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Evaluation framework climate-proofing (Netherlands). EEA meeting on adaptation indicators 3-4 September 2008 Rob Swart Alterra. Context. Main component of “Make space for climate” National Adaptation Strategy Emphasis on planning phase: making plans and investments decisions climate-proof
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Evaluation framework climate-proofing (Netherlands) EEA meeting on adaptation indicators 3-4 September 2008 Rob Swart Alterra
Context • Main component of “Make space for climate” National Adaptation Strategy • Emphasis on planning phase: making plans and investments decisions climate-proof • National government, provinces, municipalities, water boards
Evaluation framework dimensions Integration into Environmentral Impact Assessment/Strategic Environmental Assessment (EIA/SESA), Water Test, Building Decree But these legal requirements don’t cover all relevant plans/projects -> additional “Climate Test”? Focus on protection level, resilience/recovery potential, adaptability Indicators one element in this discussion (4 themes distinguished) Others are costs and benefits methods, uncertaincy management, feasibility/financeability, participatory approach
Proposed approach Step 1: select indicators for specific context/ application/planning phase Step 2: analyze if plans are climate-proof: relevant scenarios, desirability of options Step 3: analyze if plans can be improved: feasibility of options, instruments
Examples indicators “Biodiversity” Note: examples for discussion purposes only
Examples indicators “Economy” Note: examples for discussion purposes only
Examples indicators “Living environment” Note: examples for discussion purposes only
Examples indicators “Safety” Note: examples for discussion purposes only
Further detail for themes Note: examples for discussion purposes only
Lessons Indicators are to be tied to a policy process -> dependent on specific policies, specific context, stage of policy development process Does that mean that indicators are not useful at the European level? NO! EU/EEA indicators can be tied to EU policies, or used for international comparisons or common evaluation methods