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United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

Workshop objectives, training needs and expectations. Yolando Velasco, UNFCCC secretariat. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Objectives.

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United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

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  1. Workshop objectives, training needs and expectations Yolando Velasco, UNFCCC secretariat United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

  2. Objectives “Improved the preparation of vulnerability and adaptation (V&A) section of the national communications through training on wide range of V&A assessment approaches, methods and tools.” United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

  3. How do we plan to achieve this… For this training session, we envision to have: • Inputs and discussions • Exercises…computer-based and simple tools • Exchange of experiences/feedback

  4. Technical background Nat. resource management Engineers (environmental, chemical, agronomy) Lawyer Meteorologist Geologist Development policy/planner Biochemist Forester Oceanographer Biologists Expertise in V&A GIS/mapping Coastal zones/fisheries Water Agriculture Drought and disaster management Health Climate modeling Profile of participants

  5. Involvement in NC and training background United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

  6. Interests in modules • Developing adaptation projects • Integration of analysis/into SD • Bottom-up approach United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

  7. General expectations • Understand strengths/weaknesses of top-down/bottom-up approaches • Be able to disseminate information. • Trends in V&A for small island States • Exposure to different tools in V&A • Learn tools/processes in downscaling • Understands process of adaptation planning • Be able to review work of experts • Understands reporting requirements.

  8. Other V&A topics • Development and implementation of climate change policies. • V&A assessments relating to energy sector • Forest and biodiversity • Indicators/monitoring impacts (cc/projects?) • Assess economic impact to biodiversity • Impact to animal production • Impact to human migration • Disaster and risk management

  9. Muchas gracias! United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

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