 20,000 20,000
160 Travel 2,500 2,500 5,000
TOTAL for Output 4.1 73,250 36,250 109,500
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4.2 Technical training of national and
local government representatives and
stakeholders to implement the
monitoring and reviewing system for
the NAP
10 Staff and other personnel costs 17,000 108,000 125,000
120 Contractual services 92,000 92,000
160 Travel 1,000 17,000 18,000
TOTAL for Output 4.2 18,000 217,000 235,000
4.3 NAP progress reports and
communication material on NAP
formulation, implementation, funding
and monitoring to learn from the NAP
process in Nepal
10 Staff and other personnel costs 18,000 7,500 25,000 50,500
120 Contractual services 21,500 16,000 21,000 58,500
140 Transfers and grants issued to Implementing Partner (IP) 27,000 27,000
160 Travel 10,000 10,000 10,000 30,000
TOTAL for Output 4.3 76,500 33,500 56,000 166,000
TOTAL for Component 4 76,500 124,750 309,250 510,500
5. Monitoring and Evaluation
5.1. Mid Term Evaluation (MTR)
5.2. Terminal Evaluation (TR)
10 Staff and other personnel costs 18,000 25,000 43,000
TOTAL for Component 5 18,000 25,000 43,000
National Level Project Management
Unit (PMU)
10 Staff and other personnel costs 86,000 86,000 86,000 258,000
135 Equipment, vehicles and furniture 10,000 10,000
160 Travel 1,000 1,000 1,000 3,000
Operating Expenditure 2,500 2,500 2,500 7,500
TOTAL for National Level PMC 99,500 89,500 89,500 278,500
Delivery Partner Fee (10%) 42,310 152,365 72,175 266,850
GRAND TOTAL 465,410 1,676,015 793,925 2,935,350
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Procurement plan For goods or services to be procured/hired, list the items to be procured/hired (including consultants), the estimated cost of each
item, and the procedure to be used (i.e. direct procurement, open tender, shopping, other and related thresholds). Please include
the procurement plan for at least the first tranche of disbursement requested below.
Overall financial management and procurement of goods and services under this readiness and preparatory support proposal will
be guided by UN Environment’s regulations, rules, policies and procedures as well as its programme manual for nationally
implemented project modalities. Further, procurement of goods and services will follow the general principles stated under
clause 7 of Framework Readiness and Preparatory Support Grant Agreement (Framework Agreement) between Green Climate
Fund (GCF) and UN Environment. UN Environment will comply with its obligation under clause 7 (a) of the Framework Agreement,
which states “The procurement of Goods and Services for Approved Readiness Support Proposals, whether by the Delivery
Partner or by a third party, shall be done in accordance with the rules, policies and procedures of the Delivery Partner.”
For this readiness and preparatory support proposal, procurement of services of technical international and national consultants
will be directly managed by UN Environment, in consultation with the Ministry of Population and Environment (MoPE) and GCF’s
National Designated Authority (NDA) of Nepal, the Ministry of Finance. Further UN Environment will engage MoPE as a third party
to procure goods and services in delivering activities at national level as they relate to meetings, workshops, etc.
The types of procurement and process to be followed for this readiness and preparatory support project is presented below:
Procurement
Item
Monetary
Threshold
Procurement
Type
General Characteristics
of Goods and Services to
be Sourced
Goods and
Services
specific to GCF
Proposal
Procurement
Process
Time Frame
Goods and
Services
(Commercial
Vendors)
< US$
10,000
Low Value
Procurement
1. Readily available off-
the-shelf goods with
standard specifications,
available from several
sources of supply within
the country.
2. Goods must not be
covered by Blanket
Purchase Order (BPO) or
Systems Contract,
neither in stock nor in
procurement pipeline.
3. LVP is not for
international purchases
678,500 USD in
total for
Meeting
Packages,
translation,
printing, office
supplies and
Travel costs
Three informal
quotations
must be
obtained with
relevant
information
(price,
quantity,
delivery, time,
etc.) via email,
fax etc. using
the best value
for money
approach
1 day to 1
week
Goods and
Services
(Commercial
Vendors)
US$10,000 > Request for
Quotations
Basic, standard goods or
simple services with
clear specifications
767,000 USD
for Website
development,
filming,
upgrading of
climate
information
system,
twinning
arrangement
and
vulnerability
assessments
1. Vendors can
submit bids via
email to a
centralized
email address
2. Evaluation
criteria are
pass/fail basis
only and a
vendor needs
to pass all
criteria to be
considered
1 week to 2
months
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Services of
International
and local
experts
(Consultants/
individual
contractors)
N/A Recruitment A consultant is an
individual who is a
recognized authority or
specialist in a specific
field, engaged by the
United Nations under a
temporary contract in an
advisory or consultative
capacity to the
Secretariat. A consultant
must have special skills
or knowledge not
normally possessed by
the regular staff of the
Organization
1,223,000 USD
in total for
International
and local
Experts
1. Formulation
of ToR and job
vacancy
announcement
for a minimum
of 7 days.
2. Desk review
of Applications
followed by
shortlisting.
3. Interview of
shortlisted
applicants
followed by
selection by
the Hiring
Manager
Usually 4-6
weeks
Total Budget excluding
project Management
Costs
USD
2,668,500
Detailed Procurement Plan
Procurement Type Procurement Item Amount (in USD) Procurement
Timeframe
Low Value Procurement of
Goods and Services
Contractual Services 459,500 Y1Q1-Y3Q4
Travel 201,500 Y1Q1-Y3Q4
Equipment, vehicles and furniture 10,000
Operating Expenditure 7,500 Y1Q1-Y1Q4
Request for Quotations of
Goods and Services
Contractual services 400,000 Y2Q1-Y2Q4
Transfers and grants issued to Implementing
Partner (IP)
367,000 Y1Q1-Y1Q4
Recruitment of Services of
International and Local
Experts
International experts 275,000 Y1Q1-Y3Q4
National Experts 690,000 Y1Q1-Y3Q4
National Officer (UN Environment) 258,000 Y1Q1-Y3Q4
TOTAL 2,668,500
Disbursement schedule Specify the proposed schedule for requesting disbursements from the GCF, including amounts and periodicity. For amounts
requested, keep to multiples of USD 5,000, and for periodicity, specify whether it’s quarterly, bi-annually or annually only.
UN Environment as the Delivery Partner for this Readiness and Preparatory Support Proposal will submit a request to GCF for
disbursement of grant following approval of R&P Support Proposal. The disbursement request will be signed by the authorised
representative of the UN Environment and will include details of the bank account into which the grant will be deposited. UN
Environment, the Delivery Partner for this R&P Support Proposal for Nepal, will administer the grant disbursed by the GCF in
accordance with UN Environment’s financial rules, regulation and procedures including maintenance of records of grant,
disbursements and expenditure.
UN Environment will allocate disbursed grant for procuring goods and services required to implement activities of the approved
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Readiness and Preparatory Support Proposal and will follow procedures and guidelines stated under clause 5 (Use of Grant
Proceeds by the Delivery Partner) of Framework Readiness and Preparatory Support Grant Agreement between GCF and UN
Environment.
Disbursement schedule will follow the indicative yearly budget provided in the beginning of Section 5 and in accordance with the
procurement plan (costed logframe) presented in Annex I.
Additional information This box provides an opportunity to include further explanations related to the budget, procurement plan and disbursement
schedule, including any details on the assumptions to justify costs presented in the budget.
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SECTION 6: IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION
Please attach an “implementation map” or describe how funds will be managed by the NDA/FP or delivery partner If the entity implementing the readiness support is not an accredited entity of the GCF, please complete the Financial Management
Capacity Assessment (FMCA) questionnaire (URL) and submit it with this proposal.
Overall responsibility of implementation of activities including activities to be carried out by third party as well as timely delivery of
outputs and achievement of intended results of this readiness and preparatory support proposal lies with UN Environment as the
Delivery Partner. Further, as the delivery partner for this readiness and preparatory support project, UN Environment through its
Asia and the Pacific Office will be responsible for overall coordination, oversight of the implementation of activities and evaluation
of the project, which will be done in coordination with the Project Steering Committee (PSC) and the national Project Manager
(PM). UN Environment will be also responsible for preparing progress reports, monitoring and evaluation reports including a Mid-
term Review and a Terminal Evaluation. A UNEP Programme Officer (PO) will be responsible for project supervision to ensure
consistency with GCF and UN Environment policies and procedures. The PO will formally participate in the following: a) Annual
Project Steering Committee (PSC) meetings; b) the mid-term review and final evaluation; c) the clearance of Progress Reports; and
d) the technical review of project deliverables.
UN Environment will engage the Ministry of Population and Environment (MoPE) as the main national level partner (third party) to
support national level coordination and implementation of activities proposed under this readiness and preparatory support
proposal. This will ensure appropriate participation of national level actors and stakeholders, effective use of resources as well as
ownership of different outputs to be delivered under this project. Engagement of MoPE will be governed by UN Environment’s
programme manual (2016) for implementation of project activities at national level. MoPE will assign a dedicated project manager
who will support the implementation of national level activities, monitoring the progress using indicators and updating the log-
frame on a quarterly basis, with support from the local technical assistant and UNEP Programme Officer, for review by senior
management at MoPE and UNEP.
To avoid duplication of efforts and increase effectiveness and coherence, the Multi-stakeholder Climate Change Initiative
Coordination Committee (MCCICC) established by the Government during NAPA formulation will serve as the PSC for this project.
The MCCICC is chaired by the Secretary of the Ministry of Population and Environment, and is represented by senior government
officers of the concerned ministries (development ministries sensitive to climate change impacts), associations of local bodies
(district development committee, municipality and village development committee associations), non-governmental organizations
(national and international), academic and research institutions, community-based organizations and independent experts.
Furthermore, this broad-based MCCICC is also represented by inter-governmental body, key donors and development partners
supporting and working on climate change in general, and adaptation in particular. The PSC will primarily serve to provide project
oversight and advisory support, including: a) overseeing project implementation; and b) reviewing annual workplans. The PSC will
meet at least twice a year – with ad hoc meetings held as and when necessary – to discuss the project's main performance
indicators and provide strategic guidance. A representative of UN Environment will also sit in the PSC.
In addition to this, a Technical Committee will be constituted under the chairmanship of the UNFCCC focal point/person for Nepal
to provide technical guidance and ensure communication and reporting on the NAP process with national and international
adaptation communities.
A Project Management Unit will be established for day to day management of the project. The following positions are budgeted
under the PMC budget:
• National Project Coordinator (full-time)
• National M&E and gender officer (full-time)
• National Administration & Finance officer (full-time)
• General Support Staff/Office Assistant (full-time)
The PMU will coordinate activities between the project’s DP, EE and various partners to oversee the implementation of the
project’s activities, reports, including approval of any changes to the project’s targets, activities or timelines. In addition to the
above, two part-time international consultants are budgeted as part of PMU Cost to carry out a mid-term review and terminal
evaluation of the programme. Finally, a part-time international consultant working as Chief Technical Advisor (CTA) will provide
technical backstopping and support to all components of the project. As this is a technical position, this is not budgeted under
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PMC. Hence a full time international Project Manager will not be recruited by the project as the international assistance will be
more on the technical side.
Procurement procedures of the whole project will follow UN Environment’s procurement and contracting procedures, and will be
supported by the National Administration & Finance officer. The thematic and cross-cutting working groups are another form to
coordinate and reach-out the multi-stakeholders for their inputs. In order to ensure stakeholder engagement in the NAP process,
several institutions are already accommodated in the working groups. Stakeholders are grouped into service providers,
beneficiaries, enablers and advocates. Some organizations may play 'double role' due to their nature, working areas and priorities.
For example, indigenous communities may function as beneficiaries and advocates, and media may function as enablers and
advocates. The working groups are, in general, represented from relevant governmental institutions, local bodies (associations),
professional societies, federations and networks, women, youth, indigenous communities, media, non-governmental
organizations, and private sector. However, the UNFCCC focal point will inform and communicate the progress made on NAP
process (of this project) to the relevant constitutional bodies such as women commission, and parliamentary committees. The
donors and development partners will also be communicated timely and frequently also to seek their inputs and priorities as well.
For knowledge generation and sharing, this proposed project will benefit from Nepal Climate Change Knowledge Management
Centre (NCCKMC) established in 2010 as an outcome of the NAPA project under the Nepal Academy for Science and Technology
(NAST). This Centre is also engaged in facilitating research and development on climate change. The NAP process is expected to
greatly benefit from receiving data and information and communicating NAP outputs through Centre's network.
As mentioned above, this project will be coordinated and led by the UNFCCC focal point – the Ministry of Population and
Environment (MoPE) which is also the secretariats of the CCC, CCCC and MCCICC. Hence, the secretariat is expected to
report/communicate the progress and outcomes of this project to the Council and Committee, led at political level, for
coordination, support and guidance, as and when necessary.
As the selected Delivery Partner for this project, UN Environment through its Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP) will
provide the overall oversight functions of this project and provide necessary services to the Government of Nepal in an expedited
manner. In particular, in consultation of the NAP coordinating body, UN Environment will ensure that project activities adhere to
those listed in the project document, provide technical advisory services to the coordinating body and other parts of the project
execution team. UN Environment will additionally provide for services pertaining to acquisition of goods and services related to
this project, following UN Environment procurement and contracting procedures.
The NAP implementation modality is as follows:
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This box provides an opportunity to include any important information you wish to bring to the attention of the GCF Secretariat,
but did not have an opportunity to provide in the sections above.
Value added for GCF Involvement
The GCF is the operational entity to the UNFCCC and Paris agreement and a major funding source for the LDCs to implement
future dedicated adaptation options to protect people and ecosystem resources from the adverse impacts of climate change. The
Marrakech Accord in 2001 provided LDCs an opportunity to access funding from LDCF for NAPA preparation and implementation.
Nepal prepared NAPA with seed funding (US$ 0.2 million) from the LDCF and additional funding supports from UK Aid/DFID (US $
0.875 million) and Danish Government (US$ 0.2 million) in 2008-2010. This funding provided Nepal to expedite NAPA preparation,
build country capacity, engage stakeholders and establish knowledge management centre (NCCKMC). Some of the NAPA
prioritized adaptation projects are now under implementation.
Parties to the UNFCCC decided to request the LDCF to fund NAP formulation activities but none of the LDCs have received funding
from LDCF as of May 2016. Parties also decided to request the GCF to provide funds for NAP formulation and implementation. The
GCF has already allocated 50 percent of its total funding for adaptation and its 50 percent to LDCs, SIDs and Africa. With this in
perspective, the Government of Nepal has decided to access funding from GCF taking into consideration COP decisions and
funding availability with CGF. The GCF Board Decision (B.13/09) has further convinced Nepal to access GCF resources for NAP
preparation and implementation.
Nepal has initiated NAP process in May 2016 with initial seed funding from UK Aid through ACT (Action on Climate Today)
initiative. Now, NAP technical team is in place and has developed 'common understandings' on the NAP process through national
consultative processes. This NAP process is expected to be terminated due to limited resources. Hence, Nepal urgently requires
additional funding to expedite the NAP process in line with decisions 1/CP.16, 5/CP.17 and COPs' other decisions and Article 7 of
the Paris Agreement.
From 2013 onwards, Nepal made every effort to explore funding from multiple sources for NAP process but two and half years
was spent without any progress. Being a LDC and as per the Party's decision to support LDCs, and considering recent decision of
GCF to support the NAP process, Nepal believes that GCF resources will contribute to prepare NAP and implement NAP-prioritised
adaptation options. This will greatly contribute to engage poor and climate vulnerable communities in preparation of NAP and
implementation of NAP-prioritised adaptation options through her indigenous LAPA framework. This will also greatly contribute to
build adaptive capacity and resilience of both climate vulnerable people and ecosystems. Furthermore, Nepal will benefit from
adaptation initiatives and experiences of the GCF.
Nepal has no alternative financial resources for NAP. Existing funding for NAP process sufficiently limits use of science in climate
scenario development, risk and vulnerability assessment, wider stakeholder consultation and engagement in the NAP process and
limits activities related to national adaptation planning process and integration of adaptation into existing and new policies,
strategies and programmes. Hence, GCF resource is urgently needed and required to keep the national momentum of NAP
process and help people to understand and build their adaptive capacity.
Exit Strategy
The project’s exit strategy is based on the integration of climate change adaptation into existing government plans and activities
beyond the life of the project through integration of climate change adaptation into ongoing planning at local, regional and
national levels.
As stated above, the conditions are right for effective adaptation planning in Nepal. The proposed project aims to holistically
strengthen the capacity of existing structures and systems to function effectively beyond the duration of the project. All the
support envisaged in this proposal will be undertaken with a view to sustainably build technical and institutional capacity such as
trainings and workshops, research grant focusing on collection and dissemination of climate information in Nepal, partnerships
with academic and technical institutions, focusing on a study to inform future climate investments, an M&E framework for
adaptation interventions, and finally integration of adaptation in various development and sector strategies and plans. These are
expected to ensure sustainable functioning of the NAP process, in the long run.
In each activity under the project, documents will be prepared though meaningful engagement of stakeholders for inputs and
comments which will contribute to inform the stakeholders on the state of NAP process as well as will ensure their input and
ownership.
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Once the NAP document is approved by the Government (normally by the Cabinet), relevant ministries, departments, NGOs and
private will be engaged in developing adaptation programmes and projects, accessing funding and implementing programmes and
projects. This will ensure their continued engagement in the process of the implementation of the NAP and future cycles of it.
Furthermore, with the critical components focusing on development of capacity of stakeholders in mainstreaming adaptation into
development plans and strategies; and financing strategy, including identification of potential new sources of climate finance, as
well as valuating ecosystem goods and services to ensure commercial viability of such investments, the project will promote a
paradigm shift across Nepalese government and society such that decision makers in the government and non-traditional donors
like the private sector invest in adaptation.
Considering the increasing threats and impacts of climate change, Nepal has limited choice to go beyond adaptation. This has been
realized at the highest political level, policy-making, administrative and implementation levels. A small section of the community in
rural and urban areas is now engaged in finding ways to build adaptive capacity and resilience. This is also clearly and adequately
reflected in Nepal's development policies and programmes, and institutional structure. The Government has a dedicated Climate
Change Management Division in the Ministry of Population and Environment with 9 permanent officers, and Environmental
Impact Adaptation Section in the Department of Environment with 4 dedicated permanent officers. Similarly, relevant ministries
and departments are engaged in strengthening institutions to promote climate change adaptation activities.
As the NAP process will be advanced by ensuring multi-stakeholders engagement and an adaptation integration procedure will be
developed and implemented as a part of this project, it will encourage continuation of addressing CCA through multiple windows
such as policy and programme intervention, awareness raising, reward of best practices (a process to provide climate change
award on the occasion of World Environment Day, June 5 is established), and exhibitions.
This project is expected to enhance understanding on 'urgency' to move towards CCA to address medium- and long-term
adaptation needs and help poor people to 'live with adverse impacts of climate change'. Existing partnership between the
Government of Nepal and UN Environment on adaptation portfolio also provides ample opportunities to ensure sustainability of
the project outcomes. Recently, implementation of an ecosystem-based adaptation programme (a global flagship programme) is
completed with UN Environment support. UN Environment is supporting LDCF-funded 'catalysing ecosystem restoration for
climate resilient natural capital and rural livelihoods in degraded forests and rangelands of Nepal'. A project on 'ecosystem-based
adaptation for climate-resilient development in the Kathmandu Valley' is technically approved by the GEF and is expected to be
funded soon. UN Environment will function as GCF Implementing Agency for this project. A PMU will be established to coordinate
and support these adaptation projects within MoPE. This Unit is expected to promote and ensure sustainability for not only NAP
process and its outcomes but also to support develop future 'adaptation programmes' for Nepal.
The Government of Nepal is committed to make the outcomes of this NAP process sustainable and will ensure sustainability for
longer term adaptation benefits.
Potential for knowledge and learning
The project has a dedicated component on knowledge aspects hence lesson learnt and knowledge products generated from the
project will be collected and shared with other LDCs and interested 'adaptation communities' through different means including
global and regional networks and knowledge platforms such as Global Adaptation Network, Asia Pacific Adaptation Network,
South-South Cooperation Forum and Platform etc. In addition, Nepal NAP team will use the COPs and SBs meeting through side-
events, exhibition, NAP Expo, flyers, posters, websites etc. This sharing will also contribute to learn from other similar initiatives.
Nepal has also planned to share her NAP through the 'NAP Central' of the UNFCCC. The long term research on adaptation in Nepal,
which is part of the component 4 will also be documented and its results will be disseminated with other NAP teams.
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SECTION 7: ARRANGEMENTS FOR MONITORING, REPORTING AND EVALUATION
Please provide project/programme specific institutional setting and implementation arrangements for monitoring
and reporting and evaluation. Please indicate how the interim/mid-term and final evaluations will be organized,
including the timing.
As described above, the Ministry of Population and Environment – UNFCCC focal point – is the lead agency for NAP and associated
capacity building/enhancement of the relevant multi-stakeholders of climate change adaptation. The Climate Finance
Management Section of the Climate Change Management Division in the Ministry is coordinating and leading the NAP process. In
addition, concerned ministries will lead the themes and send information updates to the MoPE for a single Adaptation Plan. This
approach of working group mobilization was successfully and effectively practiced in the NAPA preparation process in 2009-2010.
The same approach has been followed with improvements and by ensuring engagement of additional stakeholders.
A number of documents will be prepared and shared with stakeholders. The project will prepare a practical and user-friendly
action plan with monitoring indicators. The in-built monitoring process will be adopted and MoPE will be engaged in monitoring.
The thematic leads will report back the progress to the NAP coordinator and MoPE. The NAP technical team will compile the
monitoring progress report every 4 months and report to the concerned agencies while UN Environment will report monitoring
progress to the GCF as per its standard practice.
The M&E and gender officer, in coordination with the national project coordinator and the international technical advisor, will be
in charge of monitoring the indicators and updating the log-frame on an annual basis, for review by senior management at MOPE,
MOF and UN Environment, with support from the administration and finance officer.
Given the proposed project duration of 36 months, it is proposed to submit the reports as follows:
Interim report (months 1-12): to be submitted by end of Month 13
Mid-term review report (covering months 1-18): to be submitted by the end of Month 19
Interim report (months 13-24): to be submitted by the end of Month 25;
Final report (months 25-36): to be submitted by end of Month 37; along with a terminal evaluation report.
A mid-term review will be undertaken approximately half way through the implementation of this project and an independent final
evaluation will be conducted at the end of this 3-year project by the UN Environment Evaluation Office. Interim and final progress
reports will be submitted to the GCF within one month of completion of the reporting period indicated above.
An implementation action plan with monitoring indicators will be developed, discussed at the working groups, Technical
Committee and MCCICC and finalised. The thematic leads will ensure self-monitoring which will be compiled and verified by the
NAP coordinator and MoPE. The outcome documents will be shared with relevant stakeholders and UN Environment will be
engaged in communicating the progress monitoring and outcomes. Furthermore, UN Environment Evaluation Office will conduct
final evaluations by mobilizing independent consultant/consulting firm.
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ANNEX I – Costed Logframe
Outcome Indicative Outputs Indicative activities Explanation of different cost categories Cost categories notes
Component 1: Technical and institutional capacity for the NAP process in Nepal
Sub-
component/Out
come 1:
National and
provincial
government
institutions are
capable of
integrating CCA
into
development
policy and plans
US $ 390,500
1.1. National policy
documents and
sectoral
development plans
identified to
facilitate integration
of adaptation
options and to
promote an
integrated approach
to adaptation
planning including
periodic reviews.
US $ 185,000
1.1.1. Strengthen the MCCICC mandate
defining the tasks and responsibilities
of the relevant stakeholders in
overseeing the NAP process by
building on existing strategies and
frameworks such as the Climate
Change Policy, Forestry Sector
Policies and Strategies, Low Carbon
Economic Development Strategy
(draft), National Adaptation
Programme of Action, National
Framework on Local Adaptation Plans
for Action, Environment Friendly
Local Governance Framework, etc.
• Local consultant (national climate & socio-
economic expert) to strengthen MCCICC
mandate (25 days including desk review of all
documents, building on existing mandates,
strategies and frameworks mentioned and
detailing key roles and responsibilities with
regards to the NAP)
• 2 meetings (one brainstorming workshop and
one validation workshop of MCCICC mandate
• International policy & CC expert to support
national expert in finalizing document
• LC: 25 days @
$300/day
• 2 x day meeting =
$4,000
• IC: 8 days @ $500/day
1.1.2. Analyse and develop reports for 9
cross-cutting and thematic areas by
reviewing policies, strategies, plans
and programmes as also identified
through NAPAs on: i) the vulnerability
of each thematic and cross-cutting
area in the face of climate change
and opportunities for adaptation
based on updated climate
information; and ii) entry points for
integrating adaptation to climate
change into relevant policies,
strategies and plans and
programmes.
• Local consultant to produce as deliverables: 9 x
report for each cross-cutting and thematic areas
reviewing relevant documents.
o For 1 report: 5 days
o Total = 45 days
o 45 days to include editing and graphic
design of reports
• Include international consultancy support
(international policy & CC expert and
international CTA) to provide technical
assistance to develop e.g. more detailed
vulnerability analyses based on available
information on regional climate models etc.
• LC: 45 days @
$300/day
• IC: 15 days @ $500/day
• Meetings:
o 9 x (1/2 day) meetings
to present/validate the
report to each TWG for
feedback and
finalization and 1 day
final presentation of
reports to TWGs =
$7,500
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1.1.3. Propose revisions to selected cross-
cutting and thematic area policies,
strategies and plans to integrate
adaptation to climate change.
• Local consultant time – National Policy and
Legal Expert
• International consultant support to integrate CC
(International Policy and Legal Expert)
• Validation workshop to agree on proposed
revisions
• Meetings with technical experts
• LC: 80 days @
$300/day
• IC: 15 days @ $500/day
• 1 day validation meet-
ing = $2,500
• 10 meetings with
technical and policy
experts = $2,500
1.1.4. Develop and institutionalize a
strategy for the periodic review of
cross-cutting and thematic area
policies, strategies and plans
including the integration in an
iterative manner of: i) updated
climate information; ii) lessons
learned from the integration of
climate change into these strategies
and plans; iii) lessons learned from
the implementation of these policies,
strategies and plans; and iv)
knowledge generated through the
study and research programmes
implemented under Component 3.
• Deliverable: (i) a strategy for the periodic review
of cross-cutting and thematic area policies,
strategies and plans; (ii) its institutionalization
o (i) Development of strategy: local
consultant
o (ii) Institutionalization: at least 1
workshop (budgeted for 3 for whole
activity)
• LC: 60 days @
$300/day
• 3 x 1 day meet-
ings/validation work-
shop = $7,500
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1.1.5. Provide orientation and training for
policy- and decision-makers and
implementers from relevant
government institutions (e.g. MoAD,
MoFSC, MoWCSS, MoEn, MoUD,
MoHA, MoFALD, MoCTCA, MoH, NPC
etc.) on: i) current vulnerability of
each sector; ii) recommended
revisions to current policies and
institutions to integrate adaptation to
climate change; and iii) the
standardised approach to
implementing the NAP process.
• South-South knowledge exchange visit
• Local consultant: design of orientation and
training for policy- and decision-makers (include
time for meeting with key bodies on what they
want from the training)
• Hiring of venue & meeting package 3-5 day
training in Kathmandu
• 1 week knowledge
exchange visit of Govt.
of Nepal officials to and
training on integration
of CC into national
planning: contractual
services: $40,000
• Local consultant as
trainer and facilitator:
50 days @ $300/day
• training workshop: $
20,000
• Printing: $4,000
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1.2 Workshop/training
procedures or
manuals developed
and awareness
raising events for
public and private
sectors, CSOs, and
local communities on
the NAP process
conducted.
US $ 205,500
1.2.1 Raise awareness of the private sector
on the national priorities and climate
scenarios, and on investment
opportunities to increase the
resilience of businesses to climate
change.
• Local consultant (adaptation expert) to help
with sourcing information and meeting with
private sector reps. Also to produce briefing
notes for each of the most vulnerable sectors.
• International consultant (Adaptation expert and
International CTA): Study on the key
vulnerabilities of the key sectors (agriculture,
industrial activity, energy/hydropower,
tourism…) represented in the Nepal private
sector to CC following most recent IPCC and
SNC, and any other sources of information (e.g.
more regional level modelling work). Develop
factsheets as promotional material to be used in
awareness raising campaigns. Also include study
on investment opportunities to increase
resilience of business to CC.
• 1 day awareness-raising event for private sector
representatives (e.g. in collaboration with Nepal
Chamber for Commerce etc.)
• LC: 80 days @
$300/day
• International consult-
ant – 20 days @
$500/day
• Meeting with con-
cerned sectors’ repre-
sentatives and 1 day
workshop/event for
presentation - $7,000
• Printing - $2,000
• Travel - $3,000
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1.2.2 Develop and implement at least one
awareness raising campaign in each
province for local authorities, CSOs
and local communities on the
national priorities for adaptation to
climate change, climate scenarios,
and opportunities for integrating
adaptation into local development
planning process.
• Nepal has 7 federal provinces as of 20 Sept 2015
under the new constitution hence 7 awareness
raising campaigns are needed
• 7 x annual awareness raising campaigns (1 per
year) including:
o Radio shows
o Publish magazine articles
o Plays, songs
o Event in each of the 7 provinces
•
• LC: 33,000 for design-
ing and supporting
these awareness-
raising campaigns in
Years 1 to 3
• Meeting/workshop:
30,000 for running
these awareness-
raising campaigns in
Years 1 to 3
•
• Travel - $10,500 over 3
years
• Printing $9,000
1.2.3 Develop a step-by-step procedure or
a training manual, as appropriate, for
integrating adaptation priorities into
local development planning.
• Develop training manual (English and Nepali)
• 1 x launch event and consultation
• 1 day validation and launch
• Local consultant (Adaptation expert and training
expert)
• Translation
• International consultant – international CTA
• $22,500 local consult-
ant – 75 days @
$300/day
• $5,000 international
consultant – 10 days @
500
• $12,500 for consulta-
tion and validation
workshops and meet-
ings
• $4,000 for translation
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1.2.4 Disseminate the procedure or manual
to local stakeholders including
province and district officers, and
CSOs.
• 7 x ½ day launch of the manual in each
province?
• Local consultant (Adaptation expert and training
expert), meeting hire, travel
• $ 18,000 for 3 years for
launch and dissemina-
tion
• $5,000 travel
• $10,000 venue hire
(workshops)
Component 2: Climate information systems for prioritising adaptation needs.
Sub-
component/Out
come 2:
Meteorological
Offices and
Sectoral
Ministries are
able to use up
to date climate
information for
risk assessment
and appraisal of
adaption
interventions.
US $ 657,000
2.1 Sustainable climate
information system
(monitoring, modelling,
forecasting and
dissemination) to inform
climate change
adaptation, including a
long-term plan for
operation and
maintenance, established.
US $ 587,000
2.1.1 Gap analysis and needs assessment
for a fully operational and sustainable
climate information system in Nepal.
• Training needs analysis by external contractor
• Travel
• $30,000 for assessment
• $5,000 travel
2.1.2 Develop GCF concept/s and
associated documents for accessing
project preparation facility toward
developing full funding proposal for
the installation of a fully operational
and sustainable climate information
system in Nepal based on the gap
analysis and needs assessment (this is
part of the development of GCF
concepts under Activity 3.2.4).
• See Activity 3.2.4 – no budgets allocated here
2.1.3 Develop a model for operation and
maintenance of the climate
information system in the long term.
• International consultant – Hydrometeorology
expert
• $40,000 – international
consultant
• Meetings - $15,000
• Local consultant -
$30,000
• Travel- $12,500
• Printing- $6,000
• Translation - $6,000
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2.1.4 Train staff from meteorological
offices on using climate monitoring
equipment and calibration, use of
multiple sources of climate data for
developing of climate change
scenarios, impact scenarios and
modelling.
• External training courses could be considered
• Twinning arrangement with partnering
institutions can be considered, where
representatives from the institutions will
provide training in Nepal to 250 persons from 7
Thematic Working Groups and 2 cross-cutting
Working groups over the course of the project
on vulnerability and risk assessment and/or
current vulnerability, training/orientation on
prioritisation criteria. Additionally, focused
training over the course of the project to be
provided to support staff of the Department of
Hydrology and Meteorology (40 persons)
involved in the use of climate monitoring
equipment, analysis of multiple sources of
climate data and development and
interpretation of climate scenarios and
modelling. General training on climate
scenarios and modelling will also be provided to
staff involved in monitoring and evaluating
effectiveness of adaptation interventions
towards reduction of vulnerability in Nepal
(under Outcome 4)
• Exposure visits for core group of sectoral
ministries and NAP Team (max 10 persons) to
countries such as Bangladesh, Thailand or
Philippines
• National consultant to support planning
• High travel in case the courses are out of Nepal
• Local consultant: 75
days @ $300/day
• Training courses, twin-
ning arrangements at
US$300,0007
• Translation - $5,000
• Travel – $55,000
• Meetings - $45,000
7 These figures are based on UN Environment’s experiences from most recent projects in countries with similar outputs.
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2.1.5 Update climate scenarios with new
data and information.
• Lump sump contractual services with relevant
agency
• Contractual service:
15,000
2.2 System for cost-
benefit analysis and
appraisal of priority
adaptation options
established
US $ 70,000
2.2.1 Develop a system to appraise
individual adaptation options,
including economic, ecosystem, and
social costs and benefits for
unintended impacts of adaptation
measures in Nepal.
• CBA of adaptation measures & multi-criteria
analysis
• Local & international consultant – CBA and
finance experts & international CTA
•
• International: 40 days
@$500
• Local: 55 days @
$300/day
• Workshops - $9,500
• Travel = $3,000
2.2.2 Define national criteria for prioritizing
implementation based on
development needs, climate
vulnerability, risks, existing plans and
valuation of ecosystem goods and
services generated through study or
research programme under
Component 3.
• 1 x day workshop to gather ideas
• Local consultant to define criteria for prioritizing
implementation
• 1 x day validation meeting
• Workshops - $7000
• Local consultant – 30
days @$300/day
• International
consultant – 10 days
@$500/day
Component 3: Funding strategy for NAP process including its implementation
Sub-
component/Out
come 3:
Government of
Nepal endorses
resource
mobilization
strategy for
medium and
long-term CCA
investment
including
3.1 An assessment of the
costs of meeting
integrated adaptation
needs in Nepal
US $ 64,500
3.1.1 Review reports produced on costing
adaptation in Nepal – including inter
alia the Climate & Development
Knowledge Network (CDKN 2013)
Economic Impact Assessment of
Climate Change in Key Sectors, and
Asian Development Bank (ADB 2014)
South Asia report – and identify
information gaps for a reliable
estimation of costs for implementing
climate change adaptation in the
medium and long term.
• Local consultant
• International consultant
• Local consultant - 75
days @$300/day
• International consult-
ant – 10 days @
$500/day
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private sector
engagement.
US $ 789,000
3.1.2 Undertake a detailed economic study
to fill the information gaps and
estimate the costs of implementing
the adaptation interventions included
in the cross-cutting and thematic
area policies, strategies and plans
updated under Component 1.
• 50 days’ local consultant
• 5 separate 1-day meetings with each sector to
gain information on the costs of adaptation
interventions
• Local consultant – 50
days @ $300/day
• International consult-
ant – 20 days @
$500/day
• Workshops - $10,000
• Printing - $2,000
3.2. Strategy for GoN to
effectively mobilise,
utilise funding resources
for adaptation and revise
existing funding
mechanisms.
US $ 346,500
3.2.1 Identify potential new public, private,
bilateral and multilateral sources of
climate finance to address the
adaptation needs assessed under
Component 2.
• 50 days local consultant – desk review
• international consultant – public and private
finance & adaptation expert
• Local consultant – 50
days @ $300/day
• International consult-
ant – 20 days @
$500/day
• Workshops –$ 7,500
• Travel - $3,000
3.2.2 Develop an adaptation finance
strategy to: i) access new identified
sources of adaptation finance; ii)
review and strengthen the structure
of the existing funding institutions;
and iii) support effective channelling
of funds across sectors according to
adaptation priorities identified in
Component 1.
• 1 day consultation workshop
• 1 day validation workshop
• 50 days’ local consultant time
• 25 days international climate finance expert and
international CTA to advice on how to
strengthen structure of existing funding
institutions to receive funds?
• Project development expert to provide training
on development of bankable proposals for
accessing funding.
• $15,000 for workshops
• Local consultant – 90
days @ $300/day
• International consult-
ant – 20 days @
$500/day
• Travel - $3,000
• Contractual Services –
project development
experts $120K
• Translation - $5,000
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3.2.3 Develop workshop training toolkits
and provide training to strengthen
the capacity of relevant government
stakeholders to initiate the
implementation of the adaptation
finance strategy.
• 1 week training workshop for about 15-20
policymakers
• Develop training toolkits for adaptation finance
– 100 days’ local consultant, 20 days
international consultant
• Printing of toolkits for workshop
• 1 week training -
$20,000
• Local consultant: 80
days @ $300/day
• International consult-
ant:10 days @
$500/day
• Printing - $3,000
• Travel - $6,000
3.2.4 Develop 2-3 GCF concepts and
associated documents for accessing
project preparation facility toward
developing full funding proposal for
the installation of a fully operational
and sustainable climate information
system in Nepal based on the gap
analysis and needs assessment
undertaken in Component 2, as well
as for addressing other identified
adaptation needs.
• International consultant (adaptation expert and
international CTA) for development of concepts and
associated documents
• Consultation workshops for data gathering = $5000
• Travel
• National consultant to support proposal
• International consult-
ant $25,000
• Local consultant –
$33,000
• Consultation work-
shops for data gather-
ing = $10,000
• Travel - $5,000
3.3 Study or research
programmes to inform
future investments in
adaptation across sectors
US $ 378,000
3.3.1 Conduct a study and research
programme in collaboration with
relevant organizations such as
NCCKMC, NAST, TUIoST, ICT
Association of Nepal, DoIT of the
Ministry of Science and Technology
and/or other government institutions
to measure the effectiveness of past,
present and future adaptation
interventions to inform long-term
adaptation planning.
• local consultant time to design research
programme
• Research grants to MSc or BSc students in
respective govt institutions working on
adaptation
• Travel to sites where adaptation interventions
have been conducted for research purposes as
well as with govt delegation
• Meetings & workshops to present study and
research programme, present and discuss
findings of adaptation interventions and their
applicability to inform long term planning
• Local consultant – 150
days @ $300/day
• International consult-
ant – 30 days @
$500/day
• Travel – $20,000
• Workshops/meetings:
$20,000
• Research grants of
$100,000
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3.3.2 Identify previous and ongoing
adaptation projects – including EbA
and ecosystem restoration – in Nepal,
building on the work of NAPA-
catalysed projects, to be included in a
long-term research programme.
• local consultant time to identify previous and
ongoing adaptation projects, meeting with PMs
if needed
• Local consultant – 45
days @ $300/day
• International consult-
ant – 10 days @ $500
• Travel - $4,500
3.3.3 Map responsibilities of key
institutions in implementing,
maintaining, monitoring relevant
projects to inform adaptation
planning on the medium- and long-
term, including strengthening of
existing research team/steering
committee.
• Institutional assessment: meetings with key
institutions, involvement in relevant projects,
desk review, write-up
• Amending TOR to strengthen existing research
team
• Local consultant – 100
days @ $300/day
• Workshops (validation,
meetings) - $10,000
• International
consultant – 10 days @
$500/day
3.3.4 Develop business plans and financial
models, working closely with the
private-sector, to demonstrate the
financial value of ecosystem goods
and services generated by EbA to
local communities and different
sectors.
• International consultant w experience in
valuation of ecosystem goods and services and
development of financial models
• Local consultant as facilitator
• Travel & DSA
• Consultation workshops
• International consult-
ant - 30 days @
$500/day
• Travel - $10,000
• Meetings/workshops -
$11,000
• Local consultant – 40
days @ $300/day
• Translation of plans -
$5,000
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3.3.5 Design and implement a system for
the dissemination of knowledge
generated through the study and
research programme to a wide range
of public institutions and sectors, and
iteratively integrated into policies
and strategies through the periodic
review process established in
Component 1. This will include the
dissemination of initial results during
the project lifespan.
• Develop knowledge dissemination system
including:
• Meetings
• Web portal
• Production of policy briefs & other material to
disseminate results during project lifespan
• Local consultant
• Local consultant – 80
days @ $300/day =
$16,000
• Meetings to dissemi-
nate knowledge and
raise awareness –
$15,000
• Contractual services –
set up web portal -
$15K
• Printing costs – $3,000
Component 4: Monitoring, reviewing and reporting on the NAP process in Nepal
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Sub-
component/Out
come 4:
National and
Sectoral
Planning Unit of
the key
Ministries are
capable of
reviewing,
monitoring and
communicating
results of the
NAP process.
US $ 510,500
4.1 A monitoring and
reviewing system
established for the NAP
process.
US $ 147,000
4.1.1 Develop a monitoring and reviewing
system for the NAP process in Nepal
including: i) milestones; ii)
performance indicators at national
and local levels; iii) targets on the
short-, medium- and long-term; iv)
outputs; v) monitoring and reviewing
tools and templates; vi) assessment
planning; and vii) and follow-up
actions.
• Consultation meetings with different sectors
• 1 day validation meeting
• Take stock of baseline situation with regards to
current national level sectoral M&E in Nepal –
what currently exists and how can this be built
on? Investigate whether there are any plans for
a national level Vulnerability Index to be
developed.
• Capacity assessment for staff on how to use
M&E
• Consultations &
meetings to take
stock of baseline:
$30,000
o Validation
meeting:
$5,000
• Local consultant:
120 days @
$300/day
• International con-
sultant to support
monitoring & re-
view system for
M&E – 20 days @
$500/day
• IT support to de-
velop a digitized
M&E portal -
$20,000
• Travel - $5,000
• Printing - $3,500
•
4.1.2 Institutionalize the monitoring and
reviewing system for the NAP process
by building on the current national
M&E system of Nepal.
• 1 day validation workshop
• Facilitator – 3 days
• Meetings & work-
shops = $15,000
• Local consultants -
$22,500
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4.2 Technical training of
national and local
government
representatives and
stakeholders to
implement the
monitoring and reviewing
system for the NAP
US $ 197,500
4.2.1 Develop guidelines and tools for
technical staff of relevant
government institutions – including
MoPE, MoFSC, NPC, and other
thematic lead ministries and
departments – to facilitate data
collection, analysis and dissemination
of the results to monitor and review
the NAP process over the long term.
• Develop guidelines and toolkits: local consultant
• 3 x day validation workshop
• Printing of material
• Local consultant:
120 days @
$300/day
• International con-
sultant – 20 days
$500/day
• Meet-
ing/workshop:
$10,000
• Printing - $4,000
• Travel $3,000
4.2.2 Train technical staff of relevant
government institutions – including
MoPE, MoFSC, NPC, and other
thematic lead ministries and
departments – on the use of these
guidelines and tools to monitor and
review the NAP process following the
system developed in Component 4.
• Trainer: 5 days to design and 5 days to deliver
training
• Meeting package for 5 day workshop
• Training workshop
- $25,000
• Travel - $8,000
• Printing - $5,000
• Local consultant:
50 days @
$300/day
• IC: 11 days @
$500/day
4.2.3 Raise awareness of national and local
government stakeholders – including
decision-makers, and development
region or province-, district- and
sector-level officers – on the
monitoring and reviewing system
developed in Component 4, and
provide training to meet the
performance targets.
• Promotional material to explain M&E system
targeted different audiences e.g. national vs
local government stakeholders
• 5 day training and awareness raising
• Printing of materials
• Local consultant:
120 days @
$300/day
• Meetings -
$25,000
• Travel to districts-
$7,000
• Printing - $8,000
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4.3 NAP progress reports
and communication
material on NAP
formulation,
implementation, funding
and monitoring to learn
from the NAP process in
Nepal
US $ 166,000
4.3.1 Document and analyse the successes,
failures and lessons learned from the
formulation, implementation,
funding and monitoring of the NAP
process and previous relevant
initiatives aligned with the NAP
process in Nepal.
• Meetings with PMs and policymakers
• local consultant & meetings
• 75 days @
$300/day
• Meetings -
$15,000
• Printing - $5,000
4.3.2 Disseminate information on the
successes, failures and lessons
learned related to the NAP process in
Nepal on national portals, NAP
portals and other relevant networks
including NAP GSPs and UNFCCC
platforms.
• Develop communication products: 5 days
international consultant (graphics, design,
language) and 25 days local consultant
• LC: 25 days @
$300/day
• IC: 5 days @
$500/day
4.3.3 Implement a system for the
documentation and analysis of the
NAP process to be conducted on a
regular basis and beyond the project
lifespan, and the results to be: i)
disseminated to relevant national
stakeholders; ii) integrated into the
monitoring and reviewing system for
the NAP process; and iii)
disseminated on relevant portals.
• Design a system of online documentation,
newsletter, designate the funding source for
ensuring this past project implementation
• Contractual ser-
vices - $12,000
• Meetings -
$13,000
• Local consultant -
$18,000
4.3.4 Produce and disseminate video clips
on the implementation of the NAP
process in Nepal.
• Contract graphic design agency • $15,000 for
contractual
services
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4.3.5 Present the progress of the NAP
process in Nepal and during climate
change related international
meetings.
• Travel for 1 rep from government to travel to 6
international events (SBIs or COPs)
• Arrange debriefing about NAP discussion and
decisions at international level
• Travel – $30,000
• Printing costs -
$9,000
• Translation -
$9,000
• Meeting – $7,500
Mid-point and
Terminal
Evaluation
US $ 43,000
• Mid-term review consultant
• Terminal Evaluation consultant
• Consultant/Firm
• Consultant/Firm
• US$ 18,000
• US$ 25,000
National Level Project Management Unit (PMU) Cost
US $ 278,500
• Project coordinator (full-time)
• M&E and gender officer
• Finance and admin officer
• General Support Staff/Office Assistant
•
• Office supplies & IT equipment
• Travel
• PSC meetings
• Printing costs
• US$ 105,000
• US$ 66,000
• US$ 51,000
• US$ 36,000
• US$ 10,000
• US$ 3,000
• US$ 3,000
• US$ 4,500
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ANNEX II – Additional reasoning and documentation
a. Paradigm shift and replication potential
The proposed paradigm shift in this proposal is to change the behaviour and mind-set of the Nepalese society and
decision-makers in the government such that climate change adaptation becomes a part of Nepal’s development
strategy or plan. In Nepal, NAP is considered as a comprehensive process to mainstream adaptation into development
planning and implementation. The NAP has also an objective of facilitating the integration of CCA, in a coherent manner,
into relevant new and existing policies, programmes and activities, in particular development planning processes and
strategies, within all relevant sectors and at different levels. Nepal's NAP has planned to mainstream CCA into several
sectors such as agriculture, food security (nutrition), forests, biodiversity, water resources, energy, health, sanitation,
urban settlements, infrastructure, tourism and natural and cultural heritage and climate-induced disasters. The
livelihood and governance, and gender and social inclusion, two cross-cutting areas, will also attempt to integrate CCA
in different thematic areas, and find ways as stand-alone for adaptation integration. The NAP process will also build
adaptive capacity and resilience. Hence, this project ensures mainstreaming of adaptation into all climate-related and
sensitive development sectors, effectively making it a norm rather than an afterthought. The NAP will furthermore
consist of prioritized adaptation interventions in line with Nepal’s development plans that aim to build resilience and
reduce vulnerability of the Nepalese people and promote greater investment from both the traditional and non-
traditional investors.
b. Contribution to creation of an enabling environment
As described in the proposal above, Nepal has decided to formulate the NAP through working group approach (7
thematic and 2 cross-cutting working groups), building on the TWGs that were created during formulation and
implementation of NAPAs. The government has decided to ensure multi-stakeholder participation in these
working groups. In order to ensure better representation and approach of 'leaving no one behind', stakeholders
are preliminary grouped into service providers, beneficiaries, enablers and advocates. Each working group will
include representation, as appropriate, from relevant governmental institutions, association of local bodies,
professional societies, federations and networks, women and youth, indigenous communities, media, non-
governmental organizations, and private sector. Development partners, present in Nepal, will be communicated
at appropriate time to seek their inputs during the NAP process. The UNFCCC focal point has also planned to
inform and communicate the progress made on NAP process (of this project) to the relevant constitutional
bodies, and parliamentary committees to ensure wider participation and seek political guidance to make the
NAP – 'a process owned by all Nepali people' to ensure implementation of NAP-prioritised adaptation actions in
the medium- and long-term.
The forest and biodiversity working group for example has good representation from NGOs, federations and
networks, and tourism working group has more private sector representation than other sectors. Hence, working
groups will ensure effective participation of appropriate private and public sectors during adaptation planning
and its implementation.
c. Contribution to regulatory framework and policies
As mentioned above, Nepal has embarked on internalizing adaptation planning after NAPA preparation in September
2010. The NAPA resulted to the establishment of Climate Change Section in 2008 and Climate Change Management
Division in the Ministry of Population and Environment, and Climate Change Coordination Committee at political level,
and MCCICC as a coordinating body at the functional level. This also contributed to establish Environmental Impact
Adaptation Section in the Department of Environment to expedite implementation of adaptation actions/options.
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The NAPA also contributed to prepare and implement Climate Change Policy in 2011 which promotes adaptation and
low carbon economic development activities in Nepal. With this in perspective, this project is expected to contribute to
revisit Climate Change Policy and other development policies by the end of NAP process. This project will directly
contribute to national policies and programmes to make them climate-friendly or adaptation-responsive. Hence, this
project will have multi-fold opportunities to influence and strengthen national and local adaptation policies and
programmes during NAP formulation and implementation of NAP-prioritised adaptation options.
d. Environmental, social and economic co-benefits, including gender-sensitive development impact
Nepal's NAP process addresses all social and economic development sectors to make them climate-resilient and
adaptation-responsive. It approaches to adopt 'development first' with integration of adaptation actions and considers
'adaptation as survival strategy for poor and climate vulnerable communities'. Hence, adaptation options will
supplement the development efforts aimed at reducing poverty and building resilience.
Similarly, NAP process accords high priority for inclusiveness to accommodate the concerns of disadvantaged
communities, indigenous and traditional groups, disables, women, youth etc. It ensures gender-sensitive approach
during NAP formulation, and will adopt a policy to ensure implementation of 'gender-responsive adaptation options'. It
is already practiced in implementation of NAPA-prioritised adaptation projects and it is possible. A separate cross-
cutting working group on Gender and Social Inclusion will perform
this task.
e. Vulnerability of country and beneficiary groups
Nepal is most climate vulnerable mountainous and land-locked LDC.
Nepal is experiencing adverse effects of climate change in key
economic and social sectors as production is declining due to
increased frequency of climate-induced disasters such as GLOFs,
landslides and floods. The UNFCCC has also considered LDCs the
most climate vulnerable countries. About 21 percent of the total
population is officially categorized as the 'poor people' and climate
change has directly affected them and their livelihoods. Hence,
there is a high level of exposure to climate risks.
Analysis of 30 years of observed temperature of Nepal has shown maximum temperature increasing at alarming rate.
The average warming in annual temperature between 1977 and 2000 was 0.060C. The warming is found more
pronounced in higher altitude with an annual increase of 0.120C during the dry season. Precipitation projections show
no change in western Nepal and up to 5-10 percent increase in eastern Nepal for winter season. During the summer
months, precipitations are projected to increase for the whole country in the range of 15 to 20 percent.
Climate model projections for Nepal indicate a rise in annual mean temperature by an average of 1.2°C by 2030, 1.7°C
by 2050 and 3°C by 2100 compared to a pre-2000 baseline. As a result, agro-ecological zones will shift upwards
altitudinally, as is already being experienced in Nepal. Currently, rainfall patterns have become erratic and a decreasing
annual trend has been noted primarily in the mid-western region during the critical agricultural period of June-August.
Conversely, increasing intensity of summer monsoon rain events are causing flash floods, erosion and landslides. The
rapid retreat of glaciers is leading to the formation of new glacial lakes with potential for catastrophic outbursts. Shifts
in precipitation patterns, longer droughts, frequent severe floods and deficit in the recharge of groundwater are
limiting production and declining productivity of economic sectors and infrastructures further vulnerable to climate
change. In a nutshell, over 80 percent of the total population is exposed to climate risk and vulnerable to climate
change impacts.
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The NAPA project conducted a nationwide vulnerability assessment through Transect Exercise Appraisals and an
analysis of socio-economic attributes of vulnerabilities. The assessment was carried out by overlaying climate
risk/exposure maps, sensitivity maps, and adaptive capacity maps following the vulnerability assessment framework of
the IPCC. The study used data on the spatial distribution of various climate-related risks/exposure in 75 districts. Based
on this assessment, the most climate vulnerable districts were identified. This study ranked 26 districts as highly climate
vulnerable. About one-fifth of the total districts were ranked low vulnerable to climate change. Nepal's low level of
development and complex topography also render her vulnerable to climate change due to low coping or adaptive
capacity. This has also limited to make the development climate-resilient.
In 2010, more than 1.9 million people were estimated highly climate vulnerable and additional 10 million were
increasingly at risk. Poor people are vulnerable due to loss of physical capital (damage to shelter and infrastructure),
human capital (malnutrition and diseases), social capital (displacement of communities), natural capital (loss of
productivity in forestry and agriculture) and financial capital (more disasters and lower income). Degradation of
livelihoods by climate change will thus leave poor people with less of the assets they need to withstand shocks and
stresses.
Implementation of NAPA prioritized adaptation actions has addressed poor and climate vulnerable communities of far
and mid-west Nepal which has benefitted nearly 0.5 million people living at remote areas of Nepal. Recent projects
have focused to build adaptive capacity of the poor and climate vulnerable communities with high level of gender-
sensitivity.
Nepal's development priority is to reduce poverty and poor people are the target beneficiaries of most of the
development initiatives. This project aims to reduce climate vulnerability by building on NAPA experiences. Reduction
in climate vulnerability will help to maintain and/or increase production and productivity of major economic sectors
such as agriculture and livestock, forests, irrigation and hydropower sectors and contribute for national income.
f. Need for strengthening institutional capacity (financial, economic, social and institutional needs)
Nepal is among the poorest countries in the world. Despite drop in the poverty level to 23.8 percent from 42.0 percent
between FY 1995/96 and FY 2012/13, wide differences still exist between urban and rural areas, different geographical
regions, and groups. The Gini-coefficient of 0.328, an indicator used for measuring income inequality, shows that the
gap between the rich and the poor is still very wide.
Economic condition is greatly affected by poor physical connectivity, and reliability and access to clean energy. As also
mentioned above, the 2013 economic assessment has estimated direct cost of current climate variability and extreme
events equivalent to 1.5 to 2 percent of current GDP/year (approximately USD 270-360 million/year in 2013 prices) and
much higher in extreme years. This clearly indicates high economic loss from climate change, and Nepal is in greater
dilemma on how to address it as she has no contribution to rapid change in the climate system.
Nepal is home to diverse socio-cultural structure, hosting 125 ethnic castes and 123 languages. Each culture is rich in its
history and possesses immense potential for future, and mutual respect and recognition. Social condition is now being
gradually rectified through the change in country’s constitutional, legal and political system as well as in people’s
behaviour. Currently, inclusion and equity have been the key words shaping Nepal’s State restructuring agenda for
political and socio-economic transformation. Nepal's decades-long armed conflict has come to an end through
comprehensive peace accord. Nepal has also experiences in implementing programmes and projects in difficult political
situation and social harmony.
The MoPE, established in September 1995, is comparatively a young ministry. The Department of Environment was
established in 2012. These central level institutions have divisions and section to look after climate change adaptation.
Furthermore, ministries and departments are located in the capital and are considered the policy-making institutions.
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Environmental institutions are not established at district, municipality and village levels. However, environmental and
CCA activities are under implementation by competent government organisations and NGOs.
Realising it, MoPE – the UNFCCC focal point – is engaged in developing policies and programmes in sufficient
consultation with relevant institutions, access and provide funding for the programmes and projects for
implementation by relevant ministries and departments. This has been successful in implementing NAPA prioritized
adaptation actions. The MoPE secured funding from LDCF, and multilateral and bilateral supports and field level
adaptation projects are implemented by the District Offices of the Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development,
Ministry of Agriculture Development, and Ministry of Forests and Soil Conservation, including the Department of
Hydrology and Meteorology in cased of GLOF project. This approach has been very effective to engage multi-sectors in
providing adaptation services to the poor and climate vulnerable communities. The Government will replicate this
implementation modality while implementing NAP prioritized adaptation programmes, projects and activities.
The MoPE will execute this Project and no additional institutions are required. Existing institutions and coordination
mechanisms will be fully utilized during NAP process. They will be capacitated and strengthened when necessary.
During NAP implementation, capacity enhancement and institutional strengthening will continue to be an important
element of funding for adaptation options/actions.
g. Existence of national coordination mechanism that creates coherence with existing development and climate
change plans and policies
As mentioned above, Nepal has established dedicated climate change coordination mechanisms at political and
administrative levels during NAPA preparation and implementation to ensure better coordination at appropriate levels.
The Climate Change Council chaired by the Right Honourable Prime Minister, and Climate Change Coordination
Committee chaired by the Honourable Minister for Population and Environment effectively coordinate at political level.
The MCCICC chaired by the Secretary of the Ministry of Population and Environment ensures multi-stakeholders
coordination on climate change programmes and projects and avoids duplication of efforts. The Programme/Project-
specific Steering Committees and Technical Committees or Activity Coordination Committees are established as and
when necessary.
In addition, the National Planning Commission is fully engaged in integrating climate change in general and adaptation
in particular into national development planning. The Commission jointly with the Ministry of Finance developed a
dedicated climate change 'budget code' to channel climate finance for field level activities. Hence, there is no dearth of
coordination mechanisms, and this Project has approached to best utilize the existing mechanisms. A Technical
Committee will be formed under the chair of the UNFCCC focal person and Joint-Secretary and Head of Climate Change
Management Division, MoPE, to provide technical backstopping to the NAP process, as and when necessary.
h. Application of best practices
Parties to the UNFCCC at its 16th
session at Cancun decided to establish a process to enable LDC Parties to formulate
and implement NAPs, building upon their experience in preparing and implementing NAPAs, as a means of identifying
medium- and long-term adaptation needs and developing and implementing strategies and programmes to address
those needs (decision 1/CP.16, para 15). This decision calls for utilizing the experiences of NAPA preparation and
implementation.
Nepal prepared NAPA in September 2010, and developed a LAPA Framework to implement adaptation actions in most
climate vulnerable areas. Hence, Nepal intends to use the good and failure practices, as documented during
implementation of NAPA prioritized adaptation actions through LAPA framework in several village development
committees and municipalities. In addition, Nepal is also implementing climate resilient programmes to make the
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development and infrastructures climate-resilient. Experiences and lessons learned from government-implemented
climate adaptation and resilience programmes and NGOs supported research and action programmes will provide a
basis to identify and prioritise adaptation options for NAP. In addition, emphasis will be given to prioritise actions that
help the poor and climate vulnerable communities to adapt to, and build resilience to climate change. As knowledge
documentation is one of the key activities of the NAP process, emphasis will be accorded to document and utilize any
innovations or good practices that support to address medium- and long-term adaptation needs of the Nepali people
and ecosystems.
i. Environmental, social assessments, including gender considerations
This Project is related to building capacity and advancing National Adaptation Plan Process and it will not impose
additional pressure on environmental and social resources. Hence, there is no need for conducting environmental and
social impact assessment to identify, predict and evaluate environmental impacts and propose corresponding measures
to avoid, mitigate or compensate the significant adverse environmental and social impacts. Hence, there is neither a
need for a separate environmental and social management plan nor to comply with Funds' environmental and social
safeguard standards.
The NAP process sufficiently ensures gender participation and a separate cross-cutting working group on gender and
social inclusion will be formed to make Nepal's NAP gender-sensitive and responsive. This working group will contribute
to integrate gender issues into other thematic areas, and also work as a stand-alone working group to identify and
prioritise adaptation options for the medium and long-term.
j. Risk assessment summary
The Government of Nepal has decided to formulate the NAP by mobilizing the working groups (thematic and cross-
cutting). The Joint-Secretary of the concerned Ministry is proposed to coordinate the relevant working group. For
example, the thematic working group on forests and biodiversity will be coordinated by the Joint-Secretary (Technical)
of the Ministry of Forests and Soil Conservation. Similarly, Joint-Secretary of the Ministry of Women, Children and
Social Welfare will coordinate the cross-cutting working group on gender and social inclusion.
Timely response, leadership, commitment and active engagement of the concerned ministry and designated Joint-
Secretary (leading the thematic or cross-cutting working group) is very essential to discharge the functions of the
working group and produce timely a NAP document using decision 5/CP.17 and NAP Technical Guidelines. However,
the Joint-Secretary might consider it as 'additional burden'. This is considered the major risk that might delay the
process. If any one of the nine working groups delays in coordinating the concerned working group, it will likely affect
the whole process and will reduce synergistic benefits. In order to mitigate it, concerned ministries are already
informed and encouraged to designate deputy coordinator to perform all tasks on behalf of the coordinator and ensure
timely reporting. The MoPE will provide a thematic lead (subject specialist) to facilitate the coordination process and to
prepare necessary documents so that the working group could concentrate in reviewing documents, provide strategic
inputs and guidance, and brief at appropriate policy-making levels on the NAP outcomes. In addition, MoPE as a focal
ministry for climate change will provide logistical (technical and financial) supports for the smooth functioning of the
working groups.
Another risk is associated with the availability of quality scientific data on climate so as to analyse the past trend and
future climate scenario. This is unavoidable but data and information of Department of Hydrology and Meteorology
and International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) has been initially planned to overcome this
situation. Initial discussion confirms that MoPE will receive technical support from ICIMOD in scenario development.
It is likely that weak institutional capacity and inadequate knowledge-based human resources will delay NAP process,
and fund allocation and disbursement to timely complete the task. This project aims to enhance capacity at institutional
and individual levels to manage the risk and deliver the services timely and effectively. The MoPE has realized the need
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and urgency of the NAP process to address 'medium- and long-term' adaptation needs, and it has already started the
NAP process. In a nutshell, assumed risks will be addressed timely.
Funding is the 'critical limiting factor' for keeping the NAP process ongoing and its timely completion. Timely funding
and disbursement will minimize this risk.
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Annex IV – Timetable of Project Implementation
(Q stands for Quarter i.e. 3 months)
Activities Timeline
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Component 1. Technical and institutional
capacity for the NAP process in Nepal
Activity 1.1.1
Strengthen the MCCICC mandate defining the
tasks and responsibilities of the relevant
stakeholders in overseeing the NAP process by
building on existing strategies and frameworks
such as the Climate Change Policy, Forestry
Sector Policies and Strategies, Low Carbon
Economic Development Strategy (draft), National
Adaptation Programme of Action, National
Framework on Local Adaptation Plans for Action,
Environment Friendly Local Governance
Framework, etc.
Activity 1.1.2
Analyse and develop reports for 9 cross-cutting
and thematic areas by reviewing policies,
strategies, plans and programmes as also
identified through NAPAs, strategies and plans
on: i) the vulnerability of each thematic and
cross-cutting areas in the face of climate change
and opportunities for adaptation based on
updated climate information; and ii) entry points
for integrating adaptation to climate change into
relevant policies, strategies and plans and
programmes these.
Activity 1.1.3
Propose revisions to selected cross-cutting and
thematic area policies, strategies and plans to
integrate adaptation to climate change.
Activity 1.1.4
Develop and institutionalise a strategy for the
periodic review of cross-cutting and thematic
area policies, strategies and plans including the
integration in an iterative manner of: i) updated
climate information; ii) lessons learned from the
integration of climate change into these
strategies and plans; iii) lessons learned from the
implementation of these policies, strategies and
plans; and iv) knowledge generated through the
study and research programmes implemented
under Component 3.
Activity 1.1.5
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Provide orientation and training for policy- and
decision-makers and implementers from relevant
government institutions (e.g. MoAD, MoFSC,
MoWCSS, MoEn, MoUD, MoPHA, , MoFALD, PIT,
MoCTCA, MoH, NPC, etc.) on: i) current
vulnerability of each sector; ii) recommended
revisions to current policies and institutions to
integrate adaptation to climate change; and iii)
the standardised approach to implementing the
NAP process.
Activity 1.2.1
Raise awareness of the private sector on the
national priorities and climate scenario, and on
investment opportunities to increase the
resilience of businesses to climate change.
Activity 1.2.2
Develop and implement at least one awareness
raising campaign in each province for local
authorities, CSOs and local communities on the
national priorities for adaptation to climate
change, climate scenarios, and opportunities for
integrating adaptation into local development
planning process.
Activity 1.2.3
Develop a step-by-step procedure or a training
manual, as appropriate for integrating adaptation
priorities into local development planning.
Activity 1.2.4
Disseminate the procedure or manual to local
stakeholders including province and district
officers, and CSOs
Component 2. Climate information system
developed and strengthened
Activity 2.1.1
Gap analysis and needs assessment for a fully
operational and sustainable climate information
system in Nepal
Activity 2.1.2
Develop GCF concept/s and associated
documents for accessing project preparation
facility toward developing full funding proposal
for the installation of a fully operational and
sustainable climate information system in Nepal
based on the gap analysis and needs assessment
(this is part of the development of GCF concepts
under Activity 3.2.4).
Activity 2.1.3
Develop a model for operation and maintenance
of the climate information system in the long
term.
Activity 2.1.4
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Train staff from meteorological offices on using
the climate monitoring equipment, using multiple
sources of climate data, and the development of
climate change scenarios, impact scenarios and
modelling.
Activity 2.1.5
Update climate scenarios with new data and
information
Activity 2.2.1
Develop a system to appraise individual
adaptation options, including economic,
ecosystem, and social costs and benefits for
unintended impacts of adaptation measures in
Nepal.
Activity 2.2.2
2.2.2 Define national criteria for prioritizing
implementation based on development needs,
climate vulnerability, risks, existing plans and
valuation of ecosystem goods and services
generated through study or research programme
under Component 3
Component 3. Funding strategy for the NAP
process including for its implementation
Activity 3.1.1
Review reports produced on costing adaptation
in Nepal – including inter alia the Climate &
Development Knowledge Network (CDKN 2013)
Economic Impact Assessment of Climate Change
in Key Sectors, and Asian Development Bank
(ADB 2014) South Asia report – and identify
information gaps for a reliable estimation of costs
for implementing climate change adaptation in
the medium and long term.
Activity 3.1.2.
Undertake a detailed economic study to fill the
information gaps and estimate the costs of
implementing the adaptation interventions
included in the cross-cutting and thematic area
policies, strategies and plans updated under
Component 1.
Activity 3.2.1
Identify potential new public, private, bilateral
and multilateral sources of climate finance to
address the adaptation needs assessed under
Component 2.
Activity 3.2.2
Develop an adaptation finance strategy to: i)
access new identified sources of adaptation
finance; ii) review and strengthen the structure of
the existing funding institutions; and iii) support
effective channelling of funds across sectors
according to adaptation priorities identified in
Component 1.
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Activity 3.2.3
Develop workshop training toolkits and provide
training to strengthen the capacity of relevant
government stakeholders to initiate the
implementation of the adaptation finance
strategy
Activity 3.2.4
Develop 2-3 GCF concepts and associated
documents for accessing project preparation
facility toward developing full funding proposal
for the installation of a fully operational and
sustainable climate information system in Nepal
based on the gap analysis and needs assessment
undertaken in Component 2, as well as for
addressing other identified adaptation needs.
Activity 3.3.1
Conduct a study and research programme in
collaboration with relevant organizations such as
NCCKMC, NAST, TUIoST, ICT Association of Nepal,
DoIT of the Ministry of Science and Technology,
and/or other government institutions to measure
the effectiveness of past, present and future
adaptation interventions to inform long-term
adaptation planning.
Activity 3.3.2
Identify previous and ongoing adaptation projects
– including EbA and ecosystem restoration – in
Nepal, building on the work of NAPA-catalysed
projects, to be included in a study or research
programme.
Activity 3.3.3
Map responsibilities of key institutions in
implementing, maintaining, monitoring relevant
projects to inform adaptation planning on the
medium- and long-term, including the
strengthening of existing research team/steering
committee.
Activity 3.3.4
Develop business plans and financial models,
working closely with the private-sector, to
demonstrate the financial value of ecosystem
goods and services generated by EbA to local
communities and different sectors.
Activity 3.3.5
Design and implement a system for the
dissemination of knowledge generated through
the study or research programme to a wide range
of public institutions and sectors, and iteratively
integrated into policies and strategies through
the periodic review process established in
Component 1. This will include the dissemination
of initial results during the project lifespan.
Component 4. NAP implementation strategy
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developed
Activity 4.1.1
Develop a monitoring and reviewing system for
the NAP process in Nepal including: i) milestones;
ii) performance indicators at national and local
levels; iii) targets on the short-, medium- and
long-term; iv) outputs; v) monitoring and
reviewing tools and templates; vi) assessment
planning; and vii) and follow-up actions.
Activity 4.1.2
Institutionalize the monitoring and reviewing
system for the NAP process by building on the
current national M&E system of Nepal.
Activity 4.2.1
Develop guidelines and tools for technical staff of
relevant government institutions – including
MoPE, MoFSC, NPC, and other thematic lead
ministries and departments – to facilitate data
collection, analysis and dissemination of the
results to monitor and review the NAP process
over the long term.
Activity 4.2.2
Train technical staff of relevant government
institutions – including MoPE, MoFSC, NPC, and
other thematic lead ministries and departments –
on the use of these guidelines and tools to
monitor and review the NAP process following
the system developed in Component 4.
Activity 4.2.3
Raise awareness of national and local
government stakeholders – including decision-
makers, and province-, district- and sector-level
officers – on the monitoring and reviewing
system developed in Component 4, and provide
training to meet the performance targets.
Activity 4.3.1
Document and analyse the successes, failures and
lessons learned from the formulation,
implementation, funding and monitoring of the
NAP process and previous relevant initiatives
aligned with the NAP process in Nepal.
Activity 4.3.2
Disseminate information on the successes,
failures and lessons learned related to the NAP
process in Nepal on national portals, NAP portals
and other relevant networks including NAP GSPs
and UNFCCC platforms.
Activity 4.3.3
Implement a system for the documentation and
analysis of the NAP process to be conducted on a
regular basis and beyond the project lifespan, and
the results to be: i) disseminated to relevant
national stakeholders; ii) integrated into the
monitoring and reviewing system for the NAP
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process; and iii) disseminated on relevant portals.
Activity 4.3.4
Produce and disseminate video clips on the
implementation of the NAP process in Nepal.
Activity 4.10.
Present the progress of the NAP process in Nepal
and during climate change related international
meetings.