National Approaches to Adaptation Some Lessons learnt from

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National Approaches to Adaptation Some Lessons learnt from Recent OECD and UNFCCC Workshops Stéphane

National Approaches to Adaptation Some Lessons learnt from Recent OECD and UNFCCC Workshops Stéphane Willems, OECD Seminar « Working Together to Respond to Climate Change » , March 21, Paris OECD

Objective • Stock taking of recent exchanges of national experiences on adaptation, particularly at:

Objective • Stock taking of recent exchanges of national experiences on adaptation, particularly at: – The OECD Global Forum on Development and Climate (11 -12 November 2004) – The UNFCCC In-Session Workshop on Adaptation (8 December 2004) OECD

National Perspectives on adaptation • No comprehensive view of national approaches • Large variety

National Perspectives on adaptation • No comprehensive view of national approaches • Large variety of actions related to adaptation – Impact and Vulnerability Assessments – Adaptation Strategies – Awareness raising, stakeholder involvement and capacity building OECD

Key insights on national approaches • Adaptation is a multi-faceted process • Stakeholder involvement

Key insights on national approaches • Adaptation is a multi-faceted process • Stakeholder involvement and cooperation are key elements of adaptation strategies • The right types –and combination- of assessments are needed to move into actions OECD

Key Insights on national approaches (II) • Adapting to current impacts is an important

Key Insights on national approaches (II) • Adapting to current impacts is an important need, but not the only one • Mainstreaming involves more than integration of adaptation in sectoral planning • Countries are different, but can share knowledge, technologies and tools OECD

Conclusion • Exchanges of information are helpful! • Other possible topics: – Monitoring and

Conclusion • Exchanges of information are helpful! • Other possible topics: – Monitoring and Review – National Adaptation Research – Closer look at sectoral policies in practices (see Wellington Workshop) – National frameworks for adaptation – Adaptation in a broader economic framework OECD

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