National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy Limpopo April 2016

Aim Develop a National Adaptation Strategy (NAS) for South Africa; with the following aims: 1. Build resilience & adaptive capacity 2. Provide strategic guidance & leadership on the integration of CC adaptation 3. Optimise coherence in policy-making, planning, and implementation

Proposed Structure for NAS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.

Setting the scene for climate change adaptation Climate science analysis: projections and trends Climate change adaptation at national sector level Climate change adaptation in provinces Climate change adaptation in local government Training, capacity building and mainstreaming strategy Governance strategy Climate change adaptation funding and finance strategy Research and development Monitoring and evaluation strategy National Adaptation Strategy implementation plan

Key Question

“What are critical climate change issues for Limpopo to be included in the National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy?”

Process Phase 1: Inception and orientation (Dec 2015 - Feb 2016)

Phase 2: Information analysis and knowledge management; Draft Strategy Development (Jan 2016 - Jun 2016)

Phase 3: Final Strategy development and compiling NAS (April 2016 - Feb 2017)

UNFCCC NAP Process ●

Laying the groundwork and addressing the gaps (Assessing institutional arrangements, programmes, policies, capacities & available research)

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Preparatory elements (Design and development of plans, policies, and programmes in consultation with stakeholder)

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Implementation strategies (Prioritizing , Strengthening institutional and regulatory frameworks)

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Reporting, Monitoring, and Review

Current Phases ●

Laying the groundwork and addressing the gaps (Assessing institutional arrangements, programmes, policies, capacities & available research)

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Preparatory elements (Design and development of plans, policies, and programmes in consultation with stakeholder)

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Implementation strategies (Prioritizing , Strengthening institutional and regulatory frameworks)

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Reporting, Monitoring, and Review

Limpopo Initial Assessment

Situational Analysis - Policies & Institutions Science

Policy

Capacity

Finance

Some climate change research in the province particularly relating to health and agriculture.

Draft Adaptation strategy in place with clear response options.

Some institutional capacity & stakeholder coordination (CC Forum)

Limited access to climate change specific funding

Gaps in information ● Priority response options ● Access to climate financing ● Institutional responsibilities for Climate Change ● Research needs

Engagements ● COP 21 Report Backs ● Limpopo Specific NAS workshop (TBC)

Contact Details Vhalinavho Khavhagali - DEA [email protected] Derek Morgan - Urban Earth Project Leader [email protected] Zane Abdul - GIZ [email protected] Website: https://sites.google.com/a/urbanearth.co.za/nas/