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Building capacity in Communication and ICT applications for CBA

Building capacity in Communication and ICT applications for CBA. Simone Sala Federica Matteoli Research and Extension Division Natural Resources Department Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

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Building capacity in Communication and ICT applications for CBA

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  1. Building capacity in Communication and ICT applications for CBA Simone Sala Federica Matteoli Research and Extension Division Natural Resources Department Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

  2. The role of Information and Communication Technologies in Climate Change Adaptation • Focus on role of ICT in climate change adaptation (CCA) and community-based adaptation (CBA), from a ComDev perspective to catalyse local action • Addressing the information glocal divide • Clustering of main experiences and approaches

  3. ICT in CCAFunctions and applications Record data and information Observation Analysis Transform data and information into knowledge INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY Planning Implementation &Management Broadcast & Communicate Information and Knowledge Capacity Building Networking

  4. The role of ICT in CCAMain applications • Observation: data collection at global, national and local level • Analysis: data and capacity sharing, as well as development of climate impact outlook • Planning: support to decision making for designing climate change adaptation initiatives • Implementation and management: translation of adaptation strategies into action through natural resources management, information dissemination, monitoring & evaluation and networking • Capacity building: training and formal education • Networking: awareness raising and advocacy

  5. ICT in Climate Change AdaptationMain elements and process Observation Researchers at global-national level Analysis Policy makers Planning Implementation &Management InstitutionsNGOs Local institution &Communities Capacity Building Stakeholders at all levels Networking

  6. Towards a ComDev approachfor ICT application in CBA Help integrate indigenous and scientific knowledge Facilitate data collectionat local level Facilitate participatory problem analysis and adaptation planning Link rural knowledge and information systems Observation Networking Analysis Promote local information networks Facilitate the translation of uncertainty into policies Capacity Building Planning Empower local people to take control of their adaptation processes Implementation &Management Ensure information flows among concerned groups

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