Pacific Regional Training Workshop on appraisal and prioritisation of options for adaptation planning

The NAP-GSP Pacific Regional Training Workshop on the appraisal and prioritisation of options for adaptation planning was held from 28-31 May 2018 at the Tanoa International Hotel, Nadi, Fiji. 

The joint UNDP-UN Environment National Adaptation Plan Global Support Programme (NAP-GSP) worked with the Secretariat of the Pacific Environment Programme (SPREP) to conduct this training, together with programme partners and collaborating organisations, including the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP), the UN Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), the Green Climate Find (GCF), the Korea Environment Institute (KEI), International Organization for Migration (IOM), Food Agriculture Organization (FAO), United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC).
> News article

> Agenda
> Participants list

Presentations and materials
Day 1
> Setting the scene: Practical application of the FRDP: Update on status of adaptation planning in the pacific: Ms. Filomena Nelson, Climate Change Adaptation Adviser, SPREP
> Appraisal training in UNFCCC & NAP Processes: Motsomi Maletjane, Team Leader, LDC Unit, NAPs and Policy Adaptation Programme, UNFCCC Secretariat
> EXERCISE: Stakeholder engagement in project appraisal
> Korea's experiences of adaptation: Ju Youn KANG, Korea Adaptation Center for Climate Change (KACCC), Korea Environment Institute (KEI)
> Preparatory steps for appraisal and prioritization of adaptation options: Tunnie Srisakulchairak, UN Environment
> Climate Information for decision-making: Jochem Zoetelief, Senior Programme Officer, Science Division, UN Environment
> Working with climate data: The role of Climate Services Information Systems for NAPs: Blair Trewin, WMO OMM

Day 2
> Case Study: Programmatic approach to flood management GCF, GEF/ LDCF/ AF funded projects in Samoa: Yvette Kerslake, Assistant RR/ Programme Manager, Environment and Climate Change, UNDP MCO Cook Islands, Niue, Tokelau and Samoa
> Multi-criteria analysis (MCA)
> Exercise 6: Multi-criteria analysis
> Assessing climate vulnerabilities and identifying adaptation options: Dr. Peter King, Climate Change Adaptation Expert, Pacific Region, Tunnie Srisakulchairak, UN Environment
> Barrier analysis - Case Study: Improving food security in Taranoa Islands: Barrier analysis worksheet - Group 1
> Case Study: Improving food security in Taranoa Islands: Group 2
> Case Study: Improving food security in Taranoa Islands: Group 2 Excel
> Appraisal and prioritization of adaptation options – Part 1: Lucy Naydenova, Climate Change Officer, UN Environment

> Workshop report